Acting Human

Book Release Tour

Chicago Book Release Party

According to the Christian tradition, human beings are made in God’s image. We’re also the ones Jesus died for. Our nature has substance, and our value is defined by affection. Being human is true and beautiful. Yet, we’re often compelled to choose a life of truth or beauty.

In Acting Human, Jason Helveston explores impulses, stories, and cultural forces that teach us to embrace one over the other and points readers to the one who invites us to act human again.

You’re invited to help celebrate the release of this new book on May 18th at 6:30 PM at 2706 N. Monticello Ave. Appetizers, drinks, and a wonderful evening of stories and live readings will be provided. Plus the book will be available for purchase! We hope you’ll join us.

Acting Human Summer Book Tour

  • Chicago

    Chicago is home. So there’s no better place to celebrate the release of Acting Human. Join us on Saturday, May 18th at 6:30 PM at 2706 N. Monticello Ave. to celebrate this release with readings, music, drinks, appetizers, and tons of friends.

  • San Jose

    San Jose is where Jason grew up. It’s where he learned many of the first lessons of being human and following Jesus in the real world. Meet us at AM Craft on June 7th from 4 - 7 p.m. to hear a bit about the book, grab a copy, and enjoy some of the Bay Area’s finest coffee and treats.

  • Laurel

    Laurel is a place of meaning and history. It’s where Jason’s parents were born, raised, and met. More details about this event will be available soon.

We’re all pretending

“We come alive to our humanity when we die to safe fantasies. Ironically, we stop pretending when we start using our imaginations. When we imagine a life where truth and beauty live without tension. I think this is Jesus’ point whenever he invites us to deny ourselves, pick up crosses, and follow him. Learning to act like humans requires leaving behind our old self, denying certain longings of that self, and becoming something real and brand new. It’s seeing a realm, perhaps invisible to others, where forgiveness is not weakness, weakness is not shameful, and shame is never the end of the story.”