“Van Sloten, a pastor and former real estate developer, cannot help seeing God everywhere, and he goes to great lengths to help his congregation do the same. Whether heavy metal music, sports, or blockbuster films, the author mines a large swath of U.S. pop culture and adroitly connects people’s desire to enjoy these entertainments with their desire to find God. All along he cautions against replacing or equating God with music and mass media, but he never dilutes the message about God’s omnipresence in human life.”
Publishers Weekly
“If only I knew how to find him” (Job 23:3). Job, meet John. John Van Sloten has developed a spiritual radar-system which picks up the vibes of the Spirit in the culture and the church. In this amazing book he shows us how we too can read the divine by radar, stay on course, and lead a supercharged life.”
Leonard Sweet, Drew University, George Fox University, Author of Nudge, sermons.com
“An artistic and playful reminder that, though the Church is God's primary instrument for changing the world, that doesn't mean God is limited to religious stuff. Scriptures are filled with God working in unlikely and scandalous ways, through brothel owners and adulterous kings and reborn terrorists. And just as the Scripture says the rocks can cry out, John Van Sloten reminds us that so can the rock stars. May we find something of God in these pages that can help us love better... and change the world.”
Shane Claiborne, Author of The Irresistible Revolution, freelance troublemaker and instigator of holy mischief, www.thesimpleway.org
“John Van Sloten finds divine revelation in a cup of cappuccino and at an NHL hockey game, but he's far from naive; indeed, his brand of faith is as deep and expansive as his joy is infectious. These are the profoundly humble, intelligent, yearning ramblings of a seeker with wide open eyes and the courage to shove aside conventions of church-culture to discover grace and goodness. ”
“Van Sloten manages to turn everyday events such as getting on a plane, watching the Discovery Channel and listening to a Beatles' song into startling acts of love and hope.”
Jacquie Moore, Senior Writer, Swerve magazine, The Calgary Herald
“Reverend John Van Sloten has certainly struck a power chord with this book. Invigorating and insightful. John reminds us that Reverends are not the old stigma that we may be used to, but vibrant humans doing what we all do...looking for answers wherever they may roam.”
Graeme Reaper, The Ride Home Show, Astral Media Radio GP, Calgary, Alberta
“Don't go--or refuse to go!--to another rock concert or soccer match without first reading this marvelous book. It is a reliable and inspiring guide to hearing the Lord speak to us in new and exciting places.”
Richard J. Mouw, President and Professor of Christian Philosophy, Fuller Theological Seminary
“A wonderful book. Imaginative and insightful, the implications for the church and for the world are truly infinite. For all who suspect that God’s ‘common’ grace is actually very special.”
Nik Ansell, Assistant professor of theology, Institute for Christian Studies, Toronto
“The art of the missionary lies in relating to the culture around without betraying anything crucial to the Gospel. John van Sloten is a wonderful model of how to do this for our postmodern world. On the one hand, he demonstrates a deep understanding of our culture—and great compassion for its pain, confusion and longing. On the other hand, his response is not born of a superficial desire to be “relevant,” but comes from a strong grasp on Scripture and rediscovering what it says about how God is at work in our world. Reading this book should be a priority for anyone who cares about communicating the Gospel today.”
John Bowen, Director of the Institute of Evangelism, Associate Professor of Evangelism, Wycliffe College, University of Toronto
