Each of us is a
Story Bearer
Stories have the power to captivate, communicate ideas, create and build relationships and ultimately to introduce us to the greatest author of them all, whose bestseller is life itself…
Small Group Material & Downloads
One of the core principles of Story Bearer is that the world runs on relationships. As such, the book has been written in a way that does work for individuals to benefit from it on their own, but to maximise its impact it can be read as a small group community…
Endorsements
” People need three things to live: food to eat, a place to live and love, and stories to bear and bare. Phil Knox has written a daringly transparent book on how to live your own story and not someone else’s. Discover here the reality that if Jesus is the author (and authority) of your life story, your story is bigger than you. In fact, your story is even big enough, not just to make a difference in the world, but to make a different world.”
” I’ve always found telling others about Jesus scary and I’ve often felt guilty for not being better at it. This book has been a breath of fresh air. It is inspiring, hard to put down and simple without being simplistic, and it makes me think, “I can do this!” Having read it, I am better equipped to share the news of Jesus and more expectant about what will happen when I do. I highly recommend it.”
” I wish I had written this book. It has made me laugh out loud in public, filled my eyes with tears, and stoked the fire in me to tell stories of Jesus that captivate and bring hope. Story Bearer is exactly what this generation needs to be reading at this time, and the effect it could have on our campuses, in our workplaces and amongst our friends is truly exciting. Please read it, please try it at home, please tell the stories that will come from this. Utterly brilliant.”
” We live at an exciting time when God is on the move. We all have a part to play in evangelism and all of us have a mandate to tell our story to those around us. Story Bearer will inspire and equip you to share your faith in a way that will provoke your friends to explore the person of Jesus. It is a practical and engaging book that will give you the confidence and faith to share the good news of Jesus. I wholeheartedly commend it to you. Read it and be inspired!”
“Phil is an all-or-nothing-type person and this is clear in his book. He is a word-smith who has worked hard crafting these sentences, paragraphs and chapters to make it so easy to read, apply and live out.”
“Phil is the ultimate “story bearer”. Phil lives in every page, with his enthusiasm, excitement and passion for stories, and his passion for people. This book is practical and personal, and has the potential to equip all of us to discover our story and link it to the story of God. A great read. I strongly recommend it, well done, friend!”
“The world is changed by ordinary Jesus-followers making a difference in their everyday lives. No matter what your experience or feelings about sharing your faith, this book will inspire you and help you to do so in a natural and effective way. Story Bearer is full of Phil’s contagious passion for Jesus, stories and friendship; it is full of fun and intensely practical, and I am delighted to commend it to you.”
“Phil Knox’s writing oozes the passion and conviction he lives out in his pursuit of drawing people to Jesus. His punchy style and compelling content will inspire you to want to share your own Jesus story as part of the Big Story with renewed urgency and enthusiasm. Read it and you’ll want to live it!”
‘Story Bearer is an exceptional book. It is an absolute joy to read, exceptionally written. It will have you laughing and thinking in equal measure! Not only that, but the message it contains is absolutely vital not only for our church but for our nation. It you take this message to heart, it will not only change your world but the worlds of people around you.’
“Sharing stories is the most significant way you can connect your friends to the life-changing message of Jesus. Furthermore, our research tells us that we are more connected than we think and that our non-Christian friends like us. My friend Phil Knox beautifully unpacks how we can live lives and tell our stories with clarity and confidence. Story Bearer will inspire you, encourage you and fill you with hope.”
“A wonderful exploration of the power of the story of Jesus to transform people’s lives. Phil is a skilful storyteller and his stories will inspire you and model how you can share your story with others. Immensely practical and equally insightful about why people are ready to listen to stories, this book will release you from the misconceptions and fears that so often accompany thinking about evangelism. Read this book and start to share!”
“The power of story is the heart of our message and vital for mission. Jesus used stories to unlock the hearts of his hearers. Now we are story bearers and this book provides a much-needed resource to harness the power of story for mission in the twenty-first century.”
“Phil’s passion for life and Jesus leaps out of every page of this readable, engaging and helpful book. Filled with personal anecdotes, biblical material and wisdom born of years of experience, this book will encourage people to share their faith in Jesus, whether they are new to the idea or ‘old-timers’ in need of en”ouragement. It balances a desire to tell the story of salvation with a pastoral heart, so that it is never coercive but is filled with compassion.’
“Phil is an honest, upfront, in-your-face, passionate follower of Jesus. I love spending time with him. He is a contagious Christian, all or nothing. No mediocre in his world. Fun, loud, creative, breaking the boundaries. This book is a must for you and anyone you know who wants adventure! This book will break you or make you!”
“We all have a story to share, and my good friend Phil Knox gives a brilliant invitation, framework and encouragement for each one of us to find our story in Christ and share it with boldness. His life is an inspiration, and I pray this book inspires many to tell the best story of all – the good news of Jesus Christ, the God who came for our life and freedom.”
” People need three things to live: food to eat, a place to live and love, and stories to bear and bare. Phil Knox has written a daringly transparent book on how to live your own story and not someone else’s. Discover here the reality that if Jesus is the author (and authority) of your life story, your story is bigger than you. In fact, your story is even big enough, not just to make a difference in the world, but to make a different world.”
” I’ve always found telling others about Jesus scary and I’ve often felt guilty for not being better at it. This book has been a breath of fresh air. It is inspiring, hard to put down and simple without being simplistic, and it makes me think, “I can do this!” Having read it, I am better equipped to share the news of Jesus and more expectant about what will happen when I do. I highly recommend it.”
” I wish I had written this book. It has made me laugh out loud in public, filled my eyes with tears, and stoked the fire in me to tell stories of Jesus that captivate and bring hope. Story Bearer is exactly what this generation needs to be reading at this time, and the effect it could have on our campuses, in our workplaces and amongst our friends is truly exciting. Please read it, please try it at home, please tell the stories that will come from this. Utterly brilliant.”
” We live at an exciting time when God is on the move. We all have a part to play in evangelism and all of us have a mandate to tell our story to those around us. Story Bearer will inspire and equip you to share your faith in a way that will provoke your friends to explore the person of Jesus. It is a practical and engaging book that will give you the confidence and faith to share the good news of Jesus. I wholeheartedly commend it to you. Read it and be inspired!”
“Phil is an all-or-nothing-type person and this is clear in his book. He is a word-smith who has worked hard crafting these sentences, paragraphs and chapters to make it so easy to read, apply and live out.”
“Phil is the ultimate “story bearer”. Phil lives in every page, with his enthusiasm, excitement and passion for stories, and his passion for people. This book is practical and personal, and has the potential to equip all of us to discover our story and link it to the story of God. A great read. I strongly recommend it, well done, friend!”
“The world is changed by ordinary Jesus-followers making a difference in their everyday lives. No matter what your experience or feelings about sharing your faith, this book will inspire you and help you to do so in a natural and effective way. Story Bearer is full of Phil’s contagious passion for Jesus, stories and friendship; it is full of fun and intensely practical, and I am delighted to commend it to you.”
“Phil Knox’s writing oozes the passion and conviction he lives out in his pursuit of drawing people to Jesus. His punchy style and compelling content will inspire you to want to share your own Jesus story as part of the Big Story with renewed urgency and enthusiasm. Read it and you’ll want to live it!”
‘Story Bearer is an exceptional book. It is an absolute joy to read, exceptionally written. It will have you laughing and thinking in equal measure! Not only that, but the message it contains is absolutely vital not only for our church but for our nation. It you take this message to heart, it will not only change your world but the worlds of people around you.’
“Sharing stories is the most significant way you can connect your friends to the life-changing message of Jesus. Furthermore, our research tells us that we are more connected than we think and that our non-Christian friends like us. My friend Phil Knox beautifully unpacks how we can live lives and tell our stories with clarity and confidence. Story Bearer will inspire you, encourage you and fill you with hope.”
“A wonderful exploration of the power of the story of Jesus to transform people’s lives. Phil is a skilful storyteller and his stories will inspire you and model how you can share your story with others. Immensely practical and equally insightful about why people are ready to listen to stories, this book will release you from the misconceptions and fears that so often accompany thinking about evangelism. Read this book and start to share!”
“The power of story is the heart of our message and vital for mission. Jesus used stories to unlock the hearts of his hearers. Now we are story bearers and this book provides a much-needed resource to harness the power of story for mission in the twenty-first century.”
“Phil’s passion for life and Jesus leaps out of every page of this readable, engaging and helpful book. Filled with personal anecdotes, biblical material and wisdom born of years of experience, this book will encourage people to share their faith in Jesus, whether they are new to the idea or ‘old-timers’ in need of en”ouragement. It balances a desire to tell the story of salvation with a pastoral heart, so that it is never coercive but is filled with compassion.’
“Phil is an honest, upfront, in-your-face, passionate follower of Jesus. I love spending time with him. He is a contagious Christian, all or nothing. No mediocre in his world. Fun, loud, creative, breaking the boundaries. This book is a must for you and anyone you know who wants adventure! This book will break you or make you!”
“We all have a story to share, and my good friend Phil Knox gives a brilliant invitation, framework and encouragement for each one of us to find our story in Christ and share it with boldness. His life is an inspiration, and I pray this book inspires many to tell the best story of all – the good news of Jesus Christ, the God who came for our life and freedom.”
