Christian, Personal growth
Date Published: March 3, 2020
Publisher: Lucid Books
Everything we do either gets us closer to or further away from becoming the husbands our wives deserve, the fathers our kids need, and, ultimately, the men God intends us to be. 'End Average' is a reality check for men identifying as Christians. Ryan Hansen dives into what it takes to achieve permanent heart change that leads to balanced and consistent growth in faith, relationships, health, and finances. Through examples from his own hard-learned lessons and from wisdom found in the Bible, you'll see what faith in action looks like between Sunday sermons. 'End Average' will challenge you to start living with intentionality and purpose as you seek to glorify God in everything you do.
Interview with Ryan Hansen
What was the
hardest scene from your book to write?
While not really a “scene”, the hardest topic to
write about was the chapter on Faith. It’s a complicated topic to summarize
into a few chapters in a book. I try to be practical and helpful, so
brainstorming ways to do that was a challenge! With the help of my editor I
think we pulled it off.
Why
did you choose to write in your particular field or genre?
I love the topic! Helping people grow their faith, relationships, health,
and finances is a passion of mine and the book was a way for me to reach anyone
who wants to learn more, but can’t actually come sit around my firepit with me.
If
you write in more than one genre, how do you balance them?
I stick to this genre.
What
did you enjoy most about writing this book?
I like creating things, so my favorite part about having the book and a
companion app for it is that I now have a tool that I can share with guys who
want to start their own League of Imperfect Gentlemen, or men’s group. The
facilitator would just have everyone read one of the chapters in the book, then
gather together to discuss it. No longer can guys use the excuse that they
aren’t Bible savvy enough to lead a group, all you have to do it get people
together and lead with vulnerability!
What
book that you have read has most influenced your life?
I actually list the influential books I read on each topic at the back of
every chapter in the “Go Deeper” section. If I had to choose my top influential
reads I’d have to say “Wild at Heart” by John Eldridge and “The Five Love
Languages” by Gary Chapman.
Tell
us a little about yourself? Perhaps something not many people know?
I have quite a bit of my personal story written out throughout the book,
I used my own successes or failures to explain the various concepts I wrote
about. I’d say one thing that surprises folks who meet me, especially in church
or Christian circles, is that I’m an avid craft beer home brewer. It’s such a
fascinating hobby to me, and it has the wonderful side effect of bringing people
together, which brings me joy.
Can
you tell us something about your book that is not in the summary?
Yeah, the book actually has a companion app. The app is free on both
Apple and Android and it’s got videos for each chapter, a guide to starting
your own League of Imperfect Gentlemen, and it’s a handy place to access the
“Go Deeper” sections throughout the book. I’m excited to have that available
for guys!
About the Author
Ryan Hansen is a coffee-loving author and speaker with a calling to help those around him find Jesus. He is married to his lovely wife, Jenna, and together they are raising their four children in California. After growing up as a missionary kid in Italy and Germany, Ryan joined the U.S. Army and spent eight years as a paratrooper with the 82nd Airborne Division and as a psychological operations staff sergeant. After leaving the Army, he earned an MBA while pursuing a sales career in the medical industry. Aside from daydreaming about being able to one day play the guitar well, Ryan spends his time playing with his kids, improving his beer-brewing abilities, and (unsuccessfully) talking his wife out of more Disneyland trips.
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