Fighting Shadows

Overcoming 7 Lies That Keep Men From Becoming Fully Alive

By: Jefferson Bethke, Jon Tyson

Narrated by: Jefferson Bethke, Jon Tyson

Read by the authors.

Discover the satisfaction of becoming the man God created you to be. In a world that’s grown increasingly confused about--and hostile toward--the very notion of masculinity, authors Jefferson Bethke and Jon Tyson send a powerful call to men everywhere: it's time to step into the light of Jesus' vision for you as a man.

There's a shadow that's settled over the hearts of men today. Masculinity is in crisis. Critiques about the dangers of toxic masculinity and the abuses of patriarchal systems have grown louder than ever. The very notions of masculinity and manhood are under attack. In response to cultural shifts, some have doubled down on old stereotypes in ways that just add to the conflict and confusion.

The result? Many men simply feel paralyzed--worried about saying the wrong thing, unsure what to do with their ambitions or strengths, simultaneously tempted and shamed by a hypersexualized and pornified culture. Our models and mentors have failed us. Based on their years of working in men's ministry, Bethke and Tyson have good news for men looking for clarity and courage in this age of quiet desperation. In Fighting Shadows, they help men:

• Overcome the temptations of escapism, passivity, or overcompensation
• Combat the most harmful shadows that men battle today, including loneliness, apathy, distraction, lust, and shame
• Embrace masculinity as a God-given gift, not a curse to be avoided, suppressed, or battled

An entire generation of men is being told they should abdicate the responsibility and joy of living into God's calling on their lives—don't be one of them. If you're a man who's wondering what to do with your strength, your longings, and your gifts, it's time to step out of the shadows. Jesus has a vision for you.

World changing!!!

This book!!! This book is revolutionary. I could feel my soul coming alive as I listened. Some things were articulated in these pages that I never knew were there but resonated to my very core. Every man… literally every man needs to hear what is written here.

Vocalizes the core struggles of modern men

This book addresses the core issues and struggles of the modern man, Christian or not these issues are prevalent and increasing. Apathy, despair, pornography addictions, shame cycles, all keep men stuck and in a haze of despondency. A good book that weeps for the broken spirit of the modern man.

Love everything about it, but especially the part about how to create opportunities to create friendships

What I put in the title… the part about friendships like bringing 10 friends over to talk about a topic over a fire

Unexpected wrestling match

Read this as a courtesy, recommended as I navigate a difficult stage in my personal walk in my life; hearing it read by the authors gave me the dynamic from their vision and refilled me as a man in my most vulnerable state and stage of life…
And little did I know (the Christian brother that recommended the book and the authors themselves knew I need this ‘manual’ as I was in a fight for my life) they all had my back in this fight of my life!

Changed My Life

This book helped me see life in a new light. Reclaiming my kingdom vision for my family and my true purpose in life.