JIM WINDER: The Hard But Right Way - A Pilgrim's Journey

Jim Winder

The Hard But Right Way - A Pilgrim's Journey

© 2001 Jim Winder (783707368627)

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Contemporary folk songs based on John Bunyan's Pilgrim's Progress.

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The Hard but Right Way is also a live 90 minute show. Come hear the complete story dramatically told along with all of the songs from The Hard but Right Way CD!

Upcoming events (see our web page for a complete schedule of events):

Friday April 10 7:30pm —Debut of “Blessed Assurance” - a set of new songs around the Biblical doctrine of Assurance
Connections Café at Flemington Bible Bookstore
18 Turntable Junction
Flemington NJ
782-9700

· Sunday February 22, 2009 6:30pm
Trinity Bible Fellowship
Blandon, PA
610-926-4594

· Friday May 15—”Blessed Assurance” - Mike and Jim Duo
Get there early—last gig in April was way crowded!
Connections Café at Flemington Bible Bookstore
18 Turntable Junction
Flemington NJ
782-9700

· Sunday June 21 7:00pm —Church of the Holy Spirit
3 Haytown Road
Lebanon, NJ
908-236-6301

· Tuesday July 21 7:00pm —Ocean Grove Youth Temple
22 Pilgrim Pathway
Ocean Grove NJ
877-908-7050

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Attention Pastors and/or venue managers: We are currently booking summer and fall 2009 shows! Many pastors and other church leaders are teaching Pilgrim's Progress and our show is a wonderful way to wrap up a teaching series. Please email us for a promotional package including a free CD.

"There is a reason why the Pilgrim's Progress continues to touch the hearts of millions. Its timeless message grabs its readers and leads them to the foot of the Cross. Jim Winder, like millions of others, has fallen passionately in love with Bunyan because he shares a passionate love for Bunyan's Savior. In his latest CD, Jim has put Bunyan's classic to music, excellent music. This is a labor of love, told with beauty and tenderness, courage and passion, refined by struggles and bathed in prayer. In an age where the culture scoffs that life is meaningless, Jim shows us that it can be a journey to glory. And when so much of our evangelical culture treats this journey as a pain-free sprint, Jim bravely points us back to the Scriptural teaching that it is a marathon, filled with doubts, dragons and burdens. But we are not alone. This CD is a faithful guide for our pilgrim's journey, the hard but right way. John Bunyan would love it!"
Pastor Ray Canatta, Grace Community Church, Bridgewater NJ


Acacia John Bunyan Web Site:
This CD is so nicely done! The music and the presentation are not only Scripturally edifying, which is all important, but the lyrics and music style are tender and beautiful. As a true pilgrim demonstrates in a life fully surrendered, Jim Winder's message and music has "followed HIM, glorifying God: and all the people, when they saw it, gave praise unto God." (Luke 18:43) This CD is a credit to John Bunyan's love of the Lord Jesus, to "Come, take up the cross, and follow ME." (Mark 10:21)

Marquis Laughlin, Fellowship for the Performing Arts
"Jim Winder is a remarkably gifted artist whose music penetrates and enriches the soul. His music draws you in and keeps you there."

'The Hard But Right Way' live program is a compelling and moving dramatic performance of a great classic Christian story that's message is able to transcend to today's audiences of the hope we all can find in Christ. The presence of God stirred the hearts and minds of many of our guests at our annual Son Shine Festival through the passionate storytelling, creative visuals and beautifully scripted music of Jim Winder.
The Film Cafe Ministry
Grace Bible Church of Pompton Plains, NJ

The Broken Bread Coffee House recently hosted Jim Winder who performed his program, "The Hard but Right Way-A Pilgrim's Journey." A work based on John Bunyan's "Pilgrim's Progress." Both Jim's musical performance and story-telling were wonderful. Jim's songs, played on acoustic guitar are warm and inviting. His songwriting skills are excellent and his singing voice puts you in mind of James Taylor, though Jim has his own unique style, not derivative of anyone.

Jim's terrific music was blended seamlessly with his retelling of the story of pilgrim's journey through the land of darkness and temptation to his final destination. Jim amazed the audience with his ability to memorize the entire story and to convey it with such emotion and conviction. The audience was truly captivated by his performance for the entire evening.

Most of all Jim's faith and conviction for the gospel, as expressed through Bunyan's tale, was very much evident. It was not only a wonderful performance of a great literary work but a warm and personal invitation to the journey, for those not yet on the road and a great encouragement to those who are struggling as they make their progress.

Making arrangements for the performance was made so easy because of Jim's warm and friendly personality and his desire to glorify the Lord above all else. I unreservedly and enthusiastically recommend Jim and "The Hard but Right Way" program to all. It is an excellent opportunity for outreach and edification. You will be deeply blessed by what Jim has to share!
Sincerely,
Bill Carroll
Coordinator, the Broken Bread Coffee House,
Peace Valley Church (PCA)

"Hi Jim, I just wanted to thank you again for your wonderfully contemplative service of music and story as told in your interpretation of the Pilgrim's Progress. It is rightfully said that good music touches the heart like no other medium, a Spirit to spirit dialogue... and your presentation did just that! To choose the hard but right way is to live up to the amazing grace that we have received in Christ Jesus; sheer gift of God!
Grace and peace to you, looking forward to working together again someday soon.
In His love,
Pastor Eusun Kim, Bonton United Methodist Church

The program raised great questions in the mind of the unbeliever. And a great challenge to the believer. It was a very creative way to
communicate timeless truths. The message of Pilgrim's Progress is one everyone needs to hear. And with your program you make that much more
of a possibility. Thank you so much for coming and sharing that great message.
Expecting Christ,
Troy Bramblet
Valley View Chapel

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  • PILGRIMS JOURNEY
    author: EMANUEL GATUA MWANGI

    I WOULD LIKE BOOKS

  • Excellent music
    author: Gary

    The CD is a great combination of powerful words, and nice music. I enjoy listening to it repeatedly.

  • I really liked this CD.
    author: Sharon

    This CD is so soothing and relaxing I really enjoyed it.

  • Anyone who listens to this CD will be blessed by it!
    author: Bluvous

    I have only listened to the CD completely once and have just started my 2nd round. I was not disappointed at all after having read all the wonderful comments prior to purchasing the CD. We are going to do a Little Pilgrims Progress program. Even though this is an adult version, the songs and message are universal.

  • Great CD
    author: Dennis

    Its gettin real hard to find truly scripturally based Christian music these day's. Jim Winder has definately written some quality Christian music. No hype just quality God glorifyin music.

  • Jim Winder has been given an amazing gift from God! Listen and see what an awes
    author: Lynn Tilley

    This is the best music I have heard in the longest time. He has a great voice and knows how to play the guitar. Every song has a wonderful message and is different from one another. Not one of those CDs where each song sounds the same. God Bless Jim Winder!

  • Love the CD
    author: Jim Rearick

    The acoustic guitar arrangments fit beautifully with the message of the song. I would recommend it to everyone!!

  • Our whole family likes this CD!
    author: Lane in Kansas

    To begin with, the concept appeals to us since "Pilgrim's Progress" is standard reading for our homeschooled children. Now that we have the CD, someone is playing it constantly. It makes me want to know more about Jim Winder and his family. Our 21-year old son is talking about seeing if his university activities council will try to bring Jim to the campus (ATU in Russellville, AR).

  • making a great and useful book even greater and usefuller
    author: Julianne of New Zealand

    Yay! We love this CD. That this man is so generously sharing his gifts is truly a blessing to the world. He is making a great and useful book even greater and usefuller!!! Thanks, Jim, and thanks CDBaby too - what extraordinary service.

  • God Bless you my
    author: Connie Jurgensen

    Oh my CD was more then I thought it would be. I had some friends over to hear it and they at times was in tears. We all love the Lord here, And what a joy this Cd was to us God Bless in your work

  • Terrific lyrics,heartfelt, refreshing
    author: Jambo

    Wonderful! This Cd is uplifting, refreshing, and beautifully fashioned. I will not go anywhere without my Hard but Right way Cd. I've recomended it to all my neighbors!

  • This disc is lovely.
    author: Luisa Perkins

    The Pilgrim's Progress is my favorite book. I also love the Gary Schmidt's retelling illustrated by Barry Moser; this disc is the perfect companion to it. My children love Winder's songs, and so do I. This disc has cheered and inspired us on our journeys, literal and figurative.

  • One of our whole family's (teens included) favorite CDs.
    author: Julie Dennis

    This CD is so full of comfort and truth that we gave it to our pastor for encouragement after the loss of his best friend, our Ass. Pastor. Our family missed it terribly and so we ended up purchasing a few at one time, so that we will have the CD to give to others as gifts in their time of need AND we will not be without our own.

  • Using in SS with 11/12 yr. olds to complement Dangerous Journey.
    author: gigi Dorsett

    Using in SS with PP presentation of Pilgrims Progress followed by Dangerous Journey video. Age group: 11/12 yr.olds.They love it. So do I.

  • author: d twite

    Fantastic!!!! Granddaughters even like it!!! Great encouragement in a world of sin.

  • author: PATTY

    MUSIC IS UPLIFTING AND LOVE THE GREAT MESSAGE.IT HAS A GREAT LASTING IMPRESSION,LOVE IT,LOVE IT.

  • Great. Heavy. Weighty lyrical content and performance.
    author: Scott Swords

    I like everything about this cd and I can't wait for the next one. The cover picture perfectly matches the mood and tempo of the the music and the christians walk in this world that is not our own. The recordings clarity, fine performance, and worthy lyrics combine into a really great cd.

  • Inspiring lyrics, excellent CD!
    author: Werner Goebel

    A top-notch work of art. Excellent all around: music, lyrics, and artwork. A must have in any CD collection!

  • Has Become Our Family's Favorite CD
    author: Jim Jolly

    Everything about this CD is first rate, the music, the lyrics, the spoken word selections from the book and even the CD artwork. This CD has truly become a family favorite. Everyone we share it with has ordered a copy as well.

  • Brings a timeless story to a new generation
    author: The Baptist Page

    I can't say enough about this CD. The musical styling is varied and refresing. More importantly this is good music with great lyrics. My compliments to Jim Winder for offering us an alternative to much contemporary Christian music. Hopefully, more of this kind of music is on the way.

  • an excellent summary of pilgrim's progress in soothing melody
    author: dennis burge

    we are currently using pilgrim's progress in today's english retold by jamesh.thomas and this excellent cd in our wednsday night youth group. our youth leader and the kids love the story and this wonderful cd, and we plan on giving all the kids who complete the study a copy of jim's cd. i highly recommend the cd to every christian family. it is one of my personal favorites. i listen to it often. respectfully yours in christ, pastor dennis burge calvary chapel of monett, mo.

  • Instant Link to the Gospel Message
    author: Dr. Lurline Morrow

    This CD is a perfect fit for the presentation I give of "The Pilgrim's Progress." Jim has given musical expression to a classic piece of Christian literature. The harmony with John Bunyan's thought is something Bunyan would have been proud of!

  • CD you'll listen to time and time again. Soooo Inspiring!
    author: Mike Krug. Loretto. Pa.

    The music Jim has put in Hard But Right Way, is so inspiring. So uplifting to the soul.. fills your heart with joy and rejoicing. you just have to get this CD to memorize the songs, to sing along with Jim, and to be uplifted by the message that comes across. The Grace of God is Phenominal and Jesus is on my side!

  • EXCELLENT
    author: Dennis Burge

    CD quality was excellent. Your service was excellent, I enjoyed it tremendeously. Dennis

  • The music is truly spirituallly uplifting. and a blessing.
    author: Rayna Kay

    This music on the CD is very spiritually inspiring. After having read the "Pilgrim's Progress" by John Bunyan, the music has a special meaning. I listen to the CD often, and am blessed by listening to it. Truly we are living in "Vanity Fair" in this world and are looking for "a city whose builder and maker is God". This CD helps us to put our affections on things eternal and not on things on the earth.

  • Spiritually soothing, inspiring and a great companion for "The Pilgrim's Progres
    author: Sandy Preston

    I am truly inspired by John Buyan's writings and this CD is a musical extention of "The Pilgrim's Progress." I have shared the CD with other Christians that have not read any of Buyan writings and they are still blessed by the songs and narratives. This CD is a blessing, wish I could afford to buy copies to hand out to everyone I meet.

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