The Familiar Stranger Tyler Staton
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The Familiar Stranger
Christians today are hungry for authentic spiritual experiences, yet all too often they don't have the knowledge of or relationship with the Holy Spirit that is the key to a fully alive spirituality. In The Familiar Stranger, pastor and author Tyler Staton draws on Scripture, tradition, and spiritual practices to help you step into a genuine relationship with the Holy Spirit. For a generation searching desperately for an experiential spirituality, there's good news: the Holy Spirit's indwelling presence to empower and transform is freely available. Unfortunately, confusion and unfamiliarity surround the Person of the Holy Spirit, leading too many Christians either to sideline him or misunderstand what he means for their spiritual lives. In The Familiar Stranger, Staton reintroduces this oft-neglected Person of the Trinity, tracing the story of the Holy Spirit as it unfolds throughout the Bible, and inviting believers to close the gap between what Scripture reveals about the Holy Spirit and their lived experience. Along the way, readers will: Dig into key biblical images and metaphors that reveal the Holy Spirit's nature, roles, and personality Learn about common misperceptions that keep believers and churches from experiencing the fullness of the Holy Spirit's power and presence Discover how the Spirit brings discernment and access to miraculous power to partner with God in the work he's doing in the world Reckon with the indispensable role of spiritual experience for walking with God Understand how both Word and Spirit (too often separated in some church traditions) work together to draw people into a vibrant, intimate knowledge of God The Familiar Stranger will challenge, inform, and encourage believers from every background to become more deeply acquainted with the Person and work of the Holy Spirit--and experience his transformative, life-giving power in their lives.
Searching for Enough
Do you ever find yourself thinking, 'I'm not enough, and I'm never going to be. And I know I'm not supposed to say this, but God's not enough for me either.' Whether or not we attend church, deep down we wonder if the biblical story of faith is really enough for the complexity of the world in which we live. We fill our lives with other things, hoping that maybe the next experience or accomplishment will complete us. Yet with every goal we reach, we still feel discouraged and anxious. In Searching for Enough, Pastor Tyler Staton draws on ancient and modern insights to introduce us, as if for the first time, to Jesus' disciple Thomas: history's most notorious sceptic. Like Thomas, we are caught between two unsatisfying stories: we want to believe in God but can't reconcile his presence with our circumstances and internal struggles. But what if there's a better story than shame? What if there's redemption so complete that there's nothing left to hide? What if there is a God who can heal your resentments, fears, and loneliness in such a profound way that you feel whole? From a place of spiritual companionship and deep authenticity, Tyler shows us that it is not an empty tomb that will change our lives, but the presence of the living God. Whether you are a distant skeptic, an involved doubter, or a busy but bored Christian, Searching for Enough invites you to find enough in a God who offers the only promises that never disappoint. Tyler Staton will be coming to the UK in May this year to speak as a contributor at Wildfires 2023.
The Familiar Stranger Bible Study Guide plus Streaming Video
Author: Tyler Staton
language: en
Publisher: HarperChristian Resources
Release Date: 2026-01-20
Richard Rohr once wrote, "We must move from a belief-based spirituality to a practiced-based spirituality, or little will change in religion, politics, or the world." Today, there is a generation of Christ-followers who are desperately seeking such a practice-based or "experiential" spirituality. For these believers, there is good news: The Holy Spirit's indwelling presence to empower and transform is freely available in their lives. Unfortunately, there is much confusion and unfamiliarity around the person of the Holy Spirit in our modern times, which has led to too many Christians either sidelining him or misunderstanding what he means for their spiritual walk with God. In The Familiar Stranger Bible Study, Tyler Staton reintroduces this often-neglected person of the Trinity, tracing the story of the Holy Spirit as it unfolds throughout the Bible and inviting believers to close the gap between what the Bible reveals about him and their lived experience. Along the way, participants will dig into key biblical images and metaphors that reveal the Holy Spirit's nature, roles, and personality. They will discover how the Holy Spirit brings discernment and access to miraculous power to partner with God in the work he is doing in the world. They will also come to understand how both Word and Spirit (too often separated in some church traditions) work together to draw people into a vibrant, intimate knowledge of God. The Familiar Stranger Bible Study will challenge, inform, and encourage believers from every background to become more deeply acquainted with the Person and work of the Holy Spirit—and experience his transformative, life-giving power in their lives. SESSION OUTLINE A Framework for the Holy Spirit The Holy Spirit at Creation The Holy Spirit in the Old Testament The Holy Spirit in Jesus' Ministry The Holy Spirit in the Early Church The Holy Spirit at Work Today This study guide includes: Individual access to six streaming video sessions Video notes and a comprehensive structure for group discussion time Personal study for deeper reflection between sessions A guide to best practices for leading a group Streaming video access included. Access code subject to expiration after 12/31/2030. Code may be redeemed only by the recipient of this package. Code may not be transferred or sold separately from this package. Internet connection required. Void where prohibited, taxed, or restricted by law. Additional offer details inside.