The theme of the video revolves around the difference between jesus and false religion. We recently had the opportunity to chat with jefferson bethke about his new book jesusreligion. Love that lasts by jefferson and alyssa bethke is a fresh look at gods design for love, dating, marriage and sex. Jeff and alyssa bethke live in maui with their threeyearold daughter, kinsley, and oneyearold son, kannon. See more ideas about books, books to read and my books.
Get a weekly email from jeremy with one simple tip for improving your family team. S lewis is one of my favorite books that bring to life a deeper understanding of the christian faith. Jefferson and his wife alyssa minister on marriage and relationships. Join facebook to connect with jeff bethke and others you may know. Jeff and alyssa bethke live in maui with their threeyearold daughter, kinsley. He is so much better than trying harder, doing more, and being good enough.
This can be no more true in the realm of books than the ones that focus on the life of a christian. Drawing from jeffs prodigal son personal history and from alyssas true love waits experience, the bethkes point. New york times best selling author of jesus religion challenges the accepted thinking of contemporary christianity with the worldchanging message jesus actually. The evangelical couple share their advice in a video posted on their youtube channel, saying that while there are several negative things that can ruin a relationship, including lying. Jefferson bethke has 31 books on goodreads with 36478 ratings. 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. Jefferson bethke s most popular book is jesus religion. Cummings famously noted that all good books have no ending. Jefferson bethke audio books, best sellers, author bio.
So much truth in this book, i would recommended it to every questioning christian. A new york times bestsellerabandon dead, dry, rulekeeping and embrace the promise of being truly known and deeply loved. And become a new york times bestselling author with jesus religion. Books by jefferson bethke author of jesus religion goodreads. Jeff s book will make you stop and listen to a voice in your heart that may have been drowned out by the noise of religion. Jeff bethkes breakthrough video, why i hate religion, but love jesus, resonates. One month to a more life giving relationship, and more on.
Why he is so much better than trying harder, doing more, and being good enough before his 25th birthday. Id recommend this book to anyone who questions who jesus truly is, or who. Jefferson bethke, the bestselling christian author, and marriage expert who is signed to thomas nelson john maxwell, ben carson, jon acuff, beth moore, etc. Jeff and alyssa currently live in maui with their three year old daughter, kinsley and one year old boy kannon. Jefferson bethke is an evangelist, bestselling author, and spoken word artist whose youtube video, why i hate religion, but love jesus, has received over 33 million views since it was published in 2012.
The 4minute video literally became an overnight sensation, with 7 million youtube views in its first 48 hours. 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. Browse jefferson bethkes bestselling audiobooks and newest titles. Jeff bethke, audio visual manufacturer sales, scottsdale, arizona biggerpockets profile. Why i love jeff bethke, but hate error in search of truth. In this videoenhanced study, bethke will help students understand that following jesus isnt about rulesbased religion, which only leaves you empty and unsatisfied. Jefferson bethke author of jesus religion goodreads. Christian books at christians like me mere christianity by c. Why he is so much better than trying harder, doing more, and being good enough. Celebrity appearance fees and availability contact a booking agent to check availability on jefferson bethke and other top corporate entertainment exclusive buyers agent that books celebrities, entertainers and speakers like jefferson bethke for speaking engagements, appearances and corporate events.
I actually like portland more than seattle but had to put on a show for all my hometown peeps. Sitting across a table with someone you disagree with allows you to look in their eyes, hear the passion in their voice and see them as someone created in the image of god. My peers couldnt separate jesus from religion because they werent reading the bible to learn about jesus. Shop amongst our popular books, including 9, to hell with the hustle, its not what you think and. Bethke on christianity, maybe its more brave daily. Companies real estate agents hard money lenders investment companies mortgage lenders contractors. Everyone blamed shanahan for not taking you out during the playoffs, and youve certainly showed the world you got guts by playing through so much pain. Jefferson bethke burst into the cultural conversation in 2012 with a passionate, provocative poem titled why i hate religion, but love jesus.
Bestselling author jeff bethke on how to build a marital. Below i have compiled a list of my top 10 in hopes you would pick some of these up and be encouraged. Abandon dead, dry, rulekeeping and embrace the promise of being truly known and deeply loved. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the world more open and connected. Here you can expect a good dose of random with hopefully a big chunk of awesome. So, i kind of wrote a new book, and here is the announcement. They also have a yellow lab named aslan and enjoy reading good books and. First look at jefferson bethkes upcoming book jesus. 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. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. 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 twobook deal with thomas nelson, inc. 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.
Jeff bethke answers questions about jesus from american. In jesus religion, bethke unpacks contrasts similar to those he drew in the poem highlighting the difference between teeth gritting and grace, law and love, performance and peace, despair and hope. We consider it an immense privilege that people care to listen or read what we have to say. The ebook 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 new york times bestselling author of jesus religion challenges the accepted thinking of contemporary christianity with the worldchanging message jesus. Although both raised in a christian world, the bethkes had different outlooks on relationships and marriage that didnt exactly line up with gods design as outlined in his word. This lyrical poem, delivered in mild rap, has produced a firestorm of both controversy and. How does a college kid produce a youtube sensation about jesus that received 27 million hits. Jeff bethke, the 24yearold man who did the antireligion youtube video in 2012, is back in the news again. See all books authored by jefferson bethke, including jesus religion. Once bethke got saved, he assumed that everything bad in his life would just dwindle that he simply. Ranging from theology to relationships to identity, we hope whichever one you pick. Jeff bethke is definitely being used by god to advance his. Bethke is a bestselling author, spoken words artist and follower of jesus. Offer analysis of jeff bethkes lyrics, why i love jesus, but hate religion.
And one of bethkes recommended books is driscolls vintage jesus. Jefferson bethke burst into the cultural conversation in 2012 with a passionate, provocative poem titled why i. Jefferson bethke audio books, best sellers, author bio audible. In reading bethkes book, one can see that mark driscoll may have rubbed off on him. Jeff outlines his story and then says why it might be wrong the ways he was thinking and addresses the reader in a really approachable way. There has been times in my life that god seems to convey to me that the book i am reading is the book he had intended for me to read. Tired of his lifestyle and addictions, jeff finally gave his life to christ in college at eighteen. Jefferson bethke has 30 books on goodreads with 34360 ratings. Contrary to some stereotypes painted of calvinists i have found jefferson to be a most down to earth, honest and humble young man. We wrote a little about that book a number of years ago. Books by jefferson bethke author of jesus religion.
Jefferson bethke jesusreligion page 140 jeff bethke is a calvinist. Complacency can be dangerous to any relationship, whether its dating or in a marriage, say jefferson and alyssa bethke, authors of the book, 31 creative ways to love and encourage him and her. Dear robert griffin iii, i hope your knee recovery is going well. I would recommend god is a matchmaker by derek prince for that or even. His books include its not what you think and jesus religion. In love that lasts, new york times bestselling author of jesus religion jefferson bethke and his wife, alyssa, expose the distorted views of love that permeate our culture and damage our hearts, minds, and souls. Between both of us we have written over 8 books and 5 workbooks. Jefferson bethke books list of books by author jefferson. Antireligion jeff bethke hits the news again new book, same message. Reclaiming your life in an overworked, overspent, and overconnected world paperback october 15, 2019. This sixsession bible study for all students is based on jefferson bethkes book by the same name. Jefferson s its not what you think was just such a book. Discover book depositorys huge selection of jefferson bethke books online.
Posts about jeff bethke written by evangelicaltocatholic. 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. Bethke, who was a guest on the churchleaders podcast, believes the dinner table is better suited for contentious conversation because there is something sacred about sharing a meal together. For all those who ask me how to start reading the bible, this is what id recommend. But becoming a christian did not solve his problems. Almost as if he went to his own book shelf and handed over to me my next read as to say. We have two kids, kinsley and kannon, and a dog named aslan. Jefferson bethke is the author of jesus religion 4. They are the author of the books, jesus religion, its not what you think, and spoken for separately, and have coauthored love that lasts together. Jesusreligion by jefferson bethke jefferson bethke, new books, books to read. We live in maui, and we like to create things on the internet.
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