Mike Yankoski is both a writer and speaker, and spends much of his time compelling audiences around the world toward a Christ centered response to our world's great needs. When he’s not writing or on the road speaking, he can usually be found doing something outdoors, usually hiking or running. He holds a Masters Degree from Regent College, is the author of (...Read More)
Under The Overpass has now surpassed 100,000 copies in print, and a movie based on Mike Yankoski’s remarkable story is scheduled to go into production in 2013. Under the Overpass details Mike's intentional homelessness—his five month journey through the underbelly of the American dream, from upper-middle class plush to scum-of-the-earth repulsive.
Mike Yankoski, author of Under the Overpass, will be on FamilyTalk with Dr. James Dobson today and tomorrow, February 24. Go here to listen to Mike talk about how with only a backpack, a sleeping bag and a guitar, he set out to experience life on the streets in six different cities—from Washington D.C. to San Diego— and they put himself to the test.
Let us be His hands and feet
Little children, let us stop just saying we love people; let us really love them, and show it by our actions. 1 John 3:18
Right now, more than 700,000 men, women and children find themselves on the streets in our country. For them, each day is a trial. Today, be the Christian you say you are: love your neighbor as yourself.
Let us be His hands and feet
Little children, let us stop just saying we love people; let us really love them, and show it by our actions.
Right now, more than 700,000 men, women and children find themselves on the streets in our country. For them, this holiday season will be anything but merry. This Christmas, be the Christian you say you are: love your neighbor as yourself.
Christmas Under the Overpass Action Plan
- Fast and pray for those who are homeless in our country
- Find your local homeless shelter and volunteer now and then again in the new year
- Cook a pancake breakfast with some friends for homeless people at a local city park
- Buy gift certificates to local restaurants / coffee shops for people who are panhandling
- Throw a Christmas Party at your church for the homeless in your area
Download the complete “Christmas Under the Overpass” Action Plan here.
Update and Expanded with Foreword by Francis Chan
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Ever Wonder What it Would Be Like to Live Homeless?
Mike Yankoski did more than just wonder. By his own choice, Mike's life went from upper-middle class plush to scum-of-the-earth repulsive overnight. With only a backpack, a sleeping bag and a guitar, Mike and his traveling companion, Sam, set out to experience life on the streets in six different cities—from Washington D.C. to San Diego— and they put themselves to the test.
Mike and Sam's story is gritty, challenging, and utterly captivating. What you encounter in these pages will radically alter how you see your world—and may even change your life.
Find out more about Under the Overpass by Mike Yankoski.
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Walking on Water
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As Silver Refined
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Extraordinary
John Bevere
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