“A masterpiece of Christian witness in a down-to-earth and easy read. The author uses subtle humor and creativity to share with the reader the serious struggle for God and Truth. The author is vulnerable before the reader, revealing the tension between his deep stirrings of faith and the existential confusion of his church-going experience. An honest and sincere indictment of modern-day churches, but with the eventual endorsement of the value of the Christian faith (churches included) in finding answers in our lives.”    

 

Father Alexander Lukashonok,
All Holy Spirit Orthodox Church,

Omaha, Nebraska

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*****

 

“I was moved by Chasing Jesus…it is a humorous, nearly indescribable journey that will relate to anyone who reads it. Jack’s ability to narrate his path moves the reader in a manner rare among religious texts. Not a feel-good or a ‘Kum ba yah’, this book is unique—an atypical Christian work that will touch persons of all faiths. I really wish I had read it earlier!”

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Dr. Paul Nader, DSS, MMOAS, Adjunct Professor, Political Science,
Midland University, Fremont, Nebraska

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*****

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"... A lifetime in a book and a philosophy in which many readers with a crisis of faith are sure to find comfort. Christians, as the author rightly states, may have darker questions that they find difficult to voice, so having narration as emotionally honest as Prohaska’s really lends itself to the credibility of finding one’s faith despite personal doubts and fears. I particularly enjoyed the wry humor and self-deprecating style of the author, whose down to earth dialogue is direct and engaging.  Chasing Jesus feels like a life story told by one old friend to another, and as such, it delivers a powerful emotional authenticity."

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EXCERPT FROM 5-STAR REVIEW… BY K. C. FINN FOR READER’S FAVORITE

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*****

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“I have known Mr. Prohaska since high school and admire his ability as a wordsmith. Here is a writer who looks at the Christian experience truly objectively, covering a great variety of things, seeding profound concepts with wit and common sense throughout. This is a unique book, the core of which is a surprising gift C. S. Lewis left us all. Lewis called it ‘essential’—something for Christians of all persuasions.”

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Rev. John Shriver, BS and M.Ed.,
Radio Ministry of Northside Bible Church, Wanneroo, Western Australia

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*****

 

“Chasing Jesus is the humorous, endearing, and soul-searching journey of a ‘regular guy’ finding the promise of Christian Joy that often seems elusive. This personal discovery is a practical account of what many believers and non-believers struggle with: Where is God in my struggles? Jack not only finds his Joy in God, but leaves a ‘pebble-trail’ that the rest of us can solidly walk to the feet of our Savior.”

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Nikki Nader, Lt. Col., USAF (ret.)

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*****

 

Earnest and entertaining…written with humility, humor and truly profound insights on nagging questions regarding “rubber meets the road” Christianity. A “tell it like it is”, no holds barred personal conversation with the reader, based on this man’s rich life adventure and searching. I know Christians of whatever persuasion will enjoy the journey. I sure did. His challenge to everyone, including himself, is summed up in the quote from St. Francis in the Closing Thoughts section of the book: “Preach the Gospel always. When necessary, use words”.

 

Fr. Kevin Kirwan

Holy Annunciation Mission, Sioux City, Ia.

Author, Finding Genuine Catholicism in the Orthodox East

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*****

 

Jack’s spiritual journey that is captured in Chasing Jesus was written as though he was witnessing my very journey through his eyes. From the first paragraph to the post-script, he engages the reader in a page-turning story as he navigates through his own quest in discovering Christianity. Jack leads the reader down a path of self-awareness that is guaranteed to stir a variety of emotions that at times brought me to tears. Chasing Jesus is unfiltered, visceral and heart-felt and is guaranteed to touch any individual, no matter where they are in their spiritual journey.

 

Mike Moravec

All Holy Spirit Greek Orthodox Church

Parish Council – Vice President

Omaha, Nebraska