
42 seconds.
That’s the average length of Jesus’ recorded conversations. Jesus changed the world, person by person, 42 seconds at a time, and so can we.
About the Book
What if followers of Jesus were better equipped to live like Jesus, embracing, authentically, every interaction?
42 Seconds helps you to live and speak like Jesus in every conversation throughout your day — at the mailbox, over the fence, and in the grocery store. Taking cues from Jesus’ example, and his own stories, Carl Medearis emboldens you with these simple Kingdom truths so you can share your life in Jesus with others in the most natural ways.

Be kind.
It’s basically impossible to introduce our neighbors and coworkers to Jesus if we’re not kind to them.

Be present.
Being present for God may be the key to life.

Be brave.
It will stretch your faith.

Be Jesus.
As believers, his actual presence is in us, which means that we can be the actual presence of Jesus to others.
Resources
Check out the following resources to use alongside 42 Seconds with your church, book club, small group, or other gathering.
Group Leader Tools
Conversation starters, discussion questions, and other tools to facilitate an interactive and meaningful gathering.
Videos
Short videos by author Carl Medearis to use in large and small groups to both introduce and build upon the book content.
Sermon Leads
Topics, points, scriptures and illustration ideas will be provided for pastors and leaders to utilize in creating their own, personalized sermons.
Meet Carl Medearis
Carl Medearis is an international expert in Arab-American and Muslim-Christian relations. He acts as a catalyst for movements in the Middle East to promote peace-making and cultural, political, and religious dialogue for reconciliation. He works with leaders in the West and in the Arab world with the hope of seeing them experience full and fruitful relationships through the life and teachings of Jesus of Nazareth.
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