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Chasing Francis: A Pilgrim's Tale Audiobook
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Chase Falson has lost his faith – and he did it right in front of the congregation at this mega church. Now the elders want him to take some time away: far away. So Chase crosses the Atlantic to visit his uncle, a Franciscan priest, where he encounters the life and teachings of Francis of Assisi and rediscovers his ancient faith. Follow Chase’s spiritual journey in the footsteps of Francis, and then begin one of your own through the pilgrim’s guide included in this audio book. Come discover Francis, the first postmodern Christian.
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"I think this is a fantastic book with an great story. I learned so much about St.Francis and about the struggles that face Christians who are reaching outside their boxes. I would recommend this highly to anyone looking for a good read. "
— Janel (5 out of 5 stars)
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“It seems the world never gets tired of writing about and falling in love with Francis of Assisi. Ian Cron does it again, but with real insight, imagination, and courage.”
— Father Richard Rohr, OFM, author of The Naked Now: Learning to See as the Mystics See -
“Absolutely seductive. This one is a feast for the soul as well as a great, churning, joyful romp for the spirit!”
— Phyllis Tickle, author of The Great Emergence: How Christianity Is Changing and Why -
“Chasing Francis creates a unique and meaningful contribution to the emerging conversation about faith and life in today’s world.”
— Brian McLaren, author of A New Kind of Christianity
Chasing Francis Listener Reviews
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" Great book telling the story of how the life of St Francis helped a searching pastor find his way. "
— Rachel, 12/28/2010 -
" This was the book of the year for me. It's a book about the important transformation of a mega church pastor on the east coast when he travels to Italy. <br/> <br/>Who wants to go to Florence with me? "
— Janet, 6/5/2010 -
" Nice job, Ian. Risky. Shake up. Yeah. "
— Kelly, 6/12/2009 -
" Okay. Interesting to find out a little bit about St. Francis. "
— Dana, 6/9/2009 -
" I loved this book. It so confirms my feelings about new ways to "do" church and to serve God. "
— Jane, 4/26/2009
About Ian Morgan Cron
Ian Morgan Cron is an author and nationally recognized speaker. His spiritual memoir Jesus, My Father, the CIA, and Me: A Memoir...of Sorts was a Wall Street Journal bestseller and a featured title in the Barnes & Noble Discover Great New Writers program. He lives in Tennessee with his wife, and three children.