Kyle Idleman Books & Studies

Kyle Idleman is the bestselling author of several books and studies, including Not a Fan, The End of Me, and Don't Give Up. He also serves as teaching pastor at Southeast Christian Church in Louisville, Kentucky, the fourth-largest church in the U.S. In addition to writing and preaching, he regularly speaks at conferences and events around the world.

We weren't meant to spend our precious time being space-takers, binge-watchers, or game-players. We want to be difference-makers! But how? Revealing the one-at-a-time way Jesus valued people, Idleman helps us better understand Christ's surprising habits, unlock the power of small loving acts, and discover how God wants to guide us to change the world. 256 pages, softcover from Baker.

Based on his bestseller Not a Fan, author and pastor Kyle Idleman reveals that Jesus calls us not to cheer for him but to chase after him. It is becoming a completely committed follower of Jesus.

With a frankness that many readers are not likely to hear in church or Sunday school class, Kyle offers an invitation to take an honest look at one’s relationship with Jesus. His call to follow may seem radical. It is more about repentance than forgiveness, more about surrender than salvation, more about brokenness than happiness, and more about death than about life. It’s not a comfortable and reassuring path. It’s certainly not about just being a fan of Jesus, sitting on the sidelines cheering for his cause. It’s about being a true follower where a person lives into their new identity in Christ.

Marriage difficulties, debt, health issues...sometimes life leaves us hanging by a thread. How can we fight back? Don't give up! Empowering you to move forward, Idleman shares Scripture stories and first-person testimonies to help you cast your cares on God, trust in his love and timing, and keep on going---no matter what.