
Better Emotional Intelligence.
Better Life.
Practical tools to understand your emotions, manage reactions, strengthen relationships, and become the person God created you to be.
Available on Amazon · Paperback & Kindle · By Ed & Gayle Snyder

12 Life-Changing Chapters
Discovering the Beast
The Power of Understanding
Starve the Beast
Clean Up Your Environment
How the Beast Works
Emotional Mechanics
Mr. Beastie’s Game
Blame & Responsibility
The TMZ of the Beast World
Anger & Emotions Unveiled
Don’t Play Games with the Beast
Defuse Negative Emotions
Are You Ready to Confront the Beast?
A Question of Self-Identity
Beware The Beast’s Lair
Ambushes & Disguises
Time to Confront The Beast
Answer the Question of Self Identity
It Takes A Team to Control the Beast
Viral Relationships
Rebuild What the Beast Destroyed
Rebuild Self-Esteem
Train the Beast
Revitalize the Positive Inner Man
This Book Is For You If…
You want stronger relationships
Connect better and fight less at home, work, church, and in leadership.
You repeat the same patterns
Recognize triggers and break the cycle before the cycle breaks something important.
You lead people
Pastors, managers, coaches, parents, and anyone who influences others needs emotional intelligence.
You want faith-based answers
Practical tools grounded in biblical truth and personal responsibility.
You're tired of outbursts
Learn to respond with wisdom rather than react under pressure.
You want practical growth
Plain language, real examples, and tools you can use immediately.
What People Are Saying
“Such great information and such an easy read. I highly recommend this book to anyone who wants to grow.”
— Verified Reader“Outstanding book. Bought 3 more copies to gift to loved ones.”
— Verified Reader“Wonderful in taking a look at yourself and your emotions from a Christian perspective.”
— Verified ReaderWritten By Those Who Live It

Ed Snyder
Pastor · Author · Speaker · Trainer
For more than three decades, Ed has helped people strengthen relationships, improve communication, and develop emotionally intelligent leadership.
Gayle Snyder
Co-Author · Ministry Leader
Gayle brings years of ministry experience, wisdom, compassion, and practical insight into helping people grow emotionally, spiritually, and relationally.

Control The Beast
Own Your Reactions. Rewrite Your Story.
By Ed & Gayle Snyder
Available on Amazon · Paperback & Kindle