ASHLEY L. JOHANSEN

Faith should not collapse the moment it is questioned. Today's teens are surrounded by noise. Social media, culture, school, and peer pressure all compete to define truth, identity, and purpose. Many young Christians grow up knowing the language of faith but struggling to explain what they believe or why it matters when challenged. When doubts arise, or when beliefs are questioned, borrowed faith often proves too fragile to survive.
This book was written to change that. Systematic theology is often treated as something distant, academic, or only for pastors and professors. As a result, teens are left without a clear framework for understanding God, the Bible, Jesus, and the meaning of life. Faith becomes emotional, reactionary, or easily shaken by skepticism, suffering, or cultural confusion. But theology is not about memorizing doctrines.
It is about learning to think clearly about God and reality. This guide gives teens the tools to do exactly that. Inside this clear, structured guide, teens will discover:  What theology really is and why everyone already lives by one How to think biblically in a world of shifting opinions and relative truth How to read the Bible with confidence instead of confusion Honest answers to questions about God's existence, science, and suffering A clear explanation of God's character, attributes, and promises The Trinity explained without jargon or intimidation What it means to be human, created with purpose and dignity Why sin, grace, and salvation matter in everyday life Who Jesus is and why the cross and resurrection change everything How faith connects to identity, choices, and the future Each chapter builds logically, helping teens see how Christian beliefs connect into a coherent, meaningful worldview they can understand and articulate. Unlike dry textbooks or shallow devotionals, this book respects teens' intelligence.
It welcomes questions instead of silencing them. Doubt is treated not as failure, but as an invitation to deeper thinking and stronger faith. By the end, readers will not just know what Christians believe. They will understand why those beliefs are reasonable, meaningful, and worth living by. Faith becomes something owned, not inherited. Confident, not fragile. Grounded, not reactive. This book is ideal for teens, parents, homeschool families, youth groups, and anyone who wants to help young people build a faith that can withstand real life. Stop settling for a faith you cannot explain.
Stop letting the loudest voices shape what you believe. Give teens the foundation they need to understand their faith, own it confidently, and live it with conviction. Get your copy today and begin building a faith that lasts.