{"product_id":"9780310336693","title":"Chasing Francis: A Pilgrim's Tale","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eWhat happens when the pastor of a mega church loses his faith?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePastor Chase Falson has lost his faith in God, the Bible, evangelical Christianity, and his super-sized megachurch. When he falls apart, the church elders tell him to go away: as far away as possible. Join Chase on his life-changing journey to Italy where, with a curious group of Franciscan friars, he struggles to resolve his crisis of faith by retracing the footsteps of Francis of Assisi, a saint whose simple way of loving Jesus changed the history of the world. Read this riveting story and then begin your own life-changing journey through the pilgrim’s guide included in this powerful novel.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHidden in the past lies the future of the church\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen his elders tell him to take some time away from his church, broken pastor Chase Falson crosses the Atlantic to Italy to visit his uncle, a Franciscan priest. There he is introduced to the revolutionary teachings of Saint Francis of Assisi and finds an old, but new way of\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003efollowing Jesus that heals and inspires. Chase Falson’s spiritual discontent mirrors the feelings of a growing number of Christians who walk out of church asking, Is this all there is? They are weary of celebrity pastors, empty calorie teaching, and worship services where\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ethe emphasis is more on Lights, Camera, Action than on Father, Son, and Holy Spirit while the deepest questions of life remain unaddressed in a meaningful way.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBestselling author Ian Morgan Cron masterfully weaves lessons from the life of Saint Francis into the story of Chase Falson to explore the life of a saint who 800 years ago breathed new life into disillusioned Christians and a Church on the brink of collapse. \u003cem\u003eChasing Francis\u003c\/em\u003e is a hopeful and moving story with profound implications for those who yearn for a more vital relationship with God and the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ejourney of your own through the pilgrim's guide included in this book.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Zondervan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50016705347824,"sku":"9780310336693","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9780310336693_p0.jpg?v=1784232060","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9780310336693","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}