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  • Own the Moment

  • By: Carl Lentz
  • Narrated by: Carl Lentz
  • Length: 7 hrs and 15 mins
  • 4.8 out of 5 stars (100 ratings)

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Summary

When you think of a Christian pastor, you probably don't envision a tattooed 30-something who wears a motorcycle jacket, listens to hip-hop music, references The Walking Dead and Black Lives Matter in his sermons, and every Sunday draws a standing-room only crowd to a venue normally used for rock concerts - in godless New York City, no less.

But then you clearly have never met Carl Lentz.

As head pastor of the first United States branch of global megachurch Hillsong, the former college basketball player is on a mission to make Christianity accessible in the 21st century. In Own the Moment, he shares the unlikely and inspiring story of how he went from being an average teenager who couldn't care less about church to leading one of the country's fastest-growing congregations - how one day he is trying to convince a Virginia Beach 7-Eleven clerk to attend his service, and just a few years later he is baptizing a global music icon in an NBA player's Manhattan bathtub.

Amid such candid personal tales, Lentz also offers illuminating readings of Bible passages and practical tips on how to live as a person of faith in an increasingly materialistic world. How do you maintain your values - and pass them on to your children - in a society that worships money and sex and fame? How do you embrace your flaws in this Instagram era that exalts the appearance of perfection? How do you forget about "living the dream" and learn to embrace the beauty of your reality?

These are just a few of the many important questions Lentz answers in Own the Moment - a powerful book that redefines not just Christianity but spirituality as a whole.

©2017 Carl Lentz (P)2017 Simon & Schuster, Inc.
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Awesome day to day life stories

Loved it. Encouages a perspective shift on your day to day life and almost every story ps Carl shares parallels moments in your life and makes you think of a different way of seeing them

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Timely Book!

This book is one of the easiest audible books I’ve ever listened to. I really enjoyed the journey of the book and the encouraging push to be present in life and Own the Moment. Carl Lentz has an amazing ability to break down the walls of “religion” and “tradition” that we often build up in our lives. I highly recommend you read this!

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Incredible and applicable

The stories told in this book are both challenging and inspiring. I'd highly recommend this book for any stage of life.

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Carl Owns It

Carl Lentz is phenomenal. Simply put, this book is a game-changer. He writes (and speaks) with authority and authenticity. His integrity, honesty and passion pours out of the pages. I love what Carl & Laura are building and I hope one day to meet them in person to thank them.

Read this book. It could change your life.

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Raw Real Relatable

Any person in any walk of life will be triggered, one way or the other, by this book. Carl communicates brilliantly and preaches Jesus without any filters!

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Genuine and lovely book

loved this easy read a lot of common sense espoused. thank you Carl Lentz. peace

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Life changing

I hope this whole book stays in my head forever. What a genuine, kind, incredible man.

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Candid, to the point and thought provoking! Carl Lentz always speaks so well this book is no exception- what a guy!

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This is book is phenomenal!!!

This book is a must read for anybody so struggle with confidence when it comes to sharing their faith with others.

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One of a kind

Carl writes a book that encourage and inspires to live a life for others. With his passion and love for people, its easy to see how Jesus has inspired him! A must read book for young & and grown ups 😉👊💪

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