I had planned to spend a lot of 2018 writing books– three new books to be precise. It turns out I didn’t finish any of the books. I made a lot of progress on the first one, “Identity Builders”, though. This may turn out to be a 2019 project. In any case, 2018 was a year of building.
NEW BOOK! Uncircumcised
Update: Brian’s New Book Coming in 2017!
Take a walk through the so-called gay debates, from an affirming, Scripture-honoring, conscience-respecting viewpoint.
Evil: Confronting Our Inner Hitler
“Are we creating the kind of environments in which good takes root or in which evil takes root? What does it mean to “overcome evil with good”? These questions regarding the construct of evil are what this book, by my friend and colleague Brian John Karcher, explores through the backdrop of the infamous Nazi leader, Adolf Hitler.” –Tim B. Gilman, Follower of Jesus
Identity Snatchers: Exposing A Korean Campus Bible Cult
“This book is part of a critical examination of University Bible Fellowship. It gives insight into the structures and methods of this controversial group that’s work is focused on students.”
–Dr. Reinhard Hempelmann, Director of the Protestant Centre of Religious and Ideological Issues, Berlin Germany
Now in Spanish!
Ladrones de Identidad: Exponiendo a una secta bíblica coreana
The New Wine: Welcoming LGBTQIA People to the Wedding of the Lamb
“For me, the Wedding Banquet is ready and the celebration with people from every race, tribe and gender has already begun. However, the scene is not so wonderful for many parts of the Christian church. For many gender and sexual minorities, the experience of church is much darker. There is conflict, division, pain, and exasperation. Are these marks of Christianity?” —Introduction
The Lambhearted Lion: Why Christianity Needs Gay People
“I found your book an excellent read. I found it concise, thought provoking, and un-biased. I think this could be an important resource for both the LGBT Christian community as well as the heterosexual Christian community. Anyone who calls themselves a Progressive Christian should read this book.” –John Maddox, Master of Religious Studies, Founder Gay Christians, LGBT of Faith and LGBT Catholic Voice and LGBT Ministries
Unexpected Christianity: The Penguin Narratives
“What follows are the stories of how I came to realize that Christianity is more powerful than believing something, more grand than doing something, and far deeper than being something. Christianity is about following someone. And that Someone will lead us to some very unexpected places.” —Introduction
Goodness Found: The Butterfly Narratives
“One good memory—that may be just what we need. I am fortunate to have many thousands of good memories. One of those good memories is that of a butterfly.” —Introduction
Rest Unleashed: The Raven Narratives
“Brian Karcher writes a masterpiece. Brian’s book reaffirms the gospel message through the form of the raven. He points us to the true freedom of conscience in Christ and the liberating freedom from undue religious influence. A must read to break many kinds of yokes that bind us.” –Andrew Martin