Brian Lubberstedt

Still relevant

Revisado: 01-03-24

I finally listened to this classic and I understand why it earned that status. It’s helpful both for insight into the struggles in segregation and for thinking about how the hounds of hell, as well as Jesus call to love our enemy, are relevant today.

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A call to live free

Revisado: 12-22-23

I have to be honest and say this book started out slow for me, just because it covered things I’d heard before in the first chapter or so. But then the enthusiasm and encouragement gained momentum and by 2/3 through the book, I found myself thinking this would be a great one to go through with my girlfriends! I love that the book is read by the authors and the alternating is done well.

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So Helpful!!

Revisado: 08-24-23

Such a personable book! John narrates it himself and is very conversational, so the listen is more like a well-thought-out podcast. You can easily imagine you hear a mountain stream behind him with his wisdom being dispensed from a peaceful retreat. In this book, he addresses the collective trauma of the pandemic without belaboring the point. This is not a personal gripe. He has analyzed the ways in which we have been collectively and individually affected by the pandemic and related fallout. He both helps bring clarity and understanding for some of the reasons why we (still) feel the ways we do and tools for processing. The book moves along as a guide with helpful practices and prayers. Some I could do as I went through, some I will revisit, and many are worth repeating. I may wait a little while, but this is a rare book in that I plan to re-listen, keeping to walks and quiet spaces, instead of commutes and chores. Or perhaps buy a print copy as well, though I highly recommend the audio version!

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Amazing stories

Revisado: 06-20-23

I enjoyed how this comes across as a narrative with so many individual stories. It still gave good overviews of what is happening in each area too. The stories are amazing, the organization is easy to follow, and the narration is excellent.

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Fitting for this time

Revisado: 01-07-22

I truly enjoyed listening to this memoir. I have only read a small portion of Yancey’s other books, but gained much from them. This, I think, is timely as I have many close to me who are struggling with their faith and who God really is. Yancey’s journey gives me faith and patience for us to find our way back to Jesus in the midst of many phases and questions. I especially loved how personal having the author narrate made it feel.

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Would like it in print

Revisado: 09-11-16

I enjoyed listening to this book and feel it was beneficial for a better understanding of how to effect the great commission. He describes spiritual formation and its benefits, though more in theory with references to other sources on the disciplines. Basically, it helped me realize why I often just want to spend more time with Jesus and feel uneasy about evangelism the way I learned it 15 years ago.
The print version would be nice to make it easier to review and reference certain parts. In reality, I would have trouble getting though the whole book in print, though, so I enjoy listening even if I may not get as deep of an understanding. The audio version is very well done, so I think it depends on what you have more time for.

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