Woodbridge Publishers has released 'Looking For God And Finding Yourself,' a spiritual work by former Christian pastor Jon Paul that redefines God as a universal essence rather than a religious figure. The book emerges from Paul's personal journey away from conservative Christianity toward what he describes as a more inclusive understanding accessible through both science and personal experience.
Paul's central thesis, developed after years of questioning religious doctrine, posits that "God isn't a figure we must believe in. God is the very essence of existence that we experience." This reconceptualization presents divinity as unbounded love, infinite awareness, and the creative power behind all life—elements Paul argues can be examined through scientific reasoning and recognized within every person.
"As humanity evolves, so must our understanding of God," Paul states in the book's promotional material. "God is not exclusive; God is universally accessible." This perspective aims to bridge what Paul sees as artificial divides between science and spirituality, consciousness and logic, belief and personal experience.
The publication represents a significant shift in spiritual publishing by explicitly positioning itself outside religious categories. Woodbridge Publishers, which describes itself as dedicated to "thought-provoking literature that inspires transformation," is marketing the book to "individuals of all belief systems, curious skeptics, recovering believers, and spiritual seekers" rather than to specific religious audiences.
For the publishing industry, 'Looking For God And Finding Yourself' reflects growing consumer interest in spirituality that exists independently of organized religion. The book's availability through Woodbridge Publishers and major retail platforms indicates publisher confidence in this expanding market segment.
The work's potential impact extends beyond individual readers to broader cultural conversations about spirituality's role in modern life. By framing God as universally accessible rather than doctrinally defined, Paul's approach could influence how publishers approach spiritual topics and how readers conceptualize divinity in an increasingly secular yet spiritually curious society.
Paul's background as a former pastor lends credibility to his critique of religious limitations while his current identity as a "spiritual thinker" rather than religious leader reflects a growing trend of post-religious spiritual authority. The book's subtitle—'A Profound and Paradigm-Shifting Spiritual Work'—explicitly positions it as challenging established perspectives rather than reinforcing them.
For readers disillusioned with traditional religion but seeking meaning, 'Looking For God And Finding Yourself' offers what Paul describes as "an enlightened path toward embracing the God without borders using a logic rooted in profound reason and obvious realization." This synthesis of experiential spirituality with rational inquiry represents a distinctive approach in contemporary spiritual literature.
