• So You Don't Want to Go to Church Anymore

  • An Unexpected Journey
  • By: Jake Colsen
  • Narrated by: Wayne Jacobsen
  • Length: 5 hrs and 25 mins
  • 4.7 out of 5 stars (514 ratings)

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So You Don't Want to Go to Church Anymore

By: Jake Colsen
Narrated by: Wayne Jacobsen
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What would you do if you met someone you thought just might be one of Jesus' original disciples still living in the 21st century? That's Jake's dilemma as he meets a man who talks of Jesus as if he had known him, and whose way of living challenges everything Jake had previously known.

So You Don't Want to Go To Church Anymore is Jake's compelling journal that chronicles 13 conversations with his newfound friend over a four-year period and how those exchanges turn Jake's world upside-down. With his help, Jake faces his darkest fears, struggles through brutal circumstances and comes out on the other side in the joy and freedom he always dreamed was possible.

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The heart of the Gospel

Quite simply, this book rips open the curtain and plainly exposes the facade of church and the religiosity that maintains the status quo. A great book.

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Loved it so much, I listened to this book, TWICE.

A story with an uplifting message for all. Found myself saying, "Yup, & Amen" throughout the entire book.

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Right on time

When I saw the title I knew this book was a God sent. I have to say iy really opened my eyes and changed my heart about the time I spend with the people of God as well as my one on one time with Him💜

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SO REFRESHING!!

If you've ever had a feeling that there's more to God than what is being offered in churches, you will love this book. It offers such a beautiful perspective on what a relationship with God really looks like. I actually got emotional when the story had reached its end.

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Kept me totally engrossed.

Would you listen to So You Don't Want to Go to Church Anymore again? Why?

Yes, to see if I missed something

What did you like best about this story?

The perspective that an apostle or even Jesus could be involved as a living person in the present and help us learn relationship interaction with otherChristians

What about Wayne Jacobsen’s performance did you like?

Simplicity.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

I just agreed with the conclusion

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It will turn your life in Him upside down!

The narration was great, this book will challenge your beliefs about the church and how humans have damaged it's purpose. It will also turn you toward a closer relationship with the Father and how you see your relationship with Him.

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Fantastic story!! narrator could habe been better.

The story is not only interesting and completely relatable to daily life but it accurately depicts what it would have been like to walk among the deciples. Be ready, everything you thought about church is about to change.

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Enjoyed the journey

Would you listen to So You Don't Want to Go to Church Anymore again? Why?

I would listen again to grasp concepts I missed the first time.

What other book might you compare So You Don't Want to Go to Church Anymore to and why?

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If you could rename So You Don't Want to Go to Church Anymore, what would you call it?

Encounters with John, Disciple of the real Jesus

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Eye opening

This is a great book that keeps you glued to it. Definetly throughs some new light on understanding Jesus. Becareful of tradition. If you decide to read this book good luck on your new journey in your Christian walk.

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Very inspiring

So much of this story reminds me of my own. I wish I had read this years ago it's like finding water in the desert. There really is something better to look forward to.

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