Primal DVD Study

Like most DVD-based study guides, you don't absolutely have to have read the book by Mark Batterson but it helps in the understanding with this video guide.

Inside you'll find 5 video segments to fill your 5 Week course on returning to a simplified Christianity; when it was more primal.

Like his books, Mark has a way of delivering difficult concepts and ideas through ways that connect with individuals today.

Included in this DVD guide is a printable guide to lead conversations as well as discussion questions after each video segment.

In the age of Rob Bell's Nooma and other short videos to teach small groups, Batterson's Primal is for those looking for a way to simplify their experience.

This DVD was provided for review, at no cost, by WaterBrook Multnomah Publishing.

Soul Print by Mark Batterson

Mark Batterson's books seem to get shorter with each publication. That doesn't make them have less of an impact though.

Soul Print is Batterson's self-help book but this isn't like every other self-help trash. Batterson wants to help you understand who you are by revealing who God is.

By looking at the life of David, Batterson reveals how our memories and life situations are put in place so that God can shape us to who he wants us to know.

Containing 5 "scenes": Holy Confidence, Lifesymbols, The crags of the wild goats, Alter Ego, The Devil's Workshop and The White stone; you will be ushered into remembering your past as well as learning some funny anecdotes from the author.

Batterson touches on walking through confusing times when God seems to leave us alone as well as the times when we think we're doing what God is calling us to do.

This would make a great small group resource as there are great discussion questions at the end.

I don't think you can go wrong with a Mark Batterson book.


This book was provided for review, at no cost, by WaterBrook Multnomah Publishing

Primal by Mark Batterson

Primal is Mark Batterson's third book. Inside, you will embark on a quest for the lost soul of Christianity.

Batterson takes the key commandment from Christ, to love God with all of our heart, mind, soul and strength, and pulls us deeper to the basic, simple, primal truths of our faith.

For those of you who enjoy mixing spirituality with scientific research, Primal will tug on your joy-boxes.

I especially enjoyed the thought that our eyes are only able to see a fraction of truth around us: that if we had a huge stack of playing cards before us, our eyes could only see one card.

And sound - the idea behind ultra sound and intra sound - was fascinating.

This is Mark's third of four books he has planned. It's small enough to be enjoyed anywhere and deep enough to keep you thinking long after you've put it down.

This book was provided for review by WaterBrook Multnomah Publishing Group