Experience the Gospel Stories You know so Well Through New Eyes!
‘Will enable deeper encounters with Jesus and God’s mission at a time when many are seeking Him or wanting to grow as disciples.’
Rev Lynn Green, General Secretary, The Baptist Union of Great Britain
How can we keep our quiet times fresh and meaningful? Jackie Mouradian’s new book could be a dynamic part of the answer. With a long career in helping churches and communities engage with the Bible in new and accessible ways, Jackie has distilled her valuable knowledge into Following the Son.
Recounting the miracles and teachings of Jesus through the eyes and ears of those who were there, Following the Soninfuses familiar events with new relevance and presence. As each Gospel character retells what they have seen and heard in gripping and relatable monologues, we are drawn vividly into Biblical events whose familiarity can all too easily drain their colour.
At its heart is the voice of Simon Peter, whose powerful journey of faith, failure and redemption is one we can all relate to. Among others, we also hear from Mary Magdalene, the Samaritan woman at the well, the apostle John, and even the boy with a lunch that would feed thousands.
Hear the Samaritan woman from the well recount her meeting with Jesus
Men, women and children just like us, these personalised accounts invite us to make their encounters our own, and to follow with them in Jesus’ footsteps. Perfect for personal reflection, small group study and public performance, Following the Son is a valuable tool to revitalise the Gospel stories for mature believers, and to make them powerfully relevant to those new to the faith.
Jackie comments, ‘Writing Following the Son has been deeply personal for me — a labour of love. As I sought to step into the lives of those who walked with Jesus, or whose lives were changed through encountering him, I found my own relationship with him growing and deepening. My prayer is that readers will experience something similar, and be drawn into a closer walk with our Lord.
‘I also hope the book helps people feel God’s deep love and compassion for those on the margins, the kind of people He so often encountered in the Gospels. My desire is that it encourages individuals and churches to step out in faith, to walk alongside their communities, and to serve for the good of all — especially the most vulnerable and disadvantaged.’
As Rev Lynn Green, General Secretary, The Baptist Union of Great Britain, says, this unique collection of stories ‘will enable deeper encounters with Jesus and God’s mission at a time when many are seeking Him or wanting to grow as disciples’.
FREE SAMPLE – click here to find accounts from Peter and Mary the mother of Jesus
‘Following the Son has become an essential companion and my daily devotional. It is a must-have for anyone longing for a deeper relationship with Jesus and a meaningful tool for nurturing community – something our changing world needs now more than ever.’
Sheran Harper, AA, Former Worldwide President, Mothers’ Union
Following the Son by Jackie Mouradian (ISBN: 9781912726967) was published by Instant Apostle on 20th February 2026 and is available from bookshops and online retailers. Christian Life, paperback, 140pp, £11.99.