Crash the Chatterbox: Hearing God's Voice Above All Others

“Pastor Steven has written the best book I’ve ever read on overcoming the lies that hold us back. If you read this prayerfully and take the truths of
Crash the Chatterbox
to heart, God will help you win the battles in your mind and become the person He created you to be.”

—C
RAIG
G
ROESCHEL
, lead pastor,
LifeChurch.tv
, Edmond, OK; author of
Fight

“Crafted around four powerful confessions,
Chatterbox
unearths, exposes, and refutes lies and half truths all of us are tempted to believe about ourselves. Steven’s direct writing style will keep you engaged. His insights will make you think. But most important, these four confessions will free you to embrace the life God has called you to live.”

—A
NDY
S
TANLEY
, senior pastor, North Point Church, Alpharetta, GA; author of
Enemies of the Heart

“I believe God’s truth. I want to live God’s truth. But sometimes I have a hard time hearing God’s truth when negative inside chatter and self-doubt run like a ticker tape through my mind. Pastor Steven’s vulnerability, biblical insights, and practical advice make
Crash the Chatterbox
a resource I will turn to again and again. This book can be a game changer for you.”

—L
YSA
T
ERKEURST
,
New York Times
best-selling author; president of Proverbs 31 Ministries

“Every one of us at some point deals with fears and self-doubt, with internal conflict about whether we are good enough or successful enough, or whether our past will forever haunt our future. Be inspired and encouraged as you discover what God really says about you in
Crash the Chatterbox
.”

—B
RIAN
H
OUSTON
, senior pastor, Hillsong Church, Sydney, Australia

“On the pages of his brilliant new book, my friend Steven teaches us how to block out the toxic lies of the Enemy and instead let the truth of God become the soundtrack to our lives. Don’t let all the chatter get the best of you. Read these pages, and be strengthened in Christ.”

—M
ATT
R
EDMAN
, Grammy Award–winning songwriter and worship leader

“Steven Furtick unlocks powerful stratagems for silencing the inner critic that entangles the believer in a quagmire of self-doubt, fear, and unbelief.
Crash the Chatterbox
is a study in course correction with hard-won lessons for rediscovering, reenergizing, and reengaging your God-given dreams.”

—T
. D
. J
AKES
,
New York Times
best-selling author; bishop of The Potter’s House, Dallas, TX

“Steven Furtick’s new book is an insightful and readable approach to the daily barrage of destructive thoughts we all experience. You will be encouraged and empowered as you discover what God thinks of you and how that affects every facet of your life.”

—J
UDAH
S
MITH
, lead pastor, The City Church, Seattle, WA;
New York Times
best-selling author of
Jesus Is _______
.

“When we use our weaknesses to strengthen our faith, we turn our greatest liabilities into weapons in the hands of Christ. I love how my friend Steven Furtick humbly reveals his own struggles as he strives to crash the chatterbox in his life. Don’t count yourself out just yet; your struggle is only the starting place of God’s purpose in your life.”

—M
ARK
B
ATTERSON
, lead pastor of National Community Church, Washington DC;
New York Times
best-selling author of
The Circle Maker

“It’s time to break out and fight back. Don’t be held in bondage anymore. Let Steven Furtick help you crash the chatterbox and silence the voice of insecurity in your life. You were created for more. Now take your place in the center of God’s calling.”

—C
HRISTINE
C
AINE
, founder, A21 Campaign; best-selling author of
Undaunted

“Often the most crippling negativity we hear comes from our own mind. In
Crash the Chatterbox
, Steven Furtick offers an effective antidote. In a refreshing and relatable style, he lays out the strategy to overcome the inner critic that hinders us from hearing the voice of God, receiving His glorious affirmation, and accomplishing His perfect will.”

—R
OD
P
ARSLEY
, World Harvest Church, Columbus OH;
New York Times
best-selling author of
Culturally Incorrect

“What you’re getting in
Crash the Chatterbox
is the reassuring and honest feedback from a great friend. It may not be what you wanted to hear, but it will definitely help you get where you’re going.”

—P
ERRY
N
OBLE
, senior pastor, NewSpring Church, Anderson, SC; author of
Unleash!

“I love Steven Furtick’s commitment to a purpose that is greater than his problems. In
Crash the Chatterbox
, Steven helps us see that our greatest barrier is the very bridge God uses to take us to our divine purpose.”

—K
ERRY
S
HOOK
, founding pastor of Woodlands Church, Houston, TX; coauthor of the national bestsellers
One Month to Live
and
Love at Last Sight

“The Enemy’s greatest fear is that you’ll discover who you really are, what you’re really worth, and where you’re headed. Steven Furtick amplifies the call of God in your life so that you can crash the chatterbox of the Enemy’s lies and move forward with confidence in Christ.”

—J
ENTEZEN
F
RANKLIN
, senior pastor, Free Chapel, Gainesville, GA;
New York Times
best-selling author of
Fasting

“There are only a handful of Christian leaders in my generation who preach the Word of God with as much passion and conviction as Steven Furtick. In
Crash the Chatterbox
you will be encouraged by a committed man of God who is gifted at bringing God’s truth to life. Through Steven’s determination to follow God wholeheartedly, you will find the strength to chase after God’s calling for you.”

—I
SRAEL
H
OUGHTON
, Grammy Award–winning songwriter and worship leader

“If you’ve ever felt the sting of a critic or the discouragement of that voice of doubt in your head, then you need to crash the chatterbox and renew your mind. This book will teach you how to shut out the noise and start living your purpose.”

—D
R
. J
ACK
G
RAHAM
, pastor, Prestonwood Baptist Church, Plano, TX

“In a world where we are bombarded by countless voices that influence our every step, it’s often difficult to discern the voice of truth. Pastor Steven Furtick shows us how to surgically cut through the chatter and hear the voice of God. This book is a must-read!”

—S
TOVALL
W
EEMS
, lead pastor, Celebration Church, Jacksonville, FL; author of
Awakening

“I have rarely read a book with as much personal transparency and honesty as I found in this book by Steven Furtick. If you want to get out of your own way and move forward in God’s plan,
Crash the Chatterbox
is for you.”

—K
EVIN
G
ERALD
, lead pastor, Champions Centre Church, Tacoma, WA

“In
Crash the Chatterbox
, Steven Furtick helps readers understand the volatile nature of listening to the wrong voices in our lives. And with humor, insight, and clarity, he reveals what it takes to open up the lines of communication with the only voice that truly matters—the voice of God.”

—E
D
Y
OUNG
, pastor, Fellowship Church, Dallas, TX; author of
Sexperiment

“I admire Steven Furtick’s refusal to allow anything to push him off the path God has placed before him. In
Crash the Chatterbox
he lets us into the struggle that he’s faced embracing his calling. His transparency and honesty will give you the courage to fight on.”

—C
LAYTON
K
ING
, president, Crossroads Ministries; teaching pastor, NewSpring Church, Anderson, SC

“In
Crash the Chatterbox
, Steven Furtick gives us a how- to guide to actually apply the truth of how God feels about us so we can live empowered lives.”

—B
IL
C
ORNELIUS
, author of
Today Is the Day
; founding pastor, Bay Area Fellowship, Corpus Christi, TX

“Steven Furtick’s willingness to be vulnerable makes the truth he is relaying easy to digest. If you’re tired of circling around the same struggles, you will find an accessible off-ramp to a freer life in
Crash the Chatterbox
.”

—J
OHN
B
EVERE
, cofounder of Messenger International; author of
Relentless

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v3.1

For Holly

Every chatterboxer needs a Mickey and an Adrian. You are both to me
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