This Is Not a Fighting Song

“Music reaches the depths of our souls in ways nothing else can. This Is Not a Fighting Song explores this truth and leads us to uncover many layers of meaning in the work of the Indigo Girls. Through careful research and thoughtful reflection, Holladay takes a deep dive into the theological and spiritual meaning of their work. I’ll listen to all kinds of music with completely different ears because of it.”


—Traci Smith, author of Faithful Families: Creating Sacred Moments at Home





“In describing her first encounter with an Indigo Girls song, Meredith Holladay writes that the song and performance ‘struck a chord’ with her. That’s what good songs do. They evoke something within us. In this thoughtful, engaging book, Meredith goes on to explain why. She blends chords of spirituality and creativity, imagination and prophetic witness, and identity and hope into her own song that stays with us. What a gift!”


—Rodger Nishioka, senior associate pastor, Village Presbyterian Church





“Creativity, theological reflection, joy, and deep meaning are present in Meredith Holladay’s This Is Not a Fighting Song. As Holladay invites all readers to reflect on the music and meaning making of the Indigo Girls, so she invites all readers to reflect on their own process of meaning making in the world. This book is an encounter with hope.”


—Leah Grundset Davis, author of Believe the Women