Why I Stay: Brian Zahnd on Discovering a Rich, Substantive Faith

Brain Zahnd is the founding pastor of Word of Life Church (wolc.com/) in Saint Joseph, Missouri and an author of multiple books. In this interview, Brian talked with us about his Christian journey so far, from finding faith in the Jesus Movement to his involvement in the Charismatic movement to the founding of Word of Life Church and then eventually to the radical and very public renovation of his faith in his 40s (before it was cool). In that process, he was accused of heresy and lost many members of his church. But he continues to press on, now a leading voice for people who cannot find a home in conservative evangelicalism or within liberal mainline communities.
He's written several books including Water to Wine and Sinners in the Hands of a Loving God. His latest release is When Everything's on Fire: Faith Forged from the Ashes. If you or someone you know is struggling with their faith, then consider this book. It focuses on renovating faith in light of its historical and intellectual richness.
You can learn more about Brian, his books, and find his blog on his website (brianzahnd.com/). You can also follow Brian on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook to find consistent encouragement in your life.
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[@darrellcollard4301]

I have listened to many interviews, read several of his books, listen to his Sunday morning services on a regular basis!! I'm a baptist, having been in just about every type of Baptist church there is, a Christian all my life, and I feel like the learning I have had from BZ, Dr Heiser, CT Wright, has given me an unquenchable desire to learn more! Thank you for sharing this interview on KZbin!!

[@maryrudisill1044]

Finally!

[@henrieecen2938]

Brian unlike you I'm no pastor in fact I have mostly been misunderstood ( often called a heretic) by my church going Christian bretren over the past many years. However I totally identify with your journey. Your suggestion of simply attending a littitergical Catholic or Orthodox church is re enforcing what is already speaking to me. Thank you!