Even though people are leaving church systems in droves, the desire is still so strong to seek a deep, meaningful, and simple life of faith. Matt Kendziera's story reflects so many others and he does what he does best-tells honest stories that heal, inspire, and help people feel connected and less alone in our wrestling and in our dreams for a better future, together. Matt is a trusted and seasoned guide on the path "home" so many are seeking and he encapsulates it so clearly in Bring it Home: "maybe we can find God by finding ourselves."
Kathy Escobar, co-founder of The Refuge and author of Faith Shift: Finding Your Way Forward When Everything You Believe is Coming Apart and Practicing: Changing Yourself to Change the World
Matt Kendziera's tender book is a balm to those who long to come fully alive. In beautifully crafted short chapters, he vividly describes the journey involved in accepting the mystery of the divine in ourselves and finding our own unique, "beautiful, flowing river of faith." His tales are filled with energy, humor, and humility. I laughed and cried and couldn't put it down!
Anne Evans, leadership group member at Ashoka
What a life provoking surprise this turned out to be! I laughed out loud, had moments of reflective tears, but all throughout I was slowly being drawn into the invitation of becoming-more accepting of my own journey, more deeply of others, and more open to the acceptance of God's acceptance of us all. This is not a "church bashing" piece. This work slowly turns into a mirror and whispers, "LIVE!"
Scott Jenkins, creative director of The Celtic Way, chaplain, and pastor emeritus
Bring It Home-here's a spiritual memoir that will make you laugh as it touches your heart. Matt Kendziera knows where to find you, and how to help you find what you're looking for.
Brian D. McLaren, author of Do I Stay Christian?
Everyone has, at least once, felt the bottom fall out of our worlds, our compasses spinning, with only despair for company. When that happens to someone you love, you'll want them to have a guide as humane, honest, funny, heartbreaking, and heart-enlarging at Matt Kendziera. In his company, all of us can find direction, and a path to bring our full selves home.
Raj Patel, author, academic, and filmmaker of The Ants and the Grasshopper
The familiar and stable settlements of church, belief, and security are being transformed into unfamiliar and dynamic paths of doubt, deconstruction, and unknowing. Right now, we need guides who have experienced this path, can show us how it unfolds, and even reveal how there is more joy and peace ahead. This is who Matt is and what this book can be for so many people. The wisdom and authenticity within his story can call us further ahead and back home at the exact same time.
Kevin Sweeney author of The Making of a Mystic and the forthcoming The Joy of Letting Go
