{"product_id":"the-hypocritical-church-and-jesus-within-paperback","title":"The Hypocritical Church and Jesus Within - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJenna Meister\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eErin Kincaid\u003c\/b\u003e (Foreword by)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat happens when the people who represent Jesus fail to reflect His heart?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWe've all witnessed the contradictions: grace and love preached from the pulpit while gossip fills the hallway; hands raised in worship while hearts remain hardened by pride, fear, or judgment. These moments can be confusing, painful, and deeply wounding, leaving many to wonder where Jesus is in the middle of the hurt.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cstrong\u003eThe Hypocritical Church and Jesus Within\u003c\/strong\u003e, licensed professional counselor, professor, and pastor's wife \u003cstrong\u003eJenna Meister, LPC\u003c\/strong\u003e, offers an honest, compassionate look at the tension between Christ's perfect love and His imperfect Church. Drawing from years of counseling, ministry, and biblical study, she explores why church hurt cuts so deeply and how Jesus faithfully meets wounded hearts with truth, grace, and healing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThrough biblical wisdom, clinical insight, practical application, and moments of humor, Jenna addresses questions many believers quietly wrestle with: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhy do sincere Christians sometimes look nothing like Jesus?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhy does spiritual hurt linger long after we leave a church?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIs healing possible without minimizing the pain?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat does authentic faith look like when disappointment has shaken our trust?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eRather than criticizing the Church, Jenna helps readers understand the brokenness that often fuels hypocrisy while challenging believers to pursue genuine transformation instead of religious performance. Her message is one of hope, healing, and restoration-not just for individuals, but for the Body of Christ as a whole.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Hypocritical Church and Jesus Within\u003c\/strong\u003e is a book about telling the truth, lamenting honestly, extending grace wisely, and discovering that Jesus has never abandoned His Bride-even when His people fail one another.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhether you've loved the Church, been wounded by it, questioned it, or wondered whether your faith could survive the disappointment, this book is an invitation to look beyond human failure and rediscover the One who has remained faithful all along.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 234\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.59 x 9 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e August 15, 2026\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46607462137900,"sku":"9798234132444","price":19.42,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0618\/6260\/8940\/files\/8oNHwAJ6JY9798234132444.webp?v=1794181945","url":"https:\/\/littleredgeneralstore.com\/products\/the-hypocritical-church-and-jesus-within-paperback","provider":"Little Red General Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}