If We’re Being Honest…

This book wasn’t written to impress church people.
It was written because too many people stopped feeling safe telling the truth.

After a series of viral videos, comedian and encourager Mickey Bell started reading the comments—really reading them. Not the jokes. Not the applause.

The pain.

Stories from people who still believe in God… but got hurt by church people.

From pastors who are exhausted but afraid to say it out loud.

From leaders, volunteers, and everyday believers who feel unseen, unheard, and quietly worn down.

So this book says the things we usually don’t.

With humor.
With honesty.
And without pretending everything is fine.

"Mickey Bell has done a marvelous job articulating what many church folks think but are afraid to say.

Thank you, Mickey, for addressing the tough issues which will make us better churches and better people if we heed the advice.

His illustrations and insights are right on target! If you've been in church for any time at all, you will nod your head in agreement.

He does a wonderful job of prodding the church with humor. Please take the time to read, If We're Being Honest. Trust me, you will not regret it. "

Pastor Kevin Hamm - FBC Gardendale, Alabama

If We’re Being Honest… is a candid, sometimes uncomfortable look at faith, flaws, burnout, doubt, church hurt, grace, and starting over—written for people who are tired of pretending and ready for real conversation.

This isn’t a sermon.
It’s not a takedown of the church.
And it’s definitely not a “try harder” book.

It’s for:

• People who still believe but don’t know where they fit anymore
  
• Pastors and leaders who are running on empty
  
• Those who love God but are wary of church culture
  
• Anyone who’s ever thought, “I can’t be the only one feeling this”
  

You’ll laugh.
You may get uncomfortable.
You’ll almost certainly feel understood.

This book won’t fix you—because you’re not broken.

But it might give you language for what you’ve been carrying…

and permission to stop pretending you’re fine.

And if we’re being honest… that might be exactly what you’ve been looking for.