John Stonestreet - A Students Guide to Culture

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Heres an invaluable resource for understanding our culturebut equally important, how each of us can play a role in influencing it for Christ. There are keen insights, profound wisdom, and godly vision in these pages. Keep a highlighter handyyoull need it!

Lee Strobel, bestselling author of The Case for Christ and The Case for Faith

Better than anything Ive read, this book puts the immoral issues youre curious and concerned about in the big-picture context of our chaotic culture. With every chapter you read, youll understand more about why this matters. You will believe you were created for such a time as this as you read. And youll know what to do with the passion that bubbles up within you because of the practical action steps and many truths in these pages.

Kathy Koch, PhD, founder and president of Celebrate Kids, Inc.

I am thrilled to see this practical and yet timely book to help students navigate the toughest issues today with biblical wisdom. This is an indispensable guide for any young person who wants to know how to think and live Christianly in this generation.

Sean McDowell, PhD, professor, speaker, author

A Students Guide to Culture is the most important book your young Christians will read this year. Its packed with biblical truth and insight on topics young believers contemplate on a daily basis. John Stonestreet and Brett Kunkle address the most critical issues of culture, helping students to understand why they should care, what they are facing, and how they can navigate the culture in a way that honors God and reflects a Christian worldview. If youre a parent, pastor, or youth volunteer, get this book for your students.

J. Warner Wallace, cold-case detective, adjunct professor, author, and creator of the Case Makers Academy for Kids

John Stonestreet and Brett Kunkle have created one of the most practical and insightful resources in helping this generation think Christianly amidst the chaos and undercurrent of a confusing culture. In one work, they have answered the why and the how to understanding and engaging culture through the grid of Scripture. I believe A Students Guide to Culture is a needed breath of fresh air, and I cant wait to see its impact in churches, schools, and families.

Brent Crowe, PhD, vice president of Student Leadership University, slulead.com

How can you navigate todays post-Christian culture without being shaped by it? How do you maintain hope in a culture of outrage? In A Students Guide to Culture, Brett Kunkle and John Stonestreet will skillfully guide you as you learn how to think clearly and carefully about your faith and then talk about it with others who dont share your Christian convictions. In this practical book, you will learn how to withstand the challenging waves of culture and make a lasting difference.

Jonathan Morrow, author of Welcome to College and creator of 5 Things Every Teenager Needs to Build a Lasting Faith

If there was ever a time in history when students needed a practical guide to help them navigate the ideas that shape their culture its now. And no one is better equipped to prepare them than Brett Kunkle and John Stonestreet. A Students Guide to Culture is an important resource to help our kids live out a vibrant faith in a post-Christian world.

Alisa Childers, author, speaker, and former CCM recording artist

A STUDENTS GUIDE TO CULTURE

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Unless otherwise noted, all Scripture quotations are taken from the ESV Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version), copyright 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Scripture quotations marked THE MESSAGE are taken from THE MESSAGE. Copyright by Eugene H. Peterson 1993, 2002. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers, Inc.; and NASB are taken from the New American Standard Bible, copyright 1960, 1995 by The Lockman Foundation. Used by permission. (www.Lockman.org). The authors have added italics to Scripture quotations for emphasis.

Library of Congress Control Number 2019948089

ISBN 978-0-8307-7877-5

eISBN 978-0-8307-7878-2

2020 John Stonestreet and Brett Kunkle

Content adapted from A Practical Guide to Culture 2017 John Stonestreet and Brett Kunkle. Published by David C Cook, ISBN 978-1-4347-1101-4.

The Team: Stephanie Bennett, Toben Heim,

Amy Konyndyk, Jack Campbell, Susan Murdock

Cover Design: Nick Lee

Cover Photo: Getty Images

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Discussion questions for each chapter are available for your youth ministry or small group.

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