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This is the Main Event

Discovering the Life You Long for in the Life You Have
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A simple mantra to change everything and practice extraordinary presence in ordinary life. What if the life we long for isn't elsewhere but rather right here, waiting to be discovered? Joshua Luke Smith believes the greatest lie facing our generation is that the life we long... Read More
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A simple mantra to change everything and practice extraordinary presence in ordinary life.

What if the life we long for isn't elsewhere but rather right here, waiting to be discovered?

Joshua Luke Smith believes the greatest lie facing our generation is that the life we long for lies beyond the life that we have. We so easily learn to disdain the inconveniences, interruptions and messy mundane that infuse our everyday. But the real transformation happens when we look at our life as it is and dare to announceβ€”This is the Main Event.

With depth, wisdom and storytelling, This is the Main Event is your invitation to awaken to the sacred in your ordinary life. As Joshua claims, the extraordinary life is simply the one in which we practice presenceβ€”to ourselves, to others, to God. Every moment becomes meaningful when you recognise the God who meets you in itβ€”a holy encounter accessed in the everyday.

Whether you're packing lunches, paying bills, headed to the office, a hospital or a recovery meeting, this is a book to help you receive the greatest gift you already have and to practice your own aliveness in your actual life.

Ebury Vineβ€”The Home Of Christian Living. Drawing on the deep roots of Christianity to cultivate curious minds and inspire faith-informed growth.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781911764083

Publisher: Ebury Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 30 July 2026

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Ebury Vine

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 20.0mm

Width: 135.0mm

Height: 216.0mm

Weight: 300g

Pages: 288

About the Author

Joshua Luke Smith is a songwriter, community builder, podcaster and author. He's the founder of Orphan No More, a record label and creative community as well as The Psalmists, a charity helping the lives of offenders through creative expression. He's been featured in Complex Magazine, BBC 1XTRA, BBC 6 Music, Premier Radio, UCB Radio, Wordplay and many other outlets. Joshua has given a TEDX Talk, tours extensively and speaks at conferences on the subjects of spiritual formation and creativity around the world.

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