{"product_id":"when-to-walk-away-bible-study-guide-finding-freedom-from-toxic-people-9780310110248","title":"When to Walk Away Bible Study Guide: Finding Freedom from Toxic People","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn this six-session video Bible study (DVD\/streaming video not included), bestselling author Gary Thomas draws on Jesus' example to teach us how to handle difficult relationships--and to help us discern when we should walk away. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs Christians, we may feel that imitating Christ's love means we must always meet the needs of unhealthy people in our lives and endure poisonous relationships. Many of us have dealt with toxic individuals who drain us of our joy and peace--who never seem to change no matter how long we wait or how hard we pray. It's a hard truth, but sometimes the best course is to distance ourselves from certain relationships and dedicate our energy elsewhere.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDrawing from years of pastoral experience, Gary Thomas looks at biblical examples from the lives of Jesus, Paul, and Nehemiah to give you insightful, biblical wisdom that you can apply right away to the relationships around you. You'll discover how to: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLearn the difference between \u003cem\u003edifficult\u003c\/em\u003e people and \u003cem\u003etoxic\u003c\/em\u003e people.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFind refuge in God when you feel under attack.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiscern when \"enough is enough\" and when to \"wait it out.\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep a tender heart even in unhealthy relationships.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrengthen your defense and set healthy boundaries.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrow your inner strength and invest in reliable people.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eWe can't let others steal our joy or our mission. It's time to follow Jesus' example to walk away from toxic people and walk toward healthy relationships. And as we do, it frees us to focus completely on the purpose that God has established for our lives.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cem\u003eWhen to Walk Away Study Guide\u003c\/em\u003e includes teaching notes, discussion questions, Bible exploration, and personal study and reflection materials for in-between sessions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDesigned for use with the \u003cem\u003eWhen to Walk Away\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cem\u003eVideo Study\u003c\/em\u003e (9780310110361) available on DVD or streaming video, sold separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThomas, Gary:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - Gary Thomas is a writer in residence at Second Baptist Church in Houston, Texas, and an adjunct faculty member teaching on spiritual formation at Western Seminary in Portland, Oregon, and Houston Theological Seminary in Houston, Texas. He is the author of nineteen books, including \u003cem\u003eWhen to Walk Away, \u003c\/em\u003e \u003cem\u003eSacred Pathways\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eCherish\u003c\/em\u003e, and\u003cem\u003e Sacred Marriage--\u003c\/em\u003eover one million copies sold. He has a master's degree from Regent College and was awarded an honorary doctorate in divinity from Western Seminary. Gary has spoken in forty-nine states and ten different countries. \u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e","brand":"Harperchristian Resources","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50720704889106,"sku":"9780310110248","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_b425aa2c-25e6-4637-9722-cdaf62b134ef.jpg?v=1734674896","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/when-to-walk-away-bible-study-guide-finding-freedom-from-toxic-people-9780310110248","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}