Blessed Are the Misfits: Great News for Believers who are Introverts, Spiritual Strugglers, or Just Feel Like They’re Missing Something

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” doesn’t always look like we expect. And maybe those of us whose lives aren’t 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 God’s kingdom too.

In his trademark dry, self-effacing humor, Brant addresses questions like:

• If I don’t relate to God as emotionally or feel His presence as intensely, is there something wrong with me?
• What if I’m not good at talking to people about my faith — or not good at talking to people at all?
• What if I’m terrible at praying and even struggle to want to pray?
• If I struggle with depression, does that mean I’ve 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.

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, called “The Brant and Sherri Oddcast,” has been downloaded millions of times. Brant has authored two books, Unoffendable and Blessed are the Misfits, and written for numerous major media outlets on topics as varied as public policy, culture, sports, Asperger’s Syndrome and faith. He and his wife, Carolyn, have two grown children.