With insights gained by overcoming his own significant challenges, Pastor Michael Todd offers the encouragement you need to identify the damage you've experienced and the tools to receive God's healing. With transparent and dynamic storytelling, Pastor Mike tells about the hits he's received-sexual trauma, dumb choices, generational struggles, and letting coping mechanisms drive decisions. Through the inspiring biblical story of King David and Mephiboseth, Pastor Mike helps you overcome the lie that your mistakes and your pain have made you unworthy of God's love and calling.
Damaged but Not Destroyed gives you effective tools to
pinpoint the impact damage has had in your life
bring your pain into the presence of God
learn to see yourself the way God sees you
realize that healing is about progression, not perfection
and experience His powerful healing at work in your life.
You'll learn how to get unstuck from your past, step into the bold future God has planned for you, and trust deep in your bones that you are handcrafted with love and purpose by the creator of the universe.
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER . ECPA BESTSELLER . Theauthor of Relationship Goals and Crazy Faith proves that no matter how badly you've messed up, no matter what hardship or pain you've experienced, nothing can destroy the priceless, God-given value of your life.
"Damaged but Not Destroyed will encourage and inspire you to remember that your failures do not define your future."-Robert Morris,senior pastor of Gateway Church and bestselling author of The Blessed Life, Beyond Blessed, and The God I Never Knew
Your Damage Does Not Define You
Underneath our designer clothes, makeup, jewelry, and photo filters are cracks left by abuse, mistakes, rejection, and disappointment. Bestselling author and pastor Michael Todd reveals his own damage- the hits he's experienced from trauma, dumb choices, and lingering struggles passed down through generations. Using candid stories, engaging illustrations, and biblical wisdom, he encourages readers to be H.O.T.-humble, open, and transparent-and face the pain of past hits to move toward the triumphant future God has for them.
Damaged but Not Destroyed will give you tools to identify the impact of your damage, see yourself the way God sees you, and realize that healing is all about progression, not perfection.
No matter how badly you've messed up, and no matter the pain you've experienced, nothing can destroy the God-given value of your life. It's time to turn your damage into destiny! You may be damaged, but you are not destroyed.
The Value Is Still in You
Author Biography:
Michael Todd is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Relationship Goals and Crazy Faith and the lead pastor of Transformation Church in Tulsa, Oklahoma. His driving passion is re-presenting God to the lost and found for transformation in Christ. He speaks at a variety of influential churches, events, and conferences, such as Elevation Church, C3 Conference, Lakewood Church, VOUSCon, Relentless Church, XO Marriage Conference, and others. Michael and his wife, Natalie, have been married since 2010 and live in Tulsa with their four children- Isabella Monet, Michael Jr., Ava Rae, and Gia Joy.