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Backstage God
When Faith meets Divine Hiddenness
By Mauro H. Martinez
A book about the puzzling and provocative nature of divine hiddenness and the inescapable call of the Christian faith to keep wrestling with it.
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Backstage God: When Faith meets Divine Hiddenness, is a book that, without filters, deals with those disorienting times when God seems to go under our spiritual radar and His felt presence mysteriously morphs into a subjective sense of his absence.
Why, at times, does He remain puzzlingly silent and distant from us? You will be surprised and encouraged to learn that even Biblical authors have asked that sort of question centuries before us.
Drawing from personal anecdotes, theological reflections, and biblical insights, the author explores the reasons behind divine silence and distance, offering an encouraging perspective on this commonly puzzling divine attribute.
Simply put, it’s a book that aims to spark theological reflection, inspire readers to navigate potential crises of faith, and invite Christians to rediscover the One who, from behind the scenes, plays the leading role in their stories.
Chapter 1: The surprising benefits of the doubt.
A chapter on the paradox of faith and doubt.
Chapter 2: Eat. Wrestle. Sleep. Repeat.
A chapter on how to reconnect with the divine.
Chapter 3: Asking —tough— questions.
A chapter on how to keep yourself (and your faith) honest.
Chapter 4: Un-domesticating God.
A chapter on the divine wildness.
Chapter 5: Leave your message after the beep.
A chapter on why keep praying.
Chapter 6: The miracle of an Earthrise.
A chapter with stories of disconnections.
Chapter 7: Cruising the Escape Room.
A chapter on how to navigate a crisis of faith.
About the Author
Mauro Martínez
Born in Buenos Aires, Argentina, he has been a missionary in Latvia since 2010, where he met his wife, Jūlija. They have been married since 2013 and have two kids: Eliza (2018) and Lionel (2020). They are the directors of a one-year on-campus programme called Baltic School of Ministry in Ozolnieki (Latvia).
He received his Master’s degree from Alphacrucis University College (with a major in Christian Studies) and loves discussing theology, ethics, and anything related to apologetics.
Steak, football, and blues fan!
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Drawing from hard-won experience, Mauro H. Martinez helps us navigate the darkness and wrestle toward a deeper, awe-filled awareness of God’s relentless presence. This is a valuable and insightful resource for all who must endure the felt silence of God.
"Hello! Are you there?" is the cry of the heart when God seems difficult to find. Wrapped in the mystery of His will, are seasons of apparent disconnect. Faith can be shaken. Doubts can arise. "Backstage God" will lift the veil of uncertainty and reveal the One behind it all.
In a culture where deconstruction tempts believers to abandon faith, "Backstage God" offers hope by reminding us that doubt is not defeat but discipleship. Mauro H. Martinez reveals that God’s silence is never abandonment but a divine strategy to deepen faith, mature character, and strengthen trust in unseen grace.
