Church Girl

A Gospel Vision to Encourage and Challenge Black Christian Women

De: Sarita T. Lyons, Jackie Hill Perry - foreword

Narrado por: Sarita T. Lyons, Jackie Hill Perry

NATIONAL BESTSELLER • Reignite your purpose in Christ, restore your dignity, heal your pain, transform your rest, and learn how to flourish in today’s secular world as a Black Christian woman—from Bible teacher, speaker, and psychotherapist Dr. Sarita Lyons.

“Masterfully intertwines the narratives of Scripture with the lived experiences of Black women, addressing with great wisdom the challenges we face.”—Lisa Fields, CEO of Jude 3 Project and author of When Faith Disappoints

Black women are the hidden figures in the church. Despite at times being rendered invisible, uninvited, and unprotected in a racist and sexist world, they are valued image-bearers and influential instruments in God’s redemptive plan.

Church Girl invites you, as a Black woman, on a journey from the garden to the present day. Your unique story as a Black woman lies within the grand narrative of Scripture, and the message of the gospel is the light, lens, and love you need to help you see and live as God intends.

Church Girl helps answer some of your most internal pressing questions:

• How do I understand my identity in light of Scripture?
• How should I think about my purpose?
• How can I thrive despite the opposition from racism and sexism?
• How are Black women hurt in the church and how can I heal?
• Why am I always exhausted from working and where can I find real peace and rest?
• How can I flourish in a secular world and live out my faith with conviction and integrity?

With compassion and wisdom, Dr. Sarita Lyons invites Black women to tackle the unique issues they face in the church with prophetic boldness, priestly compassion, a church leader’s wisdom, a counselor's insight, and a sister's relatability and love.

* This audiobook edition includes a downloadable PDF containing the Discussion Questions from the book.

PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio.

©2024 Sarita T. Lyons and Jackie Hill Perry (P)2024 Random House Audio

Reseñas de la Crítica

“A profound and necessary beacon of light for Black Christian women navigating the complexities of faith. . . . Every page is a step toward healing, dignity, and a rediscovered purpose. Church Girl is an essential read.”—Lisa Fields, CEO of Jude 3 Project and author of When Faith Disappoints

“Church Girl is a tour de force and the master class we didn’t know we needed. Dr. Lyons isn’t afraid to be countercultural or politically incorrect but is unashamedly biblical when it comes to showing God’s aim for women. . . .”—Dr. Eric Mason, pastor of Epiphany Fellowship Church and author of Urban Apologetics

“In Church Girl, Dr. Sarita Lyons tackles, head-on, the dilemma today’s Black Christian woman finds herself in as she navigates her relationship with herself, God, and the church. This book is full of Godly revelation and insight that I want to chew on for years to come. Church Girl holds keys to identity that every Black woman needs in her pocketbook.”—Naomi Raine, award-winning gospel artist

Feeling Seen

As a church girl it is refreshing to feel seen in the pages you are reading! This book was a breath of fresh air and will be one I also purchase physically to continue reflecting and applying the information.

Packed with Knowledge

This book is so important for the black culture. I kept thinking if only i jad this book years ago, i know people who would have really benefited from the information. It was accurate, on the oulse, funny, real, entertaining and filled with so much information that leads to freedom. Black women should read this for sure.

A must read!!

I just wanna throw it off by saying thank you for your obedience Ms Lyons! This book has transformative and such a powerful way and I can’t wait to share this book with my family and friends who are struggling in their faith as black woman

Well written and spoken

Fantastic read! All women can benefit from this book - any age and any ethnicity background

A Gospel balm for Church girls!

"For a time like this", Church Girl, is the sweet reconciling, and healing Gospel balm Christian Girls NEEDED. It's intelligent, theologically and historically grounding and PRACTICAL.
I'm overjoyed that it has been released and now in the hands of women all over world. Listen here on Audible but do GET A HARD COPY TODAY!! You'll want to write notes in the margins, hightlight key points, circle and underline calls to action.
You'll be glad you did●

Amazing Book!

This book was so transformative for me as a black woman in the western church space. Great information! ❤️

Excellent Read/Listen

I loved the stories shared that resonated with me and my life. The experience of the love and hurt we find in the church. Absolutely loved the reminders of the Black Church covered in the Epilogue. It brought back great memories of being raised in the Black Church where we were respected encouraged and loved. Thank you for sharing.

The Book Everyone Should Read

So this is the book that everyone should read, because this is the book that most people don't know that they need. This is the book that will cause you to be set free, and this is the book that will allow you to see...our freedom in Christ. This book is for everyone.
You will find yourself on these pages and learn or be reminded and encouraged how you should treat yourself as a beautiful black daughter of Father God. It will also educate one on how God values us and they should as well.
This book is remarkably timely and such a blessing. Once again, Dr. Lyons, my sister. I thank you for bleeding on these pages and blessing us with this gift.

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I feel seen! This is a must share and a must buy the hardback book. Thank you for the questions in this book.

Amazing Book!!!

I thoroughly enjoyed the entire book and having the author read it made the listening experience even better.