#37 - Kari Lake

In 'The Cost of Discipleship,' Dietrich Bonhoeffer challenges readers to question their understanding of true discipleship. He distinguishes between 'cheap grace,' which is forgiveness without repentance or commitment, and 'costly grace,' which demands obedience, sacrifice, and a genuine transformation of the believer's life. The book delves into the Sermon on the Mount, emphasizing the Beatitudes and the righteousness that Christ demands from his followers. Bonhoeffer also highlights the importance of community, forgiveness, and love in the context of Christian discipleship. He argues that true discipleship involves following Christ even in the face of opposition and persecution, and that it requires a radical inward transformation and a commitment to deny self and follow Jesus.

Eric Metaxas's "Letter to the American Church" is a passionate call to action for Christians to actively engage in the cultural and political landscape. Metaxas argues that the church's withdrawal from public discourse has led to a decline in moral values and the rise of secularism. He challenges Christians to reclaim their role as agents of positive change, urging them to stand against injustice and promote biblical principles in all aspects of life. The book draws on historical examples and theological insights to support its central argument. Metaxas emphasizes the importance of discipleship and the need for Christians to be warriors for truth. He encourages readers to actively participate in shaping culture and politics, not merely as voters but as active participants in the public square.

In If You Can Keep It, Eric Metaxas examines the essential, yet often overlooked, ingredient of the American experiment in self-government: virtue. The Founders understood that virtue was crucial to the success of their grand experiment, but most Americans today have little idea what virtue is. Metaxas shows that, while freedom is vital to the success of America, virtue is the key to freedom. Without virtue, our experiment in self-government will fail–and is, in fact, already in great danger of failing.