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Killing Lions

A Guide Through the Trials Young Men Face
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Killing Lions by John Eldredge and Samuel Eldredge is a heartfelt exploration of the journey into manhood, framed as a series of candid father-son conversations. The book delves into the challenges young men face, touching upon topics like career, relationships, and purpose, while offering advice grounded in spiritual wisdom. Through these dialogues, it provides guidance for navigating the tumultuous path to maturity with courage and integrity.
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This book may appeal to you if you're seeking guidance on navigating the challenges of young adulthood from a spiritual perspective. The father-son narrative provides engaging insights on life, love, and faith, offering wisdom and encouragement for those embarking on their journey to manhood.

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Killing Lions is the dialog between a young man trying to find his life’s direction and an older man offering wisdom and insight on the timeless issues of the journey toward adulthood. Every man, young or not, can benefit from the life lessons John Eldredge has passed on to his son.

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Accept the wild, daring adventure of becoming a man. Learn about the potential pitfalls, joys, and triumphs that lay ahead as you begin the journey to become the man God created you to be.

We all desire to be self-sufficient and find our own direction as we pursue our dreams. We want to know it all and never ask for help. But sooner or later the thrill of independence gets lost in the fog of isolation and uncertainty.

It’s time to take the pressure off. We were never meant to figure life out on our own. We need mentors and guides to show us the way and share their earned wisdom. Killing Lions was born out of a series of weekly phone calls between Sam Eldredge, a young writer in his twenties, and his dad, best-selling author John Eldredge.

Join the conversation as a John and Sam talk about real life issues and struggles, including:

  • Figuring out a career and calling
  • Dealing with money
  • Identity and validation
  • Love and dating
  • Decision making
  • Spiritual warfare
  • Questions and doubts about God
  • Getting married
  • Chasing dreams
  • Setting off on your adventure when circumstances are uncertain.

 

Killing Lions is more than fatherly advice, it is an invitation into a journey: either to be the son who receives fathering or the father who learns what must be spoken. Rooted in Scripture and full of honest wisdom, Killing Lions will help you face and conquer the trials that lay ahead as you become the man God created you to be.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780718080860

Publisher: Thomas Nelson Publishers

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 20 October 2016

Country: United States

Imprint: Thomas Nelson Publishers

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 20.0mm

Width: 139.0mm

Height: 213.0mm

Weight: 203g

Pages: 208

About the Author

John Eldredge is an author, a counselor, and a teacher. He is also president of Ransomed Heart, a ministry devoted to helping people discover the heart of God, recovering their own hearts in God's love, and learning to live in God's Kingdom. He lives near Colorado Springs, CO.

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