Good Christian girls love going to church, always read their Bible, never have doubts and then grow up to marry Good Christian boys - right? In this book, Polly Jane Butterworth addresses the disconnect many girls feel between wanting to be a Good Christian girl and feeling unable to live up to this identity. Including wisdom from self-professed Good Christian girls, Polly encourages teenage girls to rely on the grace of Christ instead of their own ability. This book revolutionises and releases Christian girls to be themselves in Christ—which will still look like loving God and serving him and his people, but motivated by joy in salvation, not effort to obtain it. The Mythical Life of the Good Christian Girl will encourage and emancipate teen girls as they become Christian women.

What people are saying

  • "Polly has written a book that takes teenage girls seriously and does not condescend. This book will stretch them by engaging with scripture and critiquing mistaken beliefs, helping them develop wisdom to live a faithful and joyful Christian life"

    Ruth Lukabyo, Dean of Women, Youthworks College

  • "This book gives grace-filled refreshment for the weary hearts of the good Christian girls"

    Jocelyn Bignill, Assistant Minister, All Saints Petersham

  • "This book shed such helpful light on the "should's" that so often weigh on the shoulders of young Christian women, beginning at the scriptures to gently and thoughtfully question these myths."

    Lauren Mahaffey, Assistant Minister, Summer Hill Church

  • "This book is a must-read for anyone who works with, loves, or parents teenage girls"

    Miki Sinfield, Youth Pastor, Norwest Anglican Church