For the millions who have felt disillusioned with the American Evangelical culture, this book is a lifeline for navigating the cynicism of the Left and Right to find real hope in the life and mission of Jesus.

As a pastor and author, Nicholas McDonald spent years helping people work through serious questions about the evangelical church’s gospel and its often hurtful responses to cultural moments. He quickly realized that what these people needed—what he really needed—wasn’t apologetics or rational answerd but to be re-storied by the biblical faith infused with love, hope, beauty, and freedom. And that is what the original gospel of Jesus gives to the world.

McDonald compassionately addresses the concerns so many readers have with the evangelical subculture—from leveraging faith for political gain, elevating the Bible over God, to the theology of escapism—and guides them back to Jesus's mission for the church. 

Through the scriptural song of Zechariah, McDonald outlines a path to becoming reenchanted by the dreams Jesus has for each one of us, the church, and the world. In candid prose and captivating stories, he reminds us that Jesus’ dreams of love, beauty, and true freedom fulfill what our hearts long for. To take them up is the invitation to dream again. It’s an invitation to hope.