Bearded Gospel Men: The Epic Quest for Manliness and Godliness

Of course, Bearded Gospel Men is about more than just beards. It's about manliness and godliness, both of which seem to be in short supply these days.

Each of the 31 stories in this book includes a verse of the day, a quote to contemplate, and a prayer--all geared to inspire men toward embracing their follicular faithfulness and joining a large conversation about living faithfully in a world that desperately needs the gospel. So dive in and enjoy the woolly wisdom of these bearded gospel men! Paperback.

Aaron Alford is from Ontario, Canada. He has studied improv at The Second City, hitchhiked across Ireland and Italy, and, as a missionary with Youth With A Mission in Modesto, California, helped run a street café for the homeless with his friends. He is currently studying for the Roman Catholic priesthood and enjoys beautifying the world with whimsy, compassion, pipe smoke, and an admirable beard.

Jared Brock is the author of A Year of Living Prayerfully, Bearded Gospel Men, and The Road to Dawn. He’s happily married to his best friend, Michelle, and his writing has appeared in TIME Magazine, Christianity Today, Catalyst, Esquire, Relevant Magazine, Huffington Post, Writer’s Digest, and The Guardian.