Jefferson bethke is the new york times bestselling author of jesus religion and its not what you think. Each session of jesus religion consists of two major sections of content, each with its. Jesusreligion by jefferson bethke winter community group. Jefferson bethke has a compelling story of overcoming a painful childhood of poverty and a broken home, and this gives him a unique perspective on the grace of god and the work of jesus in his life and the lives of others. My interview with jefferson bethke known worldwide for his why i love jesus and hate religion youtube video, jefferson bethke has authored his first book.
And the more we do that, the more we lose our humaneness. On september 2, 2012 july 29, 2015 by casey lewis in devotionals. Jesus religion is the religious, spiritual, christian and selfhelp book which teaches the hacks to live a happier and successful life. Jefferson bethke burst into the cultural conversation in 2012 with a. This sixsession bible study for all students is based on jefferson bethkes book by the same name. You soon realize jeffs entire life isnt filled with sainthood. Why i hate religion, but love jesus is a viral video created by christian speaker jefferson bethke, who uploaded his work that rose him to fame onto youtube and godtube, under the screenname bball1989. Why he is so much better than trying harder, doing more, and being good enough audiobook by jefferson bethke. Bethke is a bestselling author, spoken words artist and follower of jesus.
It puts alcohol, money, sexuality, religion, or even ourselves on the throne. This lyrical poem, delivered in mild rap, has produced a firestorm of both controversy and commendation, while generating almost 19. We consider it an immense privilege that people care to listen or read what we have to say. In jesus religion, bethke unpacks contrasts similar to those he drew in the poem highlighting the difference between teeth gritting and grace, law and love, performance and peace, despair and hope. Spoken word poet jefferson bethke, known for creating such youtube sensations as why i hate religion, but love jesus, is slated to debut his first book, titled jesus religion, later this year as part of a twobook deal with thomas nelson, inc. Jeff bethkes poem jesus religion was written, and introduced, in 2012 through a 4minute video titled, why i hate religion, but love jesus. When a video goes viral its usually for one of three reasons. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read jesus religion.
About a month ago, jefferson bethke released a highly polished video declaring the evils of religion in contrast to the true nature of jesus and his work on earth. Jesus religion is the selfhelp, christian, spiritual and religious book that tells the. Ive been paying a lot of attention to jefferson bethke the last year or so. On january 10, 2012, jefferson bethke uploaded why i hate religion but love jesus, a spoken word youtube video. Nov 15, 2014 this sixsession bible study for all students is based on jefferson bethke s book by the same name. Jefferson bethke on loving jesus but doubting religion youtube. This is no surprise to anybody who discovered him through his why i hate religion, but love jesus video which went viral in early 2012. The author of a popular youtube poem looks at the motivation behind his message, beginning with the tale of his own plunge from the worksbased existence that led him down a path of. Its this perspective that has catapulted him into the national conversation regarding religion and spirituality, allowing. Along his journey, bethke discovered the real jesus, who beckoned him beyond the props of false religion. Jesusreligion youtube star jefferson bethke challenges. Jeff bethke s poem jesus religion was written, and introduced, in 2012 through a 4minute video titled, why i hate religion, but love jesus.
Download jesus religion by jefferson bethke pdf ebook free. Abandon dead, dry, rulekeeping and embrace the promise of being truly known and deeply loved. Why he is so much better than trying harder, doing more, and being good enough. Jesus religion by jefferson bethke winter community group semester, 2014 week one. Most groups meet weekly, completing one session a week, but feel free to follow a plan that meets the needs and schedule of the people in your group. Its not what you think by jefferson bethke overdrive.
First look at jefferson bethkes upcoming book jesus religion. For those not familiar with jeff bethke, the introduction of his book, jesus religion begins with a portion of the poem that made him so well known, why i hate religion but love jesus. Buy jesus greater than religion by jefferson bethke isbn. Jeff currently lives in maui with his wife alyssa and 1 year old girl kinsley. My peers couldnt separate jesus from religion because they werent reading the bible to learn about jesus. He and his wife, alyssa, host the real life podcast and run, an online initiative equipping families to live as a multigenerational team on mission. Jefferson bethke, why i hate religion, but love jesus what if i told you jesus came to abolish religion. Sep 06, 20 along his journey, bethke discovered the real jesus, who beckoned him beyond the props of false religion. Jesusreligion by jefferson bethke winter community group semester, 2014 week one. Get free shipping on jesus religion by jefferson bethke, from. First look at jefferson bethkes upcoming book jesus. Here you can expect a good dose of random with hopefully a big chunk of awesome.
According to bethke, his hardhitting poem is important because we need to highlight the difference between jesus and false religion. Besides writing he makes youtube videos, which have been seen collectively 62,000,000 times, and hosts a podcast with his wife that can be. We have two kids, kinsley and kannon, and a dog named aslan. Bursting onto the scene with his youtube sensation why i hate religion but love jesus, bethke challenged viewers to take a new look at christ.
Jesus is greater than religion jefferson bethke book. Why he is so much better than trying harder, doing more, and being good enough ebook written by jefferson bethke. The theme of the video revolves around the difference between jesus and false religion. Why i love jeff bethke, but hate error in search of truth. Why he is so much better than trying harder, doing more, and being good enough kindle edition by bethke, jefferson, lecrae. Bishop barron on why i hate religion, but love jesus duration. On january 9 a young man named jefferson bethke posted to the internet a very well produced video provocatively titled, why i hate religion, but love jesus. Why i hate religion, but love jesus is a viral video created by christian speaker jefferson bethke, who uploaded his work that rose him to fame onto youtube. An excerpt from jefferson bethkes jesusreligion msnbc. Jesus religion begins with jefferson s life story in which he, like many americans, was a christian by default. Oct 07, 20 the above poem went viral and became a major topic of discussion on social media sites as well as in the blogosphere including one of my blog posts.
Besides writing he makes youtube videos, which have been seen collectively 62,000,000 times, and hosts a podcast with his wife that can be found on itunes. Description of jesus religion by jefferson bethke pdf. Jefferson bethke asks in the opening line of his spokenword poem, why i hate religion, but love jesus. Oct 18, 20 bursting onto the scene with his youtube sensation why i hate religion but love jesus, bethke challenged viewers to take a new look at christ. Jefferson bethke burst into the cultural conversation in 2012 with a passionate, provocative poem titled why i hate religion, but love jesus. This lyrical poem, delivered in mild rap, has produced a firestorm of both controversy and commendation, while generating almost 19 million views on youtube. Jeffs book will make you stop and listen to a voice in your heart that may have been drowned out by the noise of religion. Oct 14, 20 jefferson bethke burst into the cultural conversation in 2012 with a passionate, provocative poem titled why i hate religion, but love jesus. Jesusreligion by jefferson bethke winter community. Ebook includes a special behindthescenes interview with jefferson bethke as he shares personal experiences and insights that inspired the writing of its not what you think. They live in maui with their daughters, kinsley and lucy, and son, kannon.
My heart behind why i hate religion, but love jesus duration. A new york times bestsellerabandon dead, dry, rulekeeping and embrace the promise of being truly known and deeply loved. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Based on why i hate religion but love jesus, with over 28 million views. New york times bestselling author of jesus religion challenges the accepted thinking of contemporary christianity with the worldchanging message jesus actually brought. Jefferson bethke is the author of jesus religion 4. Jefferson bethke burst into the cultural conversation in 2012 with a passionate, provocative poem titled. Full and accurate lyrics for why i hate religion, but love jesus spoken word from jefferson bethke.
Jefferson bethke, author at faithgateway page 2 of 2. Why i hate religion, but love jesus spoken word lyrics. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. Jefferson bethke unreligious switch youth 612th grade free. In this videoenhanced study, bethke will help students understand that following jesus isnt about rulesbased religion, which only leaves you empty and unsatisfied.
As bethke puts it, i thought if i did enough christian things, it would bring peace to my life. Religion makes enemies, jesus makes friends jefferson bethke. We live in maui, and we like to create things on the internet. It literally became an overnight sensation, with 7. Bursting onto the scene with his youtube sensation why i hate religion but love jesus, bethke challenged viewers to take a new look at. Why i hate religion, but love jesus jefferson bethke vagalume. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading jesus religion. Jefferson bethke why i hate religion, but love jesus. Why he is so much better than trying harder, doing more, and being good enough and also coowns a company called claro candles.
Each session of jesus religion consists of two major sections of content, each with its own distinct features. See more of jefferson bethke jesus religion on facebook. The 4minute video literally became an overnight sensation, with 7 million youtube views in its first 48 hours and 23. A roman cross, ya jesus died on that i dont care what you believe, read history. The above poem went viral and became a major topic of discussion on social media sites as well as in the blogosphere including one of my blog posts. Having a few years on his 23, im blown away by the man of god he is and by what hes already accomplished at his young age. What if being religious isnt the way to go, but instead its all about having a relationship with god. Jefferson bethke why i hate religion, but love jesus genius. Religion by jefferson bethke pdf download ebookscart.
Jan 04, 2014 religion makes enemies, jesus makes friends jefferson bethke. Abandon dead, dry, rulekeeping and embrace the promise of being truly known and deeply loved jefferson bethke burst onto the cultural conversation in 2012 with a passionate, provocative poem titled, why i hate religion, but love jesus. Eight days after bethke posted it, the video had 14 million hits and christian and mainstream press was abuzz dissecting, digesting and disagreeing with the then 22yearolds message. Jeff bethkes poem jesus religion was written, and introduced, in 2012 through a 4minute video read more.
Contrary to the negative connotation given by the meme and by the title of christian rapper jefferson bethkes wellintentioned but halftruthish viral video, the word religion as used in scripture is positive. Idolatry is the terrible decision to say no to that image, and in turn reflect something else. He went to church, did good things, and didnt do bad things. Besides writing, jefferson makes youtube videos, which have. Why i hate religion, but love jesus also known as jesus religion is a christian youtube video that went viral across the internet in january 2012 and sparked much discussion in both religious and secular communities. After viewing this video when it came out on youtube. With refreshing candor, he now offers his own story of recovering from a worksbased, fakesmile existence. Books by jefferson bethke author of jesus religion. Jefferson bethke, why i hate religion, but love jesus.