Unafraid: Be you. Be authentic. Find the grit and grace to shine.

Written by Carey Scott

Narrated by Carey Scott

As women, we struggle to feel like we're good enough because we are bombarded daily with messages that whisper, “Who you are is not okay.” We live in a world that tells us we have to look a certain way, live a certain lifestyle, have husbands who fit a certain mold, and have children that excel in every area of their lives. And rather than thrive in the life we have, we strive to create an existence that impresses others. This impossible treadmill leaves us with deep discontentment and a joyless existence. God doesn't apologize for how He created us. And while we're always being molded by our Creator, it's only to shape us for the calling on our life-not so we can fit into a world we were never meant to: “Do not allow this world to mold you in its own image. Instead, be transformed from the inside out by renewing your mind. As a result, you will be able to discern what God wills and whatever God finds good, pleasing, and complete. Love others well, and don't hide behind a mask; love authentically” (Romans 12:2, 9). What if we had the confidence to shed our fears and be who God created us to be-stumbles, fumbles, and all-relishing who we are rather than conforming to the world? Using an acrostic for the word AUTHENTIC, author Carey Scott unpacks 9 ways we can find the confidence we need to shine with fearless authenticity: 1. Accept Your Awesomeness 2. Unearth the Untruths 3. Try Loving Everyone 4. Hold on to Hope 5. Extend Forgiveness 6. Never Shrink Back 7. Trample the Negatives 8. Invest in Community 9. Camp in the Word of God Let's link arms and commit to living authentic lives. . .together. Are you ready?

• Language: English
• Publisher: ChristianAudio.com
• Release date: Jul 1, 2018
• ISBN: 9781545908440

Carey Scott

Carey Scott is an author, speaker, and certified Bib­lical Life Coach who’s honest about her walk with the Lord—stumbles, fumbles, and all. With authenticity and humor, she challenges women to be real, not perfect, and reminds them to trust God as their Source above all else. Carey lives in Colorado with her two kids who give her plenty of material for writing and speaking. She’s surrounded by a wonderful family and group of friends who keep her motivated, real, and humble. You can find her at CareyScott.org.  

Reviews for Unafraid

[stardust_fiddle · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

With the current prevalence of social media, there is an overwhelming lack of genuineness in daily life. Filters create images of people as fairies, animals, you name it, and it doesn’t stop at photos. Whether we’re talking about Facebook posts, text messages, chats, emails, or even video conferencing, the personality we project often isn’t our true self. Instead, it’s the mask that we feel the need to put on for that particular person or situation, and we’re so used to donning it that most of the time we’re not even aware of it. Juggling the myriad roles we play, the busyness of life fuels the masquerade. So how do we get off this crazy carousel of lost identity? That’s where Carey Scott’s “Unafraid: Be You. Be Authentic. Find the Grit and Grace to Shine.” comes in. This uplifting, inspirational nonfiction book is overflowing with wisdom and guidance about how to be real and authentic through embracing our identity as Christians because “when we really sink our teeth into the truth that our identity is fully rooted in our Creator, it will change everything…if you’re afraid to be real in a world that glorifies the fake, scripture will help you find the grit and grace to unabashedly be yourself.” Scott is not afraid to get down and dirty with readers, speaking truth in a very relational tone that feels like sitting down for coffee with a friend. The numerous Bible verses employed throughout are in modern translation, which I found a bit jarring at first but which actually offered a different perspective and deeper insight. Each chapter concludes with two sections: “Finding the Grit”, which presents application questions, and “Finding the Grace”, which consists of a prayer. “Unafraid” is written for women, and no matter your situation or circumstance, I guarantee that this book will speak to your heart. I received a complimentary copy of this book from Barbour Publishing and was under no obligation to post a review.

[needmoreshelves · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

Any time an author uses their pages to encourage women to share their authentic, unfiltered self to the world, I am going to be on board. Carey Scott's refreshing and practical words offer both hope and challenge as Christians navigating the often perilous terrain of our current climate - we don't have to be any more - or any less - than the way God made us. The world deserves our authentic selves. This is my first book by this author, and I'll definitely look forward to her future work.(I received an Advance Reader copy from the publisher. All thoughts are my own.)