HSP 12: Brian Zahnd On Growing Weary Of Americanized Christianity, Deconstruction, Nietzsche, And How Jesus Is Our Ultimate Truth

Brian Zahnd is the founder and lead pastor of Word of Life Church in St. Joseph, Missouri. As the lead pastor he is the primary preacher during weekend services, and he oversees the direction of the church. Pastor Brian is a passionate reader of theology and philosophy, an avid hiker and mountain climber, and authority on all things Bob Dylan.

He and his wife, Peri, have three adult sons and seven grandchildren. He is the author of several books, including Unconditional?, Beauty Will Save the World, A Farewell To Mars, Water To Wine, Sinners In The Hands Of A Loving God, and Postcards From Babylon. 

Follow his blog at www.brianzahnd.com.