I’d Rather Die Than Obey

Trusting God Even When It Hurts

Have you ever felt God asking you to do something that scared you? Something that hurt, stretched you, or felt like too much?

You’re not alone.

In I’d Rather Die Than Obey, we walk with Jonah (and each other) through the hard, holy work of trusting God even when it hurts This women’s Bible study invites you to wrestle honestly, rest deeply, and ultimately obey boldly not because it’s easy, but because God is trustworthy.

“If we hurry past Jonah, …we miss a foreshadowing of a promise from God so amazing it will take eternity to fully unfold.”

— Dawn Tolbert, I’d Rather Die Than Obey

What You'll Find Inside

  • A verse-by-verse walk through the book of Jonah

  • Space for reflection, journaling, and prayer

  • Prompts that invite honesty with God

  • Gentle guidance for women in hard or uncertain seasons

  • Encouragement to move from avoidance to obedience

  • A focus on God's mercy, not our perfection

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Author’s Note

Hi, I’m Dawn.

I wrote this study from the middle of my own struggle with obedience, when God invited me to walk a path I wasn’t sure I wanted to take.


Jonah’s story reminded me (and still reminds me) that even when we run, God runs after us. His mercy meets us in the mess and welcomes us when we return to him.

What People Are Saying

“…an easy read, yet a profoundly personal study at the same time, weaving together Gospel wisdom appropriate for new believers as well as thought-provoking questions for experienced students of the Word. Throughout the study, I was reminded to turn away from worrying so much about me and turn to God with wholehearted devotion and complete trust... I highly recommend the book as both an individual read and as a group study…”

— Shannon, Amazon reviewer

“A GEM of a book... This book will be added to my collection of "Keepers" for sure!! From the author's easy to read writing style to the delivery of the valuable message this book holds, I l looked forward to seeing what next "thought provoking lesson" would be on the pages ahead.
The small book of Jonah has many valuable lessons, and this author has shared them with a Christ-like love that reflects her heart…

— Sal, Amazon reviewer

“Great for a group Bible study: So much to learn from this short book of the Bible! This study, focused on the book of Jonah, brings to light points that are easy to overlook in what is a pretty familiar story. Taking a ‘deep dive,’ I was able to apply the principles and lessons of Jonah and be encouraged. I have used this for an online group Bible study with excellent reviews. If you are looking for a next Bible study topic, I recommend using this one.”

— Beth, Amazon reviewer

Order the Study

Available now in paperback (autographed)