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  • Including the Stranger: Foreigners in the Former Prophets, By David G. Firth
    Paperback

    Including the Stranger

    Foreigners in the Former Prophets

    New Studies in Biblical Theology

    by David G. Firth
    Series edited by D. A. Carson

    Biblical Foundations Award Finalist

    The Old Testament, particularly the Former Prophets (Joshua, Judges, 1-2 Samuel, and 1-2 Kings), has frequently been regarded as having a negative attitude towards foreigners. This has meant that these texts are often employed by those opposed to the Christian faith to attack the Bible—and such views can be echoed by Christians. While the ...

  • The Mission Always Wins: Quit Appeasing Stakeholders, By Tod Bolsinger
    Audiobook

    The Mission Always Wins

    Quit Appeasing Stakeholders

    Practicing Change Series

    by Tod Bolsinger
    Illustrated by Mark Demel
    Foreword by Marty Linsky
    Read by Taylor Tutt

    In a world where change is the only constant, leadership demands courage and clarity.

    Every organization faces pivotal moments that can either blur their vision or strengthen their resolve. Through insightful storytelling,engaging illustrations, and practical exercises, Bolsinger helps you cut through the noise to hone in on what truly matters—your mission. The Mission ...

  • Invest in Transformation: Quit Relying on Trust, By Tod Bolsinger
    Audiobook

    Invest in Transformation

    Quit Relying on Trust

    Practicing Change Series

    by Tod Bolsinger
    Illustrated by Mark Demel
    Foreword by Marty Linsky
    Read by Taylor Tutt

    A New Path Forward

    In a world where skepticism often clouds judgment, communities need leaders who can reignite the spirit of unity and continuity. Trust is a delicate currency—it can be hoarded or squandered, but only whenwisely invested can it truly fuel transformation. Bestselling author Tod Bolsinger offers leaders a compelling guide for transformation and trust with ...

  • Shades of Light: A Novel, By Sharon Garlough Brown
    Audiobook

    Shades of Light

    A Novel

    by Sharon Garlough Brown
    Read by Erin Bennett

    "I was desperate. . . . I couldn't turn off the dark thoughts, no matter how hard I tried or how much I prayed. And then I spent a whole weekend in bed, and the crying wouldn't stop, and I got really scared. I've had bouts with depression before—it's kind of a cloud I've learned to live with—but this time was different. I felt like I was going under, like I'd never feel hopeful ...

  • Faithful Disobedience: Writings on Church and State from a Chinese House Church Movement, By Wang Yi
    Audiobook

    Faithful Disobedience

    Writings on Church and State from a Chinese House Church Movement

    by Wang Yi
    Foreword by Ian Johnson
    Edited by Hannah Nation and J. D. Tseng
    Read by Martin Yeh

    Christianity Today Book Award Finalist—Missions/Global Church

    Reader's Choice Award Winner

    Throughout China's rapidly growing cities, a new wave of unregistered house churches is growing. They are developing rich theological perspectives that are both uniquely Chinese and rooted in the historical doctrines of the faith. To understand ...

  • Looking Up: A Birder's Guide to Hope Through Grief, By Courtney Ellis
    Audiobook

    Looking Up

    A Birder's Guide to Hope Through Grief

    Foreword by Kay Warren
    Read by Courtney Ellis

    ECPA Top Shelf Book Cover Award

    "Perfect for fans of faith writing by Madeline L'Engle and Anne Lamott, Ellis's exquisite book resounds with hope and birdsong."Booklist, April 2024

    "Look at the birds"

    Through the painful days of the pandemic stuck in her home, Courtney Ellis found herself looking down in despair. ...

  • What does it look like to disrupt the church and world as we know it? The Disrupters podcast from IVP, features stories of positive disruption from both emerging and trusted voices within Christianity. These authors, pastors, scholars, activists, and creators tell their honest stories about the experiences that have challenged their thinking about faith, the church, and their calling in life.

  • In many ways, academic publishing is its own world, especially when it comes to writing for scholarly journals. Often colleges and universities provide mentors for new faculty seeking to advance professionally, guiding them in the ways of publishing. Nonetheless, professors often make simple mistakes when it came to book publishing. Here are a few tips for smoothing the way to a contract from editor and author Andy Le Peau.