Why Do I Do What I Don't Want to Do?

Replace Deadly Vices with Life-Giving Virtues

By: Jonathan "JP" Pokluda, Jon Green - contributor

Narrated by: Jonathan "JP" Pokluda

We live in an upside-down culture. We wink at our vices as coping strategies while restricting our virtues to our online personas, where they won't interfere with our real lives. And we wonder why we feel empty, exhausted, and directionless. But why do we do things that we know are harmful for us?

Jonathan "JP" Pokluda wants you to know there's a better, more fulfilling way to live, and it doesn't involve looking inside yourself for the answers—because that's not where you'll find them. With his signature wit and wisdom, he explains, unpacks, and expands on the age-old virtues we're told to pursue in Scripture: humility, forgiveness, generosity, diligence, self-control, authenticity, rest, and optimism. Far from being restrictive, these God-given goals for living free us to love and live as we wish we would.

Practicing virtues is not just something you do—it's something done in you, slowly but surely transforming you into the person you were meant to be all along. Whether you're eighteen or eighty, it's never too late to redefine what's important to you and reclaim a life of virtue.

©2023 Jonathan Pokluda (P)2023 eChristian

A lot of good nuggets if you pay attention

There were many good nuggets to glean from this book and I really enjoyed listening to it.

So Good!

Thankful for this guys heart to share his own scars to hopefully spare you from them. Also driving home real truth to encourage change and find community for accountability. How to best succeed at pursuing righteousness, walking out your faith, and pleasing God’s heart.

Real stories backed by hope

I love how authentic JP is through this whole book sharing his experiences and how he found hope.

Great book, touched on important topics

I love the podcast so decided to give one of his books a try. i like JPs teaching/communication style and am challenged by these truths. Great listen!

Intriguing & Inspiring

A good hard look at root causes of our sin and understanding the heart of God about it