Carl Medearis is an expert in the field of Arab-American and Muslim-Christian relations and the author of the acclaimed book, Muslims, Christians and Jesus. Having lived in Lebanon for twelve years, today Carl works with international leaders to promote cultural, political, and religious dialogue in the Middle East.

Some of us fear moments when we need to defend our theology. Some of us seek them out. But we are seldom ready the way Jesus seemed to be ready. So how do we draw others to God in the midst of these ordinary conversations the way Jesus did?  




In Speaking of Jesus, Carl Medearis draws on his experience of international reconciliation between Muslims and Christians to remind us of the heart of the matter: Jesus. Here he gives us tools, stories, and the foundation we need to move beyond "us" and "them" and simply talk about the One who changes it all.



As Carl writes, "While others are explaining and defending various isms and ologies we're simply pointing people to our friend. The one who uncovers and disarms. Who leads people right to himself. The beginning and the end of the story. A good story indeed."

__Quit defending Christianity.__

Author Carl Medearis is not interested in keeping Christianity alive. Not one bit. Carl believes it has grown into something that is rarely attractive, frequently divisive, and all too often embarrassing. He believes you may feel this way too. In his new book, Speaking

of Jesus, Carl gives us a wink and a grin and the permission to stop feeding this thing called Christianity. His offer is that doing so allows us the freedom to relax and feast on Jesus.



"You may not agree with everything in this book. I don't. But you will be moved by it as I was…. Carl's way of speaking of Jesus is immensely attractive."

Miroslav Volf, founding director of Yale Center for Faith and Culture and author of Allah: A Christian Response



"Speaking of Jesus is a beautifully framed rethink on what it means to champion Jesus."

Hugh Halter, author of The Tangible Kingdom and Sacrilege

Carl Medearis

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Copyright

Dedication

Beginning Note

Introduction

1-What's Missing in This Gospel

2-Unfair Advantage

3-Owning Christianity

4-In or Out

5-What Would Paul Say

6-Speak of Jesus-Not about Jesus

7-Our Religion Can Beat Up Your Religion

8-Is It Good News

9-You're Under Arrest-for Speaking Christianese

10-Jesus the Folk Hero

11-Confused about Jesus-and That's Okay

12-Gays, Liberals, and Muslims

Appendix

Notes

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Some of us fear moments when we need to defend our theology. Some of us seek them out. But we are seldom ready the way Jesus seemed to be ready. So how do we draw others to God in the midst of these ordinary conversations the way Jesus did?  
 In Speaking of Jesus, Carl Medearis draws on his experience of international reconciliation between Muslims and Christians to remind us of the heart of the matter: Jesus. Here he gives us tools, stories, and the foundation we need to move beyond “us” and “them” and simply talk about the One who changes it all. As Carl writes, “While others are explaining and defending various isms and ologies we’re simply pointing people to our friend. The one who uncovers and disarms. Who leads people right to himself. The beginning and the end of the story. A good story indeed.”

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