Good News for Midlife

Jared Wilson understands that middle age is not an epilogue but a crossroads, and he writes with the honesty, wisdom, and humor of a trusted friend who has traveled the road himself. In Good News for Midlife, he speaks directly to the places men are most tempted to coast, hide, or lose heart: church, marriage, parenting, work, friendship, health, regret, and legacy. Yet this is no baptized self-help project; every page points us beyond renewed resolve to the abundant grace of Jesus. This book is a timely, deeply pastoral invitation for men to take up their cross, love what matters most, and finish well.

I have been blessed by Jared Wilson’s ministry again and again throughout the years. This insightful and honest book delivers his characteristic gospel steadiness, engaging a topic that is surprisingly relevant to spiritual questions. I finished it loving Jesus more and wanting to be faithful to the end.

From the importance of being a committed churchman to faithfulness in marriage, parenting, work, and friendship; from stewarding our bodies well to learning how to lament, Jared Wilson shows how the gospel speaks into every dimension of midlife. Along the way, he offers both inspiration and practical wisdom for enduring faithfully to the end. Jared has a rare gift for writing with theological depth, pastoral warmth, and remarkable accessibility. Rather than offering clichés or quick fixes, he points readers to the enduring hope found in Christ. This is the kind of book I want to put into the hands of people in our church, and one I’d like to read with our elders. There is a surprising lack of wise, gospel-centered resources for this important season of life, making Good News for Midlife a timely and much-needed contribution.

My friendship with Jared began during our midlife years, so I have had the privilege of benefitting from innumerable conversations about this crazy time of our lives. In Good News for Midlife, Jared shares practical wisdom with a gospel-centered focus. For those of us who find ourselves in the middle of these confusing (at times), but critical years, Good News for Midlife encourages us to believe that our best years can still be in front of us as long as Jesus walks before us.