Braving the Truth: Essential Essays for Reckoning with and Reimagining Faith – An Influential Treasury to Validate Questions and Embolden Doubters

This collection gathers essays by Rachel Held Evans, a New York Times bestselling author who became a trusted voice for people navigating life after evangelicalism. Published in print for the first time, the anthology includes her most widely shared and enduring pieces on topics including patriarchy, white supremacy, religious nationalism, scriptural interpretation, and doubt. Evans died suddenly in 2019, prompting widespread recognition of her influence and legacy. Her online writing served as a resource for millions of readers. This volume, edited by Sarah Bessey, brings together Evans's essays alongside reflections from contributors including Shauna Niequist, Glennon Doyle, Jen Hatmaker, Lisa Sharon Harper, Matthew Paul Turner, Kaitlin B. Curtice, and many others. The collection is described as thoughtful yet accessible, offering perspectives intended to validate questions, embolden readers, and provide a resource to return to repeatedly.