Cultural counterfeits : confronting 5 empty promises of our age and how we were made for so much more

**"There really is more to this life, but it can't be found in our own conjuring, our own identity creation and curation." —Jen Oshman** In our search for meaning and purpose, we can be influenced by idols like outward beauty and ability, sex, abortion, and gender fluidity. Even good things like marriage and motherhood can become symbols of idolatry. We may sense that these counterfeits are hollow and leave us feeling unsettled, but where should we turn instead? Jen Oshman equips us to reject the empty, cultural promises of our age and recognize our unshakable and eternal identities in Jesus. Addressing timely topics such as the sexual revolution, LGBTQIA+, social media, and feminism, Oshman provides compelling cultural analysis and engaging discussion questions to help us uncover God's good design and purpose for our lives. Good news awaits—we really were made for so much more. Jen Oshman Helps Women Reject Idols and Discover God's Good Purpose for Their Lives In today's culture, women and girls are influenced by idols that promise purpose and meaning for their lives—outward beauty and ability, sex, abortion, and gender fluidity. Christian women aren't exempt from these temptations either, and can even elevate good things like marriage and motherhood to the status of idolatry. Women may sense that these idols are hollow and leave them feeling unsettled, but where should they turn instead? In Cultural Counterfeits, Jen Oshman encourages women to reject the empty, destructive promises these idols offer and embrace something much more satisfying. She casts a vision for women to experience real hope and peace in Jesus, calling them to recognize their unshakable and eternal identities in him. This timely and compelling resource will help women find freedom and joy as they explore God's good design and purpose for their lives. - Culturally Relevant: Addresses current topics such as the #MeToo movement, LGBTQIA+, social media, and feminism - Explains "How We Got Here": Gives a brief history of the sexual revolution up to today - Written by Jen Oshman: Author of Enough about Me: Find Lasting Joy in the Age of Self - For Group or Individual Study: Includes discussion questions at the end of each chapter Reject the Idols of Today's Culture and Embrace Your Identity in Christ In today's culture, women and girls are influenced by idols that promise purpose and meaning for their lives--outward beauty and ability, sex, abortion, and gender fluidity. Christian women aren't exempt from these temptations either, and can even elevate good things like marriage and motherhood to the status of idolatry. Women may sense that these idols are hollow and leave them feeling unsettled, but where should they turn instead? In Cultural Counterfeits , Jen Oshman encourages women to reject the empty, destructive promises these idols offer and embrace something much more satisfying. She casts a vision for women to experience real hope and peace in Jesus, calling them to recognize their unshakeable and eternal identities in him. This timely and compelling resource will help women find freedom and joy as they explore God's good design and purpose for their lives. "Uncovers the empty promises made to women by the idols of our age--outward beauty, sex, abortion, gender fluidity, and relationships"-- Provided by publisher