Divine Disruption: Holding on to Faith When Life Breaks Your Heart

Written by Dr. Tony Evans, Chrystal Evans Hurst, Priscilla Shirer and 2 more

Narrated by Dr. Tony Evans, Chrystal Evans Hurst, Priscilla Shirer, Anthony Evans, and Jonathan Evans

USA Today Bestseller

Read by the authors.

Learn how to work your way through life’s unexpected challenges with grace and find a deeper faith while on your journey. In this biblical and conversational book by Dr. Tony Evans and his four adult children—Chrystal Evans Hurst, Priscilla Shirer, Anthony Evans, and Jonathan Evans—you will hear five insightful perspectives on what it means to hold on to faith when life breaks your heart.

We have all been through difficult seasons and times in life when it seems like the hits keep coming and you can barely catch your breath. The Evans family knows what this is like, as they’ve experienced the deep grief of losing eight loved ones in less than two years’ time, including the devastating passing of Lois Evans, the matriarch of the family. 

In Divine Disruption, Dr. Tony Evans and his children pull back the curtain on their faith-shaking experiences, in order to provide biblical wisdom and practical encouragement for how to deal with the hard, unexpected things we all inevitably face.

You’ll walk away with insights on:

• Why bad things happen despite a good and powerful God
• Persevering in difficult times and experiencing God’s peace
• What causes distress in your life—and how to move past it
• How to keep your faith from being damaged during tough times 

 

Join the Evans Family in this unique Kingdom Legacy partnership as they candidly share honest questions they’ve asked, raw emotions they’ve felt, and solutions they’ve learned. Your life may have been interrupted, but you can use that to grow closer to God—and find peace.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Thomas Nelson
• Release date: Nov 9, 2021
• ISBN: 9780785241171

Dr. Tony Evans

Dr. Tony Evans is the founder and senior pastor of Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship in Dallas, founder and president of The Urban Alternative, former chaplain of the NBA's Dallas Mavericks and Dallas Cowboys, author of over 125 books, booklets, and Bible studies. The first African American to earn a Doctor of Theology from Dallas Theological Seminary, he has been named one of the 12 Most Effective Preachers in the English-Speaking World by Baylor University. Dr. Evans also holds the honor of writing and publishing the first full-Bible commentary and study Bible by an African American. His radio broadcast, The Alternative with Dr. Tony Evans, can be heard on more than 2,000 U.S. outlets daily and in more than 130 countries. Dr. Evans launched the Tony Evans Training Center in 2017, an online learning platform providing quality seminary-style courses for a fraction of the cost to any person in any place. The TETC currently has over 50 courses to choose from and has a student population of over 2,000. Dr. Tony Evans was married to Lois, his wife and ministry partner of over 50 years until Lois transitioned to glory in late 2019. They are the proud parents of four, grandparents of thirteen, and great-grandparents of four. In November 2023, Dr. Tony and Carla Evans got married. For more information, visit tonyevans.org

Reviews for Divine Disruption

[Onome Oluwabunmi · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

This is a book I will recommend for everyone. the lessons are so real, the stories so raw. God bless the Evans family for doing this.

[Tiffany Green · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Relatable and the audio was great to hear the voices

[Alicia Baptiste · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

The transparency of each individual, the truth of loving God in the midst of pain and loss and well the fact that their humanness were freely exposed made this book great and real. God bless you all❤️. “What a day of rejoicing it will be???”

[monnica reed · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Just what I needed after a season of losses, family disruption and a pandemic. Their courage to speak their fears, doubts and struggles all while maintaining their faith is inspirational

[Martin Kalu · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

It was so easy to listen to! I shared in their grief and also in their consolation. May God continue to bless the Evan’s family and all of us who have lost their mothers! ❤️

[Nannika Honoré-Rodriguez · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Great, inspirational, sobering and comforting. Highly Recommend regardless of where you are in life.

[Monica · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Wow. I'm not sure what I was expecting but I got so much from this audio. That I'm going to get the book. So real and honest. With some great teaching.

[Maria Akani · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

What profound theology! I really enjoyed and loved it. Good stuff

[Ava Perry · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

I am loving the life stories that this family shares with us with such authenticity, grace and faith in Christ. They are real people, with real heartaches yet serving our real life eternal God.

[Eniola Bakare · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

The key to going through though times is to believe what you claim/preach - Dr Tony Evans.
Highly recommended!
It is a challenge to question whether or not we truly believe in whom we call our God and have come to know Him for ourselves, and would remain even when things do not go our way.

Also, particularly highlighted for me, is the blessing of family.
The dinner table, is the family's. Every other can wait. It is the center of leadership, community and fellowship.
Absolutely love it.

[Shanique Lee-Lounds · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

This book is amazing. God has inspired this outstanding family to share their reviting and inspiring testimony.
Excellent production. I loved it!

[Javier Castillo · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

What an amazing book! If I had to choose America’s Family of the Year, you guys are it. This book will inspire, encourage, and help with the healing one needs when tragedy strikes and our faith is tested. We lost 5 family members in one car accident 25 years ago in March(mom, dad, brother, 2 nephews). We were devastated. It was a rough ride for many years but God’s grace continues to be displayed in our lives. We choose to face the difficulties in life with Him rather than without Him. Praise God for the Evans family. Thank you for your sharing your story.
Javier Castillo

[gregis_57158498 · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

This is a must read for every person. Life throws unpredictable curveballs, and this book was such a raw, insightful read. My faith is strengthened and I somehow feel more prepared for life's unexpected disruptions.

[thepagesbleed · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

It was great and encouraging to hear as it helped me navigate my own mourning time.

[Princess · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Such encouraging, authentic and inspiring words by the Evans family.

[Diana Jackasal · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Thank you for this book. ?I lost my grand mother, mother and brother 2018-2021. I wish I had this book to read before. We saw our mother fading with her cancer but she didn’t want to believe she was dying and so too we held on to the end in faith. Not sending her off the way we wish we should. ?But we realized we got all our prayers answered except it was on a different level. I’m still struggling to deal with my big brothers death 57 years with two teenagers and a young wife. Only God knows. Thank you for this book. ?

[Ehi · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Powerful yet personal. An honest picture of trusting God through a very challenging season. Great book!

[dell · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Thank you for this book I and family and friends have and is currently going through those same questions and feelings. 2017 started my families onslaught
Of multiple families deaths the sudden unexpected death my oldest daughter age 39,of my two daughters In may. In June my 14 year old niece died playing come save me to her boyfriend . In August my younger daughters childhood best friend heart transplant failed and 5 months later our matriarchal sister passed followed by an aunt. This March started with a niece with MH issue found dead alone in another state. April My younger daughters Boyfriend who’s like a son, died a few days after being rear ended by car going 80 miles on a city street. June His cousin and her baby died while giving birth. Right now June 6 at this moment my younger daughters ,Mother-in-law is onlife support fighting for her life. Keep my daughter in prayer she’s feeling crushed and overwhelmed Even though with all her prayers and begging the three people she was closest to died. Is sent her your audio version she hasn’t listened yet.

[Christine Boney · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

This book awaken my own experience with the death of my Grandmother, and mother who died seven months apart and my brother who died twenty months after our mom’s death. I could have identify with feelings of disappointment and hopelessness again but I felt comforted to know that our family is not alone. We acknowledge the Sovereignty of Our God and Love Him all the same. Our Only hope is that Time will heal our brokenness.

[Miracle Oluwasanmi · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

A must read especially for anyone who's lost someone !