All Things Together: How Apprenticeship to Jesus Is the Way of Flourishing in a Fragmented World

by Heath Hardesty

Feeling fragmented and longing for wholeness? Pastor Heath Hardesty reveals how apprenticeship to Jesus can reintegrate your life, offering a fresh vision for spiritual formation that leads to true human flourishing.

“Heath Hardesty is a pastor whose emerging voice needs to be heard.”—John Mark Comer, New York Times bestselling author of Practicing the Way and The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry

In a world of burnout, shattered attention, digital overwhelm, and spiritual disconnection, many have lost sight of the greater story they were meant to inhabit.

All Things Together is a winsome invitation to rediscover that story through a re-imagined vision of apprenticeship to Jesus—one that brings coherence to the scattered pieces of our lives and cultivates peace in a divided world.

Rooted in a deeply biblical three-part paradigm, Pastor Heath Hardesty shows how in apprenticeship, union with Jesus is the origin, abiding and obeying Him are the essence, and imaging Him is the aim. Weaving scriptural wisdom, pastoral insight, and blue-collar experience, he gently guides readers into vital practices for a reintegrated life and a renewed sense of what it means to be truly human.

Whether you’re a seeker, a seasoned follower of Jesus, or simply longing for something more whole and alive, All Things Together will ignite your imagination and equip you to draw closer to God as He transforms you into a person of greater love, lasting joy, and radiant wholeness.

Genres: Christian

288 pages, Paperback

Published October 14, 2025

Reviews

[Brett Johnson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Few books today are both ontologically true and aesthetically beautiful. This book takes you on a journey of apprenticeship that is culturally relevant to the modern Westerner, while also sharing a message that is not "new." Like Heath says, apprenticeship is a part of the human experience, and so it is no wonder the guidance throughout this book makes your soul sing with meaning and purpose. This book exposes that there is a difference between apprenticeship to Jesus and merely having opinions about God (a lifestyle many Christians would refuse to admit). I recommend this to anyone who wishes to be existentially challenged toward a new way of being.

[Arienne Gillette · Rating 5 out of 5]

A soaring narrative of faith and coming back to Christ after letting faith go. Beautifully scripted, enchanting language, this book sings of Christ.

[Jeff · Rating 5 out of 5]

In “All Things Together”, pastor Heath Hardesty has written a really good book on what it means to be an apprentice to Jesus.

The book is divided into two parts. The first part is focused on re-thinking the concept of being an apprentice and what that means as believers of Jesus. This section will endear itself as the reader will experience Hardesty’s life lessons as an apprentice in plumbing.

The second part of the book is where the book really begins to shine. Hardesty focuses on 7 key practices of an apprentice to Jesus.
1. Scripture Meditation
2. Unceasing Prayer
3. Life Together
4. Unhurried Presence
5. Joyful Generosity
6. Compassionate Gentleness
7. Faithful Witness

This is more of an overview of each practice. There are many good books that go deeper, but Hardesty has done extensive research and challenges the reader in each area.

DO NOT MISS THE FOOTNOTES! Much like Kyle Idleman, you will be entertained by the footnotes and definitely do not want to skip them.

Thank you to NetGalley and the Publisher for providing an ARC for an unbiased review.

[Tanner Harms · Rating 5 out of 5]

Hardesty's All Things Together reads as both erudite and relatable while expounding the timeless truths of Christian discipline and discipleship. His gritty life experience as a plumber and a pastor distinctly shapes his understanding of the complex struggles we face in our dis-integrated (to use one of Hardesty's terms) milieu, and his scholarship and literary acumen shape his ideas into elegant forms.

I strongly recommend this book to anyone searching for meaning and stability in these distracted, technological times. It is one for us to Hagah--a Hebrew word, which Hardesty explains, means to chew on; to meditate upon deeply. As we digest the truths in All Things Together, it becomes clear that the hope for a better future lies not in progress or power, but in the gentle way of Jesus, our blue-collar King.

[Kira Brown · Rating 5 out of 5]

A delightful read! All Things Together is a rare gift: theologically rich, pastorally grounded, and deeply practical. In a time of burnout, distraction, and spiritual confusion, Heath Hardesty offers a compelling framework for following Jesus that brings clarity and coherence to the scattered pieces of modern life.

Rooted in Scripture and real-life experience,
Hardesty’s vision of apprenticeship, union with Christ as the origin, abiding and obedience as the essence, and imaging Him as the aim feels both ancient and refreshingly relevant. This is not just another Christian living book; it’s a guide to becoming truly whole.
Highly recommended for seekers, longtime believers, and anyone longing for deeper integration and lasting peace!

[Kent Laws · Rating 5 out of 5]

From the dingy crawl spaces of Longmont, CO, this service plumber turned pastor takes the reader on a journey of dragons and discontextualizations, human connections and hurry sickness, splinters and shema-ing. His first hand knowledge of being a plumber’s apprentice shines light on the ultimate apprenticeship, to King Jesus. The first half of the book dives poetically into re-imagining apprenticeship in a broken and dis-integrated world. The second half highlights seven practices for living the with-God life. Not a book to be hurried through, but thoughtfully pondered and implemented on your spiritual journey.

[Pete · Rating 4 out of 5]

The first half introduced the idea of discipleship as apprenticing—most powerful was the author's own experience as a service plumber.
The second half introduced seven practices, which I felt were a little too introductory.
I especially enjoyed the author's commentary in the notes.
Perhaps I was hoping for a closer explanation of modern fragmentation versus integration in Jesus. The author mentioned this framework (union, abide and obey, image God), but I wanted to see that explored more.

**received early access via NetGalley from the publisher**

[Noah · Rating 5 out of 5]

Ever wondered why you continue to chase the wind in search of the ultimate meaning of existence and purpose for your life? Search no longer as the key to unlock the mystery has been found through Heath's new book All Things Together! He deep dives into the factors contributing to our upside down view of the world and leads us on a path to a rich and personal relationship with Christ through the seven practices of apprenticeship. Set aside all other books as this is a must read if you desire urgency in your life to a rich and meaningful life.

[Michael Brock · Rating 5 out of 5]

"All Things Together" is an engaging appeal to reclaim that narrative through a revised vision of discipleship under Jesus—a concept that unifies the fragmented aspects of our existence and cultivates peace in a divided world.

[Mallory Garrison · Rating 5 out of 5]

Heath is just such a kind poet. His framework for apprenticeship and spiritual formation is truly refreshing. I loved how rather than talking about practices he talks about these deeper values that form through the practices. He takes time to beautifully explore the why behind formation.