Such a gift to celebrate @thegrovechurchofficial on Sunday with @davidhancock13 . David was one of the very first church planters I ever had the honor of coaching almost 11 years ago, and I am still in awe of the space they have created. It is a place where believers and skeptics alike are invited to wrestle honestly with faith and doubt.
They are doing such unique and beautiful work, and I am deeply proud as a friend, a fellow church planter, and a coach.
I asked David what was one thing he took from our time of coaching together, and he said, “The power of creating a space where vulnerability can meet the good news of Christ and bring healing.” 🙌🏽❤️🙌🏽
I also love that last year, @j.ayers618 released a book called You Can Trust a God with Scars. A book that is such an incredible resource for this work.
And, Lastly I am grateful that David, Jared, Tim Norton, and I gather once a month to create that very kind of space for one another. Vulnerable, honest, and grounded in so much grace. (Excited for @ryanpatrickfink now too as he is about to plant a church!)
So grateful. It really was a beautiful Sunday.
@raptinterviews was kind enough to run an excerpt of my book in their digital magazine; you can check it out here... /articles/a-god-with-scars?fbclid=IwY2xjawM_rNRleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFCZFBaQ0xHTFNaT1hOTXdHAR5yb__1_ObymAQvIQ8XDMIUAjFO6Y64F2ShqnPkrVIimy33GIlXVEi_Vr1wlw_aem_TyCwyql1tEIUxtj83-bHJw
Meet the God who does not avoid pain but enters into it, bearing wounds of His own. With a fascinating mix of theology, art, Scripture, music, and literature, Jared Ayers invites you into a conversation about a Christianity that embraces doubt, mystery, and a God who understands suffering intimately.
Learn more about this new release at NavPress.com (link in bio).
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The Reformed Journal was kind enough to run an extended excerpt of my book; you can read "For Those Who Fret About It" here: /2025/09/15/for-those-who-fret-about-it/
Today’s the day! It’s launch day for You Can Trust A God With Scars. Grateful for @navpressbooks giving me the chance to write this; check it out wherever you get your books…
