Cut To The Chase (2006)

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The sequel to ‘Dead Men Walking’, encouraging men to discover what it means to be truly masculine. Packed full of quotes, humour, information and true stories, it’s raw, gritty and a breath of fresh air.

“…There are few books available in the Christian press that combine this level of honesty and inspiration written in a very entertaining, down to earth way…” Revd Paul Maconochie, Senior Leader, St Thomas’ Church, Sheffield

“This has to be one of the world’s bravest books . . .Thank God, then, for the honesty and humour of this new book from my good friends Baz and Lee. Some books are like sermons. Some are more like songs. Some are so boring they can make you yawn until your eyes swim with tears. This one’s like a long car journey on a wet day with a good mate who’s just a little bit manic because he’s been drinking a lot of coffee. On road trips, stories get told at length and the conversation meanders between the superficial, the serious and the downright stupid. As traffic cones go whirring by, you sometimes stray into rare levels of honesty. There’s the occasional inappropriate joke. The radio plays. And all the while it’s raining and you’re going somewhere together with a friend. It’s just a whole lot easier to talk when you’re not having to gaze into one another’s big, ugly eyes. Miles easier.What I’m saying is that I like the kinds of conversations you have on road trips and I really like this book because it’s not like any other book on my bookshelf or by my toilet. Baz and Lee are the real deal – funny, friendly, passionate, faithful, honest, imperfect and kind.”
from the Foreword by Pete Greig

commendations and quotes…
“You guys always make me smile – I think you may have mental issues that God has gifted you with to make a difference in the body of Christ……me too.”
An American Pastor!

What can I say of Lee and Baz?; two northern lads with a passionate love for their wives and a pasionate love for life! Known for plain talking – you may not agree with them but you know you will have touched the lives of two people of strong convictions and tender hearts. Fun to be with, their humour makes it good to be aorund them, except on the golf course!
Steve Lowton – Professional golfer

‘A fast-paced, punchy, down-to-earth and funny read that does what’s on the label – it gets right to the heart of what matters.’
Jeff Lucas, author, speaker, broadcaster

‘Like two grizzly prophets these apple cart upsetters wander into your neat & tidy understanding of male belief and suggest a faith for blokes. Read it and weep manly tears in between bouts of raucous laughter.’
Dave Roberts, author and speaker

‘Funny, insightful, bold and more honest than a nun at confession. A must-read for men who want to understand themselves better and women who just want to understand men full stop.’
Jason Gardner, LICC

‘Common sense is not that common. Nor is honesty, or speaking frankly in a way that actually encourages someone. So this is an uncommon book, because it does all these rare but so valuable things. The mixes of Christian faith, honesty, humour and vulnerability is a rare treat – for men and women alike!’
Revd Dr Martyn Atkins, Principal, Cliff College

‘Living in the age of the ethereal where people are looking for an authentic message of hope Baz and Lee lay it down without pulling any punches through solid Biblical principles made plain by their straight forward style of communicating.
John Ortlip International Director of Ambassadors of Sport

‘So many books today talk about a life that you can’t relate to. Not this one! Cut to the Chase is about real life and how the reality of living that life with Jesus can impact your past, present and future! Read it NOW!’
Andy Rushworth, Nail the Truth Ministries

‘I laughed, I cried, I felt offended (but quickly got over it!) and best of all felt challenged by the amazing honesty of some godly men who are prepared to talk openly about subjects that we so often brush under the carpet! I highly recommend you read it.’
Tim Owen, Genetik – The Tribe Academy

‘A book that shocked me with its straight talking and honesty, yet had me laughing and crying all the way through – and it’s supposedly only for men!’
Nancy Goudie, ngm

‘In a world so twisted up in façade Christianity, we heartily recommend this book and urge you to be honest with yourself and Jesus as you read. Let your tears run onto your lap, let your laugh ring too loudly and may you meet Jesus again, or for the first time, as the one who knows you best and loves you the most.’
Bob and Ann Agee, Florida

‘To most men, the word real is spelt “reel” and involves putting a maggot on the end of a line and waiting around for hours. The reality is the most men wait around for years to be REAL. In my dictionary the definition of real is, “The actual as opposed to the ideal.” This book deals with the actual as opposed to the ideal, and in that has a power to transform cold, inactive men, sat waiting for hours, into alert, honest, actual men, aware of their own inadequacies but not prepared to let them stop them being the real men they actually are.’
Revd. Andy Lenton, North-East Regional Youth Director of Serious4God

‘Jackson, Gascoyne and friends have done it again! I find their honesty, integrity, and practicality refreshing. I recommend this book to every man who is tired of just “going through the motions” spiritually. This book knocks you out of your comfort zone and gets down to the real issues and struggles facing men today. As I read it I found myself challenged, convicted, and encouraged all at the same time.’
Dr Vaughan Stanley, Pastor, Westminster Presbyterian Church, Ft. Myers, Florida

‘God developed a team of writers to come together and compile this very dangerous book. The book is a danger to every religious inclination in the church that broadcasts perfection and veils imperfection. Realise that if you read on you will likely ruin your religious front and destroy your desire to make everybody think you are something that you’re really not. ‘We all tend to operate on a basis of truth without honesty. Honesty demands the recognition of how far we tend to live from the truth. These pages express the sincere cooperation of truth and honesty as they collide together forming a strategic challenge that pierced my heart. Reading this work caused me to re-evaluate and increase my personal levels of accountability to be honest about and work more diligently to overcome my fleshly tendencies in life. We must be vulnerable if we want God to make us powerful. ‘Let’s face it. The church tends to exist in a real world without dealing with real issues. Reality shocks the church because so many Christian leaders preach sermons that answer questions nobody is asking. Reaching our world requires more than just a dream, for a dream without a strategy is just a fantasy. Thank God for courageous writers who have come together strategically, with a bold transparency for Christ!’
Pastor Lawrence Neisant, Destiny Christian Centre, Internationa, Oklahoma

‘Cut to the Chase is a book that is hard to put down, but there will be occasions when you will want to put it down; perhaps because it will be a little too raw and honest, maybe even offensive; but more likely because you will read something that so connects that you will have to take a time out to think, react, probably pray or even shed some tears. This is a strong book and if it does not take you forward in your journey with the Lord, I will be stunned. Read it – go on be good to yourself.’
Martin Scott, author of Gaining Ground and Impacting the City

‘This is a great Christian self-help read. Jackson and Gascoyne show the reader that positive change is possible if they possess the penchant, planning and the persistence that is necessary and if they reach out to the Lord.’
John Richter, Senior Community Corrections Officer, Orlando County Jail, Florida

‘These are two guys who are passionate about what it means to be a man of God, and with their fresh and exciting approach they will provoke and challenge us to answer the question ‘What does it really mean to be a man of God?’ This same question was posed to me recently by a 6th form lad, with no father around, who has committed his life to Jesus. This book is a refreshing, vulnerable, openhearted look at this question.’
Roy Crowne, National Director, British YFC

‘If you’re an ordinary guy trying to follow Jesus and you want the raw truth, then read this book. If you want to laugh at yourself and say ‘Ouch!’ at the same time, Baz and Lee will have you take a long, loving look at men and the pressing issues we face with no short cuts.’
Sean Blomquist Pastor, Shelter Covenant Church, Concord, California

“As I have become friends with Baz I have been deeply moved by his passion for God and his uncompromising honesty. Being with Baz is not usually comfortable, but always challenging and lots of fun! I think that you’ll find that this book affects you in the same way. There are few books available in the Christian press that combine this level of honesty and inspiration written in a very entertaining, down to earth way. Not one to read if you’re easily offended, but if you are a man desperate for integrity and kingdom breakthrough in your life then you should not miss this book.”
Revd Paul Maconochie, Senior Leader, St Thomas’ Church, Philadelphia Campus, Sheffield www.sttoms.net

Contents…
Introduction
1 General Lee and Baz
2 Caves and sheds
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4 The parable of the nice Samaritan
5 Christian comedy?
6 Ferris Bueller’s Day Off
7 Calvin Smith
8 A life that counts!
9 I need someone with skin on
10 Ebenezer Scrooge
11 Mr. Tinky and t’internet!
12 Get a handle on it – any handle
13 Missionary? . . . Me?
14 Really small Jesus
15 Life or death?
16 Surely not?
17 Michael Jordan’s light bulb
18 Understanding integrity
19 Individuality
20 Over the wall
21 Fine
22 Autopilot
23 Old age pensioner!
24 Baz I Am
25 Living with autism
26 Peace in the struggle
27 Paraskavedekatriaphobia
28 Get off the verge

Lee and Baz inspiring real character and raw faith in blokes

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