Hey friends -
I write to you from the London Heathrow Airport as I wait for my flight back home to Canada after an encouraging two-week sabbatical trip across England and Scotland. I have two more weeks of sabbatical time at home where I’ll be discerning PhD programs, reading, writing, recording the audiobook for my book, The Justice of Jesus, and attending a Coldplay concert (among other things).
Now that things are slowing down and now that we’re heading into the final three months of book launch before my September 30 book launch date, I’d love to invite you to the first-ever Jesus, Justice & Joash Virtual Hangout.
My hope is to host these monthly, hour-long virtual hangouts via Zoom / Google Hangouts as an opportunity to draw closer each other and build community around Jesus and Justice. The work of justice can often feel lonely and isolating; but it doesn’t have to be this way. Think of this as a monthly virtual small group led by me where we have open conversations on all things Jesus and Justice - in addition to any other related or unrelated topics you’d like to chat or ask questions about.
I’ll be keeping these virtual hangouts only to paid subscribers to encourage more intimate conversations where we can go deeper into discussion topics. Think of these as living room small group conversations on Jesus and Justice. And do come with your best questions for myself and our group!
If you’re not currently a paid subscriber but would like to participate in this, you can become a paid subscriber today and still be on the final list for our first virtual hangout on July 14.
So mark your calendars for now: 8 pm Eastern on Monday, July 14. The virtual link will be emailed to paid subscribers as we get closer to July 14.
Book Update
And now for a very exciting book update that I wanted to share with each of you on my Substack list first.
US friends: I have just confirmed with my publisher that the first 300 pre-ordered copies of The Justice of Jesus from Baker Book House will get a very special gift - a printed insert of my go-to Spicy Butter Chicken recipe! This is in addition to these books being available for 40% off + free shipping right now. Take advantage of this limited time opportunity and pre-order your copies here for friends, family, and yourself today!*
*This offer also retroactively applies to all of you who have already pre-ordered your copies via Baker Book House!
**Non-US friends: If you pre-order / have already pre-ordered your copy from somewhere else and would like this recipe, just email me at joashpthomas@gmail.com with a screenshot of your pre-order and I’ll get this recipe over to you digitally. Pre-order your copies here or wherever you buy / borrow your books today!
We’ll be announcing more exciting giveaways soon but as subscribers, I wanted you all to at least know of this one right away.