“I’m a believer that too many people settle for less in life because they fear uncertainty. It’s a message Ben hits perfectly in this book. He’s onto something here.”

—John Michael Morgan, consultant, speaker, and author of the best-selling book Brand Against the Machine

“Want to live the life of your dreams? Know yourself. In a new and creative work, Ben Stroup reveals with insight the real search for significance through the mythic outlaw, magician, and hero residing in each of us. Since life’s most formidable challenges lie not outside but inside each of us, discover here how to successfully release your inner hero and so live the life of your dreams. The path Ben Stroup provides is clear.”

—Dr. Steve McSwain, author, speaker, and contributor to BeliefNet.com and Huffington Post

“Ben Stroup is a phenomenal writer. He combines biblical narratives and personal experiences in a way that makes the impossible seem possible. The spiritual journey is an adventure, and that’s exactly what you’ll find in this book.”

—Pete Wilson, senior pastor, Cross Point Church, author of Plan B

“Ben Stroup gives us names and new language to describe the compelling forces that drive us. Be ready to go on a deep inward exploration that leads to a reconciliation of the tensions. Experience the revelation of a divinely greater possibility and the gift to this world God intended you to be.”

—Tami Heim, president and CEO of Christian Leadership Alliance(CLA)

“Ben Stroup has a gift for creating powerful metaphors that disrupt our misconceptions and show us how to reach our potential. This book will transform how you see yourself and everyone around you.”

—Ben Arment, creator of STORY and author of Dream Year

“If we are made in God’s image, we aren’t relegated to live the life that others hand to us. Instead, each of us is uniquely designed to make a lasting imprint. Ben’s book will disrupt your thinking and challenge you to discover and embrace your great adventure.”

—Tony Morgan, author, blogger, and founder and chief strategic officer of The Unstuck Group

“Leaders are not afraid to go places that are unfamiliar to them. That’s how they grow. This book proves our lives are a story waiting to be lived. Significance begins when we respond to the call to our own adventure and all that entails.”

—Wayne Elsey, CEO, Funds2Orgs, and author of Almost Isn’t Good Enough

“Risk and a different future begged me to come out and play. I did by becoming an entrepreneur . . . and I was welcomed into a journey that feeds my soul. Ben’s book is an encouragement to those who have taken risks and to those who have yet to taste what risk can afford.”

—Bryan Miles, CEO of eaHELP

“If, like me, you have ever found yourself restless and going through life simply checking the boxes as you were instructed to do from your earliest memories and yet you want more from life, then get this book now! Ben offers life-changing, faithful answers to perplexing challenges that will leave you inspired and motivated.”

—Rev. Dr. Dawson B. Taylor, associate minister, Naples United Church of Christ

“Wow! Ben has done it again! Every time I’ve been with Ben or read anything he has written I have been encouraged to think differently. This may be Ben’s best work yet. Don’t read this unless you want to be challenged. But, if you’re ready for an adventure, start here.”

—Ron Edmondson, pastor, church planter, and church leadership consultant

“This book isn’t written for the reader looking to become a better version of themselves, rather, it’s written for the individual who’s prepared to transform into the person God created them to be. In this book, Ben makes the reader uncomfortable with where they currently are while also maintaining an excitement about where God is taking them.”

—Jordan Easley, senior pastor, Englewood Baptist Church, and author of Life Change

“With a gifted mind and an enlightened spirit, Ben Stroup stimulates the reader to move from a restless identity to perceive the face of a true self. This ‘gem’ is an excellent read for personal growth and group discussion.”

—Dr. Geoffrey Butcher, Episcopal priest and pastor

“We all have demands on our lives. It can feel like we go from boss to servant to dad to husband to son before breakfast! Ben’s book releases us from the conventional thinking that’s always been so limiting in our lives. He exposes what we’ve believed has held us back and offers refreshing options to move forward. If you’re looking for fresh vision and tools to have success, you’ll want to read this work.”

—Rob Ketterling, lead pastor, River Valley Church, and author of Change Before You Have To

“Joseph Campbell for desk jockeys. Not ordinary desk jockeys, but the extraordinary ones, those who realize they’re here for a reason, here to accomplish something great. This book will help the great ones find their greatness.”

—Jeff Brooks, creative director at TrueSense Marketing, blogger, and author of The Fundraiser’s Guide to Irresistible Communications and The Money-Raising Nonprofit Brand

“With articulate and vulnerable self-reflection, Ben sets the course for those pondering the threshold of the ‘narrow gate’ into the uncharted territory of their own lives. This is a book I will recommend for anyone setting out to explore the depths of their own story and where that life is leading.”

—Dane Anthony, spiritual director and former University chaplain, Belmont University, Nashville

“This must-read is large in its power to create personal breakthroughs. Ben Stroup combines mythology, biblical narratives, and personal experiences in a way that makes the impossible seem possible as you journey through your divinely designed life.”

—Dr. Kent Ingle, president, Southeastern University, and author of This Adventure Called Life

“With an inspiring yet unusual approach, combining mythology, scripture, and personal story, Ben Stroup invites the reader to both find and live the true life implanted within them through divine design. If you are weary from status-quo living and find yourself hungry for significance, meaning, purpose, and breakthrough living, especially in seasons of transition, this book is a must-read for you. Be prepared to be awakened!”

—Joel Mikell, president, RSI Stewardship

“Life’s complexity defies anyone to simplify it with a model or framework. Yet that is what Ben Stroup does with skill and grace in Awaken the Outlaw. This book will help you think with clarity so you can live with conviction. I commend it to you.”

—John Kramp, senior vice president, HarperCollins Christian Publishing