Do It Afraid - by Kent Chevalier (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

Do It Afraid is your wake up call to unleash the courage to jump into your God-given purpose!

Kent Chevalier, chaplain of the Pittsburgh Steelers, shares vulnerably about the transformative journey of God redirecting his life, marriage, and mission. stories. Through powerful real-life lessons and practical tools, Kent invites you to evaluate what's holding you back and follow his lead to embrace the fear of the unknown in your own leap of faith. If any fear is keeping you from all that God has for you, Do It Afraid will challenge, encourage, and equip you to make the jump.

Review Quotes

"When Kent speaks, you listen. When he writes, you read. God has filled him with so much wisdom and insight, it's inspiring. I am so blessed to call him a friend, mentor, and brother in Christ. Do It Afraid is a must-read for anyone trying to get the most out of their life, marriage, and faith."

-Ben Roethlisberger, two-time NFL Super Bowl champion quarterback, Pittsburgh Steelers

"What is holding you back from living your life to the full? Based on his own journey, Kent Chevalier addresses the underlining sabotage that most of us have to face to get to where we want to go: fear. Within the pages of Do It Afraid you will find heartfelt honesty, endless encouragement, and a practical pathway that will move you off the sidelines and on to the frontlines of fulfilling your God-given purpose. I've watched and walked with Kent in his journey, and now, through Do It Afraid, he wants to walk with you through yours!"

-Dave Buehring, founder and president, Lionshare Leadership Group

"Kent has been a colleague and good friend of mine for over a decade now. I appreciate his experience, strength, and the insights that he has graciously shared in this book. His knowledge and experience will undoubtedly add value."

-Clint Hurdle, National League Manager of the Year (2013); 17-year Major League manager, Colorado Rockies and Pittsburgh Pirates

"Fear is a national pandemic. We have more insurance policies, seat belts, helmets, phobias, and meds that any generation on any corner of the planet. Kent gives us a great road map of how to overcome fear in key life situations. I find his writing, vulnerability, and instruction to be inspiring and incredibly helpful."

-Brian Tome, senior pastor, Crossroads Church

"Everyone has or had something in their life that has kept them from reaching their full potential. In a lot of cases, that something is fear. Fear of failure, fear of others' opinions, fear of letting someone down. In Do It Afraid, Kent provides biblical, informative, and strategic ways to help those who are facing a choice in their life to take action, so God can fulfill His purposes through their lives."

-Alex Highsmith, NFL outside linebacker, Pittsburgh Steelers

"Kent's message of Do It Afraid gave me courage to keep moving forward when I wanted to quit most, and gave our family the confidence we needed to step into the most purposeful season of our lives!"

-Davin Salvagno, best-selling author of Thieves of Purpose and cofounder of The Purpose Summit

"With refreshingly raw vulnerability, my longtime friend shares his unique experience discerning the will of God throughout his life. Wisdom is often obtained the hard way, and not only is Kent unafraid to reveal his less glamorous moments, but he's eager to encourage and equip us with insight gained and practical lessons learned along the way. Do It Afraid will prepare you to take your next steps into an unknown future, with the confidence that God is with you."

-Aaron Shust, Christian singer/songwriter

"Not only in this book, but in life, Kent shows the ultimate display of what following Jesus is all about. He's a true leader of men."

-Miles Killebrew, two-time NFL Pro Bowler, Pittsburgh Steelers