Diving Into the Deep: A Gripping True Story of Adventure, Risk and Spiritual Quest

An Inspiring True Adventure Story for All Ages

Are you wading along the shore, safe and secure but longing for an adventure that quickens your heart, sharpens your mind, and shakes your comfort zone to the core? Are you afraid to go "all in" for God, not wanting to let go of something holding you back? Do you fear you are too old or too young, too poor, broken, or weak, too busy, too inadequate, too "something," to take a risk for the sake of the cross?

Lowell Lytle, now in his 90s, has faced all of these obstacles and more, yet he is still saying "yes" when God calls him toward daunting challenges. He discovered through a lifetime of daring decisions what can come of leaving the shore behind and "diving into the deep." Who is this giant of faith that seemingly no one has ever heard of? How did he survive one shipwreck after another? What pulled him toward adventure, risk, and spiritual quest, and whose love led him safely back to shore?

From Christian Ministry to the Depths of the Titanic

Lowell Lytle is the oldest and perhaps tallest person to dive 2 1/2 miles below the surface of the North Atlantic Ocean to the final resting place of the Titanic. Today he portrays Captain E. J. Smith at the Titanic Museum Attraction in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, where he continues to inspire thousands of visitors each year.

But Lytle's greatest work extends far beyond the Titanic. As founder and president of Young American Showcase from 1970 to 1991, he sent rock and roll groups throughout the United States to reach youth for Jesus Christ, introducing tens of thousands of students to the Lord. In 1976, he built and sailed a floating replica of the Santa Maria around the Gulf of Mexico, up the East coast, across the Great Lakes, and down the Mississippi, sharing Christ with younger school children for two and a half years.

Triumphant Rises, Terrible Falls, and Redemption

This gripping account chronicles Lytle's many "dives into the deep," both literally and spiritually. From building Christian drive-in theaters with his brother Terry to assisting director Shorty Yeaworth on the Jordan Experience exhibit in Aqaba, Jordan, every chapter reveals what happens when ordinary people say "yes" to extraordinary callings.

"Captivating," "Inspiring," "Amazing book!" Readers consistently say "I couldn't put it down!" and "one of the best books I have ever read!" Many share it with friends and recommend it to young people starting out in life, calling it "very uplifting" and "a true inspiration."

This powerful example demonstrates what each of us can do with courage and willingness to step out of our comfort zone at any age, in any circumstance. There are literally tens of thousands of people who met Jesus Christ as their personal Savior because of Lowell's willingness to say "yes" to God.

Also available in audiobook format.