A Gentle Answer: Our 'Secret Weapon' in an Age of Us Against Them

Written by Scott Sauls

Narrated by Mark Smeby

A remarkable vision for how Christians can live with countercultural gentleness in a perpetually angry, attacking, outraged time.

“Wow! What a great book!" -- Max Lucado

In a defensive and divided era, how can followers of Jesus reveal a better way of living, one that loves others as God loves us? How can Christians be the kind of people who are known, as Proverbs puts it, to "turn away wrath?" Scott Sauls's compelling new audiobook points the way by helping listeners:

• grow in affection for Christ, who answers our hostility with gentleness;
• nurture a renewed, softened heart in light of Christ's gentleness toward us;
• and forsake us-against-them mentalities, putting down our swords, and permeating a hostile world with gentleness.

For those who long for a more civil way of being, A Gentle Answer provides an inspiring and transformative path for countercultural gentleness in our perpetually angry, attacking, outraged time.

Reflection questions are available in the audiobook companion PDF download.

“I can’t think of a more needed and timely book.”

—Dr. Paul David Tripp bestselling author of New Morning Mercies

“Reminds us of the essential and needed attribute of gentleness in a world steeped in outrage and cancel culture.”

—Dr. Bryan Loritts, author of The Dad Difference

“An urgent book for our fractured times.”

—Jen Pollock Michel, award-winning author of Surprised by Paradox

• Language: English
• Publisher: Thomas Nelson
• Release date: Jun 2, 2020
• ISBN: 9781400216574

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 A Gentle Answer

[Theresa Hofstetter · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

While I don’t agree with everything he has to say, there is much here to prayerfully consider. In the times we currently live in I cannot think of anything as counter culture as a gentle answer.

[Gina · Rating: 1 out of 5 stars]

This is an agenda basis book, scripture used accordingly. Same talking points of those who are afraid to preach the Word in season and out of season. Very sad.

[Olga de Juana · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

It was touching and truthful. It enhanced my spirituality. Easy to understand with engaging examples.