The narrator Carrie’s this memoir directly to the heart of the listener. The powerful deliverance added so much to the story you’re being told.

I do wish this went deeper but I absolutely loved the connection with God in the everyday.

This is a memoir, non-fiction (which is a reason why I picked this book). It was interesting to learn something about the homeless community. How they live and what do they struggle with.
I didn't mind as well the bible references in the book although I myself am not so keen on religion.
The book is written well from my point view, although I listened to the audiobook.

I didn't even know there are so many homeless people in Tennessee. What I missed in the book was deeper connection with the people who appeared in the story. It was interesting to learn that Lindsey lived with the other homeless people in the tent camp as well how she did her first appearance in public, how she became Street Chaplaincy Coordinator for Open Table Nashville.

Maybe my rating would be higher if the memoir goes a bit deeper into the lives of homeless people. I know this was Lindsey's memoir and we were supposed to learn mainly about her. But still I felt like I missed some more info about the people who died. She just said it like a simple fact, like they were not her friends, which was confusing.
Thank you anyway netgalley for a chance to listen to this audiobook.

When listening to an audiobook, the narrator sets the tone of the entire production. It's hard to separate the two because they become one and the same. There have been many instances where I have had to stop listening to an audiobook because while the story might have been interesting, the narrator made the experience unbearable. As I listened to Praying with Our Feet, I struggled to decide whether or not to set the book down. Though she was good at times, the narrator was melancholic and far too dramatic and slow for this kind of memoir. Nevertheless, I want to write a review critiquing the book, so I'm going to set aside my negative remarks about the narrator and focus on its contents...

Praying with Our Feet is set in Nashville, Tennessee, where the author, Lindsey Krinks, works on the streets to provide aid to the homeless and educate the community about the injustices being done around them. Taking readers on a journey, Lindsey relays how she became an activist and the events that have taken place from her college years to today. The truth is hard to swallow, and Lindsey makes sure not to sugar-coat the harsh realities of homelessness, bringing care and humanity into a situation that is so readily mocked or ignored. It's time for the eyes of believers and non-believers alike to be reminded of their duty to love and serve one another, and Praying with Our Feet might be the ignition someone needs to take that step and make a difference.

“When people feel like they matter, like they belong, something opens in them. Some of the walls they’ve been constructing to protect themselves begin to fall away.” ~ Lindsey Krinks

Lindsey Krinks' determination to help give a voice to those who are often silenced was encouraging. I remember walking through London's streets and watching as people ignored the homeless who sat at every corner or station! It saddened me to see how these people had been downgraded to invisible or, worse, thought of as the scum of the city... We are all human and have the responsibility to treat everyone else as such! Praying with Our Feet reminded me that we should not sit in silence in the face of injustice nor ignore the cry for help when it comes!

“When you pray for patience, God will often give you difficult and trying circumstances so that you are forced to learn patience. Likewise, in order to become courageous, you must go through some frightening and challenging things... Courage is not experienced in your heart until you’ve faced fear.” ~ Lindsey Krinks

I enjoyed going through Lindsey Krinks' journey. She is passionate, and her heart shone through the pages of this book. However, I frequently disagreed with her doctrine and often questioned where her true beliefs lie. Lindsey calls herself a Christian but also adopts many philosophies from other religions and movements... Like with most non-fiction books, you have to take everything with a pinch of salt. I appreciate that Lindsey used this memoir to share her story while not being overly political. Praying with Our Feet is the story of a woman who has dedicated her life to stand for what she believes in, and I admire Lindsey's tenacity to move people through the stories of those who impacted her heart. I pray that those who read or listen to this book start to have these important conversations and have their eyes opened to the need right in front of them!

"We get attached because that’s what humans do. We form relationships of respect, mutuality, and trust. We have an impact on others and they have an impact on us. The second we write someone off as only a client, consumer, or case to be managed, we lose a little bit of our humanity too. We all have something to learn from one another.” ~ Lindsey Krinks

Unfortunately, I couldn't finish this book. I listened to the audiobook. The narration was too slow. I even sped it up to 1.25 but it was still too slow causing me to lose interest in the story. I believe the author has a good story that may have been more enjoyable in print. I like the premise behind it and the difference that was made in the lives of the homeless individuals that were helped. I was drawn to this book because helping homeless is also a passion of mine.
#netgalley #PrayingwithOurFeet

This turned out to be not my type of story and so I wasn't all that invested in listening carefully. It didn't sit well with me and I didn't finish it completely.

A memoir of a journey towards serving god by serving the homeless population. Krinks goes into great detail about the basics of social movements, church politics, homeless politics, the lives of those who find themselves homeless, and the difficulty of finding a sustainable career in the human services fields in the where low pay, low status, and burnout are endemic. That was fascinating, but what was even more fascinating was her religious journey and the way she framed social justice in explicit Christian terms (a perspective not often in popular discourse in the USA). The narrative structure was a bit scattershot and staccato, but I really liked learning about her, her calling, her work, and her spiritual development.

I'm quite surprised at how much I loved "Praying with Our Feet." For starters, I LOVED listening to Emily Ellet. She did a remarkable job narrating the story of Lindsey Krinks' -- and her tireless work to help advocate for the homeless. This memoir was fast-paced and very well-written by Krinks. And Ellet just added to my desire to devour the content in only 3-4 hours.

Because I'm not very religious, I thought this book (and all of the Bible references) might be off-putting. But it worked. And I'm glad I was open-minded enough to listen!

I learned SO MUCH more about our homeless population and why our country's systems are vastly inadequate. People are not allowed to sleep in parks and tent cities, but they don't have the means to pay for short-term housing--so they're stuck in the middle. Where are they supposed to sleep? Most homeless people are not in their predicament by choice. And it's due to caring outreach programs developed by Krinks and others who give this community a voice.

Special thanks to ChristianAudio for the opportunity to listen to the audiobook, via NetGalley, in exchange for my honest review.

Praying With Our Feet by Lindsey Krinks is an eye-opening, impassioned memoir that recounts the author's call to service. This memoir documents Krinks' journey into activism and determining her purpose, helping homeless community members in Nashville, Tennessee. I don't necessarily identify as Christian because of the corruption and hypocrisy of many churches, but the description of this book really intrigued me as I adore the philosophy of Christian Civil Rights activists like John Lewis. Unfortunately many Christian churches focus more on comfort than real action, which would improve conditions for those in need in their communities.

Krinks has been inspired by the Catholic Worker Movement, which focuses on serving those in need and fighting injustice. Despite there being massive shortages of affordable housing available in many cities, homelessness has often been criminalized, with laws against trespassing, etc. in order to keep up appearances. Additionally, police are often ordered to retaliate against the homeless by destroying tents and encampments.

I really enjoyed the perspective of this book and focus on service, but also addressing the core of the issues and implementing change/programs at the level of local government. The recent Black Lives Matter movement has helped illuminate the idea of diverting some of the funding from police forces to social services to more greatly benefit the community. Krinks has such a kind, beautiful way of connecting to others which is reflected throughout Praying With Our Feet.

I listened to the audiobook and the narration was fine and seemed to match how I imagined the author. I did speed up the recording 1.5x for best listening. I highly recommend this memoir for anyone interested in social justice and implementing real change that benefits our communities.

Thank you Brazos Press / RB Media and NetGalley for providing this audiobook and ebook ARC.