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Women managing grief, burnout, or mental illness may feel limited in their spirituality, unable to push through to participate in the often exhausting and effortful faith practices common in Christian communities. How can these weary Christians connect with God when it feels impossible?
Becky L. McCoy faced this issue personally. Hindered by grief, depression, and anxiety, she thought a meaningful spiritual life required more than she could give—until she began exploring contemplative practices and unlocked a gentle and accessible way of faith she never expected.
Now she’s inviting Christians tired from trying to do spirituality the “right” way to join her by experimenting with a new take on ancient practices. Readers will:
- discover new, thoughtful ways of connecting with God,
- shift their perspectives on silence and the purpose of spiritual practices,
- realize spirituality should be full of curiosity and mystery, and
- learn that God is interested not in how much they know but in how they respond to their human limitations.
In the Company of the Weary is a gentle invitation for readers to reweave their faith with healthy practices that will honor their limitations and nourish their weary souls.
what people are saying
“Becky McCoy serves as both guide and fellow traveler on the journey of grief. For those who feel lost and uncertain in their sorrow, In the Company of the Weary is a gentle nudge to take the next right step.”
—Amanda Held Opelt, author of Holy Unhappiness
“In The Company of the Weary is a field guide, not a formula, for hope and flourishing for the lives we actually live, not the ones we wish we had. Becky gently provides guidance for those of us who feel as if the world is crashing down all around us, and who may doubt the possibility of ever again seeing goodness in the land of the living. She does this while readily acknowledging that healing and growth are slow work: They cannot be rushed or forced.”
—Marlena Graves, speaker, professor of spiritual formation, and author of Bearing God
“Relatable, accessible, and mystical—these are among the many adjectives one might use to characterize what Becky has gifted to us through In the Company of the Weary. She refuses to sanitize or sentimentalize the complexities of faith. Instead, Becky invites us into the sacred task of engaging our souls through the panoply of spiritual practices.”
—AJ Sherrill, pastor and author of Being With God
“Becky’s fresh interpretation of ancient spiritual practices is rooted in her own life, and she offers meaningful ways to adapt them to yours—wherever you may find yourself. If you are exhausted by what you think your faith life is supposed to look like, you will find her suggestions refreshing. Becky leads us down an old path toward a new experience of God.”
—Amy Lively, author of Can I Borrow a Cup of Hope?
“In the Company of the Weary is a wise and sage guide from the hand and heart of someone who has actually done the work to grieve, suffer, and endure weariness well. This book is a hand to those who are unable to find the courage to take the next step. And it will be a blessing to a new generation of weary souls.”
—A. J. Swoboda, pastor of Faith Center in Eugene, Oregon, and author of Slow Theology
“With generous candor and wit, Becky shares from the deep wells of her own journey with God through illness, grief, doubt, and pain in thoughtful ways that will help others in their own dark and turbulent seasons. None of the afflictions of loss or confusion or exhaustion can separate us from the love of God. Instructive but never didactic, richly resourced but never pedantic, borrowing widely from different faith traditions but always hewing to her own strong faith, steadfastly affirming of the reader. This book is a gem and will be a lifeline to many.”
—Deborah Smith Douglas, author of The Praying Life and coauthor of Pilgrims in the Kingdom
“What do you do when the usual recommendations, such as church attendance, Bible study, and spiritual disciplines, become impossible? This invitation into Becky McCoy’s story of devastating loss and hard- won healing is raw and real, going places the typical religious platitudes and habits can’t. In the Company of the Weary is the book I wish I could hand to every person who has quietly wondered whether there’s room for them in a faith that seems to demand more than they can give.”
—Susy Flory, founder of West Coast Christian Writers and New York Times best-selling author and coauthor of twenty books
“In the Company of the Weary offers us the cool refreshment of contemplative spiritual practices. McCoy gives us her take on these ancient practices with compassion, curiosity, and courage. I especially appreciated her grace-filled attention to the challenges of chronically ill Christians.”
—Dena Douglas Hobbs, author of Lift Up Your Eyes and coauthor of When Anxiety Strikes
“Becky L. McCoy writes with a contemplative heart and rare compassion. Through ten transformative practices, she offers a gentle roadmap for the exhausted spirit. From walking labyrinths to exploring sacred art, McCoy reimagines ancient spiritual disciplines for modern life. In the Company of the Weary is a tender companion for anyone seeking to rediscover God’s presence amid life’s most challenging seasons.”
—Brandon Nappi, DMin, lecturer at Yale Divinity School
about the author
Becky L. McCoy is a writer, retreat leader, and spiritual director in training at Adelynrood Retreat Center. She is the communications and outreach coordinator for the Brian Dagle Foundation and podcast host of Sucker Punched. She earned her master of arts in Christian theology and spiritual formation from Regent University and is pursuing a doctor of ministry in spiritual formation and soul care.