{"product_id":"finding-god-beyond-the-church-a-mystical-journey-into-authentic-spirituality-9781965646373","title":"Finding God Beyond the Church: A Mystical Journey into Authentic Spirituality","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen the pews grow empty and the sermons ring hollow, where does faith go? \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor many, leaving the church feels like losing a spiritual home-but it can also open the door to something deeper, freer, and more authentic.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eFinding God Beyond the Church\u003c\/em\u003e, Harry Birkenhead-an Episcopal priest for over 35 years-shares a candid and inspiring journey through the beauty, struggles, and ultimate shortcomings of institutional religion. With warmth, wisdom, and unflinching honesty, he invites readers to step beyond creeds and walls to discover a living, breathing relationship with the Divine.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThrough personal stories, practical spiritual practices, and reflections on faith without dogma, Harry offers guidance for: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReleasing the guilt and fear that often accompany leaving a religious institution.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilding sacred rhythms and spaces in everyday life.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreating community outside of traditional churches.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEncountering God directly-in nature, in stillness, and in the heart.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhether you are disillusioned, curious, or simply longing for a more personal spirituality, this book is a companion for your journey toward a faith rooted not in an institution but in the presence of God.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBecause finding God is not about where you sit on Sunday-it's about where you stand in life.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Apocryphile Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 08\/25\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781965646373\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 134\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.36lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.31d","brand":"Harold G. Birkenhead","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52452270276789,"sku":"9781965646373","price":17.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/files\/img_eb3a5e8d-922f-472e-905a-97b64508f86b.jpg?v=1776826502","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/finding-god-beyond-the-church-a-mystical-journey-into-authentic-spirituality-9781965646373","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}