All Churched Out: The Weary Wife of the Pastor-Book 1 (A Christian Fiction Thriller) by Denise Cook-Godfrey


All Churched Out: The Weary Wife of the Pastor-Book 1 (A Christian Fiction Thriller)
Title : All Churched Out: The Weary Wife of the Pastor-Book 1 (A Christian Fiction Thriller)
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Publication : Published November 4, 2022

Forced into the new First Lady role of the Shady Hill Missionary Baptist Church, Leah Westchester-Jackson becomes stamped out of her true gifts and passions. This leaves Leah experiencing a fake identity, as she reluctantly attempts to appease her father and husband. Already the victim of family drama such as sibling rivalry, favoritism, colorism, and a lack of maternal bonding, Leah loses a sense of restraint when her heart becomes shattered into millions of pieces from the chaos of betrayal, legalism, and hypocrisy. At that point in her life, she plummeted onto a journey where she searches for completion outside of the walls of the traditional church. During Leah’s journey, we find many cultural themes that the church often finds difficult to deal with such as metaphysics, transcendental meditation, mind science, gender confusion, and more. Will Leah find her true identity and healing during this adventure without her traditional Bible study notes?

Kyle, Leah’s husband and the new Pastor of Shady Hill has his own battles. Climbing out of the dangerous gutter of his past life and landing in the safety of the Westchester family ministry has given him a great new start. But…will his past skeletons come out to haunt him and disrupt his already broken marriage and ministry?

This is the gripping story of a woman scorned while attempting to define true worship, spirituality, and love. “Leah”, whose name means “weary”, portrays the kind of character who takes the term “level up” to a new level.

All Churched Out: The Weary Wife of the Pastor-Book 1 (A Christian Fiction Thriller) Reviews

  • Nicole

    I see why Leah is "all churched out". When you're brought up in the church, and expected to walk in the footsteps of a woman (your mother) who didn't necessarily care for you much that's a tough position to be in. Add to it a controlling manipulative father, a sneaky sister, and a husband who really isn't in love with you and it's a recipe for nothing but heartbreak and heartache. I felt so bad for Leah because she didn't have anyone on her side and she was surrounded by wolves. I was thoroughly intrigued all the way through this book, and although I don't care for series' too much these days I think I will continue this series at some point to find out what happens next.

  • Arlena

    Title: All Churched Out...The Weary Wife Of The Pastor
    Author: Denise Cook-Godfrey
    Publisher: Denise Cook-Godfrey
    Reviewed By: Arlena Dean
    Rating: Five
    Review:
    "All Churched Out...The Weary Wife Of The Pastor" by Denise Cook-Godfrey

    My Assessment:

    After reading this excellent novel, all that is left to say is WOW! This author did a fantastic job with this storyline. However, I am not sure who I felt sorrier for after all was said and done. One sure thing...all needed prayer from our Heavenly Father!

    All of the characters from this story... Pastor Joseph Westchester, his wife, Agatha, his daughters, Leah and Rebbie, son-in-law, Kyle, Aunt Zelle, the sister-in-law, Deacon & wife, and a few others...I left out to keep one's interest to the very end.

    With all that goes on in this story...one will be shaking their head and saying oh my God. But, as I was reading, I felt poor Leah needed therapy all by herself to talk freely with someone who would listen to her. This situation reminded me of a time in my life when treatment was needed, and the first thing I said to my therapist was I want to talk, and you listen. One can be left thinking, was this what Leah needed?

    Yes, Leah had reason to be angry because of how her mother and father had treated her, along with that husband, and let us not leave out the sister Rebbie but surely Leah will not turn from God. All I will say about Leah's husband Kyle and Rebbie [her sister] left me shaking my head and saying ... wow! But as things were going on in this story, I wasn't too surprised at what had happened between the two. I don't want to tell too much of the story, so you will pick up this read and see how well this author brings it all out.

    To say who started all of this mess was definitely with Pastor Westchester, who thought he was doing right in picking out Leah's husband... Kyle. But after Pastor Westchester found out what was going on, there is so much more to this picture with Kyle...who was a piece of work, and so was it with Leah's sister Rebbie. So all that is left to say is that they all need help from God!

    After the family finally decides to talk about this horrible situation, what will happen next for Leah as she leaves her home and stays at a hotel for a few weeks? What will come of it when Leah is dining at the restaurant and gets a note from someone telling her..."Your sister was not the only one you know! Poor little Leah…always getting the short end of the stick! First, your mom didn't, and now your husband scorned you." Directly, who sent this to Leah, and why would someone be so cruel?

    Will "Leah be able to find the strength to move beyond the pain and betrayal that she has encountered from her husband and sister? What about her past hurt and bitterness?" To get more of "All Churched Out," the reader must pick up Book 2 to see how well this author brings more of this story out to the reader. There will be a total of three Books on this story..."All Churched Out...The Weary Wife Of The Pastor," so there will be much more interesting information as the story continues.



  • Cindy

    It Happens

    Amazing from beginning to end. Read in a matter of hours. I gave it five stars because there was Never a dull moment. I love how the author boldly paints a picture of a small piece of typical church life when it comes to traditional religion vs. relationship. Dynamics and consequences of favoritism in the home and in the church is on full display in this read. Definitely reminds me of Jacob’s story in the Bible. Can’t wait to see how Leah navigates through this ordeal and how the author brings it all home. We all have an Aunt Zelle. Not afraid to tell it like it T. I. S. and clearly speaking from a place of hurt herself. Love It!!!!

  • Aimee L Warren

    All Churched Out

    Although Agatha is not really written about you feel her presence all through this book. Everyone in Leah's immediate family circle betrayed her . Her mom by treating her as if she didn't exist. Her dad by manipulating someone to be with her. Kyle for knowing he wasnt in love with Leah. Rebbie for acting on her emotions and sleeping with Kyle.
    I hope Leah comes through the fire and becomes the woman that she was created to be.

  • Lakisha Johnson

    Messiness if Church and Family

    When your family meddles, it more than likely will end in mess. This is exactly what Leah gets. A broken heart and mess from parents who pushed her into something she didn’t want. Now, she’s left broken and weary. Looking forward to part 2

  • Yemi

    Wonderful Christian Urban Book

    Loved the fact that it related back to the Bible and kept all the church things accurate while keeping the love scenes classy. Would definitely read again

  • Merlyne

    I definitely enjoyed this book & I’m looking forward to the series. If you “grew up in church” you will definitely make connections. However, the themes in the book are universal.

  • Tammy

    Gots To Be More Careful

    Wow what's up with these pastors..smh..he.is a.trip. Po Ole wife having issues and this dude knocking her sisters socks off...