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The Road Back to God: Faith for Men Dissatisfied by the Modern World
The Road Back to A Modern Man’s Journey from Darkness to Light
In an age of unprecedented religious interest among men, Joe Barnard provides a compelling roadmap for those curious about Christianity but unsure where to begin. This thoughtful guide meets men where they are—often trapped in materialistic thinking and spiritual numbness—and leads them step–by–step toward authentic faith.
Unlike typical religious texts, The Road Back to God doesn’t just provide information; it offers transformation. Barnard masterfully addresses the unique challenges modern men face, from intellectual skepticism to moral uncertainty, while guiding readers through ten crucial milestones on the path to faith. Through clear prose and relatable examples, he helps men navigate questions of meaning, purpose, and spiritual truth.
Whether you’re a skeptic intrigued by Christianity’s resurgence, a seeker looking for answers, or someone simply dissatisfied with modern materialism, this book offers a fresh perspective on ancient wisdom. Barnard doesn’t shy away from difficult topics like sin, holiness, and the cross, but presents them in ways that resonate with contemporary minds.
This is more than a book about religion—it’s a guide to rediscovering what it means to be fully human in a fragmented world.
In an age of unprecedented religious interest among men, Joe Barnard provides a compelling roadmap for those curious about Christianity but unsure where to begin. This thoughtful guide meets men where they are—often trapped in materialistic thinking and spiritual numbness—and leads them step–by–step toward authentic faith.
Unlike typical religious texts, The Road Back to God doesn’t just provide information; it offers transformation. Barnard masterfully addresses the unique challenges modern men face, from intellectual skepticism to moral uncertainty, while guiding readers through ten crucial milestones on the path to faith. Through clear prose and relatable examples, he helps men navigate questions of meaning, purpose, and spiritual truth.
Whether you’re a skeptic intrigued by Christianity’s resurgence, a seeker looking for answers, or someone simply dissatisfied with modern materialism, this book offers a fresh perspective on ancient wisdom. Barnard doesn’t shy away from difficult topics like sin, holiness, and the cross, but presents them in ways that resonate with contemporary minds.
This is more than a book about religion—it’s a guide to rediscovering what it means to be fully human in a fragmented world.
176 pages, Paperback
Published September 9, 2025
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About the author
Joe Barnard
4 books3 followersI am the founder and director of Cross Training Ministries, a men's discipleship program. For eight years I pastored a church in the Scottish Highlands before returning to my hometown of Covington, Louisiana (Walker Percy's former residence, for fiction lovers). My first book has just been released with Christian Focus Publications: The Way Forward: a Road-map of Spiritual Growth for Men in the 21st Century. I am married to Anna, and we have four children. For more information about Cross Training Ministries, visit www.xtrainingministries.com.
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January 24, 2026
Joe has offered a very thoughtful road map for men rethinking their life and willing to consider Christianity. Not a shallow evangelistic book. It is a great guide with theological meat. He is a master at metaphor making tough theological concepts accessible. Highly recommend it for this moment in history.
November 25, 2025
Writing to young males who are dissatisfied with much of modern society, the author shows the answer is not to be found in the politics of right or left but rather in the gospel of Jesus.
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