No More Smokescreens: Breaking Through Shame, Religion, and Self-Doubt to Find Joy
By Joshua Nathan

Are you tired of hiding behind shame, religion, or self-doubt? Do you ever feel like there’s something deeper holding you back from the freedom and joy God promises?

In No More Smokescreens, Joshua Nathan invites you into a life-changing conversation—one that happened at a dusty well over two thousand years ago. The Samaritan woman had plenty of reasons to hide: a broken past, a complicated identity, and spiritual confusion. But in one unexpected encounter with Jesus, her life was transformed.

This book is more than a retelling of that story. It’s an invitation to look honestly at the smokescreens we all use to avoid what’s hurting us inside. Whether it’s the shame of your past, religious performance, or the lie that you’re not enough, No More Smokescreens will help you identify the walls you’ve built—and give you tools to break through them.

With each chapter, you’ll explore:

• The cultural, emotional, and spiritual barriers the Samaritan woman faced

• How Jesus confronted her smokescreens with grace and truth

• How her story reflects our own—and points to healing

• Reflection prompts and journaling space to personalize your journey

Joshua Nathan writes with clarity, compassion, and insight, making ancient truth feel personal and present. You’ll come away not only with a better understanding of John 4 but with a fresh awareness of how Jesus sees you, loves you, and calls you into something greater.

If you’re ready to stop pretending, stop running, and stop hiding behind the things that no longer serve you—this book is for you.

It’s time to drop the mask, meet Jesus at the well, and walk away changed.