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The world needs real men, real bad. And there are all sorts of conflicting ideas and messages about what a "real man" is (and is not). Is a real man one who hunts, loves sports, grills meat, fixes cars, and climbs mountains? Sure, sometimes. But that's not really the point of being a man and it's not the purpose for which men were made.
Into our cultural confusion, Brant Hansen paints a refreshingly specific, compelling picture of what men are made to be: "Keepers of the Garden." Protectors and defenders. He calls for men of all interests and backgrounds (including "avid indoorsmen" like himself) to be ambitious about the right things and to see themselves as defenders of the vulnerable, with whatever resources they have.
Using short chapters loaded with must-have wisdom and Brant's signature humor, The Men We Need explains the essence of masculinity in a fresh, thoughtful, and entertaining way that will inspire any man who dares to read it.
BEING UNOFFENDABLE IS A CHOICE It's a provocative idea: We are not
entitled to get offended or stay angry at other people. The idea of
our own "righteous anger" is a myth. Instead, the Bible calls every
follower of Christ to do something radical and countercultural: Let
go of our anger and forgive. As it turns out, giving up our right
to be offended is one of the most freeing, healthy, relaxing,
refreshing, stress-relieving, and encouraging things we can do. It
allows us to recognize that people are broken and stop being
scandalized by their actions. It enables us to accept people and
stop judging them. It creates a way for us to not just love others
but to actually like them. In this six-session Bible study, based
on the bestselling book of the same name, Brant Hansen shares
practical ways to live life with less stress and more care by
becoming unoffendable. In his highly entertaining style, he seeks
to lift the religious burdens from our backs and allow us to
experience the joy of gratitude every day of our lives-flourishing
the way God intended. This study guide includes: Individual access
to six streaming video sessions A "how to use this guide" section
Video notes and a comprehensive structure for group discussion time
Personal study for deeper reflection between sessions Sessions and
video run times: The Myth of Righteous Anger (18:00) What Humans
Are Like (18:00) The Physiological Effects of Anger (18:00) What
About Injustice? (18:00) How to Actually Do This (17:30) The
Difference It Makes (18:00) This study guide has everything you
need for a full Bible study experience, including: The study guide
itself-with discussion and reflection questions, video notes, and a
leader's guide. An individual access code to stream all video
sessions online. (You don't need to buy a DVD!) Streaming video
access code included. Access code subject to expiration after
12/31/2027. Code may be redeemed only by the recipient of this
package. Code may not be transferred or sold separately from this
package. Internet connection required. Void where prohibited,
taxed, or restricted by law. Additional offer details inside.
What would happen if you admitted you weren't a good person? It's a
seemingly crazy question. From priests to prisoners, nearly
everyone thinks they're morally better than average. Why change our
minds? Why admit the truth about ourselves? In his conversational,
fun-to-read, and delightfully self-effacing style, Brant Hansen
shows us why we should fight our drive to be self-righteous: it's
breathtakingly freeing. What's more, just admitting that we're
profoundly biased toward ourselves and want desperately to preserve
our "rightness" at all costs even helps us think better, make
better decisions, be better listeners, and improve our
relationships with God and others. Hansen draws from biblical
insight and the work of everyone from esteemed social psychologists
to comedians to make his point: the sooner we get over ourselves,
give up the "I'm good" internal dialogue, and admit the truth, the
sooner we can live a more lighthearted, fruitful, fun-loving life.
This book is about the freedom of childlike humility. After all, as
Hansen writes, the humble life is truly your best one.
Warning: If modern church culture makes perfect sense to you, and
you always fit in seamlessly, don't read this. As for the rest of
us... While American church culture (and American culture at large)
seems largely designed for the extroverted, it's estimated that
half of the American population is introverted, and they're often
left wondering how, even if, they fit in the kingdom of God. As one
of them, popular radio host Brant Hansen brings news. It's
wonderful, refreshing, and never-been-said-this-way-before good
news. In his unique style, Hansen looks to answer questions that
millions of people carry with them each day: If I don't relate to
God as emotionally as others do, is something wrong with me?How
does one approach God, and approach faith, when devoid of the "good
feelings" that seem to drive so much of evangelical church
culture?How does God interact with those who seem spiritually
numb?Is the absence of faith-based emotion a sign of that God has
moved on or was never there?What if we aren't good at talking to
people about our faith, or good at talking to people at all?What if
I'm told I'm too analytical, that I "think too much"?Where does a
person who suffers from depression fit in the kingdom? Is
depression a sure sign of a lack of faith? This book is good news
for people who are desperately looking for it. (And for their loved
ones!) It's also for those who want to believe in Jesus, but
inwardly fear that they don't belong, worry that don't have the
requisite emotion-based relationship with God, and are starving for
good news. Blessed Are the Misfits is going to generate discussion,
and lots of it. It's simultaneously highly provocative and humbly
personal. It's also leavened with a distinct, dry, self-effacing
humor that is a hallmark of Hansen's on-air, writing, and public
speaking style.
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