
Overcoming Apathy
Gospel Hope for Those Who Struggle to Care
Uche Anizor(Author)
Crossway Books (Publisher)
Published on 12. April 2022
Book
Paperback/Softback
192 pages
978-1-4335-7880-9 (ISBN)
Description
Understanding Apathy and How to Combat It
For many Christians, apathy can feel inescapable. They experience a lack of motivation and a growing indifference to important things, with some even struggling to care about anything at all. This listlessness can spill over into our spiritual lives, making it difficult to pray, read the Bible, or engage in our communities. Have we resigned ourselves to apathy? Do we recognize it as a sin? How can we fight against it?
In Overcoming Apathy, theology professor Uche Anizor explains what apathy is and gives practical, biblical advice to break the cycle. Inspired by his conversations with young Christians as well as his own experiences with apathy, Anizor takes a fresh look at this widespread problem and its effect on spiritual maturity. First, he highlights the prevalence of apathy in our culture, using examples from TV, movies, and social media. Next, he turns to theologians, philosophers, and psychologists to further define apathy. Finally, Anizor explores causes, cures, and healthy practices to boldly overcome apathy in daily life, taking believers from spiritual lethargy to Christian zeal. This short book is an excellent resource for those struggling with apathy as well as parents, mentors, and friends who want to support someone in need.
Examines the Individual and Cultural Experience of Apathy: Analyzes the concept, experience, and healing from apathy; explores influences from philosophers to pop culture to understand its nature
Practical Steps for Dealing with Apathy: Identifies 7 causes as well as healthy habits to fight against indifference
Accessible for Students and Mentors: A great guide for high school and college students and those who counsel them; youth and young adult pastors; teachers; and anyone struggling with apathy or who knows someone who is
For many Christians, apathy can feel inescapable. They experience a lack of motivation and a growing indifference to important things, with some even struggling to care about anything at all. This listlessness can spill over into our spiritual lives, making it difficult to pray, read the Bible, or engage in our communities. Have we resigned ourselves to apathy? Do we recognize it as a sin? How can we fight against it?
In Overcoming Apathy, theology professor Uche Anizor explains what apathy is and gives practical, biblical advice to break the cycle. Inspired by his conversations with young Christians as well as his own experiences with apathy, Anizor takes a fresh look at this widespread problem and its effect on spiritual maturity. First, he highlights the prevalence of apathy in our culture, using examples from TV, movies, and social media. Next, he turns to theologians, philosophers, and psychologists to further define apathy. Finally, Anizor explores causes, cures, and healthy practices to boldly overcome apathy in daily life, taking believers from spiritual lethargy to Christian zeal. This short book is an excellent resource for those struggling with apathy as well as parents, mentors, and friends who want to support someone in need.
Examines the Individual and Cultural Experience of Apathy: Analyzes the concept, experience, and healing from apathy; explores influences from philosophers to pop culture to understand its nature
Practical Steps for Dealing with Apathy: Identifies 7 causes as well as healthy habits to fight against indifference
Accessible for Students and Mentors: A great guide for high school and college students and those who counsel them; youth and young adult pastors; teachers; and anyone struggling with apathy or who knows someone who is
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Language
English
Place of publication
Wheaton, IL
United States
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Paperback (trade)
Dimensions
Height: 201 mm
Width: 129 mm
Thickness: 14 mm
Weight
210 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4335-7880-9 (9781433578809)
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03/2022
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Person
Uche Anizor (PhD, Wheaton College) is professor of theology at Talbot School of Theology, Biola University. His other books include Overcoming Apathy and How to Read Theology.
Content
Something for the Strugglers
Chapter 1: A Show about Nothing: Our Culture of Apathy
Chapter 2: The Noonday Demon: On the Concept of Apathy
Chapter 3: Everyone's Got a Story: Seven Deadly Causes of Apathy
Chapter 4: O Love That Wilt Not Let Me Go: The Cure for Apathy
Chapter 5: Wax On, Wax Off: Ways to Combat Apathy
Concluding Thoughts
Acknowledgements
General Index
Scripture Index
Chapter 1: A Show about Nothing: Our Culture of Apathy
Chapter 2: The Noonday Demon: On the Concept of Apathy
Chapter 3: Everyone's Got a Story: Seven Deadly Causes of Apathy
Chapter 4: O Love That Wilt Not Let Me Go: The Cure for Apathy
Chapter 5: Wax On, Wax Off: Ways to Combat Apathy
Concluding Thoughts
Acknowledgements
General Index
Scripture Index