Not My Circus

“In Not My Circus, Mark Batterson pastors us through a cultural moment and relational challenges with wisdom, kindness, and conviction. This is an important read for anyone pursuing the space where grace and truth meet.”—Annie F. Downs, New York Times bestselling author of That Sounds Fun

“Mark Batterson has a heart for people to know God and be grounded in His Word. With biblical wisdom, historical insight, and compelling storytelling, he thoughtfully engages the questions and challenges of our day while continually pointing readers back to Jesus. This book is a timely reminder that our hope isn’t found in the opinions of our culture, but in the unchanging truth of Scripture and the One who has overcome the world.”—Louie Giglio, pastor of Passion City Church, founder of Passion Conferences, and author of Don’t Give the Enemy a Seat at Your Table

“I’ve been lamenting the fact that we’ve lost giants like Tim Keller, Dallas Willard, and Eugene Peterson, who knew what to say as the culture raged on. I was thrilled to see Mark Batterson enter the conversation with Not My Circus. If you, like me, are looking for guidance on how to respond as a Christian in an increasingly crazy world and a disheartening culture, Batterson is here as a helpful, trustworthy guide. This book is exactly what we need in this moment.”—Carey Nieuwhof, bestselling author, podcaster, and speaker

“Mark Batterson has the rare gift of writing and preaching to large groups while making each person feel like he’s writing and speaking to them alone. Every word, every chapter, and every section of this book feels like compassionate conviction from God, who loves us too much to leave us the same. Get ready to say goodbye to conformity to this world and hello to transformation through Christ!”—Nicole Martin, author of Nailing It

“In this cultural moment of division and performative virtue signaling, Not My Circus is a powerful road map for living with holy courage. If you’ve ever been tempted to people-please, stay silent, or conform under pressure, this book is for you. With captivating storytelling, Mark Batterson weaves together theology, history, science, psychology, and personal confession—inviting you to evict the worldly voices living rent-free in your head so you can hear God’s voice more clearly.”—Heather Rice-Minus, president and CEO of Prison Fellowship

“In an age of endless distraction, constant conflict, and competing claims on our attention, it is easy to mistake urgency for importance and reaction for responsibility. In Not My Circus, Mark Batterson offers a refreshing vision of faithful living, calling readers to cultivate the discernment to distinguish what is truly theirs to carry from what belongs to others. As he memorably puts it, the journey begins by ‘minding your own dang business … so you can be about the Father’s business. Anything else, everything else, is monkey business.’ Wise, engaging, and deeply practical, this book is an invitation to recover clarity, freedom, and purpose by attending to the work God has entrusted to us.”—Cherie Harder, president of The Trinity Forum

Mark Batterson is the lead visionary of National Community Church in Washington, DC. One church with a network of churches, National owns and operates Ebenezers Coffeehouse, the DC Dream Center, the Culturehouse, and the Capital Turnaround.

Batterson holds a doctor of ministry degree from Regent University and is the New York Times bestselling author of twenty-five books, including Win the Day, A Million Little Miracles, and Gradually Then Suddenly. He also authored the children’s books The Best Worst Day Ever and God Speaks in Whispers with his daughter Summer Batterson Dailey.

He and his wife, Lora, live on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC.

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