When He Doesn't Believe: Help and Encouragement for Women Who Feel Alone in Their Faith [Paperback]

Nancy Kennedy (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 18, 2001

You Can Thrive–Not Just Survive–in An Unequally Yoked Marriage
Marriage is challenging, even under the best of circumstances. But for those of us whose husbands don’t believe or are not growing spiritually, marriage brings difficulties unlike those faced by other women of faith.

If you love a man who is not committed to Christ, you may feel frustrated, guilty, or anxious; discouraged and lonely. You likely worry about how your husband’s beliefs–or lack of them–will affect your children. Perhaps you, like so many women, have tried to “help” your husband find or deepen his relationship with God–only to find that you have, unbelievably, pushed him farther away. You may be wondering, “What do I do now?” Or, worse, you may have lost all hope. God is still in control.

Speaking from experience, Nancy Kennedy offers biblical truth, practical help, and comforting insight from women who have walked in your shoes–and who have come to better trust God and more fully understand what to do (and what not to do) When He Doesn’t Believe.

INCLUDES THOUGHT-PROVOKING DISCUSSION QUESTIONS, STUDY AND APPLICATION TOOLS, AND POINTS TO PONDER AT THE END OF EACH CHAPTER–
TO BE USED WITH YOUR PRAYER PARTNER, SMALL GROUP, OR ON YOUR OWN!

Editorial Reviews

Review

The next time we hear from a woman who feels alone in her faith, we'll know just where to turn. Nancy Kennedy has given countless souls new strength with this helpful book. It's desperately needed and long overdue. When He Doesn't Believe, supplies hope for every wife who wonders if God has not heard her prayers for her husband's salvation. Nancy writes from the heart, and your heart will be touched by her words.
Drs. Les and Leslie Parrott
Seattle Pacific University
Authors of When Bad Things Happen to Good Marriages

From the Inside Flap

You Can Thrive–Not Just Survive–in An Unequally Yoked Marriage
Marriage is challenging, even under the best of circumstances. But for those of us whose husbands don't believe or are not growing spiritually, marriage brings difficulties unlike those faced by other women of faith.

If you love a man who is not committed to Christ, you may feel frustrated, guilty, or anxious; discouraged and lonely. You likely worry about how your husband's beliefs–or lack of them–will affect your children. Perhaps you, like so many women, have tried to "help" your husband find or deepen his relationship with God–only to find that you have, unbelievably, pushed him farther away. You may be wondering, "What do I do now?" Or, worse, you may have lost all hope. God is still in control.

Speaking from experience, Nancy Kennedy offers biblical truth, practical help, and comforting insight from women who have walked in your shoes–and who have come to better trust God and more fully understand what to do (and what not to do) When He Doesn't Believe.

INCLUDES THOUGHT-PROVOKING DISCUSSION QUESTIONS, STUDY AND APPLICATION TOOLS, AND POINTS TO PONDER AT THE END OF EACH CHAPTER–
TO BE USED WITH YOUR PRAYER PARTNER, SMALL GROUP, OR ON YOUR OWN!

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Product Details

• Paperback: 224 pages
• Publisher: WaterBrook Press (September 18, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1578564344
• ISBN-13: 978-1578564347
• Product Dimensions: 6 x 0.6 x 9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #409,126 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

28 of 29 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Buy This Book!, March 16, 2002

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Picky Reader "Ann" (USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: When He Doesn't Believe: Help and Encouragement for Women Who Feel Alone in Their Faith (Paperback)

Nancy Kennedy writes very funny and thought-provoking insight on how to "handle" an un-yoked marriage. I don't crank up the Christian music while my hubby's home (just like I don't appreciate his Rolling Stones) but it did help me understand that I am indeed quite normal. She also provides Biblical tools, websites, and books for additional help and information. It can be very painful not being able to share one's faith with a spouse, but at least I know I'm not alone. So glad I found this when I did -- read it, then let's chat over coffee!

17 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This book is EXCELLENT for ALL women., April 3, 2004

By A Customer

This review is from: When He Doesn't Believe: Help and Encouragement for Women Who Feel Alone in Their Faith (Paperback)

This book is EXCELLENT for all women. I use to wish I could find a book that told me why my husband acted or thought the way he did. I finally found it in Nancy's book. I bought this book for a friend whose husband is not a Christian. As I started reading through it I could hardly put it down. I begin to learn where I as a wife with a Christian husband was making my own mistakes. We grow up believing that men and women are basically the same. We hear it on TV and movies and even from "the Experts", but Nancy points out how we think very differently about things. She explains many times "the saved wife" goes about the wrong way trying to convert her husband. Nancy teaches us (ALL OF US), how to allow GOD to do the work that WE are trying to do. It really is a "MUST READ" for all Christian women. Whether you are married to an unbeliever or not, this book will be of GREAT benefit for any wife.

11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars like talking to a friend, July 22, 2006

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Femily Lay Crown "memiler" (APO, AE United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: When He Doesn't Believe: Help and Encouragement for Women Who Feel Alone in Their Faith (Paperback)

At this point, I don't know anyone that I can talk to about being a believing wife to an unbelieving husband. When I open the book, it's like I'm hearing from a good friend. God has given her the gift of being able to help me get out of self-pity, and turn to the One who can lead me through everyday life with my family. No more 'what-if's', this is my life. What is God's purpose as He takes me through it? I am called to love. Love is the greatest challenge, whether you are married to someone who shares your faith or not. I highly recommend this book for the encouragment and objectivenes she is able to deliver.