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The Familiar Stranger

(Re)Introducing the Holy Spirit to Those in Search of an Experiential Spirituality

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The Familiar Stranger

By: Tyler Staton
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Christians today are hungry for authentic spiritual experiences, yet all too often they don't have the knowledge of or relationship with the Holy Spirit that is the key to a fully alive spirituality. In The Familiar Stranger, pastor and author Tyler Staton draws on Scripture, tradition, and spiritual practices to help you step into a genuine relationship with the Holy Spirit.

For a generation searching desperately for an experiential spirituality, there's good news: the Holy Spirit's indwelling presence to empower and transform is freely available. Unfortunately, confusion and unfamiliarity surround the Person of the Holy Spirit, leading too many Christians either to sideline him or misunderstand what he means for their spiritual lives.

In The Familiar Stranger, Staton reintroduces this oft-neglected Person of the Trinity, tracing the story of the Holy Spirit as it unfolds throughout the Bible, and inviting believers to close the gap between what Scripture reveals about the Holy Spirit and their lived experience. Along the way, listeners will:

  • Dig into key biblical images and metaphors that reveal the Holy Spirit's nature, roles, and personality
  • Learn about common misperceptions that keep believers and churches from experiencing the fullness of the Holy Spirit's power and presence
  • Discover how the Spirit brings discernment and access to miraculous power to partner with God in the work he's doing in the world
  • Reckon with the indispensable role of spiritual experience for walking with God
  • Understand how both Word and Spirit (too often separated in some church traditions) work together to draw people into a vibrant, intimate knowledge of God

The Familiar Stranger will challenge, inform, and encourage believers from every background to become more deeply acquainted with the Person and work of the Holy Spirit--and experience his transformative, life-giving power in their lives.

©2025 Tyler Staton (P)2025 Thomas Nelson
Christian Living Christianity Pneumatology Spiritual Growth Theology
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Theological Insights • Personal Stories • Inspiring Message • Biblical Foundation • Transformative Content
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A good mix of theology, history, and personal stories of everyday believers being used by the power of the Holy Spirit to impact the lives of people in their realm of influence. Tyler will challenge you to get out of your comfort zone and to use the gifts of the Holy Spirit to edify others. Highly recommended for those wanting to preach the gospel as it was done in the Book of Acts!

A MUST read for those wanting to be used by God to advance His Kingdom!

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Tyler is thoughtful, deep and inspiring. I am so glad I pre-ordered this book. it's life changing

Love this book

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I love this book! Tyler’s writing, truthfully and brilliantly, strengthens my faith, encourages me to keep seeking God‘s kingdom and loving others. Thank you Tyler Staton!

Tyler is a profoundly gifted writer/speaker! His biblical knowledge plus real-life examples, lead me closer to Jesus.

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It was an answer to what I have been praying for. Wanting to know more about the Holy Spirit.

Couldn’t put the book down!!!

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Tyler provides great insight for those of us who grew up without a good model for understanding and embracing the Holy Spirit. He is a wonderful example of how to suffer well and rejoice in our sufferings, and that really comes through in his writing. I am encouraged and inspired to see someone enduring many trials and being formed by them (rather than being defined by them) for God’s glory.

Beautiful and Practical

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Tyler Staton never disappoints. Beautifully written, encouraging, thoughtful and Biblically accurate teachings on the Holy Spirit. I can’t wait to read it again.

Beautiful!

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I liked it all, it had me crying, laughing, deep thinking of my own life and how and what I should apply, its on my list of books to purchase and go through again.

it was raw and real

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10/10 — the most needed mental head-on-straight listen, has been the catalyst to many honest perspective shifts and I’m sincerely grateful. May God continue to bless you and your family, Tyler!

Speaks like a human 🙏🏽

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We are very grateful for your wisdom, honesty, vulnerability, transparency, authenticity… Bridgetown has been a place of healing for us. Looking forward to the next stage of the journey as we engage in our first Bridgetown community group.

Well done Pastor Tyler

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By far Tyler’s best book yet! I really needed it. The American church really needs it.

Incredible!

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