This book was impressivley simple, rich and inspirational! Both Jon and Jefferson's voices come through in this piece the melding of their voices and expertise creates something new and needed for men in this era! This book is a must for any men's ministry or formation pathway! Inviting men to be formed by the best man that ever lived is always a recipe for success! The chapter that impacted me the most was the one about friendship! I think putting that one first was a great choice since men's friendship circles are small if not, non-existent!

This is a very timely book and I hope it will be read by many men. And wives and girlfriends might like to read it too

Bethke and Tyson have an easy writing style that makes the content flow well. But, be assured, the content is at times disarming in a good way as the two men share some of the concerns they're seeing amongst men in their churches and communities. I believe every man who reads this will be able to identify with one or more of the 'shadows' the authors write about. Each 'shadow' is given a chapter and the authors identify which one of them is 'sharing'. The 'shadows' are as follows:

- Despair
- Loneliness
- Shame
- Lust
- Ambition
- Futility
- Apathy

The authors provide some background on the cause of the 'shadow', anonymous examples as evidence, encouragement using Scripture and other sources as to how to resist the shadow and come into the light.

It's a book that is relevant to all ages of men and is one that would be great for men's groups to work through together. I think the book would be even better with a Discussion Guide and/or Bible Study material that could assist individuals and groups to work through the material in a structured manner plus giving guidance to leaders. I'm hoping such material might be a subsequent release.

I do hope this gets read widely.

I received an early ebook copy from the publisher via Net Galley but this had no bearing on my review. I've also pre-ordered the book and plan to purchase copies for friends as well.

Fighting Shadows is an excellent and challenging dive for men to follow Christ by submitting to His Lordship over their lives. This is not the typical "tough guy leadership" book but rather a thoughtful look into what it means to kill sin, and pursue a Savior.

This book was an incredible practical walk through the "Shadows" that we as men face in our Christian walk. I love that it was both honest and practical. It presented a lot of very unique perspectives with an appropriate balance of Biblical wisdom and practical application!

First, thank you Jeff and Jon for not only writing such an inspiring book but also modeling the principles in print. When I finished 'Fighting Shadows,' adrenalin was pumping through my body. I'm 73 and my family makeup includes many young men who I am anxious to give copies of this important book. We can all benefit from the clear, concise call to the Manhood we are created to embody. With God's Grace, pages 174-177 (Gentle Jesus Meek and Violent) will serve as my guide until I take my last breath. Thank you.

Wow! I will continue to reflect on so many of the ideas in this book. I've already preordered a copy and will probably add a few more preorders to give to friends. This book has the potential to catalyze a generation of men to serve the kingdom with power, grace, and love. I'm sure different chapters will stick out to different people but the few pages on the shadow of ambition and the call to a life of holy ambition was worth the price of the whole book. Thank you for your willingness to dive into this topic especially amidst a challenging season of masculinity in culture.