Companion product to Tara-Leigh Cobble’s bestselling The Bible Recap continues to help readers better understand Scripture

GRAND RAPIDS, MICH. (Aug. 20, 2026) — Baker Publishing Group is pleased to announce The Bible Recap Study Guide by Tara-Leigh Cobble has surpassed 100,000 copies sold, cementing its place as an essential companion for readers working through The Bible Recap’s chronological, one-year Bible reading plan.

The milestone comes as The Bible Recap ecosystem continues to expand: the podcast has surpassed half a billion downloads and reached #1 on Apple’s Overall chart, and a new kids’ spinoff, The Bible Recap Kids, recently debuted at #1 in Apple’s Kids & Family category.

The study guide offers discussion questions, reflection prompts, and space for personal notes designed to deepen individual study or anchor group and small-group discussion. It can also be used alongside The Bible Recap Bible.

Several new editions of The Bible Recap Bible are scheduled this fall, including two ESV Large Print editions (hardcover and teal) releasing on Oct. 13, 2026, following KJV editions (hardcover, pink, and black) releasing Sept. 8, 2026. A Bible Recap Journal Deluxe Edition will be released on Nov. 10, 2026, giving readers even more ways to engage with Scripture alongside The Bible Recap podcast and study guide.

About Tara-Leigh Cobble
Tara-Leigh Cobble is the creator of The Bible Recap podcast and book, and the founder of D-Group (Discipleship Group) International. She is passionate about helping people read, understand, and love the Bible—and the God who wrote it.

Contact:
Kelli B. Smith, ksmith@bakerpublishinggroup.com

Book Launched with Museum of the Bible Fox Nation Special, National Media

HarperCollins Christian Publishers celebrates as Max Lucado’s 2026 release, Unbreakable Courage: Strong Faith in an Age of Anxiety, Chaos, and Exhaustion, lands the No. 8 spot on Advice, How-To & Miscellaneous on The New York Times bestsellers list, making it a back to back bestseller following 2025’s Tame Your Thoughts.

“It is a blessing to see Unbreakable Courage on The New York Times bestseller list,” says Max Lucado. “Any recognition like this is not about me, but about the timeless hope of God’s Word reaching hearts. I’m thankful the story of Elijah is helping people find courage in this age of anxiety and exhaustion.”

“America’s pastor”^[1] Max Lucado’s latest book, Unbreakable Courage, was featured on a July 30 FoxNation live broadcast from Museum of the Bible in Washington, DC, called “A Night of Unbreakable Courage with Max Lucado and Shannon Bream.” The special broadcast was promoted on Fox Sunday (August 1), and the broadcast can now be viewed on-demand at FoxNation.

Max Lucado and Unbreakable Courage have been featured on national media outlets such as The Rick Burgess Show, The 700 Club, TBN Praise, New Life LIVE Radio, Moody Broadcasting. Upcoming media hits include:

• Proverbs 31 Podcast with Lysa TerKeurst,
• Theology in the Raw Podcast with Preston Sprinkle,
• Christianity Today’s The Russell Moore Podcast,
• Focus on the Family’s Pastor to Pastor Podcast
• Practice Makes Parent Podcast with Dr. Danny Huerta and Rebecca St. James
• Rooted and Real Podcast with Sheila Walsh,
• 4:13 Podcast with Jennifer Rothschild,
• Harvest’s A New Beginning with Greg Laurie, and
• The Jennie Allen Podcast

In Unbreakable Courage, Max Lucado offers a fresh exploration of the prophet Elijah – a man who faced cultural upheaval, spiritual opposition, personal exhaustion, and deep discouragement. Elijah’s story reveals critical insight for people today to discover unwavering, unshakeable, unbreakable courage through faith in the one true living God.

“Elijah’s story is relevant because the challenges he faced are similar to yours,” writes Max Lucado. “By the time Elijah appeared on the scene, Israel was six decades and four kings deep in a cesspool of death and decadence. Ungodly idol worship. Unholy clergy. Unbridled evil. Untold sordid scandals. Sound like a good era in which to live? Sounds like the era in which we live?”

ABOUT MAX LUCADO
Since entering the ministry in 1978, Max Lucado has served churches in Miami, Florida; Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; and San Antonio, Texas. He currently serves as the teaching minister of Oak Hills Church in San Antonio. He is the recipient of the 2021 ECPA Pinnacle Award for his outstanding contribution to the publishing industry and society at large. He is America’s bestselling inspirational author with more than 150 million products in print, and host of The Max Lucado Encouraging Word Podcast, with over 10 million downloads. Visit his website at MaxLucado.com or join Max on socials, with more than 4 million followers: Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.

ABOUT THOMAS NELSON
Thomas Nelson is a world leading publisher and provider of Christian content and has been providing readers with quality inspirational products for more than 200 years. As part of HarperCollins Christian Publishing, Inc., the publishing group provides multiple formats of award-winning Bibles, books, gift books, cookbooks, curriculum and digital content, with distribution of its products in more than 100 countries. Thomas Nelson is headquartered in Nashville, TN. For more information visit www.thomasnelson.com.

Media Contact:
Jana Muntsinger, MMPR, jana@mmpublicrelations.com

 

^[1] https://www.christianitytoday.com/2004/03/americas-pastor/

Introduce Kids to Studying the Bible for Themselves

Milestone arrives as bestselling author launches a new year-long Bible study, 52 Weeks with Women of the Bible, co-authored with Jean E. Syswerda

NASHVILLE (August 20, 2026) — HarperChristian Resources today announced that Praying the Names of God for 52 Weeks: Expanded Edition has surpassed 250,000 copies sold across all formats. The bestselling year-long Bible study by Ann Spangler was released in 2023 and guides readers through the major names and titles of God and Jesus found throughout Scripture.

Based on Spangler’s bestselling books Praying the Names of God and Praying the Names of Jesus, this 52-week Bible study was designed for both individual and group use pairing each name of God with Scripture study, reflection questions, and space for readers to write their own prayers. The study is also available in a spiral-bound edition, sold exclusively by FaithGateway, which lays flat for easier use and includes bonus tear-out cards featuring the 52 names of God, built for memorization or further study.

“I’m both thrilled and honestly a little astonished that this Bible study has now reached more than 250,000 copies,” says Spangler. “When I wrote it, my hope was simple: to give people a fresh way to encounter God through Scripture—to see more clearly who He is and who we are in relationship with Him. I certainly never dreamed I’d hear from friends saying, ‘I just saw your Bible study in an airport!’ I mean, how does a Bible study end up in an airport? But the book has become a surprising sign of something hopeful: people are hungry for God.”

The 250,000-copy milestone arrives alongside the August release of Spangler’s newest study, 52 Weeks with Women of the Bible, co-authored with longtime collaborator Jean E. Syswerda. The year-long study introduces readers to 52 women of Scripture—from Ruth and Esther to Anna and Mary—offering a structured rhythm of reading and reflection designed to help readers find their own stories inside the biblical narrative.

52 Weeks with Women of the Bible builds on the legacy of Spangler and Syswerda’s original 1999 devotional, Women of the Bible, which has sold more than 900,000 copies and remains one of the most enduring women’s Bible studies in the Christian market. The new Bible study reintroduces that legacy in the same 52-week format that has made Praying the Names of God for 52 Weeks a mainstay in churches and small groups nationwide.

“Ann has spent her career helping readers slow down long enough to actually meet the people and the God they’re reading about,” said John Raymond, Vice President and Publisher, HarperChristian Resources. “Praying the Names of God crossing 250,000 copies shows just how much that approach resonates. And with 52 Weeks with Women of the Bible now in readers’ hands, we believe this study will help women see themselves in the stories of Scripture.”

Praying the Names of God for 52 Weeks, Expanded Edition and 52 Weeks with Women of the Bible are available now wherever books are sold.

About Ann Spangler
Ann Spangler is an award-winning author whose books have helped millions of readers deepen their love and understanding of the Bible. In addition to Praying the Names of God for 52 Weeks and Women of the Bible, she is the author of Sitting at the Feet of Rabbi Jesus (co-authored with Lois Tverberg), The One Year Devotions for Women, and general editor of The Names of God Bible.

About HarperChristian Resources
HarperChristian Resources publishes video Bible studies, study guides, and small-group curriculum designed to help people better understand Scripture, cultivate spiritual growth, and live an inspired faith, featuring teaching from today’s most trusted pastors, authors, and Bible teachers. HarperChristian Resources is part of HarperCollins Christian Publishing, whose imprints also include Thomas Nelson and Zondervan. For more information, visit HarperChristianResources.com.

Media Contact:
Lu Aguilar, Marketing, HarperChristian Resources —luis.aguilar@harpercollins.com

 

August 21, 2026 — Grammy nominated worship leader Phil Wickham’s new book, EVERYDAY HALLELUJAH: Unlocking Deep Joy Through Everyday Acts of Worship, made an impressive debut across three major national bestseller lists, landing at #4 on The New York Times Best Sellers list, #2 on Publishers Weekly’s bestseller list, and #97 on the USA TODAY Bestselling Booklist. After learning that EVERYDAY HALLELUJAH had become a New York Times bestseller, Phil shared the news with his combined 6.4 million social media followers in a heartfelt post thanking the fans, followers, and readers who supported the book. He also reflected on what the milestone means beyond the recognition itself: the opportunity for EVERYDAY HALLELUJAH to reach people who may never have considered picking up a book about Jesus and invite them into its message of faith, worship, and joy.

“I’m honestly still trying to wrap my head around the fact that Everyday Hallelujah is a New York Times bestseller. This wasn’t even on my radar when I wrote this book, so to see it on the list after just one week is completely blowing my mind. More than anything, I’m just so grateful that these words are already connecting with so many people. And I love thinking that being on this list might put the book in front of someone outside my normal world, someone who may not usually pick up a book about faith or Jesus, and invite them to discover what it means to live out their ‘everyday hallelujah.’ I’m so grateful, and truthfully kind of emotional over God’s grace and kindness in it all. I can’t wait to see where He takes it from here,” said Wickham.

In EVERYDAY HALLELUJAH, Wickham expands the conversation beyond music and into the rhythms of daily living, exploring how worship is not confined to church services or moments on stage but expressed through ordinary acts of faith, gratitude, and surrender. Drawing from Scripture, personal stories, and 20 years of leading worship around the world, he reframes worship as a posture of the heart that can transform work, family life, relationships, and even seasons of struggle. The book traces a biblical vision of worship from Genesis to Revelation while offering readers a practical and deeply personal pathway to experience God’s presence in everyday moments. The message resonates with audiences navigating a culture marked by distraction and pressure, inviting them into a more grounded and enduring sense of joy, purpose, and connection with God.

The release also marks a unique intersection of Wickham’s music and writing. The book directly inspired his new single “Everyday Hallelujah,” which has already begun connecting with audiences. Performing the song in an intimate acoustic setting during the Song Of The Saints Tour has also brought the core message of the book to life, creating a cohesive experience that bridges worship music and spiritual formation. Together, the song and book reflect a unified vision that encourages people to see every moment as an opportunity for worship.

“In EVERYDAY HALLELUJAH, Phil Wickham reminds readers that worship isn’t characterized by certain creative expressions or moments, but instead is a beautiful, powerful part of daily life,” said Andrew Stoddard, VP and Publisher of Nelson Books. “We are proud to publish Phil and we believe that this book will inspire and encourage readers to encounter God in a meaningful way every day.”

This fall, Wickham will continue leading worship across the country on the Song of the Saints Tour with Chandler Moore and special guest Jamie MacDonald. For tour dates, tickets, and additional information, visit philwickham.com.

About Phil Wickham
PHIL WICKHAM is a Grammy-nominated, Dove Award–winning worship leader whose songs have amassed billions of streams and become staples in churches around the world. Known for writing modern worship anthems that unite congregations in powerful declarations of faith, Phil has become one of the most trusted and influential voices in contemporary worship music.

Born and raised in Southern California, Phil began leading worship at just thirteen years old. Since then, he has traveled the world ministering through music–from local churches to arenas and stadiums. Through it all his heart’s mission has remained the same: to create moments where people encounter God and respond to Him in authentic worship.

Everyday Hallelujah is a natural extension of that calling, inviting readers to carry a lifestyle of worship into their everyday lives. He currently resides in Southern California with his wife and their four children.

About Nelson Books
Nelson Books, an imprint of Thomas Nelson, is an industry leader in Christian nonfiction publishing. Nelson Books publishes a diverse array of leaders, experts, and creatives, crafting biblically informed and spiritually fresh books from a Christian perspective that enliven, educate, and encourage readers. The Nelson Books roster of bestselling authors includes Lysa TerKeurst, Tim Tebow, John Mark Comer, John & Stasi Eldredge, Jennie Allen, Jefferson Bethke, Bob Goff, Ruth Chou Simons, Tyler Staton, Jason Wilson, Christine Caine and Zach Windahl.

Contact:  Devin Duke, Senior Publicity Manager, Nelson Books, Devin.Duke@HarperCollins.com

Nelson Books celebrates the release today of EVERYDAY HALLELUJAH: Unlocking Deep Joy Through Everyday Acts of Worship by Grammy nominated worship leader Phil Wickham. The book has already inspired new music, including Wickham’s song “Everyday Hallelujah,” bringing its message of worship beyond the page and into arenas across the country during his 40-city Song of the Saints tour. At a time when many are searching for meaning, resilience, and spiritual grounding, EVERYDAY HALLELUJAH offers a timely and compelling invitation to rediscover worship as a way of life.

In EVERYDAY HALLELUJAH, Wickham expands the conversation beyond music and into the rhythms of daily living, exploring how worship is not confined to church services or moments on stage but expressed through ordinary acts of faith, gratitude, and surrender. Drawing from Scripture, personal stories, and 20 years of leading worship around the world, he reframes worship as a posture of the heart that can transform work, family life, relationships, and even seasons of struggle. The book traces a biblical vision of worship from Genesis to Revelation while offering readers a practical and deeply personal pathway to experience God’s presence in everyday moments. The message resonates with audiences navigating a culture marked by distraction and pressure, inviting them into a more grounded and enduring sense of joy, purpose, and connection with God.

“Through writing this book, it became so clear to me that God is with us in every moment, and that when we turn our hearts toward Him, even the ordinary parts of life can become acts of worship. My hope is that this message helps people see their lives as a song of praise, an anthem of worship, an everyday hallelujah,” Wickham said while reflecting on the heart behind the book.

The release also marks a unique intersection of Wickham’s music and writing. The book directly inspired his new song “Everyday Hallelujah,” which has already begun connecting with audiences during his current tour. Performed in intimate acoustic settings, the song brings the core message of the book to life in real time, creating a cohesive experience that bridges worship music and spiritual formation. Together, the song and book reflect a unified vision that encourages people to see every moment as an opportunity for worship.

“In EVERYDAY HALLELUJAH, Phil Wickham remind readers that worship isn’t characterized by certain creative expressions or moments, but instead is a beautiful, powerful part of daily life,” said Andrew Stoddard, VP and Publisher of Nelson Books. “We are proud to publish Phil and we believe that this book will inspire and encourage readers to encounter God in meaningful way every day.”

About Phil Wickham
PHIL WICKHAM is a Grammy-nominated, Dove Award–winning worship leader whose songs have amassed billions of streams and become staples in churches around the world. Known for writing modern worship anthems that unite congregations in powerful declarations of faith, Phil has become one of the most trusted and influential voices in contemporary worship music. Born and raised in Southern California, Phil began leading worship at just thirteen years old. Since then, he has traveled the world ministering through music–from local churches to arenas and stadiums. Through it all his heart’s mission has remained the same: to create moments where people encounter God and respond to Him in authentic worship.

Everyday Hallelujah is a natural extension of that calling, inviting readers to carry a lifestyle of worship into their everyday lives. He currently resides in Southern California with his wife and their four children.

About Nelson Books
Nelson Books, an imprint of Thomas Nelson, is an industry leader in Christian nonfiction publishing. Nelson Books publishes a diverse array of leaders, experts, and creatives, crafting biblically informed and spiritually fresh books from a Christian perspective that enliven, educate, and encourage readers. The Nelson Books roster of bestselling authors includes Lysa TerKeurst, Tim Tebow, John Mark Comer, John & Stasi Eldredge, Jennie Allen, Jefferson Bethke, Bob Goff, Ruth Chou Simons, Tyler Staton, Jason Wilson, Christine Caine and Zach Windahl.

The AWSA (Advanced Writers and Speakers Association) Golden Scroll Book of the Year was awarded to Debbie W. Wilson for Big Hurt, Bigger God: Finding Freedom Through Biblical Forgiveness (Leafwood Publishers). This is Debbie’s first book of the year award; she received a second place award in 2024 in AWSA’s Bible Study category for Little God, Big Strength: Discover a God Greater Than Your Goliaths (Leafwood Publishers).

The Golden Scroll awards were announced on August 2nd at the St. Charles Convention Center in St. Charles, Missouri. Awards were presented by Linda Evans Shepherd, founder and CEO of AWSA, Dawn Damon, CEO of BraveHearted Woman, and Carol Kent, founder of the Speak Up Conference and the nonprofit organization Speak Up for Hope. This is the 18th year that AWSA has presented the Golden Scroll Awards, which are open to nearly 1,200 AWSA members.

The Daily Grace Co. is pleased to announce the promotion of Spencer Valeri to chief operating officer, effective July 20.

Spencer joined Daily Grace in 2022 after spending over a decade in pastoral ministry. His love for discipleship, reading, and scholarship prepared him to spend the last four years at Daily Grace in product development and editorial. Valeri graduated from Western Michigan University before earning his two master’s degrees from Baptist Bible Seminary (M.A. and M.Div.). Most recently, Valeri earned a Master of Science in Human Resource Management from Amberton University, and obtained his SHRM Certified Professional credential.

This promotion marks a pivotal moment for both Valeri and Daily Grace. Daily Grace is a young but fast-growing publishing company. Founded in 2014 by Jeremy and Kristin Schmucker at their kitchen table, Daily Grace now employs approximately fifty people and distributes more than 1.3 million books per year. Valeri is the first non-owner in the company’s history to join its C-suite. In his new role, he will directly oversee four of the company’s six departments: human resources, operations, editorial, and production.

“Over the last four years, working with Spencer has been a joy. He is strategic, thoughtful, and humble, but above all else, he truly loves Jesus,” said Jeremy Schmucker, president and co-owner of The Daily Grace Co. “Spencer is uniquely qualified professionally, personally, and spiritually to help lead Daily Grace into our next season of growth and ministry outreach.”

“It has been such a joy to work at The Daily Grace Co. alongside the Schmuckers and a team of people who work diligently to teach every person the beauty of Jesus and the truth of Scripture. Our mission is incredibly important, and I consider it a great privilege to be able to serve this team,” said Valeri. “I am particularly thankful for the responsibility entrusted to me in this new role, and I cannot wait to see how God is going to continue to use The Daily Grace Co. to lead people to experience Jesus.”

 

ORLANDO, FL: Gary Stevenson proudly announces the publication of his cookbook The Gospel According to Food: Setting the Table for Spiritual Conversations, available in the United States on August 11 and in Canada on September 12. Emerging from Gary’s groundbreaking culinary ministry, Theo’s Feast, The Gospel According to Food enables experienced and novice cooks alike to blend gourmet dishes with imaginative storytelling, fostering authentic and revelatory conversations around their dining tables.

Throughout human history, shared meals have been places of connection, welcome, depth, and revelation. And throughout the Bible, food plays a prominent and metaphorical role in conveying spiritual truth; consider, for example, the Jewish Passover Seder and Jesus’ claim to be the “Bread of Life.” The Gospel According to Food combines these traditions through over 40 “edible metaphors” that invite reflection and discussion on themes as human as the universality of suffering and as divine as the Resurrection of Jesus. Each recipe is paired with a thoughtfully-crafted conversation guide that unpacks the theme, engages biblical and personal narratives, and invites robust conversation. Recipes range from simple to advanced, but all are designed to be accessible in the average residential kitchen.

Gary says, “From the beginning, my vision has been to use an innovative approach to food and storytelling to stir the heart, awaken spiritual curiosity, and inspire meaningful conversation around the table. Every recipe is created with love and a deep desire to extend grace, practice radical hospitality, and help people feel seen and valued. I hope each dish becomes an invitation to slow down, connect deeply, and explore questions that matter.”

The Gospel According to Food is perfect for Christians seeking to love their neighbors, build relationships, and communicate their faith in warm, engaging ways. Foodies and the spiritually curious will be immersed in beautiful photography and accessible storytelling that winsomely invites the consideration of fresh perspectives on an ancient faith.

BOOK DETAILS:
The Gospel According to Food: Setting the Table for Spiritual Conversations
Gary Stevenson, with Jason Weimer. Foreword by Chris & Elizabeth McKinney
CruPress
ISBN-13 – 978-1-57334-261-2
PAGES – 264
FORMAT – Hardcover
PRICE – $39.99 (USD), $50.00 (CAD) retail
AVAILABILITY – www.crustore.org (US), www.p2cresources.com (Canada).

Distributors and retailers: call 1-800-827-2788 or email customerservice@crustore.org