Stay Curious

“For those who have been afraid of their curiosity and wary of their doubts, Stephanie Williams O’Brien has written a book of permission and celebration. Healthy, wise, grounded, and practical, this book is a gift to those who are crossing the threshold of certainty into the wilderness of wonder, unsure of what awaits them.” –Sarah Bessey, author of Out of Sorts: Making Peace with an Evolving Faith and Jesus Feminist

“Drawing on Scripture, church history, and her own journey through grief and loss, Williams O’Brien reminds us that mystery and uncertainty are integral to a vital faith. Using practical tools and exercises, Stay Curious meets us where we’re at, inviting us to recover the wonder in our wandering. There we discover that our doubts can mark the beginning of a journey toward greater spiritual depth and maturity and indeed a deeper faith.” –Jo Saxton, author of The Dream of You and cohost of Lead Stories Podcast

“Stay Curious is oozing with whimsical writing, historical gems, sage wisdom, and brilliant unpacking of the Scriptures. Don’t be afraid; there is something beautiful waiting for us on the other side of our questions.” –Dan White Jr., church planter and author of Love over Fear, Church as Movement and Subterranean

“With humor, honesty, and hope, Stephanie Williams O’Brien guides readers on a journey of removing the obstacles that keep people from being curious so that their questions can lead them to an ever-expanding faith. If you need permission to question what you have always believed, look no further.” –Steve Wiens, author of Beginnings and Whole

Stephanie Williams O’Brien is the author of Stay Curious and the executive producer and cohost of the Lead Stories Podcast. She is the lead pastor at Mill City Church in Minneapolis, a professor at Bethel Seminary, and a sought-after speaker, strategist, and leadership coach.