What If It's All True?: Investigating the Person and Promises of Jesus

Rick Beckwith has served on the staff of Young Life for forty years in a variety of roles including, Sr. Regional Director for Metropolitan Washington, and Vice President of Strategic Initiatives. He has consulted with both for profit and nonprofit leaders across Europe as well as in Canada and the U.S.  Rick’s unique strengths are in growing things – people, companies, projects, and visions.
 
Rick is also a seasoned life coach and spiritual director. He earned his B.A. from Denison University and M.A. from Fuller Theological Seminary. He and his wife, Kris, reside in the Washington, DC suburbs. They have three married daughters and five grandchildren (so far). When not working Rick can be found cheering on the Washington Capitals hockey team. "Let’s go Caps!!!"
 

"’What if it’s all True?’ is a question Rick challenged me with as a high school kid back in the late 1980s. For nearly four decades since then, Rick has been a friend and mentor to me and countless others, and is uniquely qualified to write this book which beautifully answers what I believe is the most important question we will ever ask in life."
–Dave Alpern, President of Joe Gibbs Racing and author of Taking the Lead.

"So grateful to call Rick Beckwith a friend, and for his incredible ministry we've had the privilege of witnessing first hand through Young Life. I'm also grateful for his new book, What If It's All True? It's a gift. It wrestles with honest questions about faith and walking with God, and I wish I'd had a tool like this when I was younger. I look forward to seeing how it will serve all who read it, whether they are new to faith or have been following Jesus for a long time. It's an authentic and honest companion for anyone on a journey of faith."
–Ellie Holcomb, singer-songwriter and bestselling author of the devotional Fighting Words and the children’s book Who Wrote the First Song?

"What if It’s All True? adopts the premise behind Pascal’s wager. Rick Beckwith sees that the stakes involved in choosing our worldview are incalculable. He argues persuasively for choosing that worldview wisely rather than poorly."
–Randy Alcorn, author of Heaven, Deception, and Happiness

"What If It's All True? is an excellent tool for the Church in her efforts to reach those who are seeking answers to life's most significant questions. This short book is full of accumulated wisdom and enormously practical advice for those seeking meaning in their life or looking more deeply into the question, "Who is Jesus?" Rick knows the benefits of asking good questions like, "What if it is true that Jesus Rose from the Dead–then What?" He is also willing to point out the implications of our conclusions. His writing reflects a strong believer willing to jump into the brokenness of our world with refreshing confidence in God's amazing grace."
–Fr. Jack Peterson, Director of Mission and Development for Youth Apostles

"What If It's All True?" provides a thought-provoking journey through faith, challenging readers to examine the core of their beliefs. With a blend of biblical wisdom and modern-day insights, Rick inspires reflection on life's purpose, the pursuit of success, and the transformative power of a relationship with Jesus. A compelling guide for those seeking spiritual depth and meaning in a world often filled with uncertainties."
–Wiley Scott, Young Life’s Senior Vice President