Dropping the fig leaves (A Search for Authenticity)

Dropping the Fig Leaves is about living without “dark corners”-it’s about living the way the Lord intends all of us to live, naked and unashamed. Exposure is powerful and necessary when living in the presence of the Creator, but too often, we think hiding behind fig leaves will make our lives more efficient and less stressful.

“Most of us who believe we are authentic simply aren’t. Brian Hommel understands the soul as an onion, and in this book peels back the layers to reveal his own heart, giving us permission to access ours as well. If you’re done living a life of self-deception and are ready to face yourself and the God who loves you as you are, here is your mirror.”
-Donald Miller
Author of Blue Like Jazz and Searching For God Knows What

“Brian Hommel knows what he is talking about in this book. Not only has he experienced the pain of an inauthentic life and been set free into deep living but he daily walks and encourages men to do the same.”
-Matt Chandler, Lead Pastor of The Village Church


Brian Hommel played baseball for the University of Lousiville from 1991-1995 where he obtained a Criminal Justice Degree. He then played in the Milwaukee Brewers organization from 1995-1999 as a left-handed pitcher.

Brian currently lives in Gilbert, AZ with his wife, Kim and 3 girls, Abbey, Ellie and Selah. His duties with UPI include, setting up and leading Bible studies for the players who live in the Phoenix metro area during the off season as well leading 3 studies a week during Spring Training each year. He is also involved in setting up outreaches in the U.S. during the season for the purpose of reaching the lost for Christ thru baseball. Brian is chaplain for the Arizona Diamondbacks and has been in that role for 4 years now.