ABOUT THE BOOK
She was the girl who did everything right.
She loved Jesus. She saved herself for marriage. She stood by her convictions when millions were watching on national television. From the outside, Shannon Stewart appeared to be living a story marked by faith, obedience, and success.
But beneath the image, cracks were forming.
Years of striving, disappointment, anxiety, unmet expectations, and performance-based faith slowly led her somewhere she never thought she would go—and into choices she never imagined she would make.
Then everything fell apart.
Out of Focus is the raw and redemptive true story of a woman who discovered that God’s grace is not reserved for people who get it right.
It is for prodigals.
It is for wanderers.
It is for people carrying secrets, regrets, and shame.
It is for those who wonder if they have gone too far, failed too badly, or wasted too much of their life for God to still use them.
With honesty, vulnerability, and hope, Shannon shares the untold story behind the image—the rise, the fall, the consequences, and the God who never stopped pursuing her through it all.
Because you cannot outrun the love of God.
You cannot outsin the grace of God.
You cannot disqualify yourself from the mercy of God.
And when the life you built falls apart…
when the person in the mirror feels unrecognizable…
when shame whispers that your story is over…
the Anchor still holds.
Even when everything feels out of focus.
And if God can redeem this story, He can redeem yours too.
Foreword by Joyelle Lee
Founder, Barn45 Ministries
Advance Praise for Out of Focus
In a world that constantly tells us to earn our worth through achievement, appearance, and approval, Shannon Stewart offers a refreshing reminder that our identity was never meant to be found in what we do, but in whose we are. Out of Focus is a vulnerable and powerful journey of discovering what happens when we stop striving for the applause of people and start resting in the love of Christ. Shannon's honesty, wisdom, and faith will encourage readers to release the pressure to perform and embrace the freedom that comes from being fully known and deeply loved by God.
— Lauren Burns, Author of Stolen: True Story Kidnapped, Rescued, Redeemed and Host of The Redeemed Podcast
Shannon’s story is a powerful reminder that our identity was never meant to be built on being the 'good girl,' getting it right, or maintaining appearances, but on the unshakable grace of God. If you’ve ever felt disqualified by your mistakes, exhausted by striving, or desperate for a fresh encounter with Jesus, this book will remind you that redemption is never out of reach and that God still makes beauty from ashes.
— Christy Osborne, Author of Love Life Sober
As believers, our lives are not meant to be defined by our mountaintop victories or our valley seasons. In Out of Focus, Shannon Stewart courageously shares her story with honesty, humility, and hope. Through her transparency and vulnerability, she points readers back to the One who remains constant through every high and low. This book is a powerful reminder that God's grace is greater than our failures and His faithfulness never changes.
— Laney Crowder, Speaker and Founder of Life in the Wheatfield
Coming February 23, 2027
Out of Focus is currently in the publishing process and will be released on February 23, 2027.
Be sure to check back for:
• Cover reveal
• Behind-the-scenes updates
• Preorder information
• Launch events and appearances
The journey isn’t over yet—and I’d love for you to be part of it.