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Our world feels like it's being pulled deeper into crisis - climate and ecological destruction, wars, political and community breakdown, social media overload...
It can be easy to disengage, to despair of ever being able to make a difference and give up. But now more than ever we need to stay resilient and keep responding to the call of our Christian faith to work for justice, peace, social cohesion and the flourishing of the natural world. How do we take on board the reality of what is happening in a way that doesn't lead to paralysis but instead to hope and action?
Rooted in the Bible's vision of a renewed creation where justice, peace, and flourishing abound, this book explores how we can remain engaged without burning out. Combining spiritual wisdom with practical tools, Ruth helps readers build resilience, sustain hope, care for their wellbeing, and continue working for justice, reconciliation, and environmental renewal.
For anyone wrestling with climate anxiety, global instability, or a sense of helplessness in the face of suffering, How to Survive a World in Crisis offers a hopeful path forward, so that we 'don't grow weary of doing good'.
— Graham Usher, Bishop of Norwich and lead bishop for the environment
"How do we as Christians live out our calling to love, faith and justice day by day when division, conflict, crises and world poverty threaten to wear us down? Here Ruth Valerio offers practical wisdom on how to keep going in our God-given vocation. I know that these pages have been forged on the frontlines of seeking God's Kingdom in some of the world's toughest places. This is not just a book about survival and resilience - it's about perseverance, fulfilment and hope."
— Dr Krish Kandiah OBE, founder and CEO, Sanctuary Foundation
"How to Survive a World in Crisis is just what we need to help us navigate the multiple crises we are experiencing as citizens of a tumultuous world. We are encouraged not to pretend that it will all go away, but to envision Christ in our midst; learn how to acknowledge the present reality, and work with others to underline that it is in coming together that we can ensure our actions make a real difference. Finally, we are reminded of the necessity to observe a day of rest from all our constant activity. This is a must read!"
— Rose Hudson-Wilkin CD MBE, Bishop of Dover
"I've known Ruth for more than three decades, and if I had been asked to suggest an author for a book about how to live with determination in the face of the obstacles, difficulties and setbacks that often stop others in their tracks, she would be my choice. Fuelled by her faith and a deep passion for the values that arise from it, my experience is that, whether the challenge is global or local, Ruth is not one to cave in to cynicism or ever to "grow weary of doing good"."
— Steve Chalke MBE FRSA, founder, Oasis Charitable Trust
"A refreshing reset for anyone feeling worn down, reminding us that lasting change comes not just from action, but from sustaining ourselves and one another along the way. Ruth speaks powerfully to the importance of community, wellbeing and renewed purpose - something every campaigner needs."
— Laura Anderson (Young), campaigner, environmental scientist and ethical influencer
1 Hold on to your vision
2 Acknowledge the pain
3 Find your community
4 Take action
5 Remember the Sabbath
6 Connect with nature
Conclusion: Live by your values