“A wise, much needed book offered to Western Christians who, for complex reasons, have become unable and/or unwilling to speak openly about the God of the gospel. Sara Wenger Shenk speaks clearly about how the church may faithfully, honestly, and persuasively speak about the God in whom it trusts."
~Walter Brueggemann, Columbia Theological Seminary
“Tongue-Tied is energetic, inspirited, inspiring, and passionate. Reading it opens possibilities for deeper, life-giving relationships with God, other persons, and creation. Sara Wenger Shenk is a reliable guide for everyday mystics and contemplative kindred spirits who seek to live with intention and talk with ease about the faith that grounds us.”
~Rebecca Slough, former dean at Anabaptist Mennonite Biblical Seminary
“Releasing our tongues for witness is not about adopting the slickest strategy for evangelizing our neighbors. It is about doing the hard work of facing the obstacles that tied our tongues in the first place. Sara Wenger Shenk is a trustworthy guide leading us into the mess and back out again.”
~James R. Krabill, general editor of Worship and Mission for the Global Church
“In poetic and prophetic prose, Sara Wenger Shenk reawakens readers to the possibilities and power of authentically talking about faith. She evokes anew an imagination for articulating faith that wells up from the depths of soul, body, heart, and mind.”
~Sarah Ann Bixler, instructor in formation and practical theology at Eastern Mennonite Seminary
“Sara Wenger Shenk's assessment of the reasons for the lack of ‘faith talk’ in many parts of the church brings fresh, new thinking to a pervasive problem, and resonates with my own observations. Her wise reflections, paired with her particular gift for making scenes, experiences, and feelings come alive, makes the book both a sage analysis and enjoyable to read.”
~Jewel Gingerich Longenecker, dean of lifelong learning at Anabaptist Mennonite Biblical Seminary
“In this book, Sara Wenger Shenk urges Christians to let their love—of God, and of narratives of faith—be known. The author does not offer easy platitudes, but convincingly asserts that faith stories – which are ultimately love stories—are worth talking about.”
~Regina Shands Stotlzfus, professor of peace, justice & conflict studies at Goshen College
