"What You Are Made For – a question we've all wrestled with at some point. In this book, Dave Boden inspires and challenges young people to explore their God-given purpose. He skilfully balances the need for spiritual grounding with the importance of self-awareness, guiding readers toward discovering their unique calling. With relatable language and practical insights, What You Are Made For offers valuable direction for anyone on a journey of self-discovery. It’s a must-read for every young person seeking to live with purpose."
- Tim Button, Director of Made for More, Chelmsford
"Dave Boden’s books are everything I’m looking for as a mum and as a youth leader. Punchy, with memorable illustrations, Dave reaches for the heart of the teenager, showing them the value of life with God. What You Are Made For is culturally relevant, with specific, real-world help for young adults who are seeking their purpose in life. Chapter by chapter, young adults are invited to live for something higher and deeper. The book is interspersed with scenes from King David’s life, rooting the teaching in a Biblical, real-life story. Dave keeps his balance perfectly on the tricky path between our individuality and our call to live in community, showing that our uniqueness is how we serve. I can’t recommend this book enough for the young adult in your life."
- Hannah Hess, Author of the Callenlas Chronicles
"Dave Boden is a humble man of intelligence, strength and grace. This comes through in his writing and I recommend this book for anybody keen to navigate life's key questions to find purpose. I especially liked the chapter on the importance of influential role models that, Dave affirms, God gives us as examples who springboard us into our future."
- Joe Lowther, CEO, KICK
"What You Were Made For offers teenagers an engaging blend of practical tools and Biblical wisdom as they seek answers to the questions we all have about our life's purpose and meaning."
- Cassie Martin, Author
"Dave has played an instrumental role in my life for many years. He’s helped me walk out my faith and step into my calling so It’s a gift to see years of practical wisdom and experience distilled into this book. Packed full of biblical truth and engaging content, I will be putting this into the hands of every young person I can find."
- Michael McGlynn, Pastor, Hillsong, Liverpool
"The world is in an identity crisis. Young people are asking some very big questions – Why am I here? How can I make a difference in life? What’s the point of my existence? In this book Dave Boden tackles some of the most relevant topics for young people today and helps them see the good news, that God has a plan and it is good."
- Alistair Chalmers, Pastor of Ferniehill Evangelical Church
"What You Are Made For is such an accessible and applicable book for young people, which empowers and encourages as it takes you on the journey of discovering your purpose. In a society full of pressure to know exactly where you want to go and what you want your future to look like, Dave Boden takes you back to basics, and then through a process of self reflection he helps you to unpack and explore what God might have in store for your life. This was a genuinely enjoyable read and I would encourage any young person to go on this thought-provoking journey."
- Millie, Aged 16
"What You Are Made For – a question we've all wrestled with at some point. In this book, Dave Boden inspires and challenges young people to explore their God-given purpose. He skilfully balances the need for spiritual grounding with the importance of self-awareness, guiding readers toward discovering their unique calling. With relatable language and practical insights, What You Are Made For offers valuable direction for anyone on a journey of self-discovery. It’s a must-read for every young person seeking to live with purpose."
- Tim Button, Director of Made for More, Chelmsford
"Dave Boden’s books are everything I’m looking for as a mum and as a youth leader. Punchy, with memorable illustrations, Dave reaches for the heart of the teenager, showing them the value of life with God. What You Are Made For is culturally relevant, with specific, real-world help for young adults who are seeking their purpose in life. Chapter by chapter, young adults are invited to live for something higher and deeper. The book is interspersed with scenes from King David’s life, rooting the teaching in a Biblical, real-life story. Dave keeps his balance perfectly on the tricky path between our individuality and our call to live in community, showing that our uniqueness is how we serve. I can’t recommend this book enough for the young adult in your life."
- Hannah Hess, Author of the Callenlas Chronicles
"Dave Boden is a humble man of intelligence, strength and grace. This comes through in his writing and I recommend this book for anybody keen to navigate life's key questions to find purpose. I especially liked the chapter on the importance of influential role models that, Dave affirms, God gives us as examples who springboard us into our future."
- Joe Lowther, CEO, KICK
"What You Were Made For offers teenagers an engaging blend of practical tools and Biblical wisdom as they seek answers to the questions we all have about our life's purpose and meaning."
- Cassie Martin, Author
"Dave has played an instrumental role in my life for many years. He’s helped me walk out my faith and step into my calling so It’s a gift to see years of practical wisdom and experience distilled into this book. Packed full of biblical truth and engaging content, I will be putting this into the hands of every young person I can find."
- Michael McGlynn, Pastor, Hillsong, Liverpool
"The world is in an identity crisis. Young people are asking some very big questions – Why am I here? How can I make a difference in life? What’s the point of my existence? In this book Dave Boden tackles some of the most relevant topics for young people today and helps them see the good news, that God has a plan and it is good."
- Alistair Chalmers, Pastor of Ferniehill Evangelical Church
"What You Are Made For is such an accessible and applicable book for young people, which empowers and encourages as it takes you on the journey of discovering your purpose. In a society full of pressure to know exactly where you want to go and what you want your future to look like, Dave Boden takes you back to basics, and then through a process of self reflection he helps you to unpack and explore what God might have in store for your life. This was a genuinely enjoyable read and I would encourage any young person to go on this thought-provoking journey."
- Millie, Aged 16
"This book is so inspiring; it gave me clear ideas on how to face many of the challenges I encounter as a teenage Christian. Having read this book, I feel more confident to be the person I know God created me to be."
- Olivia, Aged 12
"What You Are Made For – a question we've all wrestled with at some point. In this book, Dave Boden inspires and challenges young people to explore their God-given purpose. He skilfully balances the need for spiritual grounding with the importance of self-awareness, guiding readers toward discovering their unique calling. With relatable language and practical insights, What You Are Made For offers valuable direction for anyone on a journey of self-discovery. It’s a must-read for every young person seeking to live with purpose."
- Tim Button, Director of Made for More, Chelmsford
"Dave Boden’s books are everything I’m looking for as a mum and as a youth leader. Punchy, with memorable illustrations, Dave reaches for the heart of the teenager, showing them the value of life with God. What You Are Made For is culturally relevant, with specific, real-world help for young adults who are seeking their purpose in life. Chapter by chapter, young adults are invited to live for something higher and deeper. The book is interspersed with scenes from King David’s life, rooting the teaching in a Biblical, real-life story. Dave keeps his balance perfectly on the tricky path between our individuality and our call to live in community, showing that our uniqueness is how we serve. I can’t recommend this book enough for the young adult in your life."
- Hannah Hess, Author of the Callenlas Chronicles
"Dave Boden is a humble man of intelligence, strength and grace. This comes through in his writing and I recommend this book for anybody keen to navigate life's key questions to find purpose. I especially liked the chapter on the importance of influential role models that, Dave affirms, God gives us as examples who springboard us into our future."
- Joe Lowther, CEO, KICK
"What You Were Made For offers teenagers an engaging blend of practical tools and Biblical wisdom as they seek answers to the questions we all have about our life's purpose and meaning."
- Cassie Martin, Author
"Dave has played an instrumental role in my life for many years. He’s helped me walk out my faith and step into my calling so It’s a gift to see years of practical wisdom and experience distilled into this book. Packed full of biblical truth and engaging content, I will be putting this into the hands of every young person I can find."
- Michael McGlynn, Pastor, Hillsong, Liverpool
"The world is in an identity crisis. Young people are asking some very big questions – Why am I here? How can I make a difference in life? What’s the point of my existence? In this book Dave Boden tackles some of the most relevant topics for young people today and helps them see the good news, that God has a plan and it is good."
- Alistair Chalmers, Pastor of Ferniehill Evangelical Church
"What You Are Made For is such an accessible and applicable book for young people, which empowers and encourages as it takes you on the journey of discovering your purpose. In a society full of pressure to know exactly where you want to go and what you want your future to look like, Dave Boden takes you back to basics, and then through a process of self reflection he helps you to unpack and explore what God might have in store for your life. This was a genuinely enjoyable read and I would encourage any young person to go on this thought-provoking journey."
- Millie, Aged 16
"This book is so inspiring; it gave me clear ideas on how to face many of the challenges I encounter as a teenage Christian. Having read this book, I feel more confident to be the person I know God created me to be."
- Olivia, Aged 12
