A New Playlist: Hearing Jesus in a Noisy World

by Jacob Armstrong

Whether we know it or not, we are living with a playlist. Caused by schedule overload and multiple distractions, the playlist sounds like You have to do everything. You have to say "yes" to everything. You are supposed to be in all places at all times . Jesus gives us a different playlist. It You are supposed to do two love God and love your neighbor. Saying no is often the best yes. You can only be one place at a time . This book addresses the anxiety, distraction addiction, and schedule overload that result from listening to the world's playlist and gives us permission to hear and live by Jesus' words. Additional components for a six-week study include a DVD featuring author and pastor Jacob Armstrong, a comprehensive Leader Guide, and a guide to small groups titled The Connected Small Groups that Create Community .

Genres: Christianity

128 pages, Paperback

Published February 1, 2018

Reviews

[Brian White · Rating 5 out of 5]

I am leading a study group with this book in the next few weeks and I look forward to how people will be impacted by Jacob's clear and timely message. Good reminder about what is important in our spiritual playlist.

[Delynn · Rating 4 out of 5]

We did this study in our Sunday school class. We also watched the DVD that came with the study. Jacob Armstrong is very personable. We all enjoyed the study. The book and the DVD are very similar, but you get a little more out of the book.

[Rusty del Norte · Rating 3 out of 5]

A New Playlist is a book in which the author challenges the reader to focus on the "song" of Jesus. In this, he is asking that we focus on his words. This, Mr. Armstrong admits, can be a difficult thing.

Of particular interest is the term "playlist". Referencing popular technology, this term is re-purposed to touch on the songs of faith. One of the songs the author touches on is the Sermon on the Mount. He also touches on other popular biblical passages like the 'Good Samaritan' story - stories that use the quoted words of Jesus.

The book is a fairly easy read so he doesn't use theological terms that would scare some readers away. He goes through some of the different periods in his life in different chapters - touching on personal stories about both his youth as well as adulthood. In these stores, he is honest about some of his faults & his anxieties. This is a nice personal touch.

Overall, I liked it.

[Paige Hackler · Rating 4 out of 5]

We are doing this study at my church...while I have enjoyed it and the content is good, the way the study guide flows is not very fluid. The book is an easy read, and it’s definitely worth the time.