Lisa Victoria Fields is a Christian apologist and founder of the Jude 3 project. Having grown up as a pastor's kid, she was completely unsettled when a college professor caused her to start rethinking some of her beliefs. In "When Faith Disappoints: The Gap Between What We Believe and What We Experience", Fields encourages her readers that questioning their beliefs is normal and even welcomed by God. Just as we ask questions when getting to meet someone for the first time, we should ask God questions in order to get to know Him better as well. Fields splits this book into pain points., which she defines as "an expressed or unexpressed issue a person has with a product, service, or experience." Some of the most common pain points believers struggle with revolve around the following issues: personhood, peace, provision, pleasure, purpose, protection, and power.

I really liked the author's discussion about finding a goal line and asking ourselves, "Will I be satisfied when I get the answer to my questions?" If we don't have a goal line and we ask questions without one, we'll never be pleased regardless of the answers. I thought this was a very helpful book for anyone who may be questioning their faith. Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC. All opinions are my own.

"When Faith Disappoints" by Lisa Victoria Fields is a deeply insightful exploration of the dissonance between our beliefs and life's realities. Fields delicately navigates the complex emotions that arise when faith doesn't align with our experiences, offering solace and wisdom to those grappling with similar struggles. Her compassionate writing style gently guides readers through moments of doubt, offering hope and encouragement along the way. Thanks to NetGalley for providing an opportunity to delve into this profound and thought-provoking book.

A solid book about doubt and disappointment in the Christian life and how to develop a resilient faith

We have many expectations of how life will go. When we follow Jesus, we may have suppose that all will be well. We may assume that suffering and uncertainty are over and God will give us happiness and prosperity without stress.
And when life isn't perfect or smooth, we may blame God for his lack of protection or provision. Whether we are interested in power, lose our purpose, or feel restricted by God, we may find our faith a disappointment.

Fields offers hope that the God we belong to loves us, has our best interests at heart, and is guiding our journey. With scripture and interesting stories, Field provides reassurance that faith is worthy the pursuit and staying the course. Each chapter ends with a prayer.

Whether you are doubting your commitment, straying from your Christian heritage, or uncertain if following Jesus is worth it, read this first.