?Joan's voice is one of the most original to come along in years. And it's not just the story ofFlirting with Faiththat will keep you turning the pages. But every part of Joan's faith journey reeks of authenticity. Even Joan Ball wouldn't have believed the story-successful New York publicist gets blindsided by a supernatural smack down-had it not happened to her. ![]() ![]() God apparently thought otherwise, and the resulting story will rejoice both your heart and your mind."?-Phyllis Tickle, Author of The Great Emergence, "In a culture where far too many people are dismissive or completely indifferent when it comes to faith, it's refreshing to see it dealt with in such an honest and authentic fashion.'Flirting with Faithis a roadmap on the often perilous and sometime'exhilarating journey to discover eternity.'Joan Ball reminds us that encountering real faith will change everything."-Phil Cooke, filmmaker and author ofBrandingFaithandThe Last TV Evangelist, "If you didn't know better, you would mistakeFlirting with Faithfor a work of fiction. Spiced with humor and told with all the natural story-telling skills of a true writer,Flirtingis, above all else, a dramatic, moving, and overwhelmingly credible confession of faith by one woman who never, ever meant to be converted. ?Her authentic wrestling will confound skeptics, challenge believers and comfort those who mourn."-Makoto Fujimura, artist, author of Refractions: a journey of art, faith and culture., "What Joan Ball gives us here is a conversion story that St. Though Ball's story, they can find another broken believer who walked a'crooked spiritual path that eventually wound its way to God."-Becky?Garrison, religious satirist and author of Jesus Died for This?", "At once feisty and contemplative, Joan Ball'sFlirting with Faithmore than flirts: She dances with both faith and doubt, while being unflinchingly honest each step of the way. ![]() Fellow spiritual oddballs will'delight in the discovery that while they may be unique they're not alone. This story will remind you that you are ultimately not in control and when you finally accept that, the flirting with your faith will turn into a full blown romance."-Carlos Whittaker, Integrity Recording artist and blogger at, "InFlirting with FaithJoan Ball reveals the scarred soul of an avowed atheist'who found herself unexpectedly god-smacked. With each word, Joan Ball invites us to take a step into her heart where we see the beauty of transformation and the freedom of grace."-Anne Jackson, author of Mad Church Disease: Overcoming the Burnout Epidemic and Permission to Speak Freely, "Storyteller Joan Ball has found a way into my mind, heart, and soul with the beautifully written tale of her accidental fall into the lap of faith.' ?Joan's story has escaped my lips to countless friends as easily as the catchiest pop hook. "Flirting with Faithis so much more than a personal memoir.
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