Accidental Saints

Finding God in All the Wrong People

Nadia Bolz-Weber

The book is a collection of personal stories and reflections on how encountering individuals often considered outcasts or flawed can reveal the divine in unexpected ways. It challenges traditional notions of sainthood by suggesting that everyone, regardless of their imperfections, has the potential to be a vessel for grace and transformation.

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Pastrix

The Cranky, Beautiful Faith of a Sinner & Saint

Nadia Bolz-Weber

The book is a memoir that recounts the author's journey from a life of substance abuse and stand-up comedy to becoming an ordained Lutheran pastor of a congregation for the marginalized. It explores themes of grace, redemption, and the challenges and joys of leading a community while embracing one's imperfections and unconventional path to faith.

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Shameless

A Case for Not Feeling Bad About Feeling Good

Nadia Bolz-Weber

The book challenges traditional Christian beliefs about sexuality, advocating for a more inclusive and shame-free understanding of sexual desires and experiences. It presents personal stories, theological insights, and a call to embrace one's sexuality without guilt, in alignment with a progressive Christian perspective.

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