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New Book “Teach Me How to Swim” Offers Hope for Anyone Drowning in Life’s Difficulties
Dr. Tyler J. Harvey shares his personal journey from paralyzing fear to spiritual freedom, teaching readers how to navigate uncharted waters with Christ.
Haw River, NC – June 15, 2026 – The water is deep. The terrain is unfamiliar. And you are terrified of sinking. Dr. Tyler J. Harvey, Ed.D., has been exactly where you are. In his new book, “Teach Me How to Swim: A Guide for Navigating Difficult Terrain and Uncharted Waters with Christ,” he extends a hand to everyone who feels they’re in over their head.
This book is not for people who have life figured out. It is for those standing at the edge, frozen by insecurity, doubt, and the fear of failing. Dr. Harvey writes as a fellow struggler, not a distant expert. He remembers the Boy Scout who failed his swimming test because his legs locked up and his mind screamed that he would sink. That boy grew up to earn his swimming merit badge and discovered a truth that changed everything: learning to swim spiritually matters more than any physical skill.
The core message of “Teach Me How to Swim” is simple yet profound. You were never designed to navigate life alone. Through the metaphor of swimming, Dr. Harvey guides readers through the three terrains we all encounter: plains where growth happens, mountains where perspective shifts, and valleys where refinement occurs. In each terrain, the water rises. And in each terrain, Christ is already there, ready to teach, guide, and sustain. The book emphasizes three essential skills for the spiritual swimmer: focus on Christ, persistence through trials, and complete dependence on God.
This book speaks to a wide audience. It is for the person currently drowning in circumstances, gasping for air and wondering if anyone notices. It is for the anxious soul standing at the edge, afraid to jump in. It is for believers who know Christ but have forgotten He walks on water. It is for ministers, educators, and mentors who help others navigate their own deep waters. And it is for anyone who has ever felt unheard, unseen, or unworthy of rescue.
Dr. Harvey writes with the warmth of conversation and the weight of lived experience. His words feel like sitting down with a trusted friend and mentor, someone who has been where you are and refuses to leave you there. He blends raw personal stories with passages that read like handwritten sermons, each one crafted to meet you in your exact moment of need. His voice carries both academic training and deep vulnerability, yet remains accessible, gentle, and deeply human. There is no pretense here, only a man reaching back to help you forward.
The book also includes several of Dr. Harvey’s sermon manuscripts, including powerful teachings on Psalm 73, the story of Bartimaeus, and the courage of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego. These additions allow readers to experience the same messages that have encouraged his congregation at Belview Baptist Church.
“Teach Me How to Swim” is available now on Amazon, at all online bookstores, and through major retailers. Whether you are just dipping your toes in or feel like you are going under for the last time, this book is the hand reaching toward you. Take hold. The water is waiting, and you do not have to face it alone.
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Dr. Tyler J. Harvey, Ed.D.
About Dr. Tyler J. Harvey
Dr. Tyler J. Harvey, Ed.D., is an educator, minister, and lifelong learner who knows what it feels like to struggle. He holds a doctorate in Adult Education and serves as Coordinator of Data, Assessment, and Accountability at a community college in North Carolina. He is also an associate minister at Belview Baptist Church, where he leads Sunday School, directs Vacation Bible School, and serves as President of the Usher Board. His life is guided by Proverbs 3:5 6. He writes not as an expert on dry land, but as a fellow swimmer reaching back to help you forward.
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