Ask the Bible Geek: Answers to Questions from Catholic Teens [Paperback]

Mark Hart (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 25, 2003

Gifted youth leader Mark Hart knows teens inside and out, and as the Bible Geek®, he asks and answers the real questions that puzzle them. Dealing realistically and honestly with concerns about God, temptations, personal issues, daily life and more, he speaks encouragement to the minds and hearts of kids. His solutions to typical situations teens wonder about, are rooted in Scripture and the Catholic tradition.

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Gifted youth leader Mark Hart knows teens inside and out, and as the Bible Geek®, he asks and answers the real questions that puzzle them. Dealing realistically and honestly with concerns about God, temptations, personal issues, daily life and more, the Bible Geek® speaks encouragement to the minds and hearts of kids. His solutions to typical situations teens wonder about, are rooted in Scripture and the Catholic tradition.

About the Author

Mark Hart was a teen in his local LIFE TEEN Program, before leaving home to attend the University of Notre Dame. A few years ago, Mark began working for the LIFE TEEN Program, running LIFE Communications, writing, producing videos, and speaking for LIFE TEEN International. In addition, he is the "Bible Geek" on the Life Teen web site. Mark resides in Scottsdale, Arizona.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 12 and up
  
• Paperback: 140 pages
• Publisher: Servant Books (March 25, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1569553440
• ISBN-13: 978-1569553442
• Product Dimensions: 7.9 x 5.7 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #103,786 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #20 in Books > Teens > Religion & Spirituality > Christianity

More About the Author

Mark Hart serves as Executive Vice President for Life Teen International and is affectionately known to millions across the world simply as the "Bible Geek®". An award-winning author and producer, Mark is one of the most sought after speakers in the Catholic Church today. He is a popular guest on several radio shows, including a weekly regular on Sirius/XM Satellite Radio.

The author (or co-author) of ten books, his book "Blessed are the Bored in Spirit" quickly found its way onto the Catholic best-seller list. His latest resource, the new Catholic Teen Bible from Life Teen, is receiving national acclaim.

Additionally, his interactive DVD Bible Study series, T3, is revolutionizing teen and young adult Scripture Study - now with four volumes spanning Genesis to Revelation. Mark's free, weekly podcasts (Sunday, Sunday, Sunday) are available through iTunes heard by hundreds of thousands of souls each week in over 20 countries.

Mark currently lives outside of Phoenix, AZ with his amazing wife, Melanie, and their three beautiful daughters, Hope, Trinity and Faith.

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24 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Move over St. Paul!, June 12, 2003

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Billie Sue Shoemaker (Mesa, AZ United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Ask the Bible Geek: Answers to Questions from Catholic Teens (Paperback)

The Bible Geek is a disciple of Jesus Christ, a comic, a big brother, an evangelist, and a sinner, which makes his biblical reflections inspiring and transformational for teens seeking Christ amid the culture of death. Hart incorporates every aspect of teens' lives and his own experiences of living as a disciple into his writing and reflections on Scripture - truth and sincerity radiate each passage. His command of youth culture and ability to break open the Word of God lend to this book's incredible ingenuity and wit. To date, I have not come across a more usable Scripture reflection for teens. Regardless of religious affiliation, teens everywhere can relate to his perspective on modern-day discipleship. The Bible Geek is out to dispel a nasty rumor that Catholics don't know or understand the Scriptures!

19 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars keep 'em comin'!, May 21, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: Ask the Bible Geek: Answers to Questions from Catholic Teens (Paperback)

I've given this book to a handful of teens already and now I'm back on line to buy more copies to give away. That pretty much says it all. Finally, its the answers to the questions they've felt too dumb to ask and more questions they didn't even know how to ask. It's an awesome book - they love it. Heck, I love it - and I'm 25!

17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Each Verse!, May 2, 2003

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Heather Heaton (Athens, GA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Ask the Bible Geek: Answers to Questions from Catholic Teens (Paperback)

'Along the way He calls upon us to use the gifts He's bestowed on us for HIS glory, not for our own' (pg. 125). Mark Hart has clearly used the gifts God has bestowed on him by being able to pick apart a single verse from the Bible and transform it into something that fits each person that reads it! Many of us read the Bible all the time but never challenge ourselves enough to go deeper and read EACH passage carefully. Mark Hart, writing from his heart and experiences, makes the Bible fun to read and also applicable to our modern times. His humor, the personal touch he includes, and his deep faith in the church make this book a great resource for people of all ages. Mark makes reading the Bible memorable; I guarantee that the analogies he makes will stick in your mind the next time you read or hear the passage.