One of the healthiest things an intentional community is to have a screening process so that toxic people do not come in and drain people’s energy. The next healthy thing is to have a process to evict people who are toxic.

I think this book would be helpful for me to read and for and Christian who finds him or herself in situations where they really just need to let relationships go. Discerning when and how to do this is part of the book’s purpose.

I have watched several videos by the author, and I feel inspired by him.

Here is one of them:

Here where you can find his book.

An excerpt from the description on Amazon:

“Your life’s calling is too important to let toxic people take it away. When to Walk Away draws from biblical and modern stories to equip you to handle toxic people in your life and live true to your God-given purpose. 

As Christians, we often feel the guilt and responsibility of meeting the needs of unhealthy people in our lives. Whether a sibling, parent, spouse, coworker, or friend, toxic people frequently seek to frustrate our life’s calling. While you’re seeking first God’s kingdom, they’re seeking first to distract your focus and delay your work.”

I hope you find this to be helpful. Let me know if it is, and also if you have had experiences with walking away from toxic people and what you recommend about the topic.