Dan Kimball
Dan Kimball is the author of several books on leadership, church, and culture. He is on staff at Vintage Faith Church in Santa Cruz, California. He also is on faculty with Western Seminary and leads the ReGeneration Project which is encouraging theology and mission to be part of younger generations lives and churches. He enjoys comic art, Ford Mustangs, and punk and rockabilly music. His passion is to see the church and Christians follow and represent Jesus in the world with love, intelligence, and creativity.
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Adventures in Churchland
- By: Dan Kimball
- Length: 6 hours 44 minutes
- Publisher: Zondervan
- Publish date: June 05, 2012
- Language: English
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3.78(118 ratings)
Would Jesus Attend Church Today?
Among the top ten trends that are changing American life, Time magazine recently listed a rising dissatisfaction with organized religion. Though many people today like Jesus, they are growing tired of traditional religious institutions. Even those who follow Jesus aren’t so sure they always like what Christianity and the church represent.
For many years, Dan Kimball would have agreed, until an encounter with a small group of Jesus followers started him on a journey that challenged him to rethink everything he had ever assumed about the church. In Adventures in Churchland, Dan invites you to join him as he uncovers what the Bible really says about the church and reminds us that it’s more than just buildings and institutions, it’s a beautiful mess of broken people learning to follow Jesus together. As you journey with Dan, you’ll begin to see the church as Jesus intended it to be: a community of forgiven misfits coming together to serve the world around them with passion, creativity, innovation, and grace.
“If you don‚Äôt like the church, or if you‚Äôre thinking about leaving, please read this book first. Dan‚Äôs stories will make you laugh, make you think, and make you appreciate the church like never before.” ‚Äì Mark Batterson, author of The Circle Maker
‚ÄúAs a non-Christian, I was inspired and moved, and have been enthusiastically recommending it to my friends. This is a book for everybody.” ‚Äì Mark Frauenfelder, editor-in-chief of MAKE, founder of boingboing.net
“Dan encourages us to break through the tension and messiness that church communities inevitably encounter to experience the beauty of being in community and sharing God’s infinite love with others.” ‚Äì Zach Lind, drummer, Jimmy Eat World
“I am so glad that my friend Dan has written this book, because there is a lot of confusion out there about Jesus and the church.” ‚Äì Wanda Jackson, Queen of Rockabilly and member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
 
... Read moreHow (Not) to Read the Bible
- By: Dan Kimball
- Narrator: Dan Kimball
- Length: 10 hours 20 minutes
- Publisher: Zondervan
- Publish date: December 01, 2020
- Language: English
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4.19(261 ratings)
Is Reading the Bible the Fastest Way to Lose Your Faith?
For centuries, the Bible was called “the Good Book,” a moral and religious text that guides us into a relationship with God and shows us the right way to live. Today, however, some people argue the Bible is outdated and harmful, with many Christians unaware of some of the odd and disturbing things the Bible says.
How (Not) to Read the Bible tackles big questions like:
- Does the Bible degrade women?
- Is the Bible anti-science?
- How could a loving God command such violence in the Old Testament?
- Does the Bible endorse slavery?
Bestselling author Dan Kimball guides you step-by-step in how to tackle many of the real questions that people wrestle with when reading the Bible and how to make sense of many of the more difficult and disturbing Bible passages.
Filled with fun stories, insightful information, and responses to popular cultural objections, How (Not) to Read the Bible is a lifeline for anyone–Christians and doubters alike–who are confused or discouraged with questions about the Bible.
Yes, there are puzzling and disturbing Bible passages. . . But there are explanations!
*Accompanying images and reference tables are available in the audiobook companion PDF download.
... Read moreHow (Not) to Read the Bible: Audio Bible Studies
- By: Dan Kimball
- Narrator: Dan Kimball
- Length: 2 hours 15 minutes
- Publisher: HarperChristian Resources
- Publish date: January 11, 2022
- Language: English
For centuries, the Bible was called “the Good Book,” a moral and religious text that guides us into a relationship with God and shows us the right way to live. Today, however, some people argue the Bible is outdated and harmful, with many Christians unaware of some of the odd and disturbing things the Bible says.
Whether you are a Christian, a doubter, or someone exploring the Bible for the first time, in this six-session audio bible study bestselling author Dan Kimball guides you step-by-step in how to make sense of the most misunderstood, difficult, and disturbing Bible passages related to women, science, violence, slavery, and world religions. Filled with stories reflecting popular cultural objections, How (Not) to Read the Bible is a lifeline for individuals who are confused or discouraged with questions about the Bible. This study can be done in youth groups, single’s groups, small groups, Sunday classes, and by individuals.
Sessions include:
- Never Read a Bible Verse (22:00)
- Stranger Things (21:00)
- Boys’ Club Christianity (25:00)
- Jesus Riding a Dinosaur (19:00)
- My God Can Beat Up Your God (23:00)
- Rated NC-17 (23:00)
Coordinating study guide available separately.
The Audio Bible Studies series provides a unique audio learning experience. Unlike a traditional audiobook’s direct narration of a book’s text, this audio Bible study includes high-quality, live audio sessions from the author that cover important Bible-based topics. These sessions will reflect the ambiance of the unique recording locations, immersing the listener into the teaching. While not required for the audio experience, these studies are designed to partner with the coordinating study guide, sold separately.
... Read moreThey Like Jesus but Not the Church
- By: Dan Kimball
- Narrator: Dan Kimball
- Length: 9 hours 35 minutes
- Publisher: Zondervan
- Publish date: February 19, 2009
- Language: English
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3.82(884 ratings)
Many people today, especially among emerging generations, don’t resonate with the church and organized Christianity. Some are leaving the church and others were never part of the church in the first place. Sometimes it’s because of misperceptions about the church. Yet often they are still spiritually open and fascinated with Jesus. This is a ministry resource book exploring six of the most common objects and misunderstandings emerging generations have about the church and Christianity. The objections come from conversations and interviews the church has had with unchurched twenty and thirty-somethings at coffee houses. Each chapter raises the objection using a conversational approach, provides the biblical answers to that objection, gives examples of how churches are addressing this objection, and concludes with follow-through projection suggestions, discussion questions, and resource listings.
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