The “Stockholm Syndrome” takes its name from a 1970s bank robbery in Sweden. For several days, an escaped convict held four hostages in the bank. Then something strange happened. After the hostages were released, they expressed sympathy for the criminal and antagonism to the police. The term “Stockholm Syndrome” was later coined to describe the plight of victims who end up adopting the point of view of their victimizers.

Like hostages in a bank, Christians in today’s America grow up in cultural captivity. This is especially true of Christians who join the leadership class — those who go on to become pastors, professors, ministry leaders, journalists, politicians, and creators of entertainment. Immersed for years in a culture that rejects orthodox Christianity, they start identifying more with those who hate Christianity than those who embrace it. As a result, they end up enabling efforts to corrupt the culture.

Drawing on original research as well as my experiences as a college professor and ministry leader, my book examines the symptoms and root causes of Stockholm Syndrome Christianity. It presents strategies to overcome it. And it will equip you to become an agent of change.

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A monumental achievement… Every thinking Christian has an obligation to read it.

Eric Metaxas, NYTimes bestselling author