Jamie ivey decided to stop guarding her past that she isnt proud of and start looking for jesus to use it for good. Jamie ivey believes we are all on this journey of life. Her first book, if you only knew, just released and i am such a fan of it totally worth your time to read. Through her podcast, the happy hour with jamie ivey, she uses a raw and intimate approach to connect with her audience. She tells us exactly how bad it got and exactly how good god was to her all in the confines of her own one life. Jamie takes this call to be real and injects it with what it is often lackinga consistent pointing to the truth in gods word, a naming of our sin, repentance. In this book jamie does a remarkable job of giving god the glory for the work he has.
The happy hour with jamie ivey is a place where girlfriends gather to talk about the big things in life. Aaron and i talk about how weve done our best to manage family, work, marriage and everything in between as this year has been the. On todays show, we talk about the book writing process and my heart behind the message of the book. Jamie ivey is honest about the ups and downs of her story. In her first book, jamie ivey does just this shares her beautiful, broken, and redeemed. If only you knew by jamie ivey posted by hollyraehawes on october 19, 2017 i first learned of the ivey family through a video showing their family going through the adoption process during the disastrous earthquake in haiti. What if you really knew me, the messy parts that ive hoped to forget and worked hard to conceal. What if you knew all the moments of my past that i am not proud o. Fellow listeners of the happy hour will know exactly what i am referring to with that greeting. Books go search buy again your store deals store gift. As ivey became a teenager and young adult, she struggled with sexual sin. As we have gone through these rhythms this month, hearing jamie walk through the right times to say yes and say no was so valuable to me. Buy a cheap copy of if you only knew book by jamie ivey.
Its stepping out of shame and insecurity into gospel freedom. My book, if you only knew, released in 2018 and im currently daydreaming about what ill say next. Among our greatest fears is the dread of what others would think of us. September 25, 2017 top podcast host jamie ivey announced the launch of the presale campaign for her first book at the happy hour live september 8 and 9. On this weeks show, we look back and chat about some of the highlights of 2018, including the launch of my book if you only knew. Book notes if you only knew lifeway women all access. You can also pick up a copy of my book if you only knew by clicking. She wants them to know and believe their worth in this world and to the father. Listen to the happy hour with jamie ivey episodes free, on demand.
First of all, i wasnt prepared for all of the things that you had. Ivey grew up going to church and walked the aisle at a young age. If you only knew is the story of how jamie ivey found freedom in christ. I would absolutely include these two books, among others, in my favorite mom reads list. My unlikely, unavoidable story of becoming free ivey, jamie on. Jamie ivey, host of the happy hour with jamie ivey podcasts invites christine caine to chat and cooks fajitas for her family. This fall i jumped at the chance to be part of jamie s launch team for her first book, which was such a fun and. My journey to real freedom began when i quit running from my mess and started trusting jesus to make something beautiful of it. Her hope is not for vulnerability for the sake of being vulnerable. If you only knew jamie ivey 9781462749720 netgalley. Jamie lets readers in, revealing some of her darkest moments, the areas in which she used to feel shame, guilt, and fear. But gracious, her wisdom blew me away on this episode. Friends, i cannot believe that the happy hour is celebrating its 200th episode i want to thank each and every one of you for listening, sharing the show, joining us in book club or happy hour live, and supporting if you.
Jamie ivey creates buzz around presale campaign for first. I think everyones got a skeleton or two in their closet. This was my favorite book of 2017, topping even the likes of jen hatmaker. My unlikely, unavoidable story of becoming free 9781462749720 by jamie ivey. Jamie ivey s book is a must read for any christian. Its letting god turn our failures and frailties into testimonies of his. If you only knew is a memoir of sorts where ivey shares about her life. My unlikely, unavoidable story of becoming free by jamie ivey. Jamie ivey reminds me of a counselor i once went to. Her aim throughout the entire book is to give jesus glory. Get the audiobook download of if you only knew by jamie ivey for free when you sign up for a 30day trial membership.
If you only knew is the story of how jamie ivey found freedom in. If you only knew is the utterly inviting, often humorous, incredibly authentic backstory of one womans life, told for the purpose of helping you strip away both the inner and outward hypocrisy that cripples christian freedom, choosing instead to live with courageous confidence in gods ability to make you. What if you knew all the moments of my past that i am not proud of. Jamie takes this call to be real and injects it with what it is often lackinga consistent pointing to the truth in gods word, a naming of our sin, repentance, and looking to the finished work of christ to cover our failures, both past and future. Shes one of those people who makes you feel loved and important.
Ivey grew tired of concealing her shame, so she let others see what god could do with her unworthiness. It doesnt always happen like that, but in the case of if you only knew my unlikely, unavoidable story of becoming free by jamie ivey, i know he not only led me to the book, but physically sat me down at a table, opened the cover, flipped to page one, and placed his hand on my shoulder, compelling me to just be still and read. Each week jamie and a guest invite you into their conversation, and you will be inspired, encouraged, and pointed to jesus through every show. No matter what stage of life you are in or what story you have lived, this book will speak to you. I must commend ivey for having the courage to share her story with the world. Its time to talk about our september book club read, if you only knew, written by yours truly. My unlikely, unavoidable story of becoming free ivey, jamie. Rather than promoting positivity and moving forward, she seemed obsessed with reliving her past mistakes. Host of the happy hour and wsirn guest jamie ivey s book if you only knew. Here are the books i consider the best summer reads 2018. Jamie ivey creates buzz around presale campaign for first book if you only knew nashville, tenn.
I knew i wanted to host a book club with my book when it released, but i had a few setbacks. Take away the atonement theology and doctrine of sin that ivey believes in, and youd have a book that liberals like myself wouldnt have too much of a hard time swallowing. My unlikely, unavoidable story of becoming free ebook 9781462749737 by jamie ivey. Encouraging you to strip away inner and outer hypocrisy, she helps you become confident in gods ability to make you his own. In this interview, jamie ivey discusses her upcoming book, if you only knew.
The happy hour with jamie ivey is a place where girlfriends gather to talk about the big things in life, the little things in life, and everything in between. My very first book, if you only knew, released yesterday and i am feeling every possible emotion about the whole thing. Elyse is an author of nearly 2 dozen books on the gospel and christian living, renowned speaker, and hosts a podcast with her family. In if you only knew, jamie tells her story while empowering others to share theirs. She tells her story in such a way that points to jesus and preaches then gospel. In many books, the gospel often feels more like an afterthought than the anthem.
For so long, my greatest fear was what you might think of me if you only knew the whole story. Jamie ivey believes in women and wants big things for them. As the gospel increasingly took root and convicted her of this sin. That said, there are still parts of if you only knew that are relevant to everyone, no matter what your leanings are in the culture wars. Jamie ivey, if only you know, p212 if only you knew. Aaron also asks me about the most vulnerable chapter in the book, where i share a recent struggle. Discover jamie ivey s book, if you only knew on lifeway. You guys just means that um sale okay um, it means theyre selling alot so thats why um someone is asking um, lets just go down this so this book, if you only knew im gonna answer some of these questions asking what is the topic of the book overall thats a great question, so um im gonna be the back to you that would i really really help is. I feel so blessed to have been a part of jamie iveys book launch team. Elyse is passionate about delivering the gospel to women and helping women see jesus love everywhere in the bible.
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