Jefferson bethke is the author of this impressive book. Starting from the beginning of creation, jeff essentially takes readers on a journey through the bible and how the essence of what god is trying to communicate to us is much much more than simply going to heaven one day amazing in itself. Its actually the kind of countercultural message needed to get there in a more effective, more lifegiving way. Nov 23, 2019 description of its not what you think by jefferson bethke pdf. Antireligion jeff bethke hits the news again new book.
We consider it an immense privilege that people care to listen or read what we have to say. Its not what you think audiobook by jefferson bethke. Jeffersons its not what you think was just such a book. Jefferson bethke is the author of jesus religion 4. Jefferson bethke has written another great book following his first book on why a relationship with jesus is way better than an empty religion based on rules and regulations.
Why we should celebrate god making spiritual scars. May 06, 2015 discover gods better way for sex, dating, marriage, and love in our new book here. E book includes a special behindthescenes interview with jefferson bethke as he shares personal experiences and insights that inspired the writing of its not what you think. Jefferson bethke burst into the cultural conversation in 2012 with a passionate, provocative poem titled why i hate religion, but love jesus. Over the years weve drifted further away from gods original design, and the story he tells in. Its not what you think bible study kit includes a smallgroup bible study book and two dvds with a promotional video and six 12 to 15minute teaching sessions led by author jefferson bethke. About a month ago, jefferson bethke released a highly polished video declaring the evils of religion in contrast to the true nature of jesus and his work on earth.
We live in maui, and we like to create things on the internet. The book uses the contrast between jesus and religion to accomplish the dual goal of addressing false perceptions of christianity while presenting a true picture of what followers of jesus look like. Jefferson bethke has a compelling story of overcoming a painful childhood of poverty and a broken home, and this gives him a unique perspective on the grace of god and the work of jesus in his life and the lives of others. Its not what you think is the selfhelp, religion, christian and spiritual book that tells about the teaching of jesus. Not many people can so brilliantly weave high level theology in such easy to understand and practical ways. Why i deleted the jefferson bethke parody jesus hates religion. Jefferson bethkes most popular book is jesus religion. See all books authored by jefferson bethke, including jesus religion. Dec 07, 2018 jefferson bethke challenges us again in this second book. Love that lasts for men and love that lasts for women guidebooks which are interactive, journalthemed guidebooks for individual writing and couples conversation follow along with the video sessions as you work through each topic and challenge together. Why he is so much better than trying harder, doing more, and being good enough and also coowns a company called claro candles. Nov 03, 2015 i had read and enjoyed jefferson bethkes book jesus religion. In his upcoming book its not what you think, author and inspirational speaker jefferson bethke encourages readers to give god their spiritual wounds so that he can turn them into scars. Jefferson bethke books list of books by author jefferson.
Jesus is greater than religion, leader guide student edition by jefferson bethke 20150401 jan 1, 1800. Its not what you think king county library system overdrive. Oct 14, 20 discover book depositorys huge selection of jefferson bethke books online. Sep 30, 2015 and now, jefferson bethkes new book, its not what you think is releasing today, october, via barnes and noble and amazon.
Jefferson bethke shows millennials the world of the early church. Gathering for a night of teaching alongside jefferson bethke speaker, bestselling author and. Buy its not what you think by jefferson bethke in paperback format at koorong 9781400205417. Published november 5th 2015 by thomas nelson publishers first published. The get out of your head tour with jennie allen, jefferson. He sums up the book as a big idea book at the 30,000 foot level about christianity. For one, he has a recommended reading list at the back of the book that contains a number of contemplative and emerging advocates such as mark driscoll, brennan.
Why i hate religion, but love jesus is a viral video created by christian speaker jefferson bethke, who uploaded his work that rose him to fame onto youtube and godtube, under the screenname bball1989. It helps me piece together events and different seasons of the year. Why he is so much better than trying harder, doing more, and being good enoughthomas nelson, 20 presents bethke s views more clearly. In 2012, 22yearold jefferson bethke created a video called why i hate religion, but love jesus. Just finished reading ur book, took me 4 days, i hate reading books. So in this new book, bethke tells that story anew, presenting gods truths from the old and the new testaments as.
Youtube sensation and christian author jefferson bethke hopes to respark the faith of millions of millennials who feel christianity has failed them with his new book, its not what you think. And now, jefferson bethke s new book, its not what you think is releasing today, october, via barnes and noble and amazon. Oct 15, 2015 in 2012, 22yearold jefferson bethke created a video called why i hate religion, but love jesus. A timely reminder of the worldchanging message that jesus brought. Its not what you think by jefferson bethke pdf download. Jefferson bethke aims to respark christian faith of millennials by. Throughout jesusreligion, jefferson does a great job of pointing the reader to a true picture of who jesus by referring to biblical texts unfortunately he does close the book with the messages version of matthew 11. Most of my days are full of either working on a new book or idea, or spent helping families reclaim gods design for them as multigenerational teams on mission at. Why he is so much better than trying harder, doing more, and being good enough thomas nelson, 20 presents bethkes views more clearly. Jefferson bethke is the author of the new york times bestseller jesus religion. Jefferson bethke author of jesus religion goodreads. Healing spiritual wounds is the subject of a portion of. Jefferson bethke is the new york times bestselling author of jesus religion and its not what you think.
I read his last book jesus religion, and loved it, so i was eager to read this next book. Why he is so much better than trying harder, doing more, and being good enough. Each chapter takes you on a different journey to dig. So i thought itd only be fitting to name the top couple books i read this year with a brief description of why. Starting from the beginning of creation, jeff essentially takes readers on a journey through the bible and how the essence of what god is trying to communicate to us is much much more than simply going to heaven one day.
God has always planned for us to experience so much more than our limited minds could grasp. Simply put, if theres one book you read all year, let it be this one. More from the book the end of each group session provides a suggestion for how group members can go even deeper into the topics covered in the video by reading related chapters in it s not what you think. We have two kids, kinsley and kannon, and a dog named aslan. Telling the story of christianity anew, bethke presents gods truth from the old and new testaments as the.
Why i deleted the jefferson bethke parody jesus hates. Discover gods better way for sex, dating, marriage, and love in our new book here. This lyrical poem, delivered in mild rap, has produced a firestorm of both controversy and commendation, while generating almost 19 million views on youtube. One month to a more life giving relationship, and more on. Nov 06, 2015 its not often that i finish a book and immediately want to reread it, but that is the case with this book. Sep 06, 20 what you read in this book now will save you a lot of if only i knew then what i know now thoughts. Jefferson tackles what most people think about christianity, and looks to the deeper meanings. In this episode, shaun speaks with jefferson bethke about his book its. My interview with jefferson bethke known worldwide for his why i love jesus and hate religion youtube video, jefferson bethke has authored his first book. Shop amongst our popular books, including 9, to hell with the hustle, its not what you think and. New york times bestselling author of jesus religion pastor derwin has done it again. Buy jefferson bethke ebooks to read online or download in pdf or epub on your pc, tablet or mobile device. My heart behind why i hate religion, but love jesus. He wanted to recover the potency of jesus the jewish rabbi and the words that jesus spoke back in the jewish culture.
Its not what you think jefferson bethke nosuperheroes. Why he is so much better than trying harder, doing more, and being good enough by jefferson bethke releases october 7, 20. He makes youtube videos, has a podcast with alyssa, and enjoys making anything that has a creative element to it. Its not often that i finish a book and immediately want to reread it, but that is the case with this book. This is a video of me speaking at next level church, in. I think that every christian should read through this book, especially those of us who are thoroughly set in a western mindset. Spoken word poet jefferson bethke, known for creating such youtube sensations as why i hate religion, but love jesus, is slated to debut his first book, titled jesus religion, later this year as part of a two book deal with thomas nelson, inc. Pastor derwin and this book are a gift and surely will leave you feeling encouraged and equipped. The gift of being hidden in a world that loves to be noticed 9780310339977 by sara hagerty, jefferson bethke, alyssa bethke hear about sales, receive special offers. One of my favorite ways to look back on a year is through books ive read. Jefferson bethke books list of books by author jefferson bethke.
Jefferson bethke lives in maui with his wife, alyssa, oneyearold daughter, kinsley, and yellow lab, aslan. Bestselling author and spoken word artist jefferson bethke says that. First look at jefferson bethkes upcoming book jesus. Youtube sensation and christian author jefferson bethke hopes to. Books by jefferson bethke author of jesus religion. It was an instant youtube sensation, viewed 6 million times in less than three days and admittedly makes this video creator a tad jealous. He asks the hard questions and challenges our faith from every aspect in a good way. Books by jefferson bethke author of jesus religion goodreads. Jesus was the messenger of god who sent to earth to deliver a very important message.
New york times bestselling author of jesus religion challenges the accepted thinking of contemporary christianity with the worldchanging message jesus actually brought. Jefferson bethke shows millennials the world of the early. Ebook includes a special behindthescenes interview with jefferson bethke as. Discover book depositorys huge selection of jefferson bethke books online. Oct 07, 20 in order to flesh out his views on jesus, christianity, and religion, jefferson has written the book jesusreligion which launches today.
Its not what you think by jefferson bethke is a book that i will definitely be recommending to others. This book challenges you to reevaluate what you thought christianity was by giving it a new perspective separating religion from true relationship. Id recommend it to all but in particular those who know an apologetic book, a theology book and care to know a more tender look at god. Its not what you think by jefferson bethke koorong. Bethkes message connects at a heart level with an audience ranging from atheists to nationally recognized religious leaders. So, i kind of wrote a new book, and here is the announcement. Id been picked for the social media launch team for jefferson bethkes new book, its not what you think. See more of jefferson bethke jesus religion on facebook. The get out of your head tour with jennie allen, jefferson bethke, and worship with davy flowers about this event join jennie allen speaker, bestselling author, and founder of if. There were times that tears came to my eyes, while reading this book.
He is also the author of the new york times bestseller jesus religion. Jefferson bethke has long been my favorite author, since the release of his first book jesus religion, not because hes some hip, young author that sounds cool, although he is. Jeff bethke, the 24yearold man who did the antireligion youtube video in 2012, is back in the news again. Its this perspective that has catapulted him into the national conversation regarding religion. He and his wife, alyssa, host the real life podcast and run, an online initiative equipping families to live as a multigenerational team on mission. We refuse to turn off our computers, turn off our phone, log off facebook, and just sit in silence, because in those moments we might actually have to face up to who we really are. Here you can expect a good dose of random with hopefully a big chunk of awesome. Why i love jeff bethke, but hate error in search of truth. Not only are there political quests being achieved through the indoctrination of these young people, but these young followers are becoming convinced that a socialistic religionkilling society is the only solution for man.
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