Crash the Chatterbox: Hearing God’s Voice Above All Others by Steven Furtick challenges the readers to confront the thoughts and lies in our lives that are contrary to the Word of God.
Writing with candor and vulnerability, Furtick illustrates how the chatterbox has sought to keep him from stepping out in faith to serve God. The book is organized as follows:
Confession 1: God says I am.
Overpowering the lies of the Enemy in your insecurities
Confession 2: God says He will.
Overpowering the lies of the Enemy in your fears
Confession 3: God says He has.
Overpowering the lies of the Enemy in your condemnation
Confession 4: God says I can.
Overpowering the lies of the Enemy in your discouragement
Throughout the book, Furtick reminds the readers of their true identity in Christ, “. . . I have nothing to prove, because I am already approved” (p. 31). He reminds us that “. . . fear often finds its power, not in our actual situation, but in what we tell ourselves about our situation” (p. 99).
Overall, the book is inspirational and encouraging to help the readers orient their thinking to God’s Word. There are a few areas in the book that lack precision. As he is describing the personal life of a well known Christian, Furtick writes, “I find the fact that she served God while simultaneously dealing with a depression that would have derailed most people an even more convincing proof of her faith than her service itself!” (p. 160). The proof or our faith is not in overcoming our self-doubts or our service but in trusting in Christ alone for our salvation (Ephesians 2:8-9).
If you have been dwelling on your insecurities, fears, or doubts you will find this a helpful resource. This book comes with helpful discussion questions to apply the principles to your life. (I received this book for free from WaterBrook Multnomah Publishing Group for this review.)
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Professor of Discipleship, Columbia International University
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