Discover - by Mike McGarry (Paperback)

About the Book

Book Synopsis

Discover: Questioning Your Way to Faith helps teenagers explore their doubts and questions as a pathway to a deeper, more confident faith in God.

Drawing from nearly two decades of experience as a youth pastor, Mike McGarry addresses twenty of the most common and pressing questions teens ask about Christianity. With honesty and clarity, he tackles topics like suffering, the reliability of the Bible, the relevance of church, and questions surrounding identity, showing that doubt isn't something to hide--but an opportunity to grow.

Written in a conversational and accessible style, each short chapter invites readers to engage thoughtfully with their faith and consider what God's Word says about life's biggest questions. Rather than shutting down curiosity, this book encourages teens to lean in, discovering that their questions can lead them toward truth, hope, and a stronger relationship with God.

Review Quotes

"Who is God? Why am I here? Where are we going? If you have questions about the Christian faith or if you have friends with questions, you are not the first and won't be the last. This book will help you process your concerns with compassion and truth. Whether you are curious about the Christian faith or you are rock solid in your beliefs and want to help someone know Jesus, pick up Discover and encounter the beauty and wonder of the Christian gospel that has given hope to believers for 2,000 years."
Daniel Darling, Director, The Land Center for Cultural Engagement; bestselling author of several books, including, The Dignity Revolution, A Way with Words, and The Characters of Christmas

"As the parent of two teens, as a pastor, and especially as a former teenage questioner who was afraid to express my uncertainties, I am deeply grateful for Mike McGarry's new book. I love that Discover does not underestimate the minds and abilities of teens to think through and to grasp wonderful truths about God and his Word. This is just the kind of resource parents and youth ministers should have on hand to shepherd the next generation toward a deep, affectionate, and rich relationship with Christ."
Barnabas Piper, Pastor, Immanuel Church Nashville; author of Help my Unbelief

"In a day and age when we are encouraged to embrace a personally-formed spirituality without regard to theology, we must recognize that any God-talk or engagement with the Christian faith is all about theology. Everyone is a theologian. It's simply a matter of unintentionally doing theology poorly, or intentionally doing theology well. I'm grateful that Mike McGarry has given us a tool to use with our students that respects their ability to go deep, offers sound biblical theology, and can be used by both youth workers and parents to spark solid theological thought and discussion that will serve to build up students for a lifetime of faithfully following Jesus. "
Walt Mueller, President, Center for Parent/Youth Understanding

"As a youth pastor at my church for almost thirty years, as well as a professor of youth ministry, I will use and recommend this book enthusiastically. Mike suggests that students can read this book with a mentor or adult leader or in small groups, but I would love to buy this book and give it away to every student I could. There is also immense instructional value for small groups, student leadership teams, or one-on-one discipleship of students, to help grow their faith and transform their lives."
Danny Kwon, Pastor of Youth and Families, Yuong Sang Church; adjunct professor, Eastern University/Missio Seminary; author of Mission Tripping and A Youth Worker's Field Guide to Parents

"Today's teens grow up in a confused and skeptical world. McGarry gives pastors and churches a tool that doesn't shy away from hard questions but instead roots students in biblical truth. Discover will be a great resource for youth pastors preparing kids for baptism or confirmation."
Jared Kennedy, Editor, The Gospel Coalition; author of The Beginner's Gospel Story Bible and Keeping Your Children's Ministry on Mission

About the Author

Mike McGarry, DMin, is the youth pastor at South Shore Baptist Church in Hingham, MA and is passionate about translating sound doctrine for the next generation. He is a regular contributor to the Rooted Ministry and is the author of A Biblical Theology of Youth Ministry and a contributor to Gospel-Centered Youth Ministry. He loves his wife, kids, pets, good coffee, football, and Marvel comics.