Free

Rescued from Shame-Based Religion, Released into the Life-Giving Love of Jesus

By: J. Kevin Butcher

Narrated by: J. Kevin Butcher

Length: 7 hrs and 28 mins

Publisher's summary

Are you weary? Trying to follow Jesus and be a “good Christian”, only to hear the voice of shame whisper, try harder?

Good Christians are supposedly known for diligently practicing spiritual disciplines like Bible study, prayer, evangelism, and serving God. Disciplines that are expected, through inspired effort, to conquer sin in us and in the world. The tragedy is so few Christians understand that we aren’t just sinful but wounded. We don’t need a list of disciplines. We need a healer, a deliverer to come and set us free.

Here is the truth: We have a healer. His name is Jesus Christ. He loves us. His calls us first to own how desperate we are - for him; and then to accept his invitation to abide in his great love.

Kevin Butcher points us toward this healing Jesus, who offers us his all-encompassing love. You will find nothing here about lists and "shoulds". Instead, you will discover how to fall in love with Jesus and then how to walk with him - not in drudgery, but freedom - abiding in his love. A love that rescues us from drudgery and shame, surrounding us with joy even in our darkest hour. A love so powerful that it births our worship, obedience, and willingness to surrender all to him.

Even when hell is at your doorstep, the love of Jesus will surround you, protect you, empower you, and set you free. Because God’s love isn’t just important to your journey - God’s love is everything.

©2021 J. Kevin Butcher (P)2021 Tyndale House Publishers

Life changing, Life freeing

So thankful Kevin recorded this book, it touched me in so many ways, Ive recommended it to all my kids and several friends, it will change you no matter where you are in your walk with Christ.

A beautiful and much needed book, especially for pastors

I have read countless books and attended many conferences and saturated myself well with voices of inspiration, strategy, vision, best practices and the like, all in hopes to become a better and more effective ministry leader. And while all of these resources have been incredibly helpful, most of them on their own can do no more than help you look and perform your best on the outside.

This book addresses what is unseen but deeply felt in all followers of Jesus. We know there must be more to our faith and the Gospel than building great things, doing great work, and working hard as great stewards. But very few voices call us into those deeper waters. Butcher’s work here brings us back into the tender presence of Jesus and reminds us of why we can do nothing apart from the deep and pervasive love of Jesus.

Desperately Needed Message for Every Believer

Wow! This book was an answer to prayer! I love the author reading it! His presentation of Gods true heart for us leaps off the page and soothes our unrealized parched Spirits. It is very engaging and encouraging. The stories bring points home and Kevin is incredibly authentic and even vulnerable which is rare and refreshing. I'm so grateful for this book and have recommended it to many friends 💓

Inspiring

This book has helped me grow and move on to love. J Kevin Butcher helps you feel the love of Jesus and let it take hold of your life.

Heart Changing!

Free passionately speaks to the core issue of life. How do actually come to experience God's love. Profound and practical.

Vulnerable, humble, and lovable

That describes ”Free” - the book and its writer. Thank you to the author for your transparent honesty, which draws people to want the freedom Jesus offers. Your bravery in this war against darkness is inspiring. I have recommended this book to many already. Shalom shalom