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Called to Take a Bold Stand: Resilient and Effective Faith for a Godless Age
An Urgent Reminder to Make Every Moment Count
As the culture around us continues to stumble blindly into evil and turmoil, it’s easy to lose heart and grow weary in your faith. But what if God has been preparing you for this very time all along?
Everything changes when you say yes to God’s call to “be diligent” as you await “the coming of the day of God” (2 Peter 3:12, 15). Called to Take a Bold Stand beckons you to live a biblically based, passionate faith—resilient, immovable, and effective in our chaotic and troubled world. Pastor and bestselling author Jack Hibbs provides biblical teaching and practical insights to help you
represent Christ courageously to a world in need influence our increasingly secular culture in transformative ways overcome the fear of intimidation or persecution
You have been commissioned by God to live a life of meaning, purpose, and holy sacrifice. Called to Take a Bold Stand equips you to heed this call as you engage the hostile and hurting world around you. Discover how to stand boldly in your faith and make every moment count!
As the culture around us continues to stumble blindly into evil and turmoil, it’s easy to lose heart and grow weary in your faith. But what if God has been preparing you for this very time all along?
Everything changes when you say yes to God’s call to “be diligent” as you await “the coming of the day of God” (2 Peter 3:12, 15). Called to Take a Bold Stand beckons you to live a biblically based, passionate faith—resilient, immovable, and effective in our chaotic and troubled world. Pastor and bestselling author Jack Hibbs provides biblical teaching and practical insights to help you
represent Christ courageously to a world in need influence our increasingly secular culture in transformative ways overcome the fear of intimidation or persecution
You have been commissioned by God to live a life of meaning, purpose, and holy sacrifice. Called to Take a Bold Stand equips you to heed this call as you engage the hostile and hurting world around you. Discover how to stand boldly in your faith and make every moment count!
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Published September 16, 2025
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October 14, 2025
This was an interesting book. I heard about it from Frank Turek while he was speaking with Jack Hibbs on his podcast. It was an interesting discussion concerning the use of every moment we have while on this earth. We are all called to a specific ministry...each and every one of us. IF we accept salvations as the gift of God that it is, THEN we are ministers conferred to a ministry all our own. Because each and every one of us have a specific talent that God desires us to use for His glory. This book is a guide, of sort, to lead you to better understand the things we are called to do and how to do them. Definitely worth the time to read and possibly use as a study guide for a group.
October 3, 2025
“Today too much of the professing church resembles America at the start of World War 2- content to look the other way out of fear or apathy or both. When you consider the unwillingness of the church to engage enemies of the gospel inside its walls and outside its gates, the comparison is striking… I think we need to be reminded of Roosevelt’s words of warning regarding the futility of hiding because when fear disables action, there will be consequences. Like it or not, war has come to our doorstep.”
This book is one of those reads that is so timely in its message. Following the assassination of Charlie Kirk many Christians are waking up from a malaise of complacency to a renewed boldness in proclaiming the truth of God’s Word. Hibbs will convict and encourage you with the Word of God. Though I don’t completely agree with his eschatology, I found this book to be such an inspiration for the present time.
Christian, ask yourself the following question, Am I leading a mediocre Christian life or am I completely sold out for the work of Jesus? Now is the moment to take a bold stand for Christ!
Thank you, @harvesthousepublishers for a complimentary copy of this book! All opinions expressed in this review are entirely my own.
This book is one of those reads that is so timely in its message. Following the assassination of Charlie Kirk many Christians are waking up from a malaise of complacency to a renewed boldness in proclaiming the truth of God’s Word. Hibbs will convict and encourage you with the Word of God. Though I don’t completely agree with his eschatology, I found this book to be such an inspiration for the present time.
Christian, ask yourself the following question, Am I leading a mediocre Christian life or am I completely sold out for the work of Jesus? Now is the moment to take a bold stand for Christ!
Thank you, @harvesthousepublishers for a complimentary copy of this book! All opinions expressed in this review are entirely my own.
October 30, 2025
Great book, very biblically based. The only reason I didn’t give it 5 stars was because it really goes all over the place. It’s like he was trying to cover every sermon he’s ever preached. All good stuff but at times I was like “wait what are we talking about now?”
October 18, 2025
Jack Hibbs, known for his ministry at Calvary Chapel Chino Hills and his radio program Real Life, delivers a sharp and uncompromising challenge to contemporary Christians in Called to Take a Bold Stand: Resilient and Effective Faith for a Godless Age. Rather than offering a gentle guide to spiritual growth, Hibbs presents a potent call to spiritual arms, urging believers to move past cultural complacency and actively engage in what he views as a critical defense of biblical truth.
The book is structured around a clear and urgent premise: that modern Western society has decisively drifted into a "godless age," making traditional Christian passivity untenable. Hibbs spends significant time diagnosing current cultural and political trends—from the erosion of traditional family values to the secularization of public life—which he frames not as mere social shifts, but as direct spiritual attacks. For readers already convinced of this cultural crisis, Hibbs's firm, prophetic voice provides validation and moral clarity. His prose is direct, often provocative, and leaves little room for nuance or compromise, which is precisely the book's appeal to its core audience.
The true focus, however, lies in the "Resilient and Effective Faith" section. Hibbs draws heavily on Old and New Testament examples—figures who faced hostile powers and were called to be uncompromising—to establish a blueprint for modern resilience. He emphasizes that taking a "bold stand" is not about political activism alone, but about personal spiritual rigor: maintaining consistent prayer, deep scriptural study, and intentional, godly living. He argues that genuine effectiveness in the public square flows directly from uncompromising faithfulness in the private sphere. This focus on personal sanctification as the foundation for cultural engagement is one of the book’s strongest points, grounding the activist impulse in traditional Christian discipline.
The book will not be universally embraced. Its decisive and confrontational tone is a deliberate feature, not a bug, for those seeking conviction. However, readers looking for measured dialogue, interfaith bridges, or a nuanced analysis of societal complexities may find Hibbs’s rhetoric too polarizing. He is addressing a specific audience—those who feel their faith is under siege and need encouragement to hold the line—and to them, he speaks with unmistakable authority. Called to Take a Bold Stand is, ultimately, a strategic manual for conservative Christians, empowering them to face an intimidating world with biblical fortitude. It is recommended for believers seeking a forceful argument for unapologetic public faith and a practical strategy for personal resilience in challenging times.
Final Verdict: An urgent and authoritative call for Christians to adopt an uncompromising, proactive stance on biblical issues within contemporary culture.
The book is structured around a clear and urgent premise: that modern Western society has decisively drifted into a "godless age," making traditional Christian passivity untenable. Hibbs spends significant time diagnosing current cultural and political trends—from the erosion of traditional family values to the secularization of public life—which he frames not as mere social shifts, but as direct spiritual attacks. For readers already convinced of this cultural crisis, Hibbs's firm, prophetic voice provides validation and moral clarity. His prose is direct, often provocative, and leaves little room for nuance or compromise, which is precisely the book's appeal to its core audience.
The true focus, however, lies in the "Resilient and Effective Faith" section. Hibbs draws heavily on Old and New Testament examples—figures who faced hostile powers and were called to be uncompromising—to establish a blueprint for modern resilience. He emphasizes that taking a "bold stand" is not about political activism alone, but about personal spiritual rigor: maintaining consistent prayer, deep scriptural study, and intentional, godly living. He argues that genuine effectiveness in the public square flows directly from uncompromising faithfulness in the private sphere. This focus on personal sanctification as the foundation for cultural engagement is one of the book’s strongest points, grounding the activist impulse in traditional Christian discipline.
The book will not be universally embraced. Its decisive and confrontational tone is a deliberate feature, not a bug, for those seeking conviction. However, readers looking for measured dialogue, interfaith bridges, or a nuanced analysis of societal complexities may find Hibbs’s rhetoric too polarizing. He is addressing a specific audience—those who feel their faith is under siege and need encouragement to hold the line—and to them, he speaks with unmistakable authority. Called to Take a Bold Stand is, ultimately, a strategic manual for conservative Christians, empowering them to face an intimidating world with biblical fortitude. It is recommended for believers seeking a forceful argument for unapologetic public faith and a practical strategy for personal resilience in challenging times.
Final Verdict: An urgent and authoritative call for Christians to adopt an uncompromising, proactive stance on biblical issues within contemporary culture.
November 21, 2025
A call to be active in your walk with Christ
I am always inspired by Pastor Hibbs. This is second book of his I have read. We need more Men of God like him those who preach the bible and aren't afraid to tell us all we are sinners and our only way to paradise is through Christ who gave the greatest sacrifice.
I am always inspired by Pastor Hibbs. This is second book of his I have read. We need more Men of God like him those who preach the bible and aren't afraid to tell us all we are sinners and our only way to paradise is through Christ who gave the greatest sacrifice.
November 27, 2025
This book is a must-read
Pastor Jack Hibbs writes in an easy to understand manner. How do I know this??? It was easy for even me to understand the message he was trying to get across . Thank you, Pastor Jack for this book.
Pastor Jack Hibbs writes in an easy to understand manner. How do I know this??? It was easy for even me to understand the message he was trying to get across . Thank you, Pastor Jack for this book.
November 4, 2025
Great encouragement, especially for new Believers.
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