Beautiful People Don't Just Happen: How God Redeems Regret, Hurt, and Fear in the Making of Better Humans

Written by Scott Sauls

Narrated by Mark Smeby

Find the freedom from regret, hurt, and fear that God wants for you while discovering joy, relief, and hope as you become the beautiful human he created you to be.

We all carry regret, hurt, and fear. These are burdens that weigh us down and make us feel trapped.

In twenty-five years of pastoral ministry, Scott Sauls has come alongside countless individuals and communities through weary seasons and circumstances. From his own seasons of regret, hurt, and fear--including battles with anxiety and depression--he knows what it's like to be unfinished and on the mend under Jesus' merciful, mighty healing hand.

Beautiful People Don't Just Happen reads like a field guide that can help you: 

• Find hope in how God is drawn toward you, not appalled by you, in your sin and sorrow.
• Practice emotional health with joy, gratitude, and lament.
• Quiet shaming, wearying thoughts with God's divine counter-voice.
• Discover how the defining feeling of faith is not strength but dependent weakness.
• Learn what the Bible calls "the secret of being content" in every circumstance.

Dare to embrace the contentment, hope, and fullness God wants for you--offered to all who will receive it.

A key quotes guide is included in the audiobook companion PDF download.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Zondervan
• Release date: Jun 14, 2022
• ISBN: 9780310363460

Scott Sauls

Scott Sauls is senior pastor of Christ Presbyterian Church in Nashville, Tennessee, and author of Jesus Outside the Lines, Befriend, From Weakness to Strength, Irresistible Faith, and A Gentle Answer. Scott also served at New York City's Redeemer Presbyterian Church as a lead and preaching pastor and planted two churches in the Midwest. His work has been featured in publications including Christianity Today, Relevant, Qideas, Propel Women, He Reads Truth, Leadership Magazine, The Gospel Coalition, Table Talk, and Made to Flourish. Scott can be found on Facebook and Twitter/Instagram at @scottsauls. He also writes weekly at scottsauls.com.

Reviews for Beautiful People Don't Just Happen

[Michael Barone · Rating: 3 out of 5 stars]

I was really excited for this book based on the title and it being written by one of my favorite authors. Unfortunately the book fails to deliver on the title’s promise. I never felt I practically learned how.

[Aubrey White · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

This book will beautifully challenge you to think deep about your self and your relationship with God.