Americans love God. We stamp God on our money, our bumper stickers, and our bodies. With a church on nearly every street, it's hard to deny our country's deep connection with the divine. Yet culture critic Matthew Paul Turner says that God didn't just change America-America changed God. As a result, do we even recognize the "real" God? Whip-smart and provocative, Turner explores the United States' vast influence on God, told through an amazing true history of faith, politics, and evangelical pyrotechnics. From Puritans to Pentecostals, from progressives to mega-pastors, Turner examines how American history and ideals transformed our perception of God. Fearless and funny, this is the definitive guide to the American experience of the Almighty-a story so bizarre, incredible, and entertaining that it could only be made in the U.S.A. No matter what your political or religious affiliation, this book will challenge and delight with its razor sharp wit, social commentary, and savvy historical insight. It will make you reconsider the way you think about America as a "Christian nation," and help you re-imagine a better future for God and country. Ultimately, Turner dares to ask: Does God control the future of America-or is it the other way around?

Product Description: This latest book in the insightful and entertaining Banned Questions series addresses fifty questions about Christians that many of us have wondered regarding Hell, sprinkle vs dunk baptism, gay and lesbian issues in ministry, the inconsistencies of communion, the multitude of denominations, God's allowance of suffering in the world, and more...read more

Product Description: “Sweet-hearted, funny, and honest, Churched had me reminiscing about the little boy searching for God that I once was…” —Dan Merchant, writer/director of Lord, Save Us From Your Followers Churched details an American boy’s experiences growing up in a culture where men weren’t allowed to let their hair grow to touch their ears (“an abomination!”), women wouldn’t have been caught dead in a pair of pants (unless swimming), and the pastor couldn’t preach a sermon without a healthy dose of hellfire and brimstone...read more

Product Description: Every Life Has a Soundtrack.  If you’ve ever had the opening bars of a song transport you back in time or remind you of a pivotal spiritual moment, Matthew Paul Turner’s honest—and frequently hilarious—musings will strike a chord...read more

Product Description: For Matthew Paul Turner, a spiritual drought was stretching into a desert. From his upbringing in a traditional church, to his stint as the editor of CCM Magazine, to his successful career as an author, Turner had long figured God out...read more

Product Description: We all want to discover our purpose-to find the place where our passions align with God's perfect will. Yet it seems that many people are continually searching for something more. The frequent result? We find ourselves stepping in and out of careers, trying to shake our doubts, and seemingly spinning in circles...read more

Product Description: In three unique sections, How to Ruin Your Dating Life offers wit and wisdom for both guys and girls. Kerri Pomarolli connects with women’s issues, Matthew Paul Turner serves up relevant topics for men, and both meet for an engaging “he said/she said” commentary on the joys and pitfalls of dating...read more

Sharing his two cents on the pitfalls of credit card debt, the joys of investing, and God's plan for stewardship, the popular author of The Christian Survival Guide tackles an often taboo subject and offers sound advice that young adults can take to the bank. Original.

Speaking to young readers who are confused and fed up with the idea of even being involved in the world of politics, a humorous guide offers a faith-based look at the U.S. government, sorting out the Republicans from the Democrats, the Senate from the House, and the big issues from the hanging chads. Original.

Product Description: Because the Beatitudes in Matthew 5 are so frequently heard or read, they are often taken for granted. But these familiar sayings are the core of Jesus' backward message to the world. In Beatitude, Matthew Paul Turner invites readers to rediscover the wonder and magic of Jesus' message...read more

Product Description: From historical facts, to the sacraments, to knowingPresbyterians from Pentecostals, this book provides foundationaltruths and practical insights that are infused with wit andhonesty.

Product Description: Sex seems to be everywhere in today's culture. This book tacklestough issues such as pornography and abstinence while providingideas for pursuing sexuality from an honest, spiritualperspective.

Explores the main issues that new college students face, including being on their own for the first time, adjusting to different personalities, dating in a new environment, finding friendships and support, and handling money.

The author shares his personal battle with debilitating conditions and the impact they had on his personal and spiritual relationships, his business, and his decision to seek out medical treatment, reassuring individuals that there is a path to freedom. Original. 15,000 first printing.

Product Description: Everything Twentys offers a surprisingly honest look at the societal pressures, religious taboos, and personal struggles that twentysomethings face every day. Written by authors who are grappling with the issues firsthand, this book surveys every area of the twentysomething lifestyle, including relationships, money, image, faith, work, and culture, and will provide real-world strategies for making every day of this turbulent decade count...read more

Real-life stories, observations, and interviews encourage readers to discover the grace, humility, and truth at the heart of Jesus's message, through an insightful and uplifting exploration of what happens when Christians pursue a passionate faith. Original.

Product Description: Written for anyone who’s ever struggled to share their faith with others, The Coffeehouse Gospel shows Christians how to evangelize effectively by sharing their personal stories of how God has impacted their lives. It includes questions and journal sections to help readers articulate their own spiritual experiences and show them how to be ready to defend and express their faith...read more

Product Description: The Christian Culture Survival Guide is about the author's humorous experiences growing up in the Christian subculture and what he's learned along the way. From overcoming the temptation to wear W.W.J.D. bracelets to the disparaging experience of witnessing to a gay man at a bar, Matthew Paul Turner offers a fun read that's packed with profound insight and truth...read more