Deep Discipleship emphasizes the church’s central role in shaping believers into the image of Jesus, countering the influence of media, events, and folk theology. It outlines three key elements of discipleship: engaging with Scripture, growing in understanding of God and self, and practicing intentional spiritual disciplines. The book equips church leaders to create environments and relationships that foster growth, training, and sending of disciples at every stage of their journey. 

In Christian Philosophy as a Way of Life, Ross Inman shows that philosophy is practical, valuable, and deeply relevant to everyday life and ministry. He challenges common assumptions about its usefulness and presents philosophy as a way of life rooted in wonder and the pursuit of truth. By living philosophically, Christians can better understand what is true and good in Christ and align their lives with the highest goals worth pursuing. 

In Eternity Is Now in Session, John Ortberg reframes eternal life as a present reality, not just a distant promise after death. He shows that eternal life is about truly knowing God through an interactive, transformative relationship with Christ. Ortberg explores what the Bible really says about salvation, the Kingdom of God, and discipleship, emphasizing that experiencing God’s presence and power begins here and now. 

You Are What You Love by James K. A. Smith explores how our loves and desires shape our hearts, often teaching us to worship rival gods without realizing it. Smith examines the formative influence of culture and shows how intentional Christian practices can transform our desires, aligning our hearts with God and enabling us to engage culture faithfully. 

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Renovation of the Heart by Dallas Willard explores how Jesus transforms our character, focusing on spiritual and emotional formation rather than merely managing sin. Willard provides a holistic approach to discipleship, including patterns for lasting transformation, aligning thoughts and emotions with Christ, practicing spiritual disciplines, and integrating physical and spiritual growth. With added reflections and resources, the book offers a lasting guide to becoming the people God intends us to be. 

The Divine Conspiracy has revolutionized how we think about the true meaning of discipleship. In this classic Dallas Willard skillfully weaves together biblical teaching, popular culture, science, scholarship, and spiritual practice, revealing what it means to "apprentice" ourselves to Jesus. Using Jesus’s Sermon of the Mount as his foundation, Willard masterfully explores life-changing ways to experience and be guided by God on a daily basis, resulting in a more authentic and dynamic faith. 

Invitation to a Journey by M. Robert Mulholland Jr. explores spiritual formation as the process of being shaped into the image of Christ for the sake of others. Emphasizing that transformation is gradual, Mulholland offers practical guidance for expressing devotion in ways suited to each individual. The book covers classical spiritual disciplines, provides tools for both personal and group application, and includes a study guide for shared spiritual growth. It encourages readers to slow down, engage intentionally in spiritual practices, and experience profound, Christ-centered transformation. 

The Cost of Discipleship by Dietrich Bonhoeffer explores the difference between "cheap grace"—forgiveness without repentance or discipleship—and "costly grace," which requires commitment, sacrifice, and obedience while being a gift from God. Drawing on the Sermon on the Mount, Bonhoeffer challenges Christians to respond fully to Christ’s call, emphasizing that true discipleship involves surrendering one’s life to follow Jesus. The book remains a seminal work on the demands and rewards of authentic Christian faith. 

The Familiar Stranger by Tyler Staton helps Christians develop a deeper, experiential relationship with the Holy Spirit. Drawing on Scripture, tradition, and spiritual practices, Staton addresses common misunderstandings and unfamiliarity surrounding the Spirit. The book explores the Holy Spirit’s nature, roles, and power, showing how believers can partner with God, access discernment and miracles, and integrate Word and Spirit for a vibrant, transformative faith. It invites readers to move from sideline knowledge to an intimate, life-changing experience of the Spirit. 

Practicing the Way introduces spiritual formation through a “Rule of Life,” inspired by the habits of Jesus’ first followers. The book combines theological insight, cultural perspective, and practical guidance to help both new and seasoned believers create rhythms that open space for God’s transformative work, offering a modern approach to living like Jesus. 

God on Mute is a raw, heartfelt exploration of what to do when prayers seem unanswered and God feels silent. Drawing from Pete Greig’s personal journey through his wife’s illness, this book offers hope and deep insight into the struggle of faith amid silence. Using Holy Week as a framework, Greig tackles tough questions about prayer, silence, and trust, showing that even in the hardest moments, there is a path forward filled with faith, hope, and love. 

In his book, Prayer, Richard J. Foster offers a warm, compelling, and sensitive primer on prayer, helping us to understand, experience, and practice it in its many forms-from the simple prayer of beginning again to unceasing prayer. He clarifies the prayer process, answers common misconceptions, and shows the way into prayers of contemplation, healing, blessing, forgiveness, and rest.

In Hearing God, Dallas Willard helps readers deepen their relationship with God by learning how to discern His voice. The book offers guidance on distinguishing God’s communication from our own thoughts, understanding the role of Scripture, and navigating unclear messages. It’s a practical and insightful guide for anyone seeking a more personal and attentive connection with God. 

Praying Like Monks, Living Like Fools by Tyler Staton invites readers to rediscover prayer as a vibrant, life-giving connection with God rather than a dull or confusing duty. Drawing on biblical teaching, storytelling, and historic Christian practices, Staton tackles common struggles with prayer and offers practical guidance on postures like silence, persistence, and confession. He encourages honesty with God, embraces the mystery of prayer, and helps readers reopen communication with their Creator—experiencing His power and presence in everyday life. 

The Night Is Normal by Alicia Britt Chole reframes spiritual disillusionment as a necessary and transformative part of faith. Offering hope to those in a dark night of the soul, Chole shows how spiritual pain invites deeper love and growth beyond surface emotions or easy answers. With practical guidance, this book helps readers navigate the darkness toward a richer, more resilient hope rooted in God’s unchanging presence. 

In The Soul of Shame, psychiatrist Curt Thompson explores how shame silently shapes our lives, distorting our identity and causing pain and brokenness. He reveals its neurobiological roots and offers practical, biblical tools to overcome it. Through Thompson’s guidance, readers can identify personal struggles, find freedom from lifelong negative messages, and embrace healing and wholeness. This book provides a compassionate roadmap for breaking shame’s grip and transforming your life from the inside out. 

In Boundaries, Drs. Henry Cloud and John Townsend show readers how to take control of their lives by setting healthy, biblical limits. The book helps you understand when to say yes, how to say no, and how to establish boundaries with family, friends, coworkers, and even yourself. It offers practical guidance for living a balanced, responsible, and self-aware life. 

Emotionally Healthy Spirituality by Peter Scazzero argues that true spiritual maturity cannot exist without emotional health. The book explores how ignoring our emotions, past wounds, and limits can stunt spiritual growth, leading to a shallow faith. Scazzero offers a path to wholeness by embracing vulnerability, self-awareness, and deeper intimacy with God through practices like silence, Sabbath, and grieving. 

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Based on Timothy Keller’s acclaimed sermon series, The Meaning of Marriage challenges common cultural myths about soulmates, romance, and divorce. Drawing on biblical wisdom and insights from his 37-year marriage, Keller reveals marriage as a profound, mysterious relationship meant to deepen love and spiritual growth. This book is essential for anyone seeking a successful, lasting marriage grounded in God’s design. 

Did you know your last fight with your spouse started long before you met? In How We Love, Milan and Kay Yerkovich use attachment theory to reveal how your childhood shapes your “intimacy imprint” and affects your marriage today. This updated edition offers practical tools to identify your love style, break destructive patterns, heal underlying conflicts, and build the close, nourishing relationship you desire. 

In What Did You Expect, Paul David Tripp discusses how every marriage faces struggles and changes beyond initial romance and attraction. To thrive, couples need more than shared interests—they need shifted expectations, radical commitment, and above all, grace. 

The Marriage Course is a seven-session program designed to strengthen your relationship through shared dinners, insightful videos, and private conversations on topics like sex and conflict resolution. Whether in person or online, couples gain practical tools and expert insights to deepen connection and keep the spark alive. 

In Habits of the Household, Justin Whitmel Earley offers simple daily rhythms to help families find meaning amid the chaos of parenting. Drawing on his own experience, Earley provides practical tools—from bedtime rituals to mealtime practices—that nurture spiritual growth and purposeful parenting. Each chapter includes actionable prayers and habits to help your home become a place of peace, love, and intentional connection. 

Jefferson Bethke challenges the failing Western model of the nuclear family in Take Back Your Family, offering a fresh, faith-based vision rooted in God's original design. Drawing from personal experience as a father, he explores how embracing multigenerational community, shared mission, and intentional family habits can bring stability, joy, and deeper connection. This book provides practical tools and inspiring stories to help families grow with purpose and thrive together. 

Daughters need their dads, but knowing how to show up can feel confusing—especially compared to raising sons. Raising Resilient Daughters offers a thoughtful framework based on years of experience, built around “50 pieces of my heart” shared over time. This course helps fathers equip their daughters with the resilience, wisdom, and love they need to thrive and become the godly women they’re meant to be. 

In a world where young men are lost, will you be the father who shows your son the way? Download “The Primal Path Blueprint” and discover the proven 4-step framework for guiding your son from boyhood to becoming a man of consequence. 

Raising sons in today’s culture can feel overwhelming, especially as many young men lack strong guidance and role models. In The Intentional Father, Jon Tyson offers a clear, practical path for dads to raise sons of character—young men who know who they are and what they believe. With guiding principles, actionable steps, and helpful tools, this book equips fathers and mentors to lead with purpose and intention. 

Written for parents with children of any age, this insightful book provides perspectives and procedures for shepherding your child's heart into the paths of life. Shepherding a Child's Heart gives fresh biblical approaches to child rearing. 

We often track our children’s physical and intellectual growth, but what about their emotional, social, and spiritual development? Are My Kids on Track? helps parents identify key milestones in these areas—like managing emotions, developing empathy, and owning their faith. With practical insights, gender-specific patterns, and decades of experience, this guide equips families to support their child’s whole-person growth in everyday life. 

In Parenting, Paul David Tripp challenges the idea that raising good kids comes from following a set of rules. Instead, he offers 14 gospel-centered principles that shift the focus from behavior management to heart transformation—starting with the parents themselves. This updated edition also includes study questions for deeper reflection and group discussion. 

While trekking through the Himalayas, pastor and bestselling author David Platt was deeply moved by the suffering he witnessed—an experience that reshaped his faith and purpose. In Something Needs to Change, he shares this journey and challenges readers to confront hard questions about suffering, faith, and what it truly means to live out the gospel. 

With this story of her conversion as a backdrop, Rosaria Butterfield invites us into her home to show us how God can use this same “radical, ordinary hospitality” to bring the gospel to our lost friends and neighbors. Such hospitality sees our homes as not our own, but as God’s tools for the furtherance of his kingdom as we welcome those who look, think, believe, and act differently from us into our everyday, sometimes messy lives―helping them see what true Christian faith really looks like. 

In an age dominated by reason, progress, and emotion, many question the relevance of Christianity. In Making Sense of God, pastor and bestselling author Timothy Keller argues that Christianity offers powerful resources for meaning, identity, justice, and hope. Written for both skeptics and believers, the book makes a compelling case for faith in the modern world. 

Carl Trueman explores how modern culture’s obsession with sexual identity is a symptom of a deeper human search for self. Tracing ideas from Augustine to Marx, he shows how historical perspectives have shaped today’s understanding of identity. The book helps Christians make sense of the sexual revolution, offering insight and guidance for engaging culture thoughtfully while staying rooted in faith. 

In Washed and Waiting, Wesley Hill offers a compassionate look at the life of a celibate gay Christian. He explores the challenges of faithfully following the gospel while experiencing homosexual desires, addressing questions of loneliness, obedience, and finding God’s pleasure amid sexual brokenness. Through personal stories and reflections from others on a similar journey, Hill provides biblically grounded, theologically rich guidance. 

In A War of Loves, David Bennett shares his journey from LGBTQI activism and skepticism toward a transformative encounter with Jesus. Tracing his path through new age beliefs, existentialism, and university activism, he recounts how God’s grace reshaped his understanding of faith, sexuality, and love. The book explores what the Bible teaches about sexuality while highlighting the abundant, unconditional love of God. 

In Love Thy Body, Nancy Pearcey challenges modern ideas that undermine the value of the human body, showing how a Christian perspective upholds its dignity. Through compelling and compassionate stories, she explores how people wrestle with difficult moral questions in their own lives. The book offers both insight and hope, showing how faith provides a meaningful, life-affirming view of the body and human identity. 

In What God Has to Say about Our Bodies, Sam Allberry explores the Bible’s teaching on the body, showing it as a precious gift fearfully and wonderfully made. He offers guidance on topics like gender, sexuality, identity, aging, illness, and death, while pointing to the future hope of redemption in Christ. The book provides a biblical perspective on the value of our physical selves and God’s plan to restore them. 

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Same-Sex Attraction and the Bible by Rebecca McLaughlin examines ten common arguments claiming the Bible supports same-sex relationships. Drawing on Scripture and personal experience with same-sex attraction, McLaughlin analyzes each argument, clarifying what the Bible actually teaches. Rather than endorsing same-sex marriage, she emphasizes the gospel-centered purpose of male-female marriage, a Christlike love between same-sex believers, and God’s vision for singleness. 

Confronting Christianity tackles 12 of the toughest questions people have about the Christian faith: topics like suffering, sexuality, diversity, and science. Using research, personal stories, and Scripture, Rebecca McLaughlin shows how these challenges can point toward faith rather than away from it, presenting Jesus not as an outdated figure, but as the greatest hope for today’s world. 

In The Secular Creed, Rebecca McLaughlin unpacks the popular slogans we see in yards and on bumper stickers, separating what Christians can wholeheartedly affirm from what they can’t. She shows how Christianity isn’t against diversity, equality, or love—but is actually their deepest and strongest foundation—and invites readers into honest, meaningful conversations with their neighbors about life’s most important truths. 

In The Air We Breathe, Glen Scrivener shows how many of today’s most cherished values—like freedom, kindness, equality, and progress—are deeply rooted in the teachings of Jesus. Far from being outdated, Christianity has shaped the very way we see life, worth, and meaning, so much so that we often don’t even notice its influence. This book invites both believers and skeptics to see how the message of Jesus is not the enemy of modern values, but their foundation, offering fresh confidence and perspective on the Christian faith. 

In Jesus and the Powers, N. T. Wright and Michael F. Bird explore how Christians should navigate political life in a fractured world. They argue that the church’s ultimate loyalty is to Jesus and His kingdom, not any earthly empire, calling believers to confront systems of power that promote autocracy or nationalism. Blending political theology, biblical teaching, and church history, the book shows how Christians can engage politically in ways that support freedom, justice, and democratic societies. 

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Carl Trueman offers a thoughtful and engaging exploration of faith and political life. In an age where soundbites often replace meaningful discussion, Trueman provides a readable, provocative, and insightful guide to thinking deeply about how Christianity interacts with the public square. 

This book argues that modern evangelicals have focused too narrowly on personal salvation, creating a “salvation culture” instead of a true “gospel culture.” It calls for recovering the biblical gospel, which the author defines as the fulfillment of Israel’s story in the saving story of Jesus (1 Corinthians 15). The gospel is found in the Four Gospels, was preached by Jesus Himself, and is best illustrated in the sermons of Acts. The book concludes with practical steps for evangelism and cultivating a gospel-centered community. 

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How to Read the Bible is a practical guide that helps readers see Scripture as a priceless revelation of God’s love and desire for a deeper relationship. Designed for both beginners and seasoned readers, it offers tools and insights to study, understand, and apply the Bible in a way that brings clarity, purpose, and life transformation 

This book by Jen Wilkin and J. T. English makes theology approachable, inviting readers into meaningful conversations about knowing and loving God. Emphasizing that theology is a lifelong pursuit aimed at deepening relationship rather than just gaining knowledge, it encourages believers to move from simply consuming theology to actively engaging in it, growing in faithfulness to Christ’s call to make disciples.

TheosU is an online, subscription-based platform offering masterclass-style video courses in theology, biblical studies, philosophy, and church history. Designed to be affordable and accessible—often compared to “the price of Netflix”—TheosU equips believers with biblically faithful teaching without the demands of formal academic programs. 

The BibleProject App is a free, richly-resourced mobile platform that brings together animated videos, podcasts, articles, classes, and tools designed to help users experience the Bible as one cohesive story—centering on how it leads to Jesus. 

30 Days to Understanding the Bible by Max Anders is a straightforward, classic guide designed to help readers grasp the key people, events, and doctrines of Scripture in just fifteen minutes a day. Recommended by pastors and Bible teachers for decades, this expanded anniversary edition updates and restores the most requested topics, making it an accessible resource for gaining a clearer, practical understanding of God’s Word.