When Heroes Fall

“These days, I find myself grieved on several fronts—grieved for my many colleagues who have fallen because of a moral implosion and grieved at the climate of cancel culture that seems to take great pride in their failure. In these cloudy days, my friend Lisa Fields has given us a splash of sunshine in her honest, painful, yet hope-filled book When Heroes Fall. I felt like she was sitting with me in my devastation while encouraging me to keep going. Read this book. You will leave encouraged.”—Bryan Loritts, DMin, teaching pastor at The Summit Church and author of Grace to Overcome: 31 Devotions on God’s Work Through Black History “When Heroes Fall is a timely, honest, and deeply compassionate guide for anyone wrestling with disappointment, disillusionment, and fractured trust. Fields writes with clarity, courage, and care, helping readers process grief without surrendering their faith. This book wisely re-centers our hope, not in flawed heroes but in Jesus, the only one who never falls. It’s a healing read for wounded hearts and a necessary conversation for the church.”—Dharius Daniels, DMin, lead pastor of Change Church and author of Relational Intelligence: The People Skills You Need for the Life of Purpose You Want “Heroes are earthen vessels, and when they fall, the broken pieces can feel like ricochets across time and space, bruising and traumatizing our hearts along the way. In this extremely relevant resource, Lisa Fields has given us an essential guide for dealing with these often inevitable experiences. With courage and truth, she lures our eyes from staring at the disappointments of people to gazing upon the love and grace found only in Jesus. When Heroes Fall is the book you wish you didn’t need and the one you cannot live without.”—Nicole Massie Martin, DMin, author of Nailing It: Why Successful Leadership Demands Suffering and Surrender “As one of America’s most respected apologists, Lisa Fields knows how to explain and defend the Christian faith. She also knows the pain of watching a hero fall. This book is honest and searching but never, for a moment, is it cynical. Reading this book might be the first step to healing for those who wonder if they can ever trust someone again.”—Russell Moore, editor-at-large and columnist for Christianity Today “Lisa Fields’s clear and compelling style addresses an all-too-frequent problem: the humanness of our heroes. She writes with theological depth and psychological savvy. When Heroes Fall not only explains the problem—our reactions—but also provides a way forward that centers the solution in gospel goodness. This is a book for anyone who wants to be more wise and grounded in God’s truth while living in a complex world.”—Shirley Hoogstra, president emerita of the Council for Christian Colleges & Universities “When Heroes Fall sounds like clickbait, enticing those looking for a salacious story to settle in for a tantalizing read. However, it is like an Uno reverse card, drawing readers from eyes on a hero to a healing examination of the heart. This work is not merely descriptive; it is prescriptive; and readers who follow the actionable road will arrive at a destination of forgiveness, wholeness, and thankfulness to the hero who led them to a deeper walk with God.”—Robert Smith, Jr., DD, MDiv, distinguished professor of divinity at Beeson Divinity School, Samford University