More than Meh: Following Christ to a Meaningful Life

by Matthew Doebler

Is your Christian journey stuck in "meh"? That nagging sense of apathy, of merely going through the motions, while deep down you yearn for something more?

Jesus made it a lukewarm faith isn't His standard. He offers a life "to the full," yet many of us struggle to bridge the gap between knowing what’s meaningful and finding the consistent motivation to pursue it.

In More than Meh, Matthew Doebler tackles this spiritual listlessness head-on. Drawing on Jesus' challenging encounters in Luke 9, the author helps four common attitudes that lead to spiritual apathy.Discover Christ's power to move you towards becoming a Full-of-Grace, Fortified, Face-It, and Finish-It Follower.Embrace five powerful, Christ-centered practices to cultivate a life that’s truly full.If you're ready to trade “meh” for the meaningful life God intends for you, this book is your practical guide.

119 pages, Paperback

Published August 15, 2025

About the author

Matthew Doebler has been a parish pastor, a seminary professor, and a missionary for over 28 years. He's served in the United States, Hong Kong, East Asia, Thailand, and Australia and is passionate about mission, mentoring, and our Christ-centered identity. Matt and his wife, Christine, currently live in Brisbane, Australia. They have three grown-up children, a son-in-law, a daughter-in-law, and three grandchildren.

Reviews

[Brendan McKenna · Rating 5 out of 5]

As a younger, married, Christian man, I seem to be seeking advice, wisdom, and books that center around growth for my spouse and I in our collective faith walk. However, I have found myself at times lackluster and struggling in finding time and structure for consistent, strong reflection and recentering. This inconsistency of personal faith intimacy and/or intentionality may lead to difficulty in leading others. Well, did this book have some answers for someone like me! I’m very grateful for the author’s introduction of the 5 R’s framework into my life, and I’m very much looking forward to implementing them into my personal devotional life.

For anyone looking to find a helpful and tangible framework (also, a relatively short read with frequent comedic relief) for personal reflection in their walks with God, this book is for you!

[Alanna Habben · Rating 5 out of 5]

I think we all experience meh feelings/moments in our faith lives and this book gets at the core of these attitudes and the reasons behind that. The encouragement of the Gospel shines so beautifully throughout the book, you can't help but smile at God's awesome love for you. This book is super practical as it lists practice sessions and visual examples for your journal at the end of each chapter. I was grateful for straightforward ways to implement in my personal devitons right away!🙏🏽