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When to Walk Away

Finding Freedom from Toxic People

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When to Walk Away

By: Gary Thomas
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Your life's calling is too important to let toxic people take it away. When to Walk Away draws from biblical and modern stories to equip you to handle toxic people in your life and live true to your God-given purpose.

As Christians, we often feel the guilt and responsibility of meeting the needs of unhealthy people in our lives. Whether a sibling, parent, spouse, coworker, or friend, toxic people frequently seek to frustrate our life's calling. While you're seeking first God's kingdom, they're seeking first to distract your focus and delay your work. Instead of attempting the impossible task of mollifying toxic people, it's time we dedicate our energy to the only worthwhile effort: completing the work God has given us by investing in reliable people. It's only when we learn to say no to bad patterns that we can say yes to the good work God has planned for us.

Drawing from years serving as a pastor, Gary Thomas (best-selling author of Sacred Marriage) looks at biblical examples from the lives of Jesus, Paul, and Nehemiah to give you insightful, biblical includes insightful takeaways that you can apply right away. You'll discover how to:

  • Learn the difference between difficult people and toxic people
  • Find refuge in God when you feel under attack
  • Discern when to walk away from a toxic situation
  • Keep a tender heart even in unhealthy relationships
  • Grow your inner strength and invest in reliable people

We can't let others steal our joy or our mission. It's time to strengthen our defense, learn to set healthy boundaries, and focus on our God-given purpose. It's time to know When to Walk Away.

Reference Bible verses are available in the audiobook companion PDF download.

PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio.

©2019 Gary L. Thomas (P)2019 Zondervan
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Really thought provoking

I thought this was a really good book. Lots of great points to ponder and has been really helpful in my current journey. I was disappointed that he focused a lot on extreme examples of toxic people. Identifying people that toxic is far easier than identifying those more passive aggressive and subtly manipulative and controlling. In many ways, their toxic behaviour is almost more dangerous as it's much more insidious and easy to be trapped by without realising. The little snippets that are woven into the book provide really useful insight, and I'd love to see a follow up book unpacking the more subtle side and the dangers. There are also some things I disagree with - I don't think it's fair to suggest you lay down a boundary with zero explanation and then call out gossip when the person is confused and thus speaks to others. Whilst you don't owe people a full explanation and I agree it is futile to open dialogue, I do think context is only fair. This is still worth a read or listen though!

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So helpful!

I really loved how this book looked at the subject of dealing with difficult and toxic people through the lens and example of how Jesus did this topic is very rarely spoken about or taught on leaving those of us in relationships with toxic people sometime struggling to know how are Christ follower should act forgiveness is often emphasised without reference to repentance and trust and it’s just really helpful to see how Jesus deals with these things
I liked how he has broken up into different chapters dealing with the different aspects of these issues
My only fault if you would call it fault perhaps was with the delivery of the audible by the author he speaks with such passion in the book it can feel a little intense at times but the content is well worth it!! I found his practical examples really helpful in explaining exactly what he was meaning and was really refreshing to hear someone point out when the church gets it right and also when they get it wrong very balanced and well presented book dealing with a rarely talked about but very relevant subject

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really important book for church leaders

I love Gary Thomas clear writing style. the way he explains what he is and isnt saying. it helped alot with reviewing past decisions. He displays both wisdom and sound biblical backup. this is a tricky subject as labelling other people as toxic is serious.

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Useful

Useful for dealing with toxic people. It is also Biblical. I liked that. You get the practical for real life.

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Hugely helpful

I have not come across a book that dealt with this issue before. Helping me to see that Jesus did indeed share in all of my humanity. Scripture shows me a better way.

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