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Breakfast with Bonhoeffer: How I Learned to Stop Being Religious So I Could Follow Jesus Kindle Edition

by Jon Walker (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars 82 ratings
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Reading like a non-fiction novel with a story both heart-breaking and heart-warming, Walker reveals how God used the writings of Bonhoeffer to push him past the Christ-less beliefs and religious thinking that had come to represent his faith.
While Jon Walker was encountering Bonhoeffer every day as he wrote the books Costly Grace and In Visible Fellowship, he found his world collapsing and his faith faltering. After almost twenty years in ministry, Walker was laid off twice, lost his home and savings, was diagnosed with bipolar II disorder, and then his wife filed for divorce just a few days before their twenty-fourth anniversary.

Bonhoeffer saw the storms of political upheaval and pressure on Christians coming at warp speed, and he called believers to meet it head on by following Jesus, who bids believers to come and die.

In BREAKFAST WITH BONHOEFFER, Walker brings to a new generation the timeless teachings of Bonhoeffer, especially the teaching that calls Jesus' followers to break free from the tyranny of popular culture and religious thinking. It also o!ers hope for those who face loss or have been hurt by the economic downturn.
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While Jon Walker was encountering Bonhoeffer every day as he wrote the books "Costly Grace" and "In Visible Fellowship," he found his world collapsing and his faith faltering. After almost twenty years in ministry, Walker was laid off twice, lost his home and savings, was diagnosed with bipolar II disorder, and then his wife filed for divorce just a few days before their twenty-fourth anniversary.

Bonhoeffer saw the storms of political upheaval and pressure on Christians coming at warp speed, and he called believers to meet it head on by following Jesus, who bids believers to come and die.

In "BREAKFAST WITH BONHOEFFER," Walker brings to a new generation the timeless teachings of Bonhoeffer, especially the teaching that calls Jesus' followers to break free from the tyranny of popular culture and religious thinking. It also offers hope for those who face loss or have been hurt by the economic downturn.

About the Author

JON WALKER, a former pastor at Saddleback Church, is author of Costly Grace: A Contemporary View of Bonhoeffer's The Cost of Discipleship and In Visible Fellowship: A Contemporary View of Bonhoeffer's Classic Work Life Together. He is managing editor of the Daily Hope devotionals from Rick Warren, author of The Purpose Driven Life. 500,000 people read these devotionals daily.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0093C7702
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Leafwood Publishers (August 27, 2012)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ August 27, 2012
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 4178 KB
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 224 pages
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After two decades in ministry, Jon Walker was laid off twice, lost his home and savings, was diagnosed with bipolar II disorder, and then his wife filed for divorce just a few days before their twenty-fourth anniversary. It was during this time that he immersed himself in the works of Dietrich Bonhoeffer, resulting in his first two books on the German theologian: Costly Grace and In Visible Fellowship. But, more importantly, the writings of Bonhoeffer helped Walker set aside religiosity so he could discover follow Jesus with an obedient faith, even as his world collapsed around him. Walker tells his story in Breakfast with Bonhoeffer: How I Learned to Stop Being Religious So I Could Follow Jesus.

Rick Warren, pastor of Saddleback Church and longtime friend and mentor to Walker, said Walker’s first book on Bonhoeffer, Costly Grace, “may be one of the most important books published during this time of economic uncertainty and world turmoil.”

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jc
5.0 out of 5 stars best Christian book this year!!
Reviewed in the United States on November 29, 2012
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I don't usually write reviews but this book is so exceptional that I just have to share my thoughts. Jon Walker has managed to share his real life struggles and apply them to the biblical words and understanding of Bonhoeffer. The way he weaves the words of his own story of brokenness with the words of salvation from Jesus Christ teaches us all where our true treasure resides. Mr. Walker shares how he lost his family, financial ruin, and all the while battled mental health demons as he hit bottom. In between anecdotes he gives us Bonhoeffers biblical guidance to inch closer to God, to focus on God, and make God the center of his life. I am buying this book for many of the people I care about for Christmas this year.
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Doug Hart
5.0 out of 5 stars Refreshingly Honest
Reviewed in the United States on September 14, 2012
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Jon is probably the best around at taking the writings of Bonhoeffer and making them understandable to all of us. In Breakfast with Bonhoeffer he blends the narrative of some of his life struggles, the deep insights of Bonhoeffer, and the wisdom of the Bible into something each of us can use in our daily lives. His stories are heart-wrenching, and are presented with a transparency that is unusual and refreshing. Jesus does not promise us an easy life, but He does promise to walk with us every step of the way. Jon's latest work helps clearly show that, and adds to it the insights of one of the greatest theological thinkers in modern times. It will touch your heart, and challenge you to walk closely with God through life's ups and downs.

Doug Hart
Executive Pastor, Pathway Community Church
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Randy from So Cal
4.0 out of 5 stars Very honest and authentic look at this man's REAL life!
Reviewed in the United States on January 13, 2013
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I am a big fan of Bonhoeffer, so I was interested in how Walker would relate his own life to Bonhoeffer's teachings. Jon Walker has been thru a LOT!!! I would have enjoyed more incorporation of Bonhoeffer's teachings, but it seems Mr. Walker wrote this for a broader audience. If you have lived much life at all, you can relate to his suffering and life challenges. He is very open and real about it, and not in a pitying way. I enjoyed the book and would recommend it.
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Mello
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent read
Reviewed in the United States on October 12, 2012
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Well written, easy to read and inspiring. Makes hope a reality in the many life-changing situations he has to deal with. I closed this book feeling confirmed, once again, to let go of the unimportant things in this world and grab onto the life God has set before me.
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Marsha Carter
3.0 out of 5 stars Shallow
Reviewed in the United States on November 25, 2017
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I'm sure the author was trying to bring Bonhoeffer into recent times but I found very little about what Bonhoeffer wrote and more about the author's personal life. Prefer Bonhoeffer's writings. This is not a substitute or even a way to take his writings to more depth.
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Lillian Joan Gullick
5.0 out of 5 stars Breakfast With Bonhoeffer and Costly Grace.
Reviewed in the United States on November 24, 2012
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I am only half way through this book, but am deeply impressed by the insight of the author. He is frank about his feelings and quotes much from Bonhoeffer, whom I understand was imprisoned for his Christian faith. As I go through the book the question the author makes often is "what would Bonhoeffer do?" The author also gives the information that he, the author, is bi-poler. Something I know very little about.
As a Christian I have become very aware that living in Canada I have freedom to freely attend church without fear, be part of a small group Bible Study and the priviledge to be part of a denomination that supports missionaries in various parts of the world. Often the missionaries send our messages to those keeping in touch with them and VERY often ask that their messages be forwarded to anyone who is a believer, but NOT to be publicly posted on websites. Obviously there is a need for privacy in some countries.
I would certainly recommend this book to anyone who is interested in missions or interested in better understanding what it means to be a Christian.
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Adam
5.0 out of 5 stars Bkfst. w/Bonhoeffer
Reviewed in the United States on January 8, 2013
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If you have ever wondered if God still talks to you, if you claim to be a Christian, this is worth your time to read. It deals w/a man who goes thru difficult times until he realizes that he can't deal w/his problems by himself. His reading of Bonhoeffer letters opens up a new revenue of his life, between the battle of self & the Spirit of God, which is a daily conflict.

You won't be disappointed.
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esb
5.0 out of 5 stars Unique story
Reviewed in the United States on November 28, 2012
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Unique writing style and perspective on living out the christian faith in reality format. Life living in a fallen world!
I am curious to see an ongoing story as it ends with me pondering ..........gee I wonder how he is doing now?
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Corinne
5.0 out of 5 stars If you only read one Christian book read this one, then read it over & over again.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 30, 2013
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Thank you for writing this book Jon. Thank you for sticking with it & not giving up. It contains the most costly & precious 'treasures of darkness'. It is uncompromisingly honest, sometimes extremely humorous, deeply compassionate and real. I have just finished it and I intend to go straight back to the beginning and read it over and over again. I have to, it is a honest guide to all those in any season of suffering, helps those in darkness to see the pinpricks of light, encourages Christians who are suffering from any form of mental health illness or depression, or will help anyone who wants to help those who are suffering with a mental health illness or depression. But it will also 'blow the socks off' anyone who wants to know how to walk more intimately with Jesus and to follow him as a true disciple. It's not sugar-coated, it is as real and more sacrificially honest than anything I have every read. Jon Walker has my utmost respect, for he shares his brokenness and pain, he struggles and his trials and he practices what he preaches. He bought Bonhoeffer alive to me, but he also helped me to die in order that Christ could live more fully in me. And I'm sure with each reading I'll die a little bit more and then Christ again will be seen more fully in me. Galatians 2:19-20 Thanks again Jon, I pray God will bless you a hundred fold for holding on to Him, trusting Him & writing something so profound but accessible that it will bring more and more disciples into a more intimate & real relationship with Jesus and Kingdom living.
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