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So Far, So Good:
So Far, So Good beautifully lays out life like a mosaic-opportunities of acclaim and fortune among moments of deep heartbreak, regret, and personal disappointment, all culminating in a life destined for purpose. If you have ever felt alone, uncertain, or overwhelmed, or questioned why God has allowed difficult circumstances to become part of your personal narrative, Jody’s story is for you. Every word on these pages comes with the hope that as you read them you will find healing and comfort in knowing you are not alone.
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220 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 29, 2021
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June 1, 2026
Excellent.
Excellent book. Read it over this weekend. I've had it in my Kindle for several years, bought on sale and relegated to the SBID (Someday Before I Die) file. McBrayer is one of the founding members of the Christian group Avalon. With the recent controversy over another of its founding members, Michael Passons, coming out as gay and re-recording one of their biggest hits (and one of my favorites) "Testify To Love" as a gay love anthem, I thought I'd read it. From growing up as an SBC pastor's son, to leaving Liberty University 17 credits shy of a degree to sing with Truth for the princely sum of $15 a week, to chart success and acclaim (though not great financial success) with Avalon, to leaving Avalon, to touring with Benny Hinn, to forming a Southern gospel trio, to returning to Avalon, his story never disappoints. On more serious matters, he speaks candidly about the fact that the Christian music business is mostly about business and not nearly as Christian as you would hope, and about his own struggles with childhood sexual abuse, depression, anxiety and even attempted suicide. Highly recommended.
Excellent book. Read it over this weekend. I've had it in my Kindle for several years, bought on sale and relegated to the SBID (Someday Before I Die) file. McBrayer is one of the founding members of the Christian group Avalon. With the recent controversy over another of its founding members, Michael Passons, coming out as gay and re-recording one of their biggest hits (and one of my favorites) "Testify To Love" as a gay love anthem, I thought I'd read it. From growing up as an SBC pastor's son, to leaving Liberty University 17 credits shy of a degree to sing with Truth for the princely sum of $15 a week, to chart success and acclaim (though not great financial success) with Avalon, to leaving Avalon, to touring with Benny Hinn, to forming a Southern gospel trio, to returning to Avalon, his story never disappoints. On more serious matters, he speaks candidly about the fact that the Christian music business is mostly about business and not nearly as Christian as you would hope, and about his own struggles with childhood sexual abuse, depression, anxiety and even attempted suicide. Highly recommended.
December 28, 2022
Such a great story of how you can really “have it all” being in a very successful Christian pop group and still struggle with the battles of life such as depression and anxiety and realize that even when it all comes crumbling down, God still honors you and reaches out to you and comfort you and lift you back up. Such an encouraging story for anyone.
April 14, 2024
Well done!
Jody--you are a male version of myself in so many ways. I am a woman who hoped/prayed for a life worthy of our Lord's sacrifice. I thought it was my job to be Perfect. I've fallen so far short... yet He loves me still. He didn't come for the Righteous but for the Sinner, of which I'm one. He who's been forgiven much, loves much. So much truth there.
Jody--you are a male version of myself in so many ways. I am a woman who hoped/prayed for a life worthy of our Lord's sacrifice. I thought it was my job to be Perfect. I've fallen so far short... yet He loves me still. He didn't come for the Righteous but for the Sinner, of which I'm one. He who's been forgiven much, loves much. So much truth there.
March 19, 2022
A powerful story of how God can use us even when we feel we have really messed up. Keep breathing!
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