Jason Wilson - Battle Cry: Waging and Winning the War Within

PRAISE FOR BATTLE CRY

You deserve to be free, yet as men, most of us werent taught how to process the emotional pain and trauma we experience. In Battle Cry, Jasons leadership and wisdom shine through as he gives us the mental weapons and emotional stability needed to wage and win the war within all of us. If you want to feel free, this book will teach you how fight the right way and keep your freedom!

LEWIS HOWES, ENTREPRENEUR AND NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF THE SGHOOL OF GREATNESS

Jason Wilson is a man who grew up with experiences similar to many men in society. But unlike most men, he has found the quaesitum to the problem of men suppressing their emotions to seem more manly. He is a person that I come to and absorb knowledge about life. Since knowing and following him I have become more conscious of my mind and emotions. This book will edify whoever reads it, empowering them to master their emotions and live free of the judgements of society.

TREY FLOWERS, TWO-TIME NFL SUPER BOWL CHAMPION

Every man is in a war. Many of us fight, but many of us dont know how to win. Enter Jason WilsonJason is our guide. His words bring hope and healing. This book does the same. Battle Cry is more than just a title; its a call for all of mankind. A call to be the men God intended. In Battle Cry, Jason teaches us how to win the war within our hearts, minds, and souls. As a young man trying to figure it all out, I couldnt be happier that this book is here. Thank you, Jason, for teaching me how to be a good man.

SAM ACHO, AUTHOR, SPEAKER, AND NINE-YEAR NFL LINEBACKER

We are in a global mental health crisis and Jason Wilson is on the frontlines making a difference by delivering real solutions. Jason is the leading expert in helping men break through with their emotions and his new book will inspire men to yell a battle cry and win the war within!

MEL ROBBINS, NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF THE 5 SECOND RULE

Once again Jason Wilson has inspired us to lean into our vulnerabilities and release the trauma that causes wars to wage within us daily. His leadership, transparency, and examples in Battle Cry are touchstones for the modern man navigating the reality of parenting, partnership, and purpose!

SHAKA SENGHOR, NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF WRITING MY WRONGS

Battle Cry

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Names: Wilson, Jason, author.

Title: Battle cry : waging and winning the war within / Jason Wilson.

Description: Nashville, Tennessee : Thomas Nelson, [2021] | Includes bibliographical references. | Summary: Defying a culture that proclaims real men dont cry, Jason Wilson calls readers to unlearn societys definition of masculinity and discover the freedom and healing of engaging with and mastering their emotions-- Provided by publisher.

Identifiers: LCCN 2021007477 (print) | LCCN 2021007478 (ebook) | ISBN 9781400226993 (trade paperback) | ISBN 9781400228171 (epub)

Subjects: LCSH: Christian men--Religious life. | Emotions. | Masculinity. | Men--Identity. | BISAC: SELF-HELP / Emotions | SELF-HELP / Communication & Social Skills

Classification: LCC BV4528.2. W529 2021 (print) | LCC BV4528.2 (ebook) | DDC 248.8/42--dc23

LC record available at https://lccn.loc.gov/2021007477

LC ebook record available at https://lccn.loc.gov/2021007478

Epub Edition July 2021 9781400228171

Printed in the United States of America

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To every man who is tired of not livingdont give up.

CONTENTS

Its deeply saddening to see so many good men, even the strong, on the verge of giving upno one wants to be the problem all the time.

ZADDIYQ ARIYAH

I ts too late for me to change.