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Patrick draws on his own experience of suffering to ask: where is God in the pain?

About the Author

Patrick Regan OBE is the is the author of five books. His two books published by Monarch Books are: No Ceiling to Hope and When Faith Gets Shaken. He is founder and CEO of Kintsugi Hope, a charity which aims to create safe and supportive spaces for those suffering from emotional and mental health challenges. After Patrick and his family went through a series of personal trials and ill health, Patrick decided to step down from his previous role as CEO at XLP, another charity supporting young people, to create Kintsugi Hope.

Liza Hoeksma is a writer who has been involved with Soul Survivor for over ten years. She has co-authored several books including Conspiracy of the Insignificant with Patrick Regan, and WorshipEvangelismJustice with Mike Pilavachi.

Reviews

'A moving story of courage and faith in the fire.’
*Bear Grylls*

“There is something incredibly powerful happening when real people tell us the truth. It has the capacity to reach deep into our hearts and souls and bring about a transformation - not just an external shift but an internal awakening. Patrick asks a lot of questions in this book and shows us the wrestle of his own weakness. It's a beautifully deep, personal account of God’s mysterious way of using us in our weakness to show His power to the world. Weep and dance as you read, for this kind of Truth will set us free.”
*Danielle Strickland, Speaker, writer and Salvation Army Officer*

"Patrick Regan is a remarkable leader and this is his best, most honest book yet."
*Pete Greig, 24-7Prayer, Emmaus Rd and Alpha International*

“I used to think that being a hero of the faith meant being a super-hero: fighting off every demonic attack with ease and standing up to your neck in the Irish sea whilst praying. Now I realise that it often means something far more ordinary: keeping hold of Jesus, and letting him keep hold of us, whatever unexpected and difficult path we find ourselves on. Patrick and his family have been through so much over these last few years - and there is much still to be gotten through - but his honesty (and that of the others in this wonderful book) about his emotional and spiritual struggles will encourage all of us and help us to remember that we’re not on our own.”
*Dr Ruth Valerio - Churches and Theology Director, A Rocha UK*

"This is a searingly honest and absolutely necessary book. We all go through times where we wonder where God is and we can be tempted to close down and hide our fears and pain. What Patrick has done, and encourages us to do, is to be honest before God and with one another. Patrick isn’t afraid of asking the tough questions as well as sitting in the uncomfortable tension that we don’t always get the nice neat answers that we seek. He points us back to Jesus, to who he is and to what the Bible says and helps us find a new depth of relationship with God within the pain. This book is challenging and uplifting, honest and vulnerable; read it and draw closer to Jesus."
*Mike Pilavachi – Executive Director of Soul Survivor *

“Patrick Regan has learned the pain and the power of walking with a limp. Not just physically, but spiritually. As I read his words I was reminded of times in my own life when I have wondered where God was. Patrick reminded me that even when I do not see him, God is there. Even when I cannot hear him, God is listening to me. Even when I do not feel him, God is present. This book will be a lifeline to those who have discovered that life is hard and God can sometimes feel distant. Don’t just read this book, weep your way through it and let God’s grace and hope water your heart again – then watch as buds of hope push through the once dry soil.”
*Malcolm Duncan – Author, Lecturer, Broadcaster and Senior Pastor of Gold Hill Baptist Church*

“Great pioneers are often viewed as superhumans, impervious to the challenges that ordinary mortals face. In his work in gang culture in London, Patrick has proved himself to be a tenacious pioneering visionary, but in this latest book, he shares his fragilities and struggles with refreshing candour. Liberating, authentic stuff about faith, offering encouragement to us all.”
*Jeff Lucas, Author, Speaker, Broadcaster*

“Patrick is a compelling communicator. In this book every word about finding God in the midst of pain is authenticated by his own lived experiences."
*Joel Edwards – Director of Micah Challenge International*

“Like many of you, I have struggled with some of the paradoxes of the Christian faith - can I still believe in a God who is in control in the midst of chaos? can I worship a God who is good when he lets bad things happen to me and those I love? Patrick addresses some of these very paradoxes in his own story, and the result is a very personal and powerful struggle that will help many through their difficult times.”
*Krish Kandiah founder of Home for Good and president of London School of Theology.*

“Patrick has written a comprehensive and honest description of how the Lord has led him through hugely painful times and disorientating experiences. His story encourages us to be real with God and lean on Him when faith is severely tested.”
*Mark Bailey - National Leader, New Wine*

“God, in whom we have faith, may be solid but we are not yet made perfect. In this helpful book, Patrick tells of how he moved from 'unshakeable' to 'real'. He is clear that even an irresistible force will one day meet an immovable object. He is open about his struggle with depression and doubt. He experiences the fear and then the joy of being out of control and then realising that God was carrying him the entire time. Rather than pretending shaking will not happen, Patrick tells stories of where it has resulted in growth, in depth and lasting change.“
*Dr Rob Waller is a Consultant Psychiatrist working for the NHS in Scotland and on the leadership of Mind and Soul*