Newly Released Customizable Digital Curriculum Wonder Ink Connects Church and Home

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo., May 3, 2022 — David C Cook is reinventing the way kids and families engage in the Bible, and extending faith formation beyond the church walls through a new customizable digital tool kit, Wonder Ink. Created by ministry practitioners and discipleship thought leaders to fit the needs of today’s church, Wonder Ink empowers families and invites children to experience the wonder of God every day in every way.

“We think Sunday morning is just the starting point when it comes to Sunday school curriculum for kids,” said Jana Zachman, senior vice president of Services and Innovation for David C Cook and children’s ministry leader for her local church. “As more families have become active digital participants in church and Sunday school over the past few years, we intentionally designed Wonder Ink to bridge the gap between church and home, so kids can engage in God’s word anytime, anywhere. It’s our goal for Wonder Ink to spark curiosity and guide children on a journey of faith through the wonder of God.”

Wonder Ink’s digital suite of resources connects Sundays to Mondays with Wonder@home, including online portals individualized for parents and children. The curriculum includes customizable multimedia lessons, activities, videos, music, and a developmental tool set to motivate, engage and train volunteers. With a digital platform for in-person and online participation, children’s ministry leaders can easily track engagement and build community.

Wonder Ink’s collaborative, community-building tool kit equips churches and volunteers with curriculum for preschool and elementary-aged kids that comprehensively explores the big questions and big ideas of the entire Bible through a four-part journey of curiosity, belief, faith and identity.

“Kids need space to encounter God and see their place in His big story. With so much coming at our kids, they are desperate to encounter something real, something that answers their question of ‘So what?’,” said Kirsten Hitchcock, children’s pastor at The Practice Church in South Barrington, Illinois. “Wonder Ink provides that necessary space with a solid biblical foundation and invites kids to know God, His story and their place within it.”

Features of Wonder Ink’s curriculum and tool kit include:

• A three-year, 52-week sequence developed in themed units that is four to eight weeks in length.
•  A comprehensive thematic exploration of the big questions and big ideas of the entire Bible.
•  Curriculum that supports early childhood (ages 3 to 5) and elementary grades in both large and small group Sunday school models.
•  Lesson templates designed for easy customization to fit a group’s unique needs.

The curriculum is available by visiting wonderink.org.

David C Cook is a global nonprofit equipping individuals and church leaders with vital learning and worship resources. David C Cook’s desire is for individuals and faith groups to experience the transforming power of the gospel through music and media that fit the culture, language and spiritual needs of their communities.

David C Cook was founded in Chicago, Ill., in 1875 by David Caleb Cook, a businessman who began publishing pamphlets on lessons and songs that equipped local churches for ministry to children displaced by the Great Chicago Fire. Over the years, David C Cook has grown from a Sunday school curriculum publisher to one of the world’s largest providers of dynamic and relevant media and music designed to equip the global church and individuals with creative, Christian content.

BroadStreet^® Publishing Group is pleased to announce several recent landmark sales milestones from their catalog of titles. Two of the publisher’s gift books, Prayers & Promises for Women and Be Still and Know, have sold more than 500,000 copies and received ECPA’s Gold Milestone Sales Award.

Five additional BroadStreet titles received ECPA’s Bronze Milestone Sales Award for achieving more than 100,000 units sold, including Jesus in Red and Think on These Things by Ray Comfort, Talk to Me Jesus and Walk with Me Jesus by Marie Chapian, and Praying Grace by David A. Holland.

“We love to partner with authors to create impactful products of the highest quality,” says Carlton Garborg, founder and president of BroadStreet Publishing. “Our prayer books, promise books, and devotionals are beautifully designed, powerfully written, and feel good in your hand. You can’t wait to gift them to a friend or loved one.”

BroadStreet^® Publishing Group is a Christian book publisher that creates meaningful, inspirational products that share God’s truth with quality, beauty, and creativity. Its imprints include Belle City Gifts, BroadStreet Español, BookStreet, and BroadStreet Kids. BroadStreet publishes The Passion Translation (TPT), which has sold over 1.5 million copies, and Bible study materials, biographies, Christian living nonfiction, devotionals, journals, gift books, children’s books, and accessories for books and Bibles. Learn more at www.broadstreetpublishing.com.

Ada, Mich. (May 2, 2022)—Baker Books, a division of Baker Publishing Group, is pleased to announce that Stephanie Duncan Smith is being promoted to executive editor effective May 1, 2022.

Stephanie joined the Baker Books team in March 2021, bringing over thirteen years of experience with her. She previously served as the associate publisher of the Zondervan Books team, and prior to that managed the digital content strategy for Relevant magazine and Barna Group.

Rebekah Guzman, editorial director for Baker Books, stated, “Stephanie has already been a major contributor in her first year at Baker Books. She continues to develop and acquire bestselling and award-winning authors, and in spring 2022 she completed her masters in theology from Western Theological Seminary. We are excited to promote her to executive editor and expand her role on our publishing team.”

Baker Books has a vision for building up the body of Christ through books that are relevant, intelligent, and engaging. We publish titles for lay Christians on topics such as discipleship, apologetics, spirituality, relationships, marriage, parenting, and the intersection of Christianity and culture. We also publish books and ministry resources for pastors and church leaders, concentrating on topics such as preaching, worship, pastoral ministries, counseling, biblical reference, and leadership.

Contact: Karen Steele, (616)676-9185 x100, ksteele@bakerpublishinggroup.com

CAROL STREAM, Ill.—May 5, 2022—Tyndale House Publishers and Living Proof Ministries are pleased to announce that Beth Moore and Melissa Moore’s Now That Faith Has Come: A Study of Galatians has been named a Christian Book Award winner in the Bible Study category. This deep dive into Paul’s captivating letter to the Galatians provides both its original context and timeless relevance.

The Christian Book Award honors excellence in Bibles and Christian books. According to their website, “Presented annually to the finest in Christian publishing since 1978, the Christian Book Award® program honors the ‘best of the year’ in 12 categories. . . . The Christian Book Award program recognizes the highest quality in Christian books and Bibles and is among the oldest and most prestigious awards program in the religious publishing industry. “

On May 4, 2022, the Evangelical Christian Publishers Association (ECPA) announced the winners of the 2022 Christian Book Awards.

In response to this significant honor, Ron Beers, publisher of Tyndale Book Group, shared, “We extend our congratulations to Beth and Melissa for this prestigious award of excellence. We know how hard they work on every project they write, how seriously they research and craft every word they type, and how passionately they pray over every page. Tyndale is so blessed and grateful for our partnership with authors who join us in carrying out the mission of ministering to the spiritual needs of people through great books. And we can pray with confidence that those who study God’s Word through Now That Faith Has Come will find their walk with Jesus more sure footed and joyful.”

Now That Faith Has Come is published by Living Proof Ministries and distributed by Tyndale House Publishers.

For more information on Tyndale titles, please visit tyndale.com.

The Christian Book Award® program has recognized the absolute highest quality in Christian books since 1978, when it was called the Gold Medallion Award. Based on excellence in content, literary quality, design, and impact, the Christian Book Award program is the oldest and among the most prestigious awards in the religious publishing industry. ChristianBookAwards.com

The Evangelical Christian Publishers Association (ECPA) is an international nonprofit trade organization comprised of member companies that are involved in the publishing and distribution of Christian content worldwide. Since 1974, the ECPA has strengthened Christian publishing by building networking, information, and advocacy opportunities within the industry and throughout multiple channels so that our members can more effectively produce and deliver transformational Christian content. For more information about the ECPA, contact info@ecpa.org or visit ECPA.org.

Since its founding in 1962, Tyndale House Publishers has been a voice to trust for generations of readers. Today, Tyndale is one of the largest independent Christian publishers in the world. Tyndale’s mission is to make the Bible accessible to as many people as possible in language that they can relate and respond to. Tyndale publishes the Holy Bible, New Living Translation (NLT), and offers nonfiction books that equip readers with Christ-centered insight, counsel, and life-improving stories. In addition, Tyndale publishes fiction from fresh new voices and celebrated authors alike, capturing the imagination of millions of readers. With a deep understanding of the importance of nurturing future generations, Tyndale also publishes children’s products that make God’s Word and wisdom come alive. Tyndale’s independent status allows it to follow its founding model, giving a majority of annual revenue—more than $110 million throughout its history—to charitable missions. With every book purchased, Tyndale readers help meet the physical and spiritual needs of people around the world.

Contact: Katie Dodillet, katiedodillet@tyndale.com, 630.784.5275

Lake Mary, FL— Bestselling Author, Speaker, and Trusted Theologian, R.T. Kendall’s newest and perhaps most intriguing book, Double Anointing: Lessons to be Learned From Elisha (Charisma House, ISBN-13: 978-1-63641-124-8), examines the life of the prophet Elisha, a man who asked for and received a double portion of the prophet Elijah’s anointing, and offers distilled wisdom about both the obstacles and victories Elisha experienced through his abundant anointing. Double Anointing is an encouraging guide for readers who want a deeper, scripture-based understanding of what it means to experience the Spirit-empowered life.

“It’s a book about the man and his miracles,” says Kendall, describing Double Anointing. “Gift does matter, but character does too. And the thing about Elisha as a man is extraordinary, and this comes through. So, it’s a book about the importance of gift and character.”

Kendall opens by illuminating the unique way Elisha received his double anointing—as Elijah’s successor, he received a double portion of the quantity of miracles Elijah performed. “Now Elijah, as far as we can tell, performed seven miracles. Elisha, fourteen,” Kendall explains.

Readers are guided by Kendall through the extraordinary life and miraculous workings of the prophet Elisha to reveal what a life of blessing looks like. The discovery and expression by Elisha of his unique calling provide a framework to transport the Christian to the next level in their journey with God as they learn, “the anointing is the power of the Holy Spirit that enables one’s gift to function with ease. The anointing is what comes easy. If you go outside your anointing, you struggle. Stay within it, and you are at ease.”

Beyond Elisha’s favor with the miraculous, Kendall notes that Elisha was known for his character and integrity. He was a man who came from obscurity. He did not come from one of the prophetic schools or from prophetic heritage. But this prophet was a loyal follower of his Creator, which Kendall believes is critical for understanding Elisha’s double portion life.

“He was a man who pleased God, and a man who died pleasing the heavenly Father,” Kendall says. “There was nothing supernatural about him. He was very ordinary. Yet we are about to discover, through the life of the prophet Elisha, how God can take the ordinary and do something extraordinary,” he adds.

With wisdom and practical application, Kendall examines the triumphs and failings of the prophet Elisha, showing readers what happens to the man who dares to ask God for more – and what God can do through an ordinary person who allows the Spirit of God to make him great.

For more information about Double Anointing, visit Charisma House.

Double Anointing: Lessons to be Learned From Elisha by R.T. Kendall is published by Charisma House, which publishes books that challenge, encourage, teach, and equip Christians. The book can be purchased online at shop.charismamag.com or wherever Christian books are sold.

Website: https://rtkendallministries.com/
Facebook: rtkendallministries
Twitter: @DrRTKendall
YouTube: @rtkendall

R. T. Kendall was the pastor of Westminster Chapel in London, England, for twenty-five years. Born in Ashland, Kentucky, he was educated at the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary (MDiv) and Oxford University (DPhil). Dr. Kendall is the author of more than fifty-five books, including Total Forgiveness, Holy Fire, and We’ve Never Been This Way Before.

Title: Double Anointing: Lessons to be Learned From Elisha | Release Date: May 3, 2022 | Retail: US $18.99 | ISBN-13: 978-1-63641-124-8 | E-Book ISBN: 978-1-63641-125-5 | Binding: Trade Paper | Size: 5.5” x 8.25” x 0.34325” | Page Count: 192 | Hometown: Hendersonville, TN | BISAC Category: RELIGION / Christian Living / Spiritual Growth, RELIGION / Christian Living / Personal Growth

To interview R.T. Kendall or for a review copy of Double Anointing: Lessons to be Learned From Elisha, please contact: lklosterman@tkomarketing.net or chelsey@tkomarketing.net.

Carol Stream, Ill. (April 26, 2022) — Tyndale House Publishers (@tyndalehouse) announced today that bestselling author, Bible teacher, and founder of Living Proof Ministries, Beth Moore, has penned her memoir, All My Knotted-Up Life, to release in April 2023.

All My Knotted-Up Life is Moore’s reflective, often humorous memoir detailing her tumultuous childhood in Arkansas and Texas, experiences that impacted her youth and her call to ministry, her rise as an influential Bible teacher and national ministry leader, her life as a mother and wife, and the upheavals that led to dramatic and unforeseen changes in the life she had come to know.

An incredibly thoughtful, disarmingly funny, and intensely vulnerable glimpse into the life and ministry of a woman familiar to many but known by few, All My Knotted-Up Life is a beautifully crafted portrait of resilience and survival, a poignant reminder of God’s enduring faithfulness, and proof positive that if we ever truly took the time to hear people’s full stories . . . we’d all walk around slack-jawed.

Publisher Karen Watson shared, “With a tone similar to Rick Bragg’s All Over but the Shoutin’, Beth’s wry observations and skill as a storyteller are on full display in this delightful memoir. She writes honestly and lovingly about the people and places and influences that turned a tiny, vulnerable little girl into the powerhouse of influence for the gospel that she has become. I cannot wait for readers to learn the relatable and insightful story of her life.”

Moore reflected, “I saw this life of mine going differently than it has. I saw myself turning out better than I have. I expected to have more riddles solved. More people sorted out. More grays dissolved to black and white. I needed neatness from God. What I got was a tangled-up knot.”

Author and speaker Beth Moore is a dynamic teacher whose conferences take her across the globe. Beth founded Living Proof Ministries in 1994 with the purpose of encouraging women to know and love Jesus through the study of Scripture. She has written numerous bestselling books, including Get Out of That Pit, So Long, Insecurity, and Chasing Vines, and Bible studies, including Breaking Free, Mercy Triumphs, Entrusted, The Quest, and Now That Faith Has Come, which have been read by women of all ages, races, and denominations. Another recent addition includes her first work of fiction, The Undoing of Saint Silvanus.

Beth recently celebrated twenty four years of Living Proof Live conferences. She can be seen teaching Bible studies on the television program Living Proof with Beth Moore, aired on the Trinity Broadcasting Network.

She and her husband of forty-four years reside in Houston, Texas. She is a dedicated wife, the mother of two adult daughters, the grandmother of three delightful grandchildren, an active church member, and a dog-lover-to-the-death.

Moore’s memoir will be supported by a significant marketing budget as well as a national media tour. Tyndale has acquired world rights, in all languages.

For more information or for media inquiries, please contact Katie Dodillet, katiedodillet@tyndale.com.

Since its founding in 1962, Tyndale House Publishers has been a voice to trust for generations of readers. Today, Tyndale is one of the largest independent Christian publishers in the world. Tyndale’s mission is to make the Bible accessible to as many people as possible in language that they can relate and respond to. Tyndale publishes the Holy Bible, New Living Translation (NLT) and offers nonfiction books that equip readers with Christ-centered insight, counsel, and life-improving stories. In addition, Tyndale publishes fiction from fresh new voices and celebrated authors alike, capturing the imagination of millions of readers. With a deep understanding of the importance of nurturing future generations, Tyndale also publishes children’s products that make God’s Word and wisdom come alive. Tyndale’s independent status allows it to follow its founding model, giving a majority of annual revenue—more than $110 million throughout its history—to charitable missions. With every book purchased, Tyndale readers help meet the physical and spiritual needs of people around the world.

(Nashville, TN) April 27, 2022—Thomas Nelson today announced Brian Scharp as the v-p of marketing for Nelson Books, a nonfiction imprint.

Scharp is an experienced publishing professional with over 25 years of marketing experience, having served as the v-p of marketing for Zondervan Bibles as well as the senior v-p of global marketing for Our Daily Bread Ministries. While at Zondervan, his marketing campaigns were awarded the prestigious Effie Award, as well as recognized by Time magazine for exceptional innovation. At Our Daily Bread Ministries, he directed the successful transition of the organization from traditional print and broadcast to a digital organization with more than 10 million members on social, email, web, and mobile channels.

Scharp serves as an adjunct professor of marketing and business at Calvin University. He holds a Master of Business Administration from Western Michigan University and is currently completing his PhD in marketing from Northcentral University.

As v-p of marketing for Nelson Books Scharp will lead the marketing and brand strategies for the imprint, as well as take an active role in Nelson Book’s list planning and author development.

Timothy Paulson, v-p and publisher for Nelson Books commented, “Brian brings a wealth of publishing experience in the Christian market, having worked in top leadership roles with Zondervan and Our Daily Bread. I’m confident he will extend Nelson Book’s leadership in marketing innovation and deep collaboration with our authors.”

For more information about Nelson Books visit www.thomasnelson.com/nelsonbooks/, or follow @nelsonbooks on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

Thomas Nelson is a world leading publisher and provider of Christian content and has been providing readers with quality inspirational product 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 additional information visit www.thomasnelson.com.

Contact: Chelsea Taff, Manager, Corporate Communications, 615.902.2137, Chelsea.Taff@harpercollins.com

Carol Stream, Ill. (April 29, 2022) — Tyndale House Publishers (@tyndalehouse) announced today that Lauren and Tony Dungy have penned a new book, Uncommon Influence, to release from Tyndale House Publishers and Compassion International in August.

In their new book, Tony and Lauren Dungy remind readers that in order to live our fullest life, we need to be prepared to say yes to the opportunities God puts in our path. They counsel that when we make ourselves available to the possibilities that come from God, we discover a sense of fulfillment and contentment that is unparalleled by any other circumstances. While the exact situation will look different for everyone, the choice to say yes is the same for each of us. As demonstrated in their own lives, through the proactive, intentional choices they make every day, the Dungys teach that the only way to know a life of true fulfillment and profound meaning is to give that life away. It is their hope to help readers develop a regular practice of choosing wisely to begin living a life of uncommon influence, impacting the people around us for good.

The foreword is written by Santiago “Jimmy” Mellado, president and CEO of Compassion International. He shares, “As someone who fights daily to release children from poverty in Jesus’ name, I’m never more impressed than when I see people joyfully giving of themselves to lift others up. Lauren and Tony have intentionally ordered their lives to invest in those who are marginalized, oppressed, or caught in the crosshairs of others’ poor choices. I’m so grateful for the small part Compassion can play in providing this inside look at their life strategy. The Dungys didn’t stumble into significance, and we can all learn from the lessons they share as we, too, strive for lives of uncommon influence.”

Regarding this acquisition, Tyndale associate publisher Linda Howard offers, “Tony and Lauren have touched numerous lives through the years, and now they are sharing the daily practices that have resulted in a life of meaningful influence. We are thrilled to partner with the Dungys to share this timeless message.”

Lauren Dungy is an early childhood educational specialist, best-selling author, and frequently sought-after speaker. She is also a devoted wife and mother. A graduate of Duquesne University with a degree in elementary education, she taught school in her hometown of Sewickley, Pennsylvania, and volunteers as a reading specialist in the Title I schools in Tampa, Florida. The vice president of the Dungy Family Foundation, which is committed to strengthening families and helping individuals acquire the life skills needed for success, Lauren has a great passion and love for children. She works closely with several adoption agencies and women’s shelters in the Tampa area. She is heavily involved in her church. Lauren and her husband, Tony, have been married for 31 years. They are the parents of eleven children.

Tony Dungy is a #1 New York Times bestselling author whose books include Quiet Strength, Uncommon, The Mentor Leader, and Uncommon Marriage. He led the Indianapolis Colts to Super Bowl victory on February 4, 2007, the first such win for an African American head coach. Dungy established another NFL first by becoming the first head coach to lead his teams to the playoffs for ten consecutive years. Dungy joined the Colts in 2002 after serving as the most successful head coach in Tampa Bay Buccaneers history. He has also held assistant coaching positions with the University of Minnesota, Pittsburgh Steelers, Kansas City Chiefs, and Minnesota Vikings. Before becoming a coach, he played three seasons in the NFL. Dungy was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2016.

Dungy has been involved in a wide variety of charitable organizations, including All Pro Dad, Abe Brown Ministries, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Athletes in Action, Mentors for Life, Big Brothers Big Sisters, and Boys & Girls Clubs. He has also worked with Basket of Hope, Impact for Living, the Black Coaches Association National Convention, Indiana Black Expo, the United Way of Central Indiana, and the American Diabetes Association. He retired from coaching in 2009 and now serves as a studio analyst for NBC’s Football Night in America. He and his wife, Lauren, are the parents of eleven children.

Uncommon Influence will be supported by a significant marketing budget as well as a national media tour. Tyndale has acquired world rights in all languages.

Lauren and Tony Dungy are represented by D. J. Snell of Legacy, LLC.

For more information or for media inquiries, please contact Katie Dodillet, katiedodillet@tyndale.com.

Since its founding in 1962, Tyndale House Publishers has been a voice to trust for generations of readers. Today, Tyndale is one of the largest independent Christian publishers in the world. Tyndale’s mission is to make the Bible accessible to as many people as possible in language that they can relate and respond to. Tyndale publishes the Holy Bible, New Living Translation (NLT) and offers nonfiction books that equip readers with Christ-centered insight, counsel, and life-improving stories. In addition, Tyndale publishes fiction from fresh new voices and celebrated authors alike, capturing the imagination of millions of readers. With a deep understanding of the importance of nurturing future generations, Tyndale also publishes children’s products that make God’s Word and wisdom come alive. Tyndale’s independent status allows it to follow its founding model, giving a majority of annual revenue—more than $110 million throughout its history—to charitable missions. With every book purchased, Tyndale readers help meet the physical and spiritual needs of people around the world.

Compassion International is a Christian child development organization working to release children from poverty in Jesus’ name. Founded in 1952, Compassion partners with more than 8,500 local churches in 27 program countries to deliver spiritual, economic, social, and physical care to over 2,000,000 babies, children, and young adults in poverty. Ranked No. 10 in Forbes’ “America’s Top 100 Charities” list in 2021, Compassion is a founding member of the Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability and an accredited charity with the Better Business Bureau’s Wise Giving Alliance. For more information, visit compassion.com or follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

 

WESTMONT, IL—InterVarsity Press (IVP) has announced that Rachel Hastings has been appointed associate editor for IVP Academic.

Hastings joined IVP in 2021 as assistant project editor and was soon promoted to associate project editor for trade books. In the role of associate editor for IVP Academic she will be leading acquisitions and the development of academic books in biblical studies and related fields.

“Rachel has already been working on a number of academic titles this year, and frankly she simply rose above the top among the applicants at every stage of our rigorous selection process,” said Jon Boyd, associate publisher and academic editorial director at IVP. “If you’ve noticed all the job postings from IVP lately, most of which are for freshly created positions, you’ve seen how we’re growing. In this key position, Rachel will be a big part of the future we’re building with IVP Academic.”

Hastings has two master’s degrees, one in Old Testament and one in New Testament, from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, and she was the recipient of the Gordon-Conwell’s New Testament and Greek Award in 2020. She also worked in the admissions office at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary for five years, overseeing enrollment management initiatives in the southeast region.

“Authors are just going to love working with Rachel. She knows publishing, higher education, and biblical studies—a powerful combination—and she overflows with energy to engage with authors and their work. They will find her to be a powerful ally and coworker in a shared mission to benefit readers and scholars,” Boyd said. “Her passion runs strong for digging into Scripture with all the scholarly tools at our collective disposal, and she’s no less passionate about making sure a book communicates to its audience.”

“I am thrilled to serve InterVarsity Press as an associate academic editor,” Hastings said. “IVP Academic has sought for many years to facilitate meaningful conversations at the intersection of the academy and the church. I believe we need thoughtful, diverse, and academically rigorous voices in these conversations now more than ever before, and I look forward to advocating for these voices in my new position.”

In addition to her graduate studies, Hastings has worked closely alongside her husband in full-time ministry both stateside and overseas in Cape Town, South Africa. They currently live outside Chicago with their three children.

Contact: Krista Clayton, 630.734.4013, kclayton@ivpress.com

Steps for Redeeming a Marriage Hurt by Pornography Use
Curtis Solomon offers husbands hope for facing their battles and restoring their relationships

Greensboro, NC—For some men, it may seem like pornography use is an issue between him and God and no one else. The reality is, however, that not only does his porn use support an industry that exploits and objectifies women, but every relationship in his life has been or is being affected, because pornography changes a person. But no relationship is impacted as much as his marriage. In Redeem Your Marriage: Hope for Husbands Who Have Hurt through Pornography (New Growth Press/April 25, 2022), Biblical counselor Curtis Solomon guides men through a process to help them understand the hurt pornography has caused and to lament the effects of their struggle on their marriage.

As a husband, what can you do when you are caught in the prison of pornography use? It might be tempting to give up and give in, but there is hope for your struggle and there is hope for your marriage. Readers might feel weak, helpless, and powerless to change, but Solomon points them to Jesus, who is powerful and is the true source of change. In Christ the great Redeemer, it is possible to find the courage and grace to fight this battle, and hearts and marriages can be redeemed, restored, and renewed.

“The primary motivation for writing this book is the desire to glorify Christ by helping others draw near to him and receive help in their struggle with pornography,” Solomon writes. “My own personal struggle with pornography is something that hurt my marriage. God has brought great hope, change, and healing from that hurt. I wanted to pass that along to others.”

Solomon will help his readers learn to believe in the forgiveness of sins and Jesus’s power to help turn away from sin and live for God’s glory instead of momentary pleasure. God’s grace and power is what is needed to overcome the shame and guilt brought by porn use. The author helps men see that true repentance and forgiveness will help couples move forward toward healing.

This book was written in coordination with Reclaim Your Marriage: Grace for Wives Who Have Been Hurt by Pornography by Jenny Solomon, Curtis’s wife. These resources used in the context of mentoring, counseling, or accountability relationships give biblical direction and hope in the midst of a difficult struggle. The Solomons know the difficulties you are going through, but they also know and have experienced the power of the gospel to bring forgiveness, change, and healing.

“These books being written in tandem, designed to be used together in marriage counseling is the most distinguishing feature,” Solomon notes. “While we aren’t writing a memoir or detailed account of our story, we do bring our personal struggle into the books in open, honest, and real ways. The books are not really about us and our story but about Christ and his amazing work.”

Redeem Your Marriage includes a foreword by biblical counselor Edward T. Welch. “You should know a few things about Curtis. A skilled guide has been there before you. He knows the best routes and the places that are most dangerous. Having tripped up in some of those places, he is gentle with others who fall,” Welch writes. “This is what you will receive from him. He knows that this work might be the hardest you have ever done. At those times, he comes alongside you and speaks a word of encouragement. Then he will give you one small step that seems good and doable, and you keep going.”

Redeem Your Marriage: Hope for Husbands Who Have Hurt through Pornography
by Curtis Solomon
April 25, 2022 / Retail Price: $16.99
Print ISBN 978-1-64507-225-6
Religion/Christian Ministry/Love & Marriage

 

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A Path to Reclaiming a Marriage Hurt by Pornography
Jenny Solomon encourages wives as they bring their grief and pain to God

A 2014 Barna Group Survey found that 64 percent of Christian men and 15 percent of Christian women view porn at least once a month. Sadly, the numbers are probably much higher than reported. More wives than you realize are facing the isolation and degradation that pornography brings into a marriage. In Reclaim Your Marriage: Grace for Wives Who Have Been Hurt by Pornography (New Growth Press/April 25, 2022), Jenny Solomon comes alongside hurting wives and gently encourages them to bring their pain to God, who is able to reclaim their marriage.

When your husband struggles with pornography, your world is shattered. Where can you go with your grief, insecurities, fear, and even anger? There are many resources available to help men in their struggle, but very few available for wives.  For many years, Solomon looked for books from a woman’s perspective as she dealt with how her husband’s porn use affected her own marriage. She would eventually gain the courage to write the kind of resource she never could find and helps each of her readers to rest in God’s love while taking one brave step at a time to care of her family and herself.

“When married men consume porn their wives become collateral damage. This results in difficulties such as grief, body image distortion, hopelessness, and vengeful thoughts,” Solomon shares. “This book encourages hurting wives to bring their pain to God, who can reclaim their souls, and at the same time take decisive actions toward reclaiming their marriages through effective accountability.”

In Reclaim Your Marriage, readers will learn how to draw close to the Lord as they address their own sorrows, questions, and temptations. The author encourages women to find a Christian community where they can seek a listening ear and find close friends who will come alongside them and pray for them in this battle.

“This book is for every Christian woman. Porn consumption is rampant in the church, so it is likely that every woman in the church is either married to someone who uses porn or is in relationship with a family who is dealing with this issue. This book gives those who need help and those who want to help an opportunity to dialogue about common issues that women who encounter porn in marriage will face,” Solomon explains. “The discussion questions at the end of each chapter equip women to come alongside their friends and dialogue with them through this difficult struggle, even if they haven’t personally experienced the deleterious effects of porn.”

Fighting pornography is not something a couple can handle alone. This book and the companion resource for husbands, Redeem Your Marriage: Hope for Husbands Who Hurt with Pornography, written by Jenny’s husband, Curtis Solomon, can be used to bring hope and grace into a seemingly impossible situation. These resources can be used in the context of mentoring, counseling, or accountability relationships to give biblical direction and hope in the midst of a difficult struggle.

Reclaim Your Marriage includes a foreword by author and biblical counselor Elise Fitzpatrick. “Like Jenny Solomon, I understand the pain of a husband’s use of porn. Jenny’s story is mine as well. And we’re not alone,” Fitzpatrick writes. “Jenny’s willingness to write this book is one of the most courageous acts of love I’ve seen lately. I’m also thankful that Jenny loves the Lord the way she does and that his Word has been a rock and a lamp to her. Her testimony is beautiful.”

Reclaim Your Marriage: Grace for Wives Who Have Been Hurt by Pornography
by Jenny Solomon
April 25, 2022 / Retail Price: $16.99
Print ISBN 978-1-64507-227-0
Religion/Christian Ministry/Love & Marriage

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ABOUT THE AUTHORS

Curtis Solomon currently serves as the Executive Director of the Biblical Counseling Coalition and cofounder of Solomon SoulCare. He holds a PhD in Biblical Counseling from the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, where he also earned a Master of Divinity in Christian Ministries and a Master of Theology in Christian Philosophy. He is a certified biblical counselor and serves as adjunct professor at Boyce College, visiting professor at various institutions, guest lecturer, and conference speaker.  Dr. Solomon is a veteran of the United States Air Force and serves on the advisory board of two ministries dedicated to helping our nation’s military community: The Mighty Oaks Foundation and Fallen Soldiers March. Dr. Solomon is the creator of the Transformation Bible Study Journal and author of Redeem Your Marriage: Hope for Husbands Who Have Hurt through Pornography. He and his wife, Jenny, have two delightful sons and live in Kentucky.

Curtis Solomon can be found on Twitter (@CWSolomon) and Instagram (@drcurtissolomon).

Jenny Solomon holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Philosophy and Religion from College of the Ozarks and also attended The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. Solomon is the author of Reclaim Your Marriage: Grace for Wives Who Have Been Hurt by Pornography, a freelance writer, and guest blogger. She is cofounder, with her husband, Curtis, of Solomon SoulCare based on their desire to apply biblical truth to life’s challenges, trials, and questions. They share God’s wisdom through conference/retreat speaking, training, and writing. Solomon has served as a ministry wife for over a decade and loves connecting God’s Word to the complexities of life. The Solomons and their two sons live in Kentucky.

Jenny Solomon can be found on Instagram (@jennysolomon2022).