"Little did I know that it was possible to cry and laugh so hard at the same exact time. As a man doing a swan dive into midlife, I can't express how needed this book is. Being formed into Christ's love and mercy can often be most difficult in these years, and Catherine McNiel and Jason Hague have given us a trusted path forward. Get out the Kleenex for this one, folks. And let the inner healing begin."

-A.J. Swoboda, associate professor of Bible and theology at Bushnell University and author of The Gift of Thorns

"What do we do when faith collapses? Acquiesce and walk away? Or deny and double-down? Are those our only options? While it can seem so at times, gratefully, it is not. For there is a better way, one that discerns the work of the Triune God amid the collapse and leads to God's greatest good for our lives: Christlikeness. We need wise guides to help us discover that path and follow it. Catherine McNiel and Jason Hague are just such guides, and I couldn't be more grateful for this work. It'll be on my short list of recommended resources for deconstructing parishioners."

-Andrew Arndt, lead pastor of New Life East in Colorado Springs and author of All Flame and A Strange and Gracious Light

"If you grew up in church with a vibrant faith but have found yourself wounded, disillusioned, or in a mid-faith crisis as an adult, this book is for you. Catherine McNiel and Jason Hague are experienced, wise, and compassionate guides who will give you confidence and hope. Mid-Faith Crisis is full of helpful personal stories, spiritual exercises, and reflections to help you find your spiritual footing again."

-Matt Mikalatos, author of God with Us and Imaginary Jesus

"Mid-Faith Crisis is that rare blend of prophetic, pastoral, funny and poignant, truly a 'for such a time as this' kind of book. Catherine McNiel and Jason Hague, with unromanticized vulnerability and theological precision, invite the doubter, the deconstructionist, the disillusioned, and the deeply seasoned Christian into a faith that can exist both after and within crisis. For anyone who has been hurt by but still longs to find a way to love this wild thing called the church, and for anyone who wants to follow Jesus without the tired and cliched trappings, you'll find yourself seen, known, and led in these pages."

-Aubrey Sampson, teaching pastor, podcast host, and author of What We Find in the Dark and The Louder Song

"This business of managing a crisis of faith is filled with sadness, anger, and disillusionment, but mostly it's an experience of deep loneliness. Catherine McNiel and Jason Hague have written in such a way that they are encouraging companions for such a journey. By the time they are done, they have helped us all remember that we were never as alone as it might have seemed."

-Marty Solomon, creator of The BEMA Podcast and author of Asking Better Questions of the Bible

"Catherine McNiel and Jason Hague are refreshingly honest about their own faith journeys and are not afraid of asking difficult questions about church trauma, fallen spiritual leaders, the death of loved ones, and challenging health diagnoses. This book doesn't sugarcoat these experiences but rather shares a real hope and pathway through to a more settled faith on the other side. This gem of a book is for everyone who is walking through a mid-faith crisis, is going to, or knows someone who is! So grab at least two copies of this book—one for yourself and one for a friend. You'll be so glad you did!"

-Joyce Koo Dalrymple, founder of Refuge for Strength and author of Women of the New Testament