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How Church Could (Literally) Save Your Life

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About this book

People are hungry for the latest wellness secret to improve their physical and mental health and extend their life expectancy. But one of the most evidence-based practices to boost your health and happiness is hidden in plain sight. It’s not a new-age trend, a superfood, or an expensive, recently released pill. It’s the age-old practice of attending church each week.

Harvard School of Public Health and other institutions have discovered that weekly religious service attendance helps guard against depression, increase happiness, improve physical health, and extend life expectancy. In How Church Could (Literally) Save Your Life, Rebecca McLaughlin explores this compelling data from a Christian perspective. Avoiding prosperity-gospel guarantees of health in this life, she shares the significant and science-backed benefits of worshiping God in community and the good news of Jesus, the Great Physician.

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Specifications

Contributors:
Rebecca McLaughlin
ISBN:
9781433599699
Format:
Paperback
First published:
September 2025
Dimensions:
127mm x 178mm x 6mm
Weight:
0.09 kg
Language:
English
Pages:
88
Publisher:
Crossway

Contents

Introduction
 
Chapter 1: Mental Health Benefits
Chapter 2: Physical Health Benefits
Chapter 3: Moral Health Benefits
Chapter 4: Spiritual Health Benefits
 
Endnotes

Endorsements

The empirical research on religion and health could be seen as an invitation back to communal religious life for those who (for a range of reasons) are not currently part of a faith community. Rebecca McLaughlin issues that invitation in a most compelling manner.

Tyler J. VanderWeele John L. Loeb and Frances Lehman Loeb Professor of Epidemiology and Director of the Human Flourishing Program, Harvard University

A wonderful little book. Rebecca McLaughlin makes a powerful case for the mental, physical, moral, and spiritual benefits of going to church, blending scientific research with personal stories and wise application.

Andrew Wilson Teaching Pastor, King's Church London; Author, God of All Things

Rebecca McLaughlin functions a bit like an oracle to me—her work is consistently on point and timely; her instincts point true gospel north. For centuries, Christians have claimed that following Jesus leads to life and happiness. This helpful book shows that even modern social science is beginning to say, ‘Yes and amen!’ Characteristic of Rebecca’s style, this book is carefully researched and evenly reasoned. Whether preparing a talk, talking with a friend, or teaching your kids, you’ll undoubtedly find yourself turning to it again and again.

J.D. Greear J.D. Greear, Pastor at The Summit Church

We can be quick to criticize the church, both its structures and its people, without fully considering what we lose by avoiding it. In this concise and thoughtful book, Rebecca McLaughlin makes a compelling case for how regular participation in a local church profoundly impacts our mental, physical, moral, and spiritual well-being. Backed by substantive research, she invites readers to take an honest look at the long-term impact of staying away and reminds us of the lifesaving strength and flourishing found in worshiping with other believers week after week.

Elizabeth Woodson Bible teacher; Author

Customer Reviews

5.00 stars A great little book on why faith is good for us

 

This little book underscores using secular evidence (primarily from the US) why going to church and being a Christian is good for us. McLaughlin makes great points along the way that have evangelistic power. It would be a good book to giveaway to a nonbelieving friend and would help them see that even if decided not to trust in Jesus, they should hope other people do!

Many thanks for your review, Ian!

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