Radical by David Platt

David Platt thinks something's missing in the American dream, namely a passion for the spiritually lost and the poor. His bestselling book Radical uncovers some serious flaws in today's church culture and challenges the church to life-altering change, even when it could cost our money, security, and very lives. Instead of leaving Jesus' call to make disciples to church programs, Platt encourages individuals to live out the Great Commission both in America and around the world.


This is the best book on Christian living that I have read. Not only does he address the theological reasons for spreading the gospel, but he suggests practical ways to live out this God-life, starting with a year-long challenge. Other books pale in comparison to the gravity of the call that he outlines here. It'll make you want to stop reading and start doing. If you read nothing else this year, read this book.

[I received a complimentary copy of this book from WaterBrook Multnomah Publishing Group in exchange for an honest review.]