We believe in asking questions and digging deeper to learn more about ourselves and the people around us. Here are some resources we recommend as you figure out for yourself what it looks like to live by faith, be known by love and be a voice of hope outside of Sundays.
Diversity
Faith + Spiritual Practices
FOLLOW
TOOLS
YouVersion Bible app (scripture + free devotions)
READ
Revival Starts Here: Fasting and Prayer for Beginniners by Dave Clayton
Uprising by Erwin Raphael McManus
The Reason for God by Timothy Keller
Simply Christian by N.T. Wright
The Making of Biblical Womanhood by Beth Allison Barr
LISTEN
That Sounds Fun podcast episode on fasting
Bema Discipleship podcast – this one is deep!
Leading from the Middle by Andy Stanley
the Bible
TOOLS
READ
How the Bible Actually Works by Peter Enns
Surprised by Scripture by N.T. Wright
Scripture and the Authority of God by N.T. Wright
WATCH
LISTEN
The Bible Binge podcast
The Bible Recap podcast
Misreading Scripture with Western Eyes by Brandon O’Brien on Audible
Inspired by Rachel Held Evans
m.Kids + Parenting
FOLLOW
Carry Media for working moms
Meredith Miller for tips on talking to your kids about Jesus
Dr. Becky for practical parenting strategies
READ
Book of Belonging: an updated story bible for modern kids
The Power of a Praying Parent by Stormie Omartian
3 Big Questions that Change every Teenager by Kara Powell
Parenting Forward: How to Raise Children with Justice, Mercy and Kindness by Cindy Brandt
Untangled: Guiding Teenage Girls into Adulthood by Lisa Damour, Ph.D.
WATCH
The Power of We – a racial justice special by Sesame Street
LISTEN
Orange playlist (songs from m.Kids!)
Good Inside podcast
Relationships
READ
Becoming Us – using the enneagram as a marriage tool
Friendship – it’s Complicated by Andi Andrew
Boundaries by Dr. Henry Cloud and Dr. John Townsend
Emotional Intelligence for Couples by John Lee
Codependent No More by Melody Beattie
The Five Love Languages by Dr. Gary Chapman
Safe People by Henry Cloud
LISTEN
That Sounds Fun podcast – Enneasummer series
Leadership
FOLLOW
READ
Ready to Rise by Jo Saxton
In the Name of Jesus: Reflections on Christian Leadership by Henri Nouwen
Didn’t See it Coming by Carey Nieuwhof
LISTEN
Andy Stanley Leadership podcast
Carey Nieuwhof Leadership podcast
Emotionally Healthy Leader podcast with Pete Scazzero
Mental Health
COUNSELING CENTERS
The Barnabas Center
My Soul Care
Agape Christian Counseling
List of local resources
READ
Emotionally Healthy Spirituality by Peter Scazzero
Try Softer by Aundi Kolber
Growing Yourself Back Up by John Lee
The Gifts of Imperfection by Brene Brown
Just Enough Light for the Step I’m On: Trusting God in the Tough Times by Stormie Omartian
Escaping Domestic Abuse: How Women Get Out and Stay Out by Jane Boucher
PHYSICAL HEALTH
Southlake Counseling Center for Eating Disorders and Addictions
Counseling Center for Emotional, Nutritional, and Physical Balance
Residential and Non-Residential Services for Eating Disorders
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icuTalks Mental Health Speaking Ministry
