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When to Walk Away Bible Study Guide: Finding Freedom from Toxic People Paperback – October 8, 2019

by Gary Thomas (Author)
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In this six-session video Bible study (DVD/streaming video not included), bestselling author Gary Thomas draws on Jesus' example to teach us how to handle difficult relationships—and to help us discern when we should walk away.

As Christians, we may feel that imitating Christ's love means we must always meet the needs of unhealthy people in our lives and endure poisonous relationships. Many of us have dealt with toxic individuals who drain us of our joy and peace—who never seem to change no matter how long we wait or how hard we pray. It's a hard truth, but sometimes the best course is to distance ourselves from certain relationships and dedicate our energy elsewhere.

Drawing from years of pastoral experience, Gary Thomas looks at biblical examples from the lives of Jesus, Paul, and Nehemiah to give you insightful, biblical wisdom that you can apply right away to the relationships around you. You'll discover how to:

  • Learn the difference between difficult people and toxic people.
  • Find refuge in God when you feel under attack.
  • Discern when "enough is enough" and when to "wait it out."
  • Keep a tender heart even in unhealthy relationships.
  • Strengthen your defense and set healthy boundaries.
  • Grow your inner strength and invest in reliable people.

We can't let others steal our joy or our mission. It's time to follow Jesus' example to walk away from toxic people and walk toward healthy relationships. And as we do, it frees us to focus completely on the purpose that God has established for our lives.

The When to Walk Away Study Guide includes teaching notes, discussion questions, Bible exploration, and personal study and reflection materials for in-between sessions.

Designed for use with the When to Walk Away Video Study (9780310110361) available on DVD or streaming video, sold separately.

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When To Walk Away - Bible Study

When To Walk Away Bible Study

Topic/Theme: Relationships with Others

Recommended Uses: Small Group, Preaching Resource

Homework Time Commitment: Moderate (30 min - 1 hour)

Experience Level: Intermediate

Study Format: Video Study DVD with Study Guide and Core Book

Sessions: 6 | ~18 minutes each

How can this Bible Study help you?

  • Find permission and freedom to walk away from toxic relationships
  • Set boundaries within their relationships that are healthy
  • Focus better on their calling and missions
  • Invest in reliable and constructive relationships
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Gary Thomas’s writing and speaking draw people closer to Christ and closer to others. He is the author of twenty books that together have sold more than two million copies and have been translated into more than a dozen languages. These books include Sacred Marriage, Cherish, Sacred Pathways, and the Gold Medallion-award winning Authentic Faith.

Gary holds a bachelor’s degree in English Literature from Western Washington University, a master’s degree in systematic theology from Regent College (Vancouver, BC), and an honorary doctor of divinity degree from Western Seminary (Portland, OR).

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ HarperChristian Resources; Study Guide edition (October 8, 2019)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 144 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0310110246
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0310110248
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 6.4 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.5 x 0.34 x 8.4 inches
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Gary Thomas is a bestselling author and international speaker whose ministry brings people closer to Christ and closer to others. He unites the study of Scripture, church history, and the Christian classics to foster spiritual growth and deeper relationships. Gary's unique message will help you:

* Embrace the unique way that you interact with God.

* Partner in the spiritual growth and character formation of your spouse.

* Build a closer, grace-based family.

* Enjoy God with a new sense of freedom and delight.

Find out more at: www.garythomas.com

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"...I did order the actual book and it is incredibly helpful!..." Read more

"...This book was so helpful for that but also helpful in teaching me how to respond and not become toxic myself." Read more

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Customers find the Bible study guide insightful, with one noting it is steeped in scripture and provides outstanding guidance for Christians in difficult relationships, while another mentions it serves as a great handbook for letting go of toxic relationships.

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"...This information has validated my need to be mindful and be strong in my faith, as I live out Gods plan for my life...." Read more

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  • Seelbach08
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book, Life Lessons
    Reviewed in the United States on April 13, 2024
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    We did this study with our small group. We all have similar backgrounds and this study was a great way for us to work through some of difficult relationships . We learned how to support one another and how to draw healthy, biblical boundaries within the difficult relationships in our lives.

    I’ve done other Gary Thomas studies before, and once again he writing does not disappoint . His teaching is easy to follow, steeped in scripture, and full of life application.
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  • Cheri
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Information on how to stay focused on our spiritual path!
    Reviewed in the United States on December 26, 2020
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    I accidentally purchased this book. I intended to get the actual book instead of the study guide.
    I did order the actual book and it is incredibly helpful!
    As a person in recovery for codependency, I have struggled all of my life with being nice and respectful to everyone no matter how I was treated. It is exhausting, and created so much anxiety and uncertainty. The insight from this book, has shown me how to stay calm , deliberate and focused on my spiritual path.
    In recovery, Step 3, we are invited to make a decision to turn our will and life over to the care of God. This book has shown me what has been missing in my recovery. I have allowed toxic people to distract, belittle, humiliate me all in the name of being a Christian, and tolerating everyone and their toxic behavior. Even people in the church! This information has validated my need to be mindful and be strong in my faith, as I live out Gods plan for my life. I have put people before God...yep. No one is more important to me than God. Now I can live my truth and be more effective in Gods will for my life.
    It truly seems to be my healing journey of putting God first in my life. It is a decision that is at the core of my existence! Thank you Gary Thomas for addressing the concerns of evil on our path and to be resilient and follow only that still small voice and silence the loud, obnoxious voices of those who add nothing to our life. Life giving read for me!
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  • JoanF
    5.0 out of 5 stars A great handbook for letting go of toxic relationships!
    Reviewed in the United States on March 28, 2025
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    I wish I had read this ten or twenty years ago, but its never too late! Even as a grandmother I am always trying to improve relationships, and only noticed recently that I needed to leave many old acquaintances out of my contacts when I got a new phone number. If they always drained me when we talked or if I had a hard time getting to a positive place after a conversation with them, I just let them go. I loved seeing the ways Jesus walked away too! Very good information at any age and permission granted to spend your time on the people that fill you up, not take you down their dark hole where everything is negative and hopeless. Also helps continue to deal with people you can't walk away from and save your sanity!
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  • Heather Tienken
    4.0 out of 5 stars Great book
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    This was a gift to a friend who really needed ot and it gave her strength. It helped her understand a lot about the other person
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  • Wary Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Most Helpful Book. Taught me a lot about myself too.
    Reviewed in the United States on January 16, 2024
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    I purchased this book in an effort to make sense of a toxic family member. This book was so helpful for that but also helpful in teaching me how to respond and not become toxic myself.
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    5.0 out of 5 stars A must read for Adult Survivors of childhood Emotional abuse
    Reviewed in the United States on August 26, 2020
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    A definite must read especially if you have difficult family relationships. My childhood was very unhappy and confusing as I had a mother who is a borderline. My father, who seemed to be the anchor of reason in our family, recently passed causing some very difficult and seemingly unreasonable discussions. My mother was all over the place emotionally, causing me as an adult many sleepless nights from her verbal vomits. This book really gave me renewed courage and strength to find and hold my ground and feel right about setting boundaries for myself. As a survivor of a borderline, it is very difficult to have good healthy relationships with your own children because even years after you’ve left home and have your own family, those words “I hate you, I wish you’d never been born” can still come to haunt you and cause you to doubt yourself. I gave a copy of this book to my sisters. One read it, and both she and her husband devoured it. It really has helped us to separate ourselves from some of the family crazy, and be more Christ centered and ministry focused. Our mother was quite good at throwing “bible” at us and using it rather inappropriately to fit her agendas, always causing us to doubt our effectiveness in ministering your other individuals.
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  • DebbieY
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great read!
    Reviewed in the United States on March 22, 2020
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    Highly recommended. I liked this book so
    much that I have ordered at least 5 more for friends. This book really stresses that we need to follow Jesus’ lead - he didn’t keep chasing after those that he couldn’t affect or change. We need to walk away from them too. Gary does a great job keeping the book walking through behaviors and how we should respond.
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    3.0 out of 5 stars Not Great resource
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