The Postmodern Pilgrim's Progress

An Allegorical Tale

By: Joel Berry, Kyle Mann

Narrated by: Michael Axtell

Length: 6 hrs and 48 mins

Publisher's summary

From the editor-in-chief and managing editor of the Babylon Bee! A millennial seeker travels through a twenty-first century take on The Pilgrims’s Progress with allegorical versions of all our modern vices tempting him along the way—as well as a few timeless personified virtues that just might see him through. Biting satire and uncommon wisdom from the creators of the internet’s most influential comedy site, and an author of national bestseller The Babylon Bee Guide to Wokeness!

Ryan Fleming is a young agnostic reeling from his brother’s death. Though he is deeply angry with God, he makes good on a promise he made to his brother in the final moments of his life: to visit a church at least once. But shortly after his arrival, the slick megachurch’s shoddily installed video projector falls on his head—sending Ryan through a wormhole into another world.

After a narrow escape from the City of Destruction, where the comfortably numb townspeople are oblivious to the fire and brimstone falling like bombs in their midst and destroying their homes, Ryan finds himself on a quest: To make it back to his own universe, he must partner with a woman named Faith to awaken a long-sleeping King—the World-Maker who can make all things new.

Replete with characters ripped straight from the twenty-first century American church—including Radical, Mr. Satan, the Smiling Preacher, and others—this sometimes-humorous, always-insightful trek parallels Christian’s fictional journey in Pilgrim’s Progress. Prepare to laugh, cry, cringe, feel convicted, and ultimately be changed by the time the story ends.

The Postmodern Pilgrim’s Progress is brought to you by Kyle Mann and Joel Berry, the two comedic minds behind The Babylon Bee—which, with 250,000 newsletter subscribers and more than fifteen million page views per month, is the most popular satirical news site on the planet.

©2022 Kyle Mann and Joel Berry (P)2022 Blackstone Publishing

A great, Important Book

Absolutely worth a read if you want a reminder of what is truly important in your Christian journey. Some good Babylon-bee conservative humor, but also lots of truly important allegories on the various temptations we face in these modern times.

A Refreshing take on a Christian Classic!

I had doubts about their ability to stay faithful to a Christian classic after seeing Babylon Bee interview Elon Musk. No Biblical answer was given Musk when he said the Church believed that breaď & wine changed to Jesus's body & blood. This is a teaching of the Catholic church, transubstantiation, and NOT Biblical doctrine. My hope was they would give Elon a clear gospel message and correct his error.
That being said, this book is very well done, and with humor that carries the reader through a dark tale with what can be hard to grasp theology.

Expected nothing less with Kyle Mann's name on it

Well written, well narrated. Will listen to again. If you can include quotes from The Princess Bride and Blade Runner you have my attention.

Very enjoyable and though provoking

Great story brought up to date. The wit and satire makes the story even more engaging.

New favorite book ever

This book was incredible in more ways than I can say. It made me laugh, cry, and think long and hard about views about Jesus and this road we are all on. I could not love this book more and will read again and again. So sad it’s over.

A Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy - In a Way

Modern adaptation of 'Pilgrims Progress' first published in 1678. This was enjoyable and should be considered for inclusion in readings for our children.

Great Satire

Started disappointingly due to the reference of 245,000 years for the narrator, making the created world an old earth world. Other than that, the idea behind the story was very creative. the theology was very good (Bunyan may have challenged a few details) but then he wouldn't have known the postmodern quirks of today.
I'm glad I got it.

Great story

I love how Kyle took an amazing classic and kept the integrity of the book and told it in a modern day tale. I definitely recommend this.

Enjoyed!

I left all my theological distinctions at the door and just enjoyed Ryan’s tale. I was entertained, reminded and convicted. I was inspired. This book should remind all of us that the Golden City is where we want to live, and that the King is who we want to see face to face.

Truly enjoyed it!

I had no idea this book would be so engaging! Now I have to read the Modern Day Pilgrim's Progress!