Love Matters More

How Fighting to Be Right Keeps Us from Loving Like Jesus

By: Jared Byas

Narrated by: Jared Byas

For years, Christians have argued, debated, and fought one another while "speaking the truth in love," yet we are no closer to the grace-filled life Jesus modeled. Biblical scholar and popular podcast host of The Bible for Normal People, Jared Byas casts a new vision for the Christian life that's built not on certainty, but on the risk of love.

A biblically-based Christian life is not grounded in having all the answers but in a living relationship. This ultimately shifts our focus from collecting the "right" answers to loving others deeply and authentically. With stories and insights drawn from his years as a pastor, professor, and podcast host, Jared Byas calls us back to the heart of the Bible: that truth is only true when it's lived out in love.

In a refreshing voice that's both witty and profoundly revelatory, Jared unpacks the concept of truth, its meaning, and why we so often fight over it. He makes a compelling case for how what we believe is less important than how we believe it and that, more than anything else, telling the truth in love is about following Jesus.

For anyone who has ever felt forced to choose between truth and love, acceptance and rightness, this book offers a path forward beyond truth wars and legalistic religion to a love that matters more.

Critic reviews

'With a focus on Jesus's message of salvation for all, Byas frequently reminds readers of Christianity's welcoming core: 'It turns out that the best Christians are the ones who love the most, regardless of what they know or don't know.' Christians who enjoy the work of Richard Rohr should check this out.'

I was overwhelmed with clarity from this book!

the ideas are so well explained in a manner that is very thoughtful and well researched.

Love as the guide to following Christ.

I believe this book will help many Christians navigate the uncomfortable decisions surrounding loving people and speaking truth to them. Very helpful in thinking through modern dilemmas that are not immediately clear in scriptures.

Excellent book. Loved it.

I was already a fan of Jared from his podcast “The Bible for Normal People” with Pete Enns. I love their progressive, Jesus-centric, love-focused take on the Bible and its place in its own culture and ours.

Best Christian Book Ever

I've read a
many, many books about Christianity in my nearly 60 years. This is the Best One Yet!!

Refreshing

A beautiful look at existential Christianity. Are you ready to ask yourself, “does my love liberate?”