Naked Spirituality: A Life with God in 12 Simple Words

by Brian D. McLaren

Overview

"Rich, brilliant . . . wonderfully readable and personal, filled with insight and wisdom, it invites us into practices that can transform our lives." —Marcus J. Borg, author of Speaking Christian
In the same way he revitalized our faith in A New Kind of Christianity, church leader Brian McLaren reinvigorates our approach to spiritual fulfillment in Naked Spirituality—by tearing down the old dogmatic practices that hamper our spiritual growth, and leading us toward the meaningful spiritual practices that can help transform our lives.
Naked Spirituality offers accessible, practical wisdom for living a truly spiritual life. Staying true to Jesus's core message while engaging faithfully with our postmodern world, McLaren presents a proven spiritual program for engaging in and sustaining a meaningful relationship with God.
"Brian McLaren is a bridge builder. In these simple yet profound spiritual practices he perfectly marries his evangelical heart and contemplative soul, and we are all richer for the union." —Cynthia Bourgeault, author of Centering Prayer and The Wisdom Jesus
"Wise, easy to read, and practical." —Fr. Richard Rohr, author of The Naked Now
"McLaren's trademark persuasiveness is put to good effect as he continues to shatter paradigms for spiritual seekers." —Library Journal, starred review
"Anyone wanting to conserve the spiritual spark in themselves will find this book a gentle and generous tract." —Publishers Weekly
"McLaren deserves endless thanks for reminding us that estrangement and no do not represent a breakdown of the spiritual life. . . . Naked Spirituality is very astute." —Christian Century

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780062074645
Publisher:	HarperCollins
Publication date:	06/11/2024
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	356
File size:	885 KB

About the Author

Brian D. McLaren, hailed as one of America's 25 most influential evangelicals by Time magazine, is a speaker, social justice activist, pastor, and the author of A New Kind of Christianity, A Generous Orthodoxy, A New Kind of Christian, and The Secret Message of Jesus. McLaren has appeared on Nightline and Larry King Live, and his work has been covered in The Washington Post, the New York Times, Christianity Today, and many other publications. McLaren and his wife, Grace, live in Florida and have four adult children.

Editorial Reviews

Wise, easy to read, and practical.” — Fr. Richard Rohr, author of The Naked Now

“A rich, brilliant and important book: wonderfully readable and personal, filled with insight and wisdom, it invites us into practices that can transform our lives.” — Marcus J. Borg, author of Speaking Christian

“Brian McLaren is a bridge builder. In these simple yet profound spiritual practices he perfectly marries his evangelical heart and contemplative soul, and we are all richer for the union.” — Cynthia Bourgeault, author of Centering Prayer and The Wisdom Jesus

“McLaren’s trademark persuasiveness is put to good effect as he continues to shatter paradigms for spiritual seekers.” — Library Journal (starred review)

“Anyone wanting to conserve the spiritual spark in themselves will find this book a gentle and generous tract.” — Publishers Weekly

“These stories are honest and kind and good... they illustrated the life of a real and raw experience of God and the human responses we offer.... This guidebook to simple words for a not so simple spirituality is an incredible gift, a true asset to us, bread for the journey.” — Hearts and Minds

“McLaren both charts an arc of the spiritual life and suggests practices to nurture [it]. . . . McLaren deserves endless thanks for reminding us that estrangement and no do not represent a breakdown of the spiritual life. . . . Naked Spirituality is very astute.” — Christian Century

From the Publisher

These stories are honest and kind and good... they illustrated the life of a real and raw experience of God and the human responses we offer.... This guidebook to simple words for a not so simple spirituality is an incredible gift, a true asset to us, bread for the journey.

Hearts and Minds

Wise, easy to read, and practical.

Fr. Richard Rohr

McLaren both charts an arc of the spiritual life and suggests practices to nurture [it]. . . . McLaren deserves endless thanks for reminding us that estrangement and no do not represent a breakdown of the spiritual life. . . . Naked Spirituality is very astute.

Christian Century

Brian McLaren is a bridge builder. In these simple yet profound spiritual practices he perfectly marries his evangelical heart and contemplative soul, and we are all richer for the union.

Cynthia Bourgeault

A rich, brilliant and important book: wonderfully readable and personal, filled with insight and wisdom, it invites us into practices that can transform our lives.

Marcus J. Borg