In short, this book is for every thinking misfit suspicious of institutionalized religion, but who is still seeking transcendence and mystery. Wildly entertaining and deeply resonant, this is the book for people who hunger for a bit of hope that doesn't come from vapid consumerism or navel-gazing for women who talk too loud, and guys who love chick flicks for the gay man who loves Jesus, and won't allow himself to be shunned by the church. Using life stories-from living in a hopeful-but-haggard commune of slackers to surviving the wobbly chairs and war stories of a group for recovering alcoholics, from her unusual but undeniable spiritual calling to pastoring a notorious con artist-Nadia uses stunning narrative and poignant honesty to portray a woman who is both deeply faithful and deeply flawed, giving hope to the rest of us along the way. Here is a quick description and cover image of book Pastrix: The Cranky, Beautiful Faith of a Sinner and Saint written by Nadia Bolz-Weber which was published in January 1, 2013.

Surrounded by fellow alcoholics, depressives, and cynics, she realized: These were her people. Brief Summary of Book: Pastrix: The Cranky, Beautiful Faith of a Sinner and Saint by Nadia Bolz-Weber.

Heavily tattooed and loud-mouthed, Nadia, a former stand-up comic, sure as hell didn't consider herself to be religious leader material-until the day she ended up leading a friend's funeral in a smoky downtown comedy club. RT Protestia: Since theyre in the news, what does former CCM darling Jennifer Knapp and The Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence have in common They both attended the. Now a New York Times bestseller, Nadia Bolz-Weber takes no prisoners as she reclaims the term 'pastrix'(pronounced 'pas-triks,' a term used by some Christians who refuse to recognize female pastors) in her messy, beautiful, prayer-and-profanity laden narrative about an unconventional life of faith.

The pastrix