Listening Through Luke - by Mark Brague (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

Listening Through Luke is a reflective journey written by a former pastor who set aside his pulpit but not his passion for hearing God's voice. Blending Scripture, reflection and honest self-examination, each entry invites the reader to slow down, listen along and hear the gentle voice of the Spirit in the life of Jesus.

The result is not a commentary, but a companion for the soul; a dialogue between the heart of a disciple and the God who still speaks through the quiet pages of Scripture This book will appeal to those longing for intimacy with God, spiritual renewal, and a fresh encounter with the gospel story of Jesus as told through Luke's Gospel.

Review Quotes

I think a lot of guys are tired of Christian content that feels like behavior modification, or religious vocabulary with no encounter behind it. Mark's writing has 'encounter' in it. It invites a man into a decision without shaming him. It basically says: you don't have to fake it, but you also can't stay neutral. Jesus is asking you personally.

This isn't a book about "how to be a better man" with Jesus sprinkled on top. It is about Jesus. Period. And because of that, it naturally calls the reader upward without forcing it. That's the kind of writing which actually forms people instead of just informing them.

It encouraged me personally as I read it. This hit me as a reminder that the core question is not "what are you doing for God" but "who is Jesus to you, right now, in your actual life." It made me want to answer Him again, not out of obligation, but out of desire.

Kyle Robinson

Pastor, New York Times Best Seller, Entrepreneur, EPIC Bro.

Mark has been in ministry longer than I have been alive. (I'm not sure if he wants me to share that!) But his experience shines through in the most refreshing way. He isn't overly academic. He's real. Mark has a gift for simplifying complex life challenges and reshaping your perspective with God's truth.

Reading Listening Through Luke feels like sitting down for a conversation with him, who I consider to be a trusted mentor and friend. You'll find healing, hope and practical wisdom without any of the religious fluff.

Blake McLemore

Attorney, Entrepreneur, Epic Bro.

So much of life feels rushed. "Get it done quickly! Are you finished yet?" But reading Mark's Listening Through Luke slowed me down. In my mind, I found myself sitting on a front porch, a glass of lemonade in my hand, talking with old friends. There was no hurry. Just time. Time to listen, to reflect and hear Mark's practical thoughtful insights about God, Jesus, and how our everyday lives fit into God's bigger story.

Mark has a gift for helping Luke's Gospel feel both simple and deeply meaningful. He doesn't rush past the words. He invites you to sit with them, and in doing so encounter Jesus in a way that feels real, human and unforced.

David Monson

Pastor, Entrepreneur, EPIC Bro.

God has certainly chiseled Mark into a man that craves sincerity. If something (or someone) whiffs of insincerity, you might find Mark heading for the exit! All that to say, in this devotional you are getting the real Mark-sincere, witty, honest, and tender. If your heart is longing for a touch from a true friend, I encourage you to read this devotional!

Clay Jones

Ministry Student, Husband, Father of 4, Secret HS Agent, EPIC bro

This book has been such a gift to me. Mark draws beautiful revelation out of passages that have become overly familiar to many. The way he provides context creates space for reflection and deeper understanding, all within a structure and tone that make the book easy to read and digest on a daily basis.

For me, reading often feels like a chore. But after picking up this book, I genuinely look forward to starting my day in Luke. The prayers and prompts at the end of each chapter help move the truth from my head to my heart, allowing me to apply what I'm learning and grow in unexpected ways.

This is a book I will return to again and again-one that continually reminds me that Jesus came down for me, and that His kingdom is not merely a set of ideals or moral teachings, but a relationship meant to be lived out through real human experience.

Reading this has drawn me closer to Jesus and reminded me that He calls me friend. Friendship with Jesus is never urgent, bu