Jonathan McKee - Guys Guide to God, Girls, and the Phone in Your Pocket. 101 Real-World Tips for Teenaged Guys

As the father of 11 grown sons (yes, 11 boys among 19 total children), I would have loved a resource like this when my sons were teenagers. Teen guys today will love Jonathan McKees humor and insight, and his perfect balance of caution and encouragement. Its a clear map to the good life!

Pat Williams, Senior Vice President, Orlando Magic, author, The Leadership Excellence Devotional

In young peoples search for something real and relevant, Jonathan provides nothing but candid, authentic truth in 101 simple, comprehensible helpings. Jonathans frank and honest approach makes this the exact type of guide todays young men will actually read.

Cheri Fuller, speaker and author of What a Son Needs From His Mom, and other books

Guys, take notes! The Guys Guide will help you be the kind of guy you really want to be. From opening the door for the ladies to talking to the homeless to mastering the screen so it doesnt master you, Jonathan is here to help you. He says it straight while making us laugh. His advice is simple, honest, and true. Thank you, Jonathan, for inspiring this young generation of men to be all that God designed them to be.

Jennifer Strickland, author of Beautiful Lies for Young Women, www.jenniferstrickland.net

Wow! Jonathan McKee hammered this one out of the park! The Guys Guide to God, Girls, and the Phone in Your Pocket speaks in a language that boys and young men can relate to and understand. This easy-to-digest book teaches young males the wisdom they need in order to be successful in life. It covers virtually every topic (even the tough ones) that males struggle with today and provides powerful solutions for them without preaching at them. If I still had a boy at home, Id be running to get this book!

Rick Johnson, bestselling author of Thats My Son, Better Dads Stronger Sons, and A Man in the Making

Jonathan McKees The Guys Guide to God, Girls, and the Phone in Your Pocket is refreshingly brutal. As a mom, sometimes its hard to know whats going through your teen sons head when it comes to anything. Thats where Jonathan comes in. With a casual and warm tone, he advises boys on how to livefrom the more superficial (yet important) how to smell and sleep, to the heavier advice on how not to get entangled in porn, how to worship, and how to take ownership of everyday tasks. The lessons are brief and accessible. This book is a must-have for modern boys.

Nancy French, New York Times Bestselling Author

As the father of a soon-to-be thirteen-year-old boy I read this book with not just a professional, but a personal interest. Jonathan McKee nailed it in this fast, fun, yet powerful book. He gives 101 practical tips for teenage boys to live a life that pleases God and impacts others. The insights Jonathan gives young Christian men are spot on and, with the exception of making sure you use deodorant, super biblical. Wait, after catching the scent of my sons laundry basket after a week of gym classes, I recant my previous statement. (If its not biblical for teenage boys to wear deodorant, it should be!) But, seriously, you can be sure Ill be taking my boy through The Guys Guide to God, Girls, and the Phone in Your Pocket. You should do the same, because as teenage boys apply these principles they will be more effective witnesses of the gospel of Jesus Christ with their friends, classmates, and teammates. Whether youre a youth pastor, small group leader, or father to teenage boys, this book will help them navigate the tricky waters of adolescence in the twenty-first century.

Greg Stier, President of Dare 2 Share Ministries

Face it: Youve outgrown diaries for wimpy kids and so-called dangerous books for boys. Now its time for some brutal honesty; some meaty, man-sized chunks of wisdom every guy must hear: secrets about God, girls, grooming, friends, faith and what it means to be a man after Gods own heart. This book delivers! Buy a copy for yourself and another for a friend, and take to heart the good stuff packed in these pages.

Michael Ross, bestselling author of Worry-Free Living and a former youth editor at Focus on the Family

Few people understand the pulse of the teenage world better than Jonathan McKee does. This book is loaded with helpful biblical wisdom well-connected to the everyday world of guys. Youll be impressed by the sage practical advice interspersed with deep Christian truths. I love this book and cant wait to give copies to my own two teenage sons and to the high school guys in my small group.

Terry Linhart, Ph.D. Author, educator (Bethel College, Indiana)

Im the parent of a teenage guy and Ive been a youth pastor for over 25 years, and Ive learned how tough it is for guys to ask for advice; I wish it wasnt, but it is. Thats why Im so excited about this book! Chances are somebody who really cares about you put it in your hands and hopes youll read it. So start reading, and talk to somebody about what youre learning I think youll be glad you did!

Kurt Johnston, Youth Pastor, Dad, not very good rider of dirt bikes and surf boards

2014 by Jonathan McKee

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DEDICATED TO A BRILLIANT YOUNG BOY NAMED AIDAN, CLINGING TO THE TRUTH IN A WORLD FULL OF LIES.