Jason writes a short, punchy book that is both personable and practical. The book is a loose retelling of his journey in understanding a biblical view of sexuality. It’s light, humorous at times, and doesn’t pull any punches.

Who wrote it

Jason Roach is a pastor in the UK.

Why I read it

After reading Ed Shaw’s Purposeful Sexuality, I think he recommended a few books, of which this one stood out. I was keen to read another short book that got straight to the point in outlining a compelling case for a biblical vision of sexuality.

What I liked

There’s much to like. Jason loosely tells the story of his life’s journey understanding his own sexuality, and what God has to say about it. He uses great humour without being dismissive.

Where the book really shines is through how accessible and relatable it is. It felt quite easy to be swayed and compelled by the way he told the story. And I think there is plenty to resonate for the average reader.

I also really appreciated the practical edge he gave throughout the book. There’s plenty of helpful examples, both positive and negative, that help paint a wonderful and compelling picture of God’s views on sex and sexuality.

What I didn’t

For what it was, this was a great book. No complaints.

Major Takeaway

The book can be summed up by a key repeated phrase:

God is a lover who made us to love like him

Who should read it

Similar to Ed Shaw’s Purposeful Sexuality, it is easy to encourage this book to be widely read. This one is perhaps a little more personal, whereas Ed’s is a little more theological. Both are great and complement each other well.