Feel confident responding to any hot-button issue with The Jesus Method, a countercultural way of navigating social dilemmas with wisdom and love.

The Jesus Method uncovers and breaks down Jesus’ masterful approach to social dilemmas, giving you a clear, actionable process to apply to any hot-button conversation or situation.

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Social Dilemma
noun:
any pressurized predicament surrounding a hot-button issue or topic

In an increasingly polarized society, we’re faced with social dilemmas and disagreements every day, from economic systems to elections, pronouns to pop culture. These topics can derail families, friendships, workplaces, churches, and of course, the dreaded Facebook comments section.

Followers of Jesus often find themselves stuck between a rock and a hard place when it comes to navigating tough conversations with both grace and truth.

Do we “take a stand” and share God’s truth, even if it alienates or offends the other person? Or do we remain silent out of kindness and respect, but wonder if we’re being untrue to our values? The Jesus Method offers a different way: a simple, clear model for dealing with social dilemmas the way Jesus would, giving you confidence that you can respond with wisdom and love no matter what hot-button issues come your way. By examining Jesus’ mindset and approach to tough situations – not just WHAT He said, but HOW He said it – you will discover a path that alleviates the pressure to “get it right” and helps you get unstuck and move forward with those you love.

The Jesus Method doesn’t tell you what to think or what stance to take. Instead, it gives you a process for navigating the messy middle of truth and love, honesty and self-control while engaging in Jesus’ #1 priority: relationships.

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Ted Bryant

Ted and his wife, Angela, and their six kids have been a part of Granger Community Church (GCC) for 22 years. Recently, Ted was selected to step into the role of Lead Pastor at GCC. He’s served the church, not only as a volunteer, but in several other key positions over the years, as the Director of Granger Kids, Pastor of Family Ministry and the Executive Pastor of Adult Ministries. With a Bachelor of Science in Quantitative Biophysics from Manchester University, a master’s and PhD. in Cognitive Psychology from Notre Dame University and a Master of Divinity from Moody Theological Seminary, Ted’s desire to invest in the effectiveness of the local church continues in his role as Lead Pastor. With a passion for being equally committed to reaching those who don’t yet know they are loved by God, and equipping those who already believe for ministry, Ted’s prayer is that this book will increase your ability to impact both. He’s driven to see the local church continue to be a place of hope, healing and authentic compassion in action.

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What people are saying...

I love this book! Ted Bryant did an incredible job of helping us figure out how to navigate many of the social dilemmas we all feel about our culture. The Jesus Method brings us hope and context on how to have these important conversations. This is a much-needed book.

Jim Burns, PhD

President, HomeWord, author of Doing Life with Your Adult Children: Keep Your Mouth Shut and the Welcome Mat Out

Such an encouraging guide on how to use the Bible as your steady roadmap through this increasingly unsteady world!

Granger Smith

speaker and New York Times bestselling author of Like a River

In an “us-them” society where churches and Christians often stand “against” - defining who’s“in” and who’s “out,” it can be tempting to look for arguments to defend and ammunition to defeat. You’ll not find either here. Instead, Ted invites us to unity - not around rules, opinions and beliefs - but around Jesus. Spoiler Alert: The Jesus Method is Love.

Mark L. Waltz

coach, author, pastor

Pastor Ted does a great job of communicating how Jesus’ number one desire is to have a personal relationship with each one of us. And through that relationship, the impact of our choices and our witness here on earth and for eternity.

Ryne Lightfoot

Men’s College Basketball Coach, Western Carolina University

In a culture of increased polarization and judgmentalism, Ted Bryant offers a different way. A Jesus way. It's compelling and convicting, also anti-culture, yet biblical. This book has the potential of shaking the Church out of its compartmentalized and politicized trajectory. So refreshing.

Tim Stevens

CEO and Founder, LeadingSmart, author of Marked by Love: A Dare to Walk Away from Judgment and Hypocrisy

Ted Bryant jumps headlong into the conversations that are dominating the global and Christian conversation. Our anxiety and experience around these issues tell us that, to this point, we have been having shallow conversations that have led to superficial results. It is time to try something different and Ted captures this hopeful, powerful, ancient, new way in The Jesus Method.

Bryan Collier

Leading and Founding Pastor, The Orchard

Here's a page-turner if there ever was one. I only wish I'd read it 5 years ago while trying to navigate difficult political differences with my own beloved relatives. Dr. Ted's observations about the Jesus Method are often brilliant and always helpful. This timely book is a must read for every Christ- follower.

Dr. Bob Laurent

author, evangelist, and teaching pastor at Granger Community Church.

Ted Bryant is where a brilliant mind and an unbridled passion for Jesus meet. He will be a strong Christian voice for decades to come.

Shane L. Bishop

Senior Pastor, Christ Church, author of That’s Good News and The Ping Life

The Jesus Method not only equips us to approach today’s social dilemmas the way Jesus would but reminds us that the trust built through the sacrificial approach to loving and serving people with a kingdom perspective, draws people to God regardless of their social background, issue, or dilemma. “At the root of every social dilemma is a heart dilemma.” This book not only teaches but transforms our hearts and methods to point those in our circumference of influence to Jesus’ saving grace!

Paul Kobylarz

Corporate Chaplain, Leadership & Cultural Development Team - Lippert

In navigating the challenging social issues of our time, who better to learn from than the Master himself: Jesus of Nazareth. In this book Ted Bryant brilliantly captures the ways in which Jesus approached the social dilemmas of his day--ways that are as relevant now as they were back then. Learn from Ted as he explains how to apply the Jesus Method today. This is the way to transform our conversations and make a better world!

Chad Meister, Ph.D.

Author of Building Belief and Evil: A Guide for the Perplexed

As Christians, we look to Jesus to learn who God is, how to live a moral life, and how to be saved. But it turns out Jesus was also a master of navigating social dilemmas.

From the religious leaders who wanted to trap him to conflicts between His disciples, Jesus had an uncanny ability to discern a situation, meet people where they were, and lovingly speak truth while making people feel safe and accepted.

At the root of it all was His heart for relationship and the slow, intentional pace He took with each individual.

The Jesus Method uncovers and breaks down Jesus’ masterful approach to social dilemmas, giving you a clear, actionable process to apply to any situation.

Feel confident navigating social dilemmas

Get a reliable approach for responding to hot-button conversations and avoiding unnecessary offense while remaining true to your values.

Get unstuck and move forward in relationship

Don’t let controversial topics derail connection. The Jesus Method empowers you to engage without arguing or avoiding.

Leave the rest up to God

Find freedom from the pressure to broadcast your stance, defend God, or control how others respond. Trust the Holy Spirit, no matter the outcome.

Perfect for parents, small group leaders, church leaders, and anyone trying to navigate social issues as a group or family unit!

There’s a better way to navigate social dilemmas: the Jesus way.

Discover how to navigate the messy middle of truth and love while engaging in Jesus’ #1 priority: relationships.