Book Club: All the Lives You Can Change | from June 4

Join us weekly in June-July to discuss the forthcoming book All the Lives You Can Change to discuss EA and Christianity.

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Purchase book here.

Times:

Sunday at 2PM Eastern / 7PM UK OR Thursday at 12PM Eastern / 5PM UK
- Begins June 4.

Expectations:

Read 1 chapter weekly.
Discuss in small groups via zoom for 1-1.5 hours
Be sincerely interested in EA and Christianity

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Book Endorsements:

Inspiring, intellectually rigorous, and deeply practical, this is an essential guide for Christians who want to ensure their compassion translates into the greatest possible impact for the world’s most vulnerable people. It’s a beautiful, moving book.”

— @William_MacAskill, author of What We Owe the Future and Doing Good Better

“I couldn’t put this book down. It manages to be both inspiring and practical. It blends cutting-edge research with careful theological discussion. . . . Essential reading for Christians who are trying to figure out how to steward their resources wisely.”

— Lara Buchak, professor of philosophy, Princeton University

Reading schedule:

Week 1 (Thursday June 4 or Sunday June 7)

Introduction: The Impact-Driven Life
Why good intentions are not enough, and why outcomes matter (“by their fruits you will recognize them,” Matt. 7:16)
1. Who Is My Neighbor? Practicing Radical Empathy
Expanding moral concern across distance, difference, species, and time (Luke 10:25–37)

Week 2 (Thursday June 11 or Sunday June 14)

2. Giving More Versus Giving Better
Why some ways of helping are far more effective than others

Week 3 (Thursday June 18 or Sunday June 21)

3. People Are Equal, Causes Are Not
Cause prioritization and the ITN (Importance, Tractability, Neglectedness) framework

Week 4 (Thursday June 25 or Sunday June 28)

4. With All Your Mind
Reason, evidence, data, and humility as instruments of love (Mark 12:30)

Week 5 (Thursday July 2 or Sunday July 5)

5. Running the Race
Psychological and moral obstacles to doing the most good (Heb. 12:1)

Week 6 (Thursday July 9 or Sunday July 12)

6. The Literal Talent
The power of financial giving and common questions about consumption and ethics (Matt. 25:14–30)

Week 7 (Thursday July 16 or Sunday July 19)

7. For Such a Time as This
Careers, calling, and long-term impact (Esth. 4:14)

Week 8: (July 23 OR July 26)

8. Prophets and Kings
Influence, advocacy, politics, and evangelism
Conclusion: The Time That Is Given Us
Next steps toward an impact-driven life