There is so much to like about I've Got Questions.

It reads like a feisty, book-length paraphrase of Jude 22: "Be merciful to those who doubt."

Erin is refreshingly candid about her up-and-down faith journey (drink)* and offers loads of mercy and encouragement to those wrestling with God, turned off by Christians' inconsistencies, or asking hard questions about the Bible.

No doubt this book will receive a barrage of not-so-friendly fire from those who either haven't read or don't like Jude 22. And you may not agree with everything here. But for those looking for a reason to keep fighting the good fight of faith, Erin's book will be a reassuring guide.

*You'll need to read the book to get this reference.

Pros: I am a big fan of Erin Moon’s work for the Popcast Media Group—especially with the Faith Adjacent podcast. From listening to her talk about faith for years, I was thrilled to learn she was writing a book—I knew she would approach it with the same nuance and thoughtfulness (and humor!) she brings to the podcast.

This book isn’t just for podcast listeners though. It’s for anyone who has had questions or struggles with (and grief over) their faith because of the current state of Christianity/the church. The author encourages readers to remember that faith isn’t a fixed point, that uncertainty is not a bad thing, and that curiosity is a good thing. As the author and I are millennials of similar ages, I find her (and her cultural references) to be very relatable and makes her writing feel like a friend is walking me through a “journey.”

I think this will be a book I revisit, and I hope to listen to an audio version because I am so used to hearing the author’s voice on the Faith Adjacent podcast.

Cons: The only con that I can think of is that readers must wait until February to read this book!

Thank you to NetGalley and Baker Books for the opportunity to read this book.