The Girl in the Middle - by Emma Mae McDaniel (Hardcover)

Book Synopsis

Embrace the ultimate challenge of faith by surrendering fear and complacency to live a life compelled by the love of Christ.

"The Girl in the Middle will compel you toward Christ and give you the confidence to choose Truth whenever you're stuck in the middle of faith and fear."--Jordan Lee Dooley

Imagine standing at a crossroads, where you must choose between boldly living out your faith or staying in your comfort zone. These pivotal instances--middle moments--define your spiritual journey.

Emma Mae McDaniel learned firsthand about middle moments in high school when one cruel social media post led to years of online torment, forcing her to decide whether to conform to others' expectations or to embrace her God-given identity.

In The Girl in the Middle, McDaniel uses her journey to show you how to grow in faith and find strength in the face of your own adversity. Learn to:

- live with unwavering confidence in Christ, whether you face criticism or praise
- identify moments when you choose comfort over following Jesus
- make faith the joyful cornerstone of your everyday life

This testament to the power of living courageously for God amid hardship, disapproval, and the unknown will inspire you to actively live out your faith, letting God have the final say.

Review Quotes

"The Girl in the Middle speaks directly to women navigating life's in-between seasons. Emma Mae McDaniel meets you where you are while gently calling you forward. Her heart is refreshingly pure, which you feel as she shares her personal story of anxiety and her search for peace. She is equipping a generation of girls to use God's Word and His wisdom, using real-life examples to encourage and help transform anyone in any season."--Oneka McClellan, lead pastor at Shoreline City Church

"The Girl in the Middle is such a beautiful overflow of Emma's heart--full of joy, life, and deep love for Jesus. Her words remind you that you're not alone in the in-between, and that freedom is found not in getting it all right, but in walking closely with Him. This book will inspire you and anchor you in real truth to live out life with Jesus with boldness and joy."--Laney Rene, founder of The One He Loves ministry

"Reading this book feels like sitting across from Emma Mae at a coffee shop--being encouraged, poured into, and gently pointed to Christ. The Girl in the Middle equips you to face big decisions with boldness, grounded in grace and truth. Whether you're standing at a crossroads or see one coming ahead, Emma beautifully shows the power of walking in step with the Spirit, even in the most confusing or chaotic seasons of life."--Allyson Golden, author of Arise and Shine

"In this book, you'll learn how to find true confidence in Christ that will change your life and your perspective. Emma reminds us that following Jesus truly changes everything. All young women need this book, and if they read it, they'll leave changed."--Grace Valentine, bestselling author, speaker, and podcast host of Water into Wine

"Emma's knowledge and wisdom given from the Lord are all over this book. The Girl in the Middle will help any girl fall deeper in love with the Lord and know how to go all in with Him."--Jeanine Amapola Ward, author, Christian influencer, and podcast host of Happy & Healthy

"Emma's boldness, even in the face of hurt, will stir something deep in your heart. She shows what it means to choose Christ over comfort, and, y'all, it's powerful. If you're ready to stop living halfway and go all in with Jesus, The Girl in the Middle is your next read."--Sadie Robertson Huff, speaker, author, and founder of Live Original

"Emma writes with joy, honesty, and conviction as she invites you to truly live out faith in a practical way. The Girl in the Middle will compel you toward Christ and give you the confidence to choose Truth whenever you're stuck in the middle of faith and fear."--Jordan Lee Dooley, bestselling author of Own Your Everyday

"Emma Mae's perspective and example are exactly what I want for myself and the women in my life: my daughters, my friends, those I get to lead, and those I am being led by. The Girl in the Middle will make us stronger and sweeter as we chase and trust Jesus together. Thank you, Emma Mae, for this brave and beautiful offering."--Donna Stuart, daughter of the King, wife, mother, mentor, friend at Passion City Church in Washington, D.C.

About the Author

Emma Mae McDaniel is a speaker, social media influencer, podcast host, and author. Traveling to speak God's Word excites her to the core, and she stewards her social media platform to reach and encourage people all over the globe. Through the weekly The Compelled Podcast with Emma Mae podcast, with over five million listens, Emma Mae creates a space to help people hear God's Word and grow in their faith. Her books, Be Loved, All-Caps You, and You Are, were written with the purpose of equipping young women to live the life they were made for through genuinely knowing the God who made them. Emma Mae and her husband, Josh, live with their daughter in Arkansas.