Love Matters More

How Fighting to Be Right Keeps Us from Loving Like Jesus

By: Jared Byas

Narrated by: Jared Byas

For years, Christians have argued, debated, and fought one another while "speaking the truth in love", yet we are no closer to the grace-filled life Jesus modeled. Biblical scholar and popular podcast host of The Bible for Normal People, Jared Byas casts a new vision for the Christian life that's built not on certainty but on the risk of love.

A biblically based Christian life is not grounded in having all the answers but in a living relationship. This ultimately shifts our focus from collecting the "right" answers to loving others deeply and authentically. With stories and insights drawn from his years as a pastor, professor, and podcast host, Jared Byas calls us back to the heart of the Bible: that truth is only true when it's lived out in love.

In a refreshing voice that's both witty and profoundly revelatory, Jared unpacks the concept of truth, its meaning, and why we so often fight over it. He makes a compelling case for how what we believe is less important than how we believe it and that, more than anything else, telling the truth in love is about following Jesus.

For anyone who has ever felt forced to choose between truth and love, acceptance and rightness, this book offers a path forward beyond truth wars and legalistic religion to a love that matters more.

©2020 Jared Byas (P)2020 Zondervan

I was overwhelmed with clarity from this book!

the ideas are so well explained in a manner that is very thoughtful and well researched.

Love as the guide to following Christ.

I believe this book will help many Christians navigate the uncomfortable decisions surrounding loving people and speaking truth to them. Very helpful in thinking through modern dilemmas that are not immediately clear in scriptures.

Masterclass. Favorite book of 2020

Don’t let the title fool you, this is highly academic look into the interpretation of the bible and God himself. However, it oozes with humility and reads like a compassionate love letter to the dearest of friends. While making well grounded arguments, Jared Byas is never afraid to say the three words I wish all religious leaders would say more, “I don’t know.”

This book is a fresh lens in which to view Christianity and what it means to love in all circumstances. I can’t recommend this book highly enough.

Fantastic!

A challenging and timely call to love God and others in a time when there is so much divisions among Christians and in our nation at large. Read this book if you feel tension between speaking truth and love. Jared and this book are a gift to the body of Christ as he helps us understand to love as Jesus does.

Thank you.

Thank you for sharing yourself with us, Jared. This hits so close to my heart and story. It will make excellent Christmas gifts for my whole family.

Have to get a hardcopy

This book is unlike any faith/spirit/mind expanding book I’ve listened to or read. Jared’s book inspires me to love on God’s creation - all of it. All the things.

Excellent book. Loved it.

I was already a fan of Jared from his podcast “The Bible for Normal People” with Pete Enns. I love their progressive, Jesus-centric, love-focused take on the Bible and its place in its own culture and ours.

Best Christian Book Ever

I've read a
many, many books about Christianity in my nearly 60 years. This is the Best One Yet!!

Refreshing

A beautiful look at existential Christianity. Are you ready to ask yourself, “does my love liberate?”

Much Needed today

In a time where unprecedented division is being exposed in our country on both church and politics, Jared has put together a thoughtful and compassionate way of seeing people as something to be loved and not “won over” to our opinions.
He uses scripture a lot and gives a fresh perspective on its meaning within our culture. This book is for everyone, but not everyone will receive it because, unfortunately, there are still a lot of us who need to hold on to the illusion of truth that’s something that needs to be “upheld”.
Highly recommended.