"With a keen journalistic eye and a commitment to uncovering the complexities of American identity, In Guns We Trust is an essential read for anyone seeking to understand the intricate dynamics at play in one of the most contentious issues facing the nation today. Prepare for a compelling journey that will reshape your understanding of faith, power, and the pervasive grip of gun culture in America."

"As a gun safety advocate and woman of faith, I have seen firsthand how bad religion and guns can become dangerously intertwined, with devastating consequences for our communities. Our movement has long sounded the alarm on the ways extremism, easy access to firearms, and the gun industry fuel America's gun violence crisis. In Guns We Trust weaves these threads together, offering a powerful look at how we got to this moment--where guns are the leading cause of death for young people--and how we can build a safer future, one where we choose to love our neighbors, not arm ourselves against them."

"Imagine losing a child to gun violence and then being betrayed by the same group that committed to praying for you. In Guns We Trust offers history and insight into how Christian nationalism has rendered Christians in the United States impotent in the face of injustice. With astute precision, William J. Kole offers an insider view on how white evangelical churches and communities have largely traded their witness to Christ for guns."

"With his captivating storytelling, journalistic curiosity, and prophetic lament, William J. Kole shines a much-needed light on how many Christians have actively participated in furthering the scourge of gun violence. He invites us to envision a different future where everyday Christians courageously reckon with our history of complicity by actively moving toward peacemaking. I highly recommend this much-needed resource to any North American Christian wanting to grapple more deeply with the injustice of gun violence."

"In Guns We Trust demands a reckoning. William J. Kole lays out our predicament. We have to 'put down our guns,' do whatever we can to ensure that no child, no person, is ever killed in the US again, and practice the nonviolence of Jesus so that, finally, we might learn the meaning of the words 'In God We Trust.'"

"In Guns We Trust is a gripping and thought-provoking page-turner that challenges readers to confront America's deep-rooted relationship with firearms. Journalist William J. Kole masterfully weaves together startling facts--such as the reality that there are more guns than people in the United States--with profound questions about the ties between guns, white evangelicals, and politics. This book compels us to ask why, despite heart-wrenching tragedies like Sandy Hook, the country has yet to enact sweeping gun reforms. In Guns We Trust is essential reading for anyone seeking to understand the forces shaping our nation's gun culture and policies."

"America is in the midst of an excruciating gun crisis, with no end in sight. And evangelical Christians, perhaps more than any other voting bloc, hold the political power to influence our response. Why won't they budge? In Guns We Trust is William J. Kole's attempt to answer this question. And as a veteran journalist who spent decades in the evangelical church, he's the perfect man for the job. The resulting book is unforgettable. Part sermon, part history lesson, and part investigative deep-dive, In Guns We Trust is also a valuable reminder that our path isn't preordained."

"In Guns We Trust is a vivid and essential American journey. William J. Kole leads us into a world of evangelical Christianity where the Second Amendment and the Ten Commandments are both sacred texts. With searing clarity, Kole explores how the interplay of faith and firearms is reshaping politics, culture, and the very notions of what it means to be a Christian in America."