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If youve ever felt like you dont fit into American church culture... Brant Hansen has been there, too. Join Hansen as he explores modern Christianity, the beauty of being different, and the astonishing goodness of God.American church culture can feel designed for extroverted, emotional people -- so what does that mean for the rest of us? Brant Hansen gets it. Introverted, a natural skeptic, and an "Aspie," he often wondered how, even if, he fit into the Kingdom of God.But the good news is that the Good News is for all. Maybe "spiritual" doesnt always look like we expect. And maybe those of us whose lives arent full of amazing or emotional spiritual stories, or those of us who struggle to be social, confident, or happy -- "misfits," really -- have a beautiful place in Gods kingdom too.In his trademark dry, self-effacing humor, Brant addresses questions like:If I dont relate to God as emotionally or feel His presence as intensely, is there something wrong with me?What if Im not good at talking to people about my faith -- or not good at talking to people at all?What if Im terrible at praying and even struggle to want to pray?If I struggle with depression, does that mean Ive failed spiritually?For anyone who has felt left out, anyone who has gone through the motions, or anyone who feels like they have more questions than answers, Blessed Are the Misfits is a breath of fresh air. Praise for Blessed are the Misfits:"This book is for those who feel disconnected, lonely, or spiritually dry. Brants writing is honest, quirky, funny, and downright therapeutic. I can think of no one Id rather have sit down with me and say, "You know what? Its okay to be you."--Benjamin C. Warf, MD, Professor of Neurosurgery, Harvard Medical School
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Brant Hansen is an author, nationally syndicated radio host, and advocate for healing children with correctible disabilities through CURE International.He's won multiple "personality of the year" awards for his work on his offbeat and quirky radio show which airs on more than 200 stations. His podcast with his friend and radio producer, Sherri Lynn ("The Brant and Sherri Oddcast") has been downloaded millions of times.He leverages his radio platform to advance the work of CURE International, a global ministry of hospitals and programs that offer healing for children with correctible disabilities.His first book, Unoffendable, prompted a national discussion on the idea of forgiveness, and our culture's embrace of self-righteous anger.His second book, both provocative and very personal, and will be released in November of 2017: Blessed are the Misfits: Great News for Those Who Are Introverts, Spiritual Strugglers, or Just Feel Like They're Missing Something. In this book, Hansen addresses his own, and many others', inability to "feel God's presence", and how God might Himself feel about that.Brant speaks to groups/conferences/churches when his schedule allows.He has written for CNN.com, The Washington Post, U.S. News and World Report, The South Florida Sun-Sentinel, Relevant, and numerous other outlets on matters as varied as public policy, culture, sports, Asperger's Syndrome, and faith. He's been a game inventor, fronted a modern rock band, still dabbles in singing and songwriting.He's traveled extensively throughout the world for CURE and other groups, including multiple trips to CURE's hospital for women and children in Afghanistan.He has been married for 27 years to Carolyn, and they have two grown children.
