Category: Brett Watson
Brett Watson’s Favs
Meaning for Present in the Exodus Story of the Past
Regardless of how historical the Bible’s stories are, the value seems to be realized when one places their feet in the sandals of the characters. Possibly the best example of… Read more
The Courage to Be by Paul Tillich
This book is a thorough look at the progression of human existential angst. Tillich leads the reader through the history of human psyche as we have suffered the awareness of… Read more
Carl Jung and the Shadow – The Mechanics of Your Dark Side
“Personal growth can be summed up as willingness to suffer genuine self-analysis, making the unconscious conscious, and intentionally acting as though the best (Christlike) version of you is the inevitable… Read more
12 Rules for Life: An Antidote to Chaos by Jordan Peterson
This was a really important book for Jordan Peterson because of how it presents heady psychoanalytic concepts in digestible form! Peterson beautifully articulates insights that resonate so well with the… Read more
Celebration of Discipline by Richard Foster
It sounds strange to say that a book on Christian spiritual practice changed the trajectory of my theological studies, but that is exactly what Celebration of Discipline did for me…. Read more
Prayer: Finding the Heart’s True Home by Richard Foster
This book was a pivotal read for my journey into “deeper” Christian thought and practice. Richard Foster is a well read scholar and a very good writer. This combination of… Read more
Confucius, Buddha, Jesus and Muhammad by Harvard Professor, Mark W. Muesse
Ever wondered how other religions compare to Christianity? This is a fantastic lecture series that summarizes and compares the lives and philosophies of 4 people whose collective impact on humanity… Read more
Immortal Diamond by Richard Rohr
A wonderful, uplifting book that helps readers to identify and grow past the boundaries of ego! Dissolve the distractions of ego to find our authentic selves in God In his… Read more
If God is Good Then Why is there Evil?
If God is good then why is there evil? A question pondered by believers, agnostics and atheists alike. Theodicy is the technical term for theological constructs that strive to answer… Read more
Cogent Thoughts
Cogent Thoughts is a YouTube channel myself and Kevin O’hara started in 2014 to help people tackle difficult question or doubts around faith in God.