Life Is Hard. God Is Good. Let's Dance.

Experiencing Real Joy in a World Gone Mad

By: Brant Hansen

Narrated by: Brant Hansen

Length: 4 hrs and 27 mins

Publisher's summary

Read by the author.

"Quirky and inviting essays on what it means to live joyfully in a world full of 'anger and anxiety'...This optimism booster has a light touch and a lasting impact."—Publishers Weekly

This book is about one idea: joy. A deep sense of well-being, regardless of circumstances, is not only possible but is promised to all who follow Jesus. Life is hard, but God is good. And through Him we can start to see the world in a more childlike, humble, and optimistic way.

Brant Hansen doesn't follow a success plan. He just keeps simply showing up and taking Jesus very seriously. And by taking Jesus seriously in all of life, he has become more joyful. More peaceful. And full of laughter. And that attitude is contagious to all who read his bestselling books and listen to his award-winning radio show.

In Life Is Hard, God Is Good, Let's Dance, Brant is at his best—sharing stories from around the world, as well as from his own heart and head, with a writing style that will likely make you laugh, cry, and rethink your outlook on life and the kingdom of God. Through his unique life experiences and extensive travels, listeners will see how God is moving through people all over the world, and they will learn to:

• See that it's possible to live joyfully in a world of anger and anxiety
• Completely trust the character and promises of God
• Claim the abundant life mentioned in John 10:10
• Live each day simply and with a faith and joy that is contagious

Brant says, "In this book, I want to take the format of Bob Goff's Love Does and mix it with my own strange experiences, in a way that I think Ted Lasso would be proud of." Through short, energetic, captivating, and often humorous chapters, Brant's message will leave you with a renewed love for a simpler life that overflows with greater joy than you've ever experienced.

Illustrations can be found in the audiobook companion PDF download.

PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio.

©2024 Brant Hansen (P)2024 Thomas Nelson

would listen again & again!

Incredible story telling. I laughed out loud and audibly said “wow, so wise” or “wow I’m gonna write that down” many times.

We all could use more joy!

Brant’s conversational style infused with his humor adds even more joy to the message of joy he is proposing. I appreciate his humility, directness, and genuineness.

Encouragement

Brant’s book was touching and encouraging. He has a way of making it seem like he’s talking right to you. A light in a dark world.

I thoroughly enjoyed this book!!

Zany stories, new insights, profound wisdom all wrapped up in a book about joy. I have laughed, and cried, and cheered, and bowed my head in wonder at the profound insights of this man. I have shared his insights with my friends and my colleagues and my Sunday School class (some overlap there!) as God has used this book to remind me again of His goodness and His greatness. I know that sounds trite, but once you read this book, you will understand.

Delightful!

Delight and joy filled my soul from listening to this excellent book. I didn’t want it to end. Thank you, Brant.

Good reminders

I have enjoyed anything Hansen has written this far. This book, like his others, has some interesting perspectives, but is of great value for its reminders. Here, he reminds us to look up more than inward, so that we can better live the life God has for us. An easy listen, especially because Hansen is the narrator, and that helps the inflection to be accurately placed—always a high point for an audiobook.

I especially liked his anecdote for looking at a situation from a different angle, when he talks about Moses and Miriam at the end.

Hey, Brant, I actually listened to the acknowledgements! ;)

Seeing Joy in every day events

For me this book was too short. I listened to a chapter a day after my bible reading and it didn’t even take a month. If you want more of this content try listening to Brant’s “OddCast”

Brant does it again

Another good book by Brant. Inspiring as usual with great insight, humility and humor. If you haven’t read a Brant Hanson book before this one will be a good introduction

Didn't want it to end

Brant Hansen has to be one of my favorite audio book readers. He makes me laugh so often and still pause to take notes and really reflect. This is such a timely reminder of where our joy really comes from. Highly recommend!

Let's Dance

Brad did not disappoint! Listening to Brad narrate his own work is an added blessing. He speaks calm which left me reassured on the core truth of the book: "life is Hard, God is good. Let's dance". God has us in His capable hands❤️