Tim Keller on DVD

Tim Keller is releasing books at a steady clip these days. 2008 saw the release of The Reason for God and The Prodigal God while Counterfeit Gods was released in 2009 and Generous Justice just days ago. Early next year we’ll see King’s Cross.

While the books have been published by Dutton, several of them have been followed by DVDs produced by Zondervan. The DVDs are geared toward group study and are comprised of six or eight sessions led by Keller and followed by discussion facilitated by a discussion guide.

The DVDs are widely available but as far as I can see, your cheapest option is Westminster Books. However, if you buy direct from Zondervan you do have the option of buying just one session if there is something there of particular interest or if you want to try a single session before buying the whole set.

Here are the three DVDs currently available:

The Reason for God

The Reason for GodCaptured live and unscripted, pastor and author Timothy Keller meets with a group of people over six sessions to address their doubts and objections to Christianity. Using literature, philosophy, real-life experiences, and the Bible, Keller and the group explore the truth of Christianity. This DVD will help you think about and engage others in dialogue on six common objections to Christianity.

Here are the contents of the 6 discussions:

  1. Isn't the Bible a Myth? Hasn't Science Disproved Christianity?
  2. How Can You Say There Is Only One Way to God? What About Other Religions?
  3. What Gives You the Right to Tell Me How to Live My Life? Why Are There So Many Rules?
  4. Why Does God Allow Suffering? Why Is There So Much Evil in the World?
  5. Why Is the Church Responsible for So Much Injustice? Why Are Christians Such Hypocrites?
  6. How Can God Be Full of Love and Wrath at the Same Time? How Can God Send Good People to Hell?

[Amazon | Westminster Books]

The Prodigal God

The Prodigal GodIn six captivating DVD video sessions, pastor and New York Times bestselling author Timothy Keller opens your eyes to the powerful message of Jesus’ best-known--and least understood--parable. The Prodigal God is a revelation of the very heart of the gospel: God’s radical love for sinners of every kind.  Taking you and your small group or church beyond the traditional focus on the wayward younger son, Dr. Keller helps you glean insights from each of the characters in Jesus’ parable: the irreligious younger son, the moralistic elder son, and the Father who lavishes his love on both. The Prodigal God will challenge the devout and the skeptic alike to see Christianity in a whole new way.

Here are the titles of the 6 discussions:

  1. The Parable
  2. The People Around Jesus
  3. The Two Lost Sons
  4. The Elder Brother
  5. The True Elder Brother
  6. The Feast of the Father

[Amazon | Westminster Books]

Gospel in Life

Gospel in LifeIn the Gospel in Life DVD, join author and pastor Timothy Keller in an eight-week video-based study of the gospel and the ways to live it out in your everyday life. From exploring the world you live in now to preparing for the world that is to come, you will learn how the gospel can change your heart, your community, and how you live in the world. Designed for use with the Gospel in Life Participant's Guide.

  1. City-The World That Is
  2. Heart-Three Ways to Live
  3. Idolatry-The Sin Beneath
  4. Community-The Context for Change
  5. Witness-An Alternate City
  6. Work-Cultivating the Garden
  7. Justice-A People for Others
  8. Eternity-The World That Is To Come

[Amazon | Westminster Books]

And hey, just to keep things interesting around here, I’m going to give away 5 copies of The Reason for God DVD. It’s a package that includes the DVD and a copy of the discussion guide. Just leave a comment and I’ll randomly pick a winner.

Comments (312)

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Anonymous's picture

The Reason for God DVD series sounds like a great resource.

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Wow… thanks, Tim! I’m thinking that the “Reasons for God” DVD would make an AWESOME series for our adult Sunday School class and/or small group!

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Oooh. I read about 1/2 way through the book and it was great (2 weeks due back at the library) This reminds me that I should check it out again …. or maybe just watch the video ;)

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Tim,

Thanks for the great work!

Judd

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The Reason for God was a pretty good book- it won’t convince super skeptics (it’s a heart issue, not a head issue), but it seems very well thought out to me.

I found the ‘Gospel in Life’ DVD to be a little… anemic? Maybe I’m just biased- when my wife and I watched it we had just come off of a ‘God of this City’ campaign at church, and the DVD felt somewhat lackluster in comparison. The message is good and important, the delivery… sorta *meh*.

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I’ve heard nothing but good things from these studies. I hope to get to utilize them soon.

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Tim Keller is a great modern apologist. “Reason for God” evokes, as many have suggested,the well-loved style of Lewis.

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Looks good!

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Ooh, pick me! Pick me!

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I have the Gospel in Life DVD and it is really well done.

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Tim Keller rocks.

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Thanks for offering this giveaway!

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This is the best blog ever.

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This is an exciting giveaway!

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thanks for the giveaway!

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thanks for offering!

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I could sure use some Tim Keller DVDs! Thanks!

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Awesome! Thanks for the heads up on these dvds and for the opportunity to participate in the giveaway!

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tim keller dvds sound like a great resource! thanks

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I’d like ‘em.

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Would love to entice Christmas visitors with this as a class in January…

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Loved ‘The Reason for God.’ I rated ‘The Prodigal God’ the best book I read last year and now I’m using ‘The Gospel in Life’ as curriculum for one of my groups.

I’d be stoked to check out the DVDs for ‘TRFG’ to see if they’d be a fit as well. Thanks!

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would love it!

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Hope I win =)

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Ok-all the other competitions I never won I was only joking - this time I am for real - pick me!!!! I love how Keller makes people think and talk - I will definitely use these if you could choose to randomnly pick me

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I would love a copy of The Reason for God!

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I am interested. Please enter me in the drawing. Thanks much.

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These are awesome!

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Count me in. Much thanks.

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I did enjoy the book, would love to see the DVD

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Love Tim Keller. Would like the DVDs!

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Loved the book, and the DVD/study guide looks like a great resource as well!

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Sign me up!

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PICK US! PICK US! PICK US! I lead a youth group that would benefit from this DVD tremendously.

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I love Tim Keller. These look awesome!

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I really liked the Reason for God, especially the part on religion and Christianity.

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I would love this video for a non-christian friend I have right now.

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I love Tim Keller. These look awesome!

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I am interested ,Tim.Thanks .

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Loved the Reason for God book and would love to see the DVD. I’ve always struggled with having conversations with non-Christians about issues such as these, and I’m hoping it would be a model for me.

Thanks!

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I loved the book & have been interested to watch the dvds for a while now.

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I would love to win these! They would make a great resource to have on hand for neighborhood Bible Studies!

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A comment!

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Thanks for the giveaway.

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I could use this DVD! Thanks!

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I had never heard of Tim Keller until a few months ago when my daughter and her husband were telling me that their church really used a lot of his stuff. I have done a little research and I feel pretty good about him so far!

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Sure would like to have the Reason For God DVD set! Our church is in the middle of a series on ambition to proclaim the gospel (inspired by Dave Harvey’s Rescuing Ambition and also based on the Proclaim material from Sovereign Grace), and this would be a great followup course to offer!

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Another great giveaway!

Thanks, Tim.

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I love Tim Keller, and I’m super excited to see this reason for God DVD. Seeing him interact with “real” people in this context shows apologetics and evangelism in a very practical way. I know people that seem very similar to some of these “real” people, and seeing how Tim answers their questions would really help me know how to do the same.

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Sounds great! Thanks for the giveaway!!!