Packed with stories, Staub's book captivates readers with his vision for what it means to be in the world but not of it. He tells of growing up in a strict, do's and don't's environment, of discovering a Jesus who "colored outside the lines", and following him to the San Francisco of the sixties.

Many Christians end up in a cocoon, insulating themselves from outside influences. Or they conform to the world's standards, becoming indistinguishable from their "pagan" friends. Others become complacent and indifferent to Christ's call on their life, or they strike a combative pose, fighting cultural decay with an "us vs. them" stance.

Staub presents a better way. He invigorates readers with a plan for becoming "too pagan for your Christian friends or too Christian for your pagan friends". Christians who want to make an impact will learn to communicate Christ compellingly and persuasively in culturally relevant ways.