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Adulting for Christians: An Interactive Guide to Keeping the Faith While Learning the Ropes Paperback – March 31, 2020

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A fun and faithful take on surviving the real world

We all need a helping hand sometimes—especially when we're first starting out. Adulting for Christians is a straightforward and enjoyable approach to learning how to deal with a whole new world of responsibilities, all while staying true to your faith.

Whether it's finding a place to live, learning how to land and keep a job, figuring out your health insurance, or just getting some handy cleaning tips, Adulting for Christians has you covered. This combination guide, journal, activity book, and devotional gives you everything you need to conquer these new challenges—and have fun doing it!

Adulting for Christians includes:
  • Adulting made easy—Set out on a new adventure with a heaping helping of indispensable life advice—no calls home required.
  • Practical approaches—Keep your first foray into adulting stress-free with simple and fun activities that work, including journal prompts, games, quizzes, and more.
  • Keeping the faith—Stay inspired and strong with Biblical quotes and blank spaces that help you reflect on your place in the world and your relationship with the Lord as you enter into adulthood.

Go with God as you embark on adulting in the real world.
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So. You’re ready. You grew out of that twin-size bed yeeeeears ago, and though home-cooked meals are fantastic and all...it’s time.

  • Can I afford something on my own, or do I need a roomie (or two or three or four)?
  • Where do I want to live? Are there bars on the windows? Will Uber Eats deliver to that location?
  • Do I have enough saved to cover the setup costs? Wait, what setup costs? Will you need a bed and pots and pans?

Get over yourself and get interested in others. IMHO, people who focus the convo on themselves are giving a monologue, not holding a conversation.

  • Ask questions. Listen. Don’t rush to fill a silent gap. I know, I know. Silent gaps in conversation are awkward, but so is a foot in the mouth.
  • Proverbs 10:19 talks about people who talk too much. My paraphrase: More talk creates more opportunity to sin (be a jerk/misspeak). Wise folk know when to zip it.
  • Just try to be a good listener. You will have plenty of opportunity in life to use your words. I promise.

How might you determine what you need in a church to help your faith flourish?

  • What are your priorities? Is worship super important to you? Does a diversity of programs float your boat? Does the church you are checking out share your passion for outreach, etc.?
  • Consider having a sit-down with the pastor. Ask questions.
  • Date the church. Don’t feel like two visits = a lifetime commitment.

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“As my oldest son approaches leaving the nest, I have often thought “Crud! What else does he need to know? There has to be a list somewhere of important adulting skills. I know he can clean toilets but what am I missing?” This book—complete with humor, practical tips, and biblical wisdom—is what he needs! I cannot wait to get copies for all of my children as they age out of the home.” —Wendy Hagen, author of Totally Desperate Mom and Director of Speakers for Teen Esteem, teenesteem.org

“Adulting for Christians is the book I will be giving as a graduation present from now on. Jenny’s advice is practical, fun, and full of wisdom. This is the book I wish I had when I was learning to adult!” —Alli Worthington, bestselling author of Breaking Busy, speaker, and business coach

“Adulting for Christians is immensely practical and full of good guidance. Jenny's book combines wisdom and humor with plenty of space left over for plans and dreams. I've been an adult for a long time now, but I am drawn to the engaging questions, checklists, and journaling spaces. This book is a great gift for anyone on the verge of adulthood—and a fantastic resource for anyone who feels like they could use a refresher course in adulting skills.” —Deb Beddoe, mom of four new-ish adults, and author of The Heart of Recovery: How Compassion & Community Offer Hope in the Wake of Addiction

“This book is the perfect guide to share with the young adults in your life as they embark on adulting. Based on Christian principles, it offers fun, light, and encouraging advice for getting your life together.” —Lucrecer Braxton, City Champion, Together Digital Cincinnati

About the Author

JENNY INGRAM is the author of the popular blog Jenny on the Spot—a parenting, lifestyle, and humor-centered blog featuring the occasional craft and recipe. Her work has been featured in places like HuffPost, BuzzFeed, and Redbook.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Rockridge Press (March 31, 2020)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 212 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1646114426
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1646114429
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 12.8 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.5 x 0.58 x 8.5 inches
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Jenny is a former secondary school teacher – turned stay-at-home mom – turned work-at-home mom - nearly turned empty-nester (one to go!). Over much of the last 25 years, Jenny and her husband, Paul, have adopted the lifestyle of relentless entrepreneurs. This book is one of many arteries connecting to that entrepreneurial heart. Plus, she’s a mom… so she loves an opportunity to tell people how to do stuff. Her first book, Adulting for Christians was one for the record books when it comes to channeling her inner how-to-do-stuff boss.

More information for the curious onlooker: Jenny is the mother of 3 grown-ish and almost grown “kids” who, unoriginally and quite literally, consumes gallons of coffee in the Pacific Northwest with her husband of 25+ years. Since 2004, she has authored the popular blog “Jenny on the Spot” a parenting, lifestyle, and humor-centered blog featuring the occasional craft and recipe… because that’s what the people want. Her work and writing has been featured in such places as Huffington Post, BuzzFeed, Redbook, Parents Magazine, Blog Design for Dummies, local media outlets, and has likely made it into a few of her kids’ Snaps and/or nightmares.

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Definitely impressed with this book. This book for young adults is the real deal and is definitely "a gift" of information. Found this book or perhaps young adult life handbook to be well spoken while delivering a good stick with you gem of practical life skills and smarts. Found book chapters to be well researched and written, insightful, practical, sensible, and knowledgeable all while being fun to read. Found it with ease to flip through the book to access any approachable and knowledgeable chapter.
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5.0 out of 5 stars A Gem of a Book, Great For Those New at "Adulting" as Well as Established Adults, Something For All
Reviewed in the United States on April 30, 2020
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I've been out on my own and a Christian adult for many years now. I have Christian adult children of my own, all of which I consider to be very responsible and have good heads on their shoulders. I was very intrigued by the title of this book, mainly in part because my best friend and I had considered writing handbooks for our then-young children at the time very much along this vein.

The author created an incredibly thoughtful, engaging and well-thought out book that I would recommend for teens, young adults and even older adults like myself. There is something to be gotten by everyone in this. This isn't some dry, disconnected from reality sort of book, but rather a genuine, hands-on-deck, fully “in touch” sort of book that really offers some sage advice and wisdom that is readily do-able. There are interactive pages, workbook style, that one can opt to do, but even if it's just read through, there is still so much to enjoy and learn from.

Topical and relevant, the book is very easy to navigate and read just a little at a time, or read right through. Having corresponding Bible verses is a must in any Christian book, and this book is definitely one that has them.

Humorous without being flippant, the book leads the reader through various scenarios and helps to navigate through them as a Christian while providing the correct Biblical response to such situations and why. This book is a gem, and I'd happily recommend it. This would make a great gift for anyone venturing out on their own for the first time, a college student as well as folks that have been out on their own for a long time. Thanks for reading.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great resource...
Reviewed in the United States on June 19, 2020
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I've ended up liking this book much more than I anticipated. My oldest son is only 11, but we already worry about him going out into the world. I think a book like this will be perfect for him when he gets a bit older. In the meantime, it helps me know more things to work on teaching all of my guys. While it does seem to be targeted to older teens/early 20s, there's great advice that I've even found useful for myself. I found this "Entertaining Pro Tip" humorous: "Saute some onions(saute=chop and heat in a pan with a little oil) just before guests arrive, even if you are not serving onions. Your guests will assume you've been cooking all day." Throughout the book, there's a tremendous variety of beneficial things to know and do as an adult. I love that it all centers around God's Word. There are Bible verses listed that the reader is encouraged to read and memorize. There are also quotes, questions, and journaling areas, with prompts, which helps the reader think things through better. I think it's a great book. I'm thrilled to have it around for my boys.
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JonAndFamily
5.0 out of 5 stars A basic biblically based strategy guide for leading a Christian life.
Reviewed in the United States on March 23, 2021
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This is not a book filled with stories, this is a resource with several check lists, helpful tips, and a basic outline for living your life as an adult. I am 45 years old, and although I'd like to think I knew most everything mentioned in this book, I am sure I forgot some of it, and some I willfully neglect to do. Growing up, I never imagined it would be this hard to be a responsible adult, and I think that is because not everyone raises their children understanding how to live life. So much focus is placed on higher learning, which is good for finding a career, but isn't necessarily helpful for getting through life's many challenges. Too much emphasis on the pursuit of knowledge actually sacrifices developing the know-how to pursue happiness. This book will help ground you in the truth that really matters. It encompasses how to incorporate mind, body and spiritual chores, activities and planning for maturing into a well rounded Christian Adult. It will require concentration and thought to master the necessary tricks to succeed in life.
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Reviewed in the United States on August 6, 2020
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Adulting for Christians: An Interactive Guide to Keeping the Faith While Learning the Ropes
Jenny Ingram
This book is great for opening discussion between peers or family members. Much of it may seem simple until you ponder it. When I first started reading I thought the book was geared toward teens and young adults but the more I read the more I learned from it. The author has included interactive pages. The book is relevant to today’s world. It is easy to read and interesting. Some of the book is humorous leading the reader through situations and helping the reader respond to the situation in a Biblical manner.
I highly recommend this book to parents of preteens and teens. Don’t send them into the world unprepared.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Good advice for a young person just starting out
Reviewed in the United States on August 25, 2020
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I bought this book for my teenage son and I’m so glad I did. Adulting for Christians is packed full of good advice and information to help a young person just starting out. Important decisions like deciding where to live, learning how to find your first job and figuring out insurance as you stay true to your Christian faith. And the beauty of this book is it’s straight forward approach helps to teach young people in a way they can grasp and hold onto. Some of the important topics this book covers is helping you to be the type of person that others want to be around, as well as finding your community, finding joy, and learning how to spend and save money. And the book is interspersed with scripture and also the chance to journal some of your thoughts and things you learn as you read. Excellent book to help a young person that is either entering college, in the middle of college or about to gradate from college. It has some important life skills, lessons and it points you back to lessons involving how to be a Christian as you’re navigating becoming an adult.
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