rethinking life
A comprehensive vision for becoming a champion of life
Releasing February 7, 2023
What does a balanced, Christian view of what it means to be "pro-life" really look like?
Drawing on Scripture, church history, and his own story, Shane Claiborne explores how a passion for social justice issues surrounding life and death--such as war, gun ownership, the death penalty, racial injustice, abortion, poverty, and the environment--intersects with our faith as we advocate for life in its totality.
Many of us wonder how to think about and act on issues of life and death beyond abortion and the death penalty--yet the heated debates in our churches and the confusion of our own hearts sometimes feel overwhelming.
What does a balanced, Christian view of what it means to be "pro-life" really look like?
a note from the author
Shane Claiborne
My last two books have been on specific issues – gun violence and the death penalty. I wrote them because I think Christians can do a better job advocating for life on those issues. This new book is special -- it casts a comprehensive vision for becoming champions of life. It begins with wonder – recapturing a sense of how precious and sacred life is. We look to Scripture and to Jesus as we build a firm foundation to advocate for life, rooted in the conviction that every person bears the image of God. We flash back to the early Church to see how consistent their ethic of life was, and where it began to crack. This book is about telling the truth, even the hard truth. And the truth is that Christians have been a force for life and a force for death, sometimes both at the same time.
Through the book, the framing question we keep coming back to is this: what does love require of us? It’s an invitation to move beyond ideology and lean into relationships, especially with those whose lives are directly impacted by the “issues” we argue about. This book is a call to action… the whole last section is full of practical ideas about how we can advocate for life – from womb to tomb.
"Shane is a voice I trust. I deeply value his insights, and I know you will as well."
—Bob Goff
New York Times bestselling author, Love Does, Everybody Always, and Dream Big
We need a new movement that stands up for life—without exceptions.
This moving and incredibly timely book creates a larger framework for thinking about God's love and our faith as we embrace a consistent ethic that values human life from womb to tomb.
Combining stories, theological reflection, and a little wit with a Southern accent, activist Shane Claiborne explores the battle between life and death that goes back to the Garden of Eden. Shane draws on his childhood growing up in the Bible Belt, his own change of perspective on how to advocate for life, and his years of working on behalf of all people to help us:
"This is one of those books you will cherish and quote for the rest of your life."
—Lisa Sharon Harper
president and founder, FreedomRoad.us; author, Fortune: How Race Broke My Family and the World and How to Repair It All
available in softcover
Print Length
288 pages
Author
Shane Claiborne
Publication Date
February 7, 2023
Version
Softcover
Combining stories, theological reflection, and a little wit with a Southern accent, activist Shane Claiborne explores the battle between life and death that goes back to the Garden of Eden. Shane draws on his childhood growing up in the Bible Belt, his own change of perspective on how to advocate for life, and his years of working on behalf of all people.
Pre-order now from your favorite bookseller
"Rethinking Life is not just a book for progressive Christians but is for all Christians who seek to discern how to live faithfully in troubled times. "
—Kristin Kobes Du Mez
author, New York Times bestseller Jesus and John Wayne: How White Evangelicals Corrupted a Faith and Fractured a Nation
Available on audiobook
No matter how busy life gets, audiobooks make it possible to listen, learn, and enjoy your favorite books anywhere. Listen to Rethinking Life, narrated by author Shane Claiborne, for the full experience of his insight and passion for helping people experience more meaningful relationships with God, others, and yourself.
Full of exclusive bonus content, insight, and commentary from Shane not found anywhere else.
Pre-order now from where you listen
Listening Length
5 hours and 51 minutes
Narrator
Shane Claiborne
Language
English
Version
Unabridged
Exclusive early access
Download the introduction + chapter one for free
Author Shane Claiborne is giving you early access to the the introduction and chapter one of Rethinking Life, for free, as a way for you to read and experience the book before buying it yourself.
Click below to download your PDF sample of Rethinking Life.
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Rethinking Life
A comprehensive vision for becoming a champion of life
What does a balanced, Christian view of what it means to be "pro-life" really look like?
What does a balanced, Christian view of what it means to be "pro-life" really look like?
Drawing on Scripture, church history, and his own story, Shane Claiborne explores how a passion for social justice issues surrounding life and death--such as war, gun ownership, the death penalty, racial injustice, abortion, poverty, and the environment--intersects with our faith as we advocate for life in its totality.
Many of us wonder how to think about and act on issues of life and death beyond abortion and the death penalty--yet the heated debates in our churches and the confusion of our own hearts sometimes feel overwhelming.
What does a balanced, Christian view of what it means to be "pro-life" really look like?
"Shane is a voice I trust. I deeply value his insights, and I know you will as well."
—Bob Goff
New York Times bestselling author, Love Does, Everybody Always, and Dream Big
A note from the author
Shane Claiborne
My last two books have been on specific issues – gun violence and the death penalty. I wrote them because I think Christians can do a better job advocating for life on those issues. This new book is special -- it casts a comprehensive vision for becoming champions of life. It begins with wonder – recapturing a sense of how precious and sacred life is. We look to Scripture and to Jesus as we build a firm foundation to advocate for life, rooted in the conviction that every person bears the image of God. We flash back to the early Church to see how consistent their ethic of life was, and where it began to crack. This book is about telling the truth, even the hard truth. And the truth is that Christians have been a force for life and a force for death, sometimes both at the same time.
Through the book, the framing question we keep coming back to is this: what does love require of us? It’s an invitation to move beyond ideology and lean into relationships, especially with those whose lives are directly impacted by the “issues” we argue about. This book is a call to action… the whole last section is full of practical ideas about how we can advocate for life – from womb to tomb.
We need a new movement that stands up for life--without exceptions.
This moving and incredibly timely book creates a larger framework for thinking about God's love and our faith as we embrace a consistent ethic that values human life from womb to tomb.
Combining stories, theological reflection, and a little wit with a Southern accent, activist Shane Claiborne explores the battle between life and death that goes back to the Garden of Eden. Shane draws on his childhood growing up in the Bible Belt, his own change of perspective on how to advocate for life, and his years of working on behalf of all people to help us:
"This is one of those books you will cherish and quote for the rest of your life."
—Lisa Sharon Harper
president and founder, FreedomRoad.us; author, Fortune: How Race Broke My Family and the World and How to Repair It All
available in softcover
Combining stories, theological reflection, and a little wit with a Southern accent, activist Shane Claiborne explores the battle between life and death that goes back to the Garden of Eden. Shane draws on his childhood growing up in the Bible Belt, his own change of perspective on how to advocate for life, and his years of working on behalf of all people.
Print Length
288 pages
Author
Shane Claiborne
Publication Date
February 7, 2023
Version
Softcover
Exclusive early access
DOWNLOAD THE INTRODUCTION + CHAPTER ONE FOR FREE
Author Shane Claiborne is giving you early access to the the introduction and chapter one of Rethinking Life, for free, as a way for you to read and experience the book before buying it yourself.
Click below to download your PDF sample of Rethinking Life.
Available on audiobook
No matter how busy life gets, audiobooks make it possible to listen, learn, and enjoy your favorite books anywhere. Listen to Rethinking Life, narrated by author Shane Claiborne, for the full experience of his insight and passion for helping people experience more meaningful relationships with God, others, and yourself.
Full of exclusive bonus content, insight, and commentary from Shane not found anywhere else.
Listening Length
Coming soon
Narrator
Shane Claiborne
Language
English
Version
Unabridged
Pre-order now from your favorite retailer
Releasing February 7, 2023
