Across culture, there is a growing openness to the spiritual, the transcendent, and the mysterious. From astrology and manifestation to ritual and embodied practices of Tarot, Wicca and Meditation, our generation is searching for something more, something... sacred. In The Sacred Ache, Christian academic Belle Tindall-Riley argues that this hunger is not a trend, it is the truest thing about us.

This compelling book addresses the feeling of emptiness experienced even when life appears 'fine,' exploring why modern spiritual pursuits often fall short and how the Christian story offers a richer, wilder fulfillment for deep soul-longings.

• Examines spiritual practices shaping the current landscape, including crystals, tarot, manifesting, and meditation.
• Analyzes the deep soul-longings driving the search for transcendence and where these pursuits ultimately fall short.
• Uncovers the mystical and embodied dimensions of Christianity, presenting a faith that is richer than commonly imagined.
• Written with honesty and vulnerability by Dr. Belle Tindall-Riley, a biblical scholar, writer, and podcast host.
• Aimed at those exploring spirituality, deconstructing faith, or seeking a spiritual framework that addresses deep longings.

Dr Belle Tindall-Riley, a biblical scholar, writer, and podcast host, provides a brave and honest exploration of the 'sacred ache' that modern spiritual practices often fail to satisfy.

• Author: Tindall-Riley, Dr Belle
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Print Length: 288 pages
• Publication Date: June 4, 2026
• ISBN-10: 0281091048
• ISBN-13: 978-0281091041
• Dimensions: 129 x 51 x 198mm (Approx. 5.08 x 19.81 cm)
• Weight: 188 g

The Sacred Ache offers a thoughtful, nuanced, and humorous look at contemporary spirituality, suggesting that Jesus fulfills the very ache that drives our search for the transcendent.