Every Man's Battle (2000) by Stephen Arterburn and Fred Stoeker with Mike Yorkey and Radical (2010) by David Platt were presented the Platinum Award for exceeding 1 million copies in sales. Additionally, Gold Awards were presented to Every Young Man's Battle (2002) by Stephen Arterburn and Fred Stoeker with Mike Yorkey and Every Young Woman's Battle (2004) by Shannon Ethridge and Stephen Aterburn in recognition of more than 500,000 copies sold.

Challenge the Status Quo

Click here to download chapter one of The Radical Question and A Radical Idea two-in-one book.

The Radical Question offers a compelling introduction to Radical’s challenge to the contemporary church. In this concise message, Platt asks, "What is Jesus worth to you?" Then he explores what a commitment to Jesus would actually look like in action. The Radical Idea extracts key passages in Radical Together, the follow up to Radical, to show readers that church is not built on places, performances, programs, or professionals, but on people.

Click here to download chapter one of The Radical Question and A Radical Idea two-in-one book.

(Colorado Springs, Colo., August 27, 2012) – David Platt’s blockbuster Radical: Taking Back Your Faith from the American Dream has reached another major milestone: 100 weeks on the New York Times Best Seller List in the Paperback Advice/How To/Misc category. The book has over one million copies in print, and it continues to appear on the CBA Top 50 Best Seller List. Radical first debuted on the New York Times list on June 6, 2010, just weeks after it released, and has remained a frequent presence for more than two years.

In ongoing support for the message of Radical, WaterBrook Multnomah is hosting a contest to give one winner a $1,000 Visa gift card to help with his or her 2012/2013 gospel mission trip expenses. The contest runs through September 9, 2012 and is open to U.S. residents age 18 or older who will participate in a gospel mission trip in 2012. More details are available here.

A hardcover combined edition of The Radical Question and The Radical Idea will be releasing October 2, 2012 from Multnomah Books (ISBN 9781601424891). The Radical Question offers a compelling introduction to Radical’s challenge to the contemporary church. In this concise message, Platt asks, "What is Jesus worth to you?" Then he explores what a commitment to Jesus would actually look like in action. The Radical Idea extracts key passages in Radical Together, the follow up to Radical, to show readers that church is not built on places, performances, programs, or professionals, but on people. Platt argues that those of us in the pews are meant to be active and intentional in spreading the good news of the gospel because when ordinary believers mobilize in everyday ministry, communities and church families change dramatically.

Dr. David Platt is the pastor of the Church at Brook Hills, a four-thousand-member congregation in Birmingham, Alabama, comprised of world-impacting disciples who really believe that as a church they can shake the nations for God’s glory. David has earned two undergraduate degrees from the University of Georgia and three advanced degrees, including a doctor of philosophy from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. Prior to coming to Brook Hills, he served the seminary as dean of chapel and assistant professor of expository preaching and apologetics and was on staff at Edgewater Baptist Church in New Orleans.

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(Colorado Springs, Colo., Jan 2012) – Radical: Taking Back Your Faith from the American Dream, the 2010 breakout debut book by pastor David Platt, has reached a major milestone with 1 million copies in print and continues to appear on best-seller lists: 81 weeks on the New York Times Bestseller List (Paperback Advice & Misc.) and 20 months on the CBA Top 50 Best-Seller List, including 17 months in the top 10. Called the youngest megachurch pastor in history when he took the senior pastor position at The Church at Brook Hills in Birmingham, AL, Platt says that we’ve allowed our cultural preferences to manipulate the gospel of Jesus Christ. Platt and his church committed to “The Radical Experiment,” a one year journey in authentic discipleship, and the results are astounding:

• Over 100 families began the process to become foster parents in hopes of making sure every child in Birmingham has a family.
• Forty households committed to move to an inner-city neighborhood in Birmingham in an effort to serve and love others.
• The church evaluated their 2010 budget and freed up $500,000 dollars to sponsor 21 Compassion International projects in India, providing food, clean water and health care to women and children in one of the most impoverished nations in the world.

Reflecting on the success of Radical, President and Publisher Steve Cobb says, “When the manuscript first came in, folks here in the office were buzzing about it. I hadn’t seen such enthusiasm for a book in quite some time, and it’s been a real pleasure to see that enthusiasm carry over to retailers and consumers. Everyone on staff has worked hard on this title because they believe that the message can change lives, and I’m grateful for the opportunity to publish such a book.” Author David Platt had this to say: “God is gracious, and His mercy extends far beyond what we could ever deserve or imagine. I am thankful for what He has chosen to do with Radical - for the lives of men and women who have decided that Jesus is more satisfying than every pursuit and pleasure in this world, and for the stories of how His glory is being passionately and sacrificially proclaimed to the ends of the earth.  On top of this, all of the author royalties from the book are being used to spread the gospel amidst a world of urgent spiritual and physical need. May God continue to raise up men and women who are not content to waste their lives on anything but uncompromising, unconditional abandonment to a gracious, loving Savior who invites us to take radical risk and promises us radical reward.” A smart phone app is also available for iPhones and Androids, and contains video of David Platt speaking, podcasts from The Church at Brook Hills, excerpts, and links for more info on the book. The app is available at http://mobileroadie.com/apps/radical.

Radical: Taking Back your Faith from the American Dream RELEASE: May 4, 2010 ISBN-10: 1-60142-221-0 ISBN-13: 978-1-60142-221-7 SIZE: 5-3/16 x 8 PAGES: 240 pages, Tradepaper PRICE: $14.99 US /$17.99 CAN

For more information on this release, please contact the WaterBrook Multnomah Publishing Publicity Office at 719-268-1935.

David Platt, author of the New York Times Bestseller Radical, wrote an Op-Ed which appeared on CNN's Belief Blog. Click here to read "My Take: Why my church rebelled against the American dream." 

 

 

 

What if building the right church depends on using all the wrong people?

Click here to download the first chapter of A Radical Idea now.

 Imagine. Churches not built on the greatest talent, the finest facilities, or the most exceptional programs. Instead, churches that come together to unleash every single person to impact the world with the Spirit of God for the glory of God. It’s a radical idea.

Click here to download the first chapter of A Radical Idea now.

For a limited time, Campus Crusade is making available select videos from its recent staff conference. Watch full messages from David Platt, Francis Chan, and others. Follow the link below, then click on "Public U.S. staff conference videos" in the video window to scroll through the selections.

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David Platt, author of Radical and Radical Together, was featured on the Focus on the Family daily radio broadcast.

Click here to hear David talk about his heart for missions, taking his faith back from the American dream, and living out the Gospel. 

David Platt, author of the upcoming book Radical and pastor of The Church at Brook Hills, was featured along with "The Radical Experiment" on The Gospel Coalition Blog on April 5, 2010. Radical explores the reasons for this experiment and how you can radically follow Christ, too.  

To read the article, click here.

David Platt, author of the New York Times best-selling Radical: Taking Back Your Faith From The American Dream, was featured in an opinion editorial peice in the New York Times. 

Read the article here.

Radical, by David Platt, was featured in The Huffington Post.

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Radical by David Platt was reviewed on ReadersFavorite.com. Click here to read the review.

 

David Platt, author of the New York Times Best Seller Radical, was mentioned in an Op-Ed in The Wall Street Journal online. Go here to read the article.

 

Take the next step. From radical followers of Christ to radical communities of faith.

 Click here to download chapter one of Radical Together.

In Radical, David Platt’s plea for Christians to take back their faith from the American Dream resonated with readers everywhere and quickly became a New York Times bestseller. Now in Radical Together, the author broadens his call, challenging us to unite around a gospel-centered vision.

Click here to download chapter one of Radical Together.

David Platt, author of the New York Times bestseller Radical, was featured in an article on ChristianPost.com celebrating the release of an updated version of the book Operation World.  Platt has encouraged his church to use Operation World to help them pray for the nations.

Read the article here.

David Platt, author of Radical, was featured in Charisma Magazine's e-newsletter. Read the article online here.

 

David Platt, author of Radical, was featured on the October 15 episode of PBS Religion & Ethics Newsweekly. Click here to watch.

What part of the Gospel is optional?

Download and read the first chapter of RADICAL by David Platt.

 In Radical, David Platt challenges you to consider with an open heart how we have manipulated the gospel to fit our cultural preferences. He shows what Jesus actually said about being his disciple—then invites you to believe and obey what you have heard. And he tells the dramatic story of what is happening as  a “successful” suburban church decides to get serious about the gospel according to Jesus.

 Look for the companion booklet, The Radical Question

Download and read the first chapter of RADICAL by David Platt.

David Platt, author of the New York Times best-selling Radical: Taking Back Your Faith From The American Dream, was interviewed on National Public Radio's "On Point" program on September 8.

Click here to listen. David appears around the 34 minute mark.

David Platt, author of the New York Times best-selling Radical: Taking Back Your Faith From The American Dream, was featured in Publisher's Weekly Religion Bookline.

Read the article here.

An excerpt from Radical, by David Platt, appeared in the June, 2010 issue of Charisma. Click here to read the digital issue. The excerpt begins on page 48.

David Platt, author of Radical, was interviewed on the Neue Magazine podcast. Click here to listen.

David Platt, author of Radical: Taking Back Your Faith from the American Dream was featured on Preaching.com. Click here to read the interview.

Radical, by David Platt, was featured on Compassion's blog. Go here to read the review.