Jim Newheiser shows readers how saying “no” to others can actually be pleasing to God

The inability to say “no” can result in overcommitment, leaving us exhausted and even bitter toward those who make demands on our time and energy. Similarly, compromising our beliefs to keep a relationship can draw us away from who God has made us to be and what he has called us to do. In both cases, we need to be able to set wise boundaries, prioritizing pleasing God rather than pleasing others or even ourselves.

If you struggle to say no to others’ demands on your time and their expectations for how you relate to them, counselor Jim Newheiser offers practical advice for setting appropriate boundaries in our relationships. In Do I Need Boundaries?:  Seeking to Please God by Learning to Say No (New Growth Press/September 22, 2025), he uses real-life scenarios to teach how to manage difficult situations. He also highlights how our struggles to set boundaries are often due to having the wrong motives and offers a Christ-centered alternative to popular cultural solutions.

“For over forty years, I have had the privilege of counseling individuals and families through many relational challenges. While it is sometimes appropriate or even necessary to say no, I am concerned that the concept of setting boundaries is being misused,” Newheiser shares. “In contrast, Scripture offers infallible wisdom to help us to honor God as we navigate the challenges of setting appropriate limits in relationships and responding to the boundaries that others set around themselves.”

Drawing from his many years of experience,​Newheiser helps readers learn to use biblical wisdom when setting boundaries within their relationships with family, friends, and coworkers. Individual chapters dive into setting limits in a variety of situations such as job responsibilities, when a family member comes out as gay or transgender, overbearing in-laws, financial decisions, failure to launch, marital situations, and screen limitations. Not only does Newheiser offer biblical principles for setting restrictions but direction for wisely and intentionally enforcing them in a way that prioritizes pleasing God rather than pleasing others or even ourselves.

“The most important thing to remember is that the solution to these problems is not going from pleasing others (Galatians 1:10) to pleasing yourself (2 Timothy 3:2). Instead, our great aim should be to please God (2 Corinthians 5:9),” Newheiser writes. “The usual advice given about boundaries focuses on how we will benefit by requiring others to respect our limits. This approach to setting boundaries can lead people to replace their goal of pleasing others with a new goal of pleasing themselves. Scripture teaches that our most important relationship is with God and that we should embrace his control of every aspect of our lives, including our relationships, as our chief aim is not to protect and please ourselves but instead to please him.”

Do I Need Boundaries? is part of the Ask the Christian Counselor series. This series walks readers through their deepest and most profound questions, bringing gospel hope and healing to the problem they are facing. The books are compact, offering accessible and insightful help in a concise format that won’t overwhelm the reader, but going deeper than New Growth Press’s popular minibooks. Learn more about the books in the series at newgrowthpress.com/christian-books/ask-the-christian-counselor/.

Do I Need Boundaries?:  Seeking to Please God by Learning to Say No
Ask the Christian Counselor Series
By Jim Newheiser
Print ISBN: 978-1-64507-559-2
September 22, 2025 / Retail Price: $13.99
RELIGION / Christian Ministry / Counseling & Recovery

Jim Newheiser, MA, DMin, is Director of the Christian Counseling program and Professor of Christian Counseling and Pastoral Theology at Reformed Theological Seminary, Charlotte, NC. He is the executive director of The Institute for Biblical Counseling and Discipleship (IBCD), a fellow of the Association of Certified Biblical Counselors (ACBC), and a council member of the Biblical Counseling Coalition (BCC). Newheiser is the author of several books, including Do I Need Boundaries?, Marriage, Divorce, and Remarriage, and the minibooks How to Love Difficult Parents and Financial Crisis. Jim and his wife, Caroline, have three grown children. Learn more jimnewheiser.com and follow him on X (@j_newheiser).

For review copy and interview information, contact:
Audra Jennings – audra@newgrowthpress.com  

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – Sept. 23, 2025 – Baker Publishing Group, a leading independent Christian publishing house, is pleased to announce the acquisition of Lexham Press, the in-house publishing division of Logos. This strategic acquisition deepens the longstanding partnership between the two companies and expands Baker’s portfolio of academic and Christian living content.

“I’m pleased to bring Lexham Press into Baker Publishing House,” said Jesse Myers, president and CEO of Baker Publishing Group. “I know firsthand the depth, rigor, and value of titles published by Lexham Press, and I’m excited to broaden the reach of Lexham’s work under the Baker umbrella.”

This acquisition represents a win-win scenario: Baker gains access to Lexham’s proven publishing expertise and content catalog, while Logos can dedicate full attention to enhancing its industry-leading digital Bible study platform. Under the transaction terms, Logos retains the rights to Lexham Press content within Logos, ensuring that these valuable titles will continue to anchor Logos’s comprehensive library bundles.

“Baker Publishing Group is an excellent forever home for Lexham Press because of their shared commitment to delivering best-in-class content and deep expertise in Christian publishing,” said Matthew Bennett, vice president of content products at Logos. “I’m excited to see how Lexham thrives under the Baker brand and reaches even more students of Scripture for generations to come.”

Baker Publishing Group, a family-owned company based in Grand Rapids, Mich., will welcome Lexham Press alongside its established imprints, which include Baker Books, Revell, Brazos Press, Bethany House, Chosen, and Baker Academic. Baker Books has a vision for showing people a better way to live by publishing books that are relevant, intelligent, and engaging.

Logos is the leading digital platform for Bible study, providing comprehensive tools and resources to millions of users worldwide. Based in Bellingham, Washington, Logos continues to innovate in digital biblical scholarship and education. Lexham Press was the in-house publishing division within the company.

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

Sept. 24, 2025 – Dana K. White’s bestselling Decluttering at the Speed of Life (W Publishing, an imprint of Thomas Nelson) has officially sold more than 500,000 copies across all formats, including print, ebook, and audiobook.

White, who is a decluttering expert, wrote the book by drawing on her personal journey to become less cluttered, which she chronicled on her blog, “A Slob Comes Clean.” During the process of paring down items in her own home, she discovered the need for actionable steps that fit into her schedule. The resulting methodology she created—and shares in her book—makes decluttering accessible to everyone. Readers especially love Dana’s trademark “No Mess Decluttering Method,” which centers around clearing clutter without creating a bigger mess in the process.

Since its release, Decluttering at the Speed of Life has consistently ranked as a top seller in the home and organization categories. Its real-world advice and humorous, down-to-earth tone have earned it widespread praise from both readers and media outlets, solidifying its place as a go-to guide for anyone overwhelmed by clutter.

“My goal has always been to help people find hope and make real, visible progress in their own spaces with simple, practical strategies that can be implemented in the midst of a busy life,” said White. “I’m so thankful that this book has helped turn that into a reality for so many readers.”

“This significant milestone underscores the book’s lasting impact on readers seeking practical and realistic solutions for managing their households,” said W Publishing VP and Publisher, Damon Reiss.

Dana K. White is the creator of the No Mess Decluttering Method and (much to her own surprise) a Decluttering Expert. Dana shares realistic home management strategies and a message of hope for the hopelessly messy in her books: Organizing for the Rest of Us, Decluttering at the Speed of Life (a Wall Street Journal bestseller), and How to Manage Your Home Without Losing Your Mind. Dana teaches her strategies through her blog, podcast, and videos at ASlobComesClean.com and trains coaches in her unique decluttering process at DeclutteringCoaches.com.

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, 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:  Allison Carter, Sr. Publicity Dir., W Publishing Group, allison.carter@harpercollins.com

BRENTWOOD, Tenn. — Holman Bible Publishers has partnered with In His Grip Golf to create the “CSB In His Grip Golfer’s Bible,” releasing Nov. 1, to help golfers deepen their relationship with God.

Golf and faith have long been linked. Many notable professional golfers like Payne Stewart, who passed in 1999, and Scottie Scheffler, the current No. 1 ranked player in the world and a member of the U.S. Ryder Cup team, have used the platform of golf to declare their faith in Jesus Christ.

“We believe that golf is more than a game. It’s a gateway to the gospel,” said Scott Lehman, founder and president of In His Grip Golf.

Founded in 2007, In His Grip Golf is a nonprofit ministry dedicated to reaching men through the game of golf and equipping them to lead their families and communities. They do this through Bible study groups on courses across the U.S., as well as online videos and resources.

Going Deeper in the Scriptures

The “CSB In His Grip Golfer’s Bible” includes full-color inserts, study helps and a section that reflects the ministry’s devotional format with insights and analogies between golf and life.

“This Bible is a perfect means to encourage and equip golfers to deepen their relationship with God,” said Andy McLean, publisher for Holman Bibles. “So many people desire to know God better but aren’t sure where to start. This Bible not only provides practical instructions and devotions, but also points golfers to the In His Grip ministry, which helps foster biblical community in the lives of men.”

“We don’t just hand them God’s Word—we show them how to get a daily grip on it through the G.R.I.P. Method,” said Lehman.

The acronym for “God’s word, reveal, implement and prayer” leads readers to engage a portion of Scripture, pray and consider its applications. Designed to be compact and portable, the Bible can fit into a golf bag.

Reaching Men in America

Over 47 million people play golf in the U.S. and over 80% of those are male, according to the National Golf Foundation.

The “CSB In His Grip Golfer’s Bible” includes information about In His Grip Life Groups so men can join a group at their local golf course.

“Every Bible is an open door into a brotherhood of men who are also learning to live with a daily grip on God’s Word,” said Lehman. “Together, we encourage one another, grow in faith, and build a community that is leaving a legacy for generations to come.

“The Golfer’s Bible is more than a gift—it’s a game-changing movement of men who are choosing to live anchored in God’s truth.”

Holman Bible Publishers is the oldest Bible publisher in North America, publishing high-quality Bibles and reference resources that are trustworthy, accessible and useful for the pursuit of lifelong discipleship. Print and digital releases include the award-winning “CSB Explorer Bible for Kids,” the “CSB She Reads Truth Bible,” the “CSB Oswald Chambers Bible” and the “Rainbow Study Bible.” Holman Bibles is a subsidiary of B&H Publishing Group, and imprint of Lifeway Christian Resources.

The Christian Standard Bible (CSB) is a highly trustworthy, faithful translation that is proven to be an optimal blend of accuracy and readability. It’s as literal to the original as possible without sacrificing clarity. Published by Holman Bible Publishers, the CSB is poised to become the translation that pastors rely on and Bible readers turn to again and again to read and to share with others.

The mission of In His Grip Golf is to encourage and equip men to get a daily G.R.I.P. on God’s Word and connect to an authentic community through the game of golf, based on Proverbs 3:5-6. Its vision is to make disciples that will have an impact for Christ in their home, at work and on the course, reflecting Matthew 28:19-20.

Written by Jill Waggoner, a writer for Lifeway Christian Resources.

MEDIA CONTACT:  Jill Waggoner, Jill.Waggoner@lifeway.com

September 2025 | LISLE, IL—InterVarsity Press (IVP) has announced that Tyndale House Publishers will serve as the exclusive global distributor for its IVP Español imprint.

“As we continue to grow our list of Spanish titles, we are extremely grateful for this partnership with Tyndale House Publishers that opens up new distribution channels for important IVP Español resources to reach readers around the world,” said Shane White, IVP’s vice president of sales, marketing, and publicity.

The partnership is set to launch this fall, marking a new collaborative chapter between IVP and Tyndale. Under the agreement, IVP will retain oversight of marketing, editorial, acquisitions, and printing, while Tyndale, as exclusive global distributor of the new Spanish IVP titles, will lend its established sales and distribution experience to help reach a wider audience.

“We are grateful for the opportunity to partner with IVP to help them gain a broad global distribution of their new Spanish list of titles. These titles will reach new and existing consumers and leaders throughout the world,” said Peter Cerra, senior director of international publishing and sales at Tyndale. “The addition of these new voices and content to the Tyndale Spanish product selection is exciting.”

The IVP Español imprint includes Bible studies from our bestselling series as well as apologetics resources, theological books, and practical guides for spiritual growth.

“IVP has always had a heart for developing a diversity of thoughts and voices,” said Terumi Echols, publisher and president at IVP. “This partnership is the culmination of dreams and discussions about ministering more broadly to the Spanish-speaking world. Peter Cerra provided remarkable collaborative leadership, guiding the process with wisdom and care, and we look forward to seeing how God uses this partnership with Tyndale House Publishers to open up ministry opportunities around the world.”

For a complete list of IVP Español resources visit ivpress.com.

Contact:  Krista Clayton, kclayton@ivpress.com

SEPTEMBER 8, 2025–New York Times bestselling author John Mark Comer’s and the ministry Practicing the Way’s Sabbath Meditations, a collection of readings and Bible passages inviting readers into intentional Sabbath practice with their family or faith community, enabling them to more fully experience a day set apart, will be published by WaterBrook.

Scheduled for April 2026, world rights were acquired by Campbell Wharton, publisher of PRH Christian, for WaterBrook in an exclusive submission, with Madison Trammel, editorial director of PRH Christian, serving as editor. John Mark Comer and Practicing the Way are represented by Mike Salisbury and Curtis Yates of Yates & Yates.

For rights inquiries, contact Denise Cronin, decronin@penguinrandomhouse.com.

WaterBrook is an imprint of Penguin Random House Christian Publishing Group, a division of Penguin Random House, LLC

Over thirty Christian leaders worldwide unite in a message of love and healing

Pittsburgh, PA (September 9, 2025) — What does Christian unity look like today? In newly released Dear Unity: Overdue Love Letters to Heal a Divided Church, more than thirty Christian leaders from different dominations across the globe come together to share their personal reflections, teachings, and backstories to unite the body of Christ and heal the world. These letters of love, encouragement, and forgiveness include contributions from leaders such as Francis Chan, Darlene Zschech, Cardinal P. Raniero Cantalamessa, Nicky Gumbel, Heidi Baker, Bill Johnson, Bo Sanchez, and Randy Clark.

How did the Dear Unity Movement start?

During the Global Week of Prayer for Christian Unity in January 2024, Australian entrepreneur Philip Ryall and his wife Jennie invited more than sixty church leaders from various Christian backgrounds and denominations into their home for what they hoped would be the first of many Unity Meals around the world. The meal was such a success it turned into a movement to heal the broken relationships between churches.

What is Dear Unity’s goal?

Dear Unity brings a whole new perspective on the way we view our fellow believers, encouraging Christians to reach across the expanse of differences in dogmas and doctrines and be one in Christ. “The time has come for believers to drag Christian unity out of the Dark Ages and into the glorious light of a new global connectivity,” writes the movement’s founder and General Editor Philip Ryall.

Starting with influential figures within the global church, the Dear Unity Movement is designed to involve everyone, from the leaders to the layperson, to move beyond any past walls of division and embrace what unites us at our core. It is a new vision for Christianity, one that unites instead of divides, fostering experiences and expressions of love between brothers and sisters in the Body of Christ. Ryall is at the heart of this movement and ready to bring this message of unity, forgiveness, and understanding to as many people as possible.

Dear Unity released in August with official launches in three countries—the U.S., Canada, and Australia—with multiple guest contributors present at each. Ryall hopes to continue bringing together voices from churches far and wide.

Whitaker House is a well-established publisher of contemporary and classic Christian literature, founded in 1970. A division of Whitaker Corporation, it has been a trusted source of biblically focused books for nearly 50 years.

Please contact publicity@whitakerhouse.com for media and booking questions.

Abilene, TX — To be healed is simply to live a life fully felt—not perfect and not pain-free, but beautiful anyway. In the depths of our struggles, it’s easy to feel alone—unseen, unheard, and unsure if healing is even possible. Brittany Tinsley, a self-injury recovery advocate, offers a beacon of hope for those in seasons of suffering as she shares her deeply personal journey from self-harm to healing. She invites readers to join her on a transformative path from isolation to connection, fear to hope, and hurt to wholeness.

Divided into three insightful parts, Stories Our Scars Tell explores the lingering questions that haunt us, the comforting words we long to hear, and the strength found in embracing our struggles. Tinsley’s dual perspective as both an expert and someone who has walked through the darkness of self- harm provides a unique and compassionate guide for readers. Speaking to the heart of identity, self-worth, and the pursuit of hope, Stories Our Scars Tell is a powerful reminder that healing doesn’t happen overnight but is a continual reckoning between who we’ve been, who we are, and who we’d like to become.

“The most difficult (and yet most freeing) thing we can do is share the parts of us we’d never want anyone to see. Brittany is living proof of what that level of transparency promises to offer. Brittany’s vulnerable telling of her story will not only inspire you but will begin to unlock that same kind of freedom and healing in your own story.”
—Davey Blackburn, author, host of the Nothing Is Wasted podcast, founder of Nothing Is Wasted Ministries

Brittany Tinsley is a writer and speaker who shares her own story of self-injury to offer hope to others. Most recently, Brittany coauthored a chapter in the Oxford Handbook of Non-Suicidal Self-Injury. Her work has also been featured by a variety of nonprofits and publications, including HuffPost, To Write Love on Her Arms, and Fathom magazine.

Stories Our Scars Tell
By Brittany Tinsley
September 2025, Softcover
192 Pages, $17.99
ISBN: 978-1-68426-193-2

Media Contact:  Kaylin Graves, publicity@leafwoodpublishers.com

 

Ada, Mich. (September 9, 2025)—Revell, a division of Baker Publishing Group, proudly announces that three of its acclaimed authors—Robin Jones Gunn, Lynette Eason, and Lynn H. Blackburn—received major honors at the 2025 Carol Awards during the American Christian Fiction Writers (ACFW) awards gala held Saturday, September 6, at the University Plaza Hotel in Springfield, Missouri.

Robin Jones Gunn was bestowed ACFW’s most prestigious recognition, the Lifetime Achievement Award, which celebrated her decades of inspiring readers through fiction and her transformative impact on Christian publishing. The bestselling author of more than 100 books, Gunn has captivated audiences with beloved series including Sisterchicks, the iconic Christy Miller teen series, and her newest Suitcase Sisters series with Revell, featuring Tea with Elephants and Gelato at the Villa.

Lynette Eason claimed the Carol Award in Romantic Suspense for Double Take, which launched her pulse-pounding Lake City Heroes series, followed by Target Acquired, Serial Burn, and Final Approach. Eason is a USA Today bestselling author with many thrilling romantic suspense series including Extreme Measures, Danger Never Sleeps, Blue Justice, Women of Justice, Deadly Reunions, Hidden Identity, and Elite Guardians.

Lynn H. Blackburn received a Carol Award in the Novella category for her gripping work Downfall, featured in the 3-in-1 collection Cornered. Blackburn is the award-winning author of Never Fall Again, as well as the Dive Team Investigations and Defend and Protect series.

Established in 2002, the Carol Awards celebrate excellence in Christian fiction. For the complete list of winners, visit 2025 Carol Award Winners – ACFW.

 

Baker Publishing Group extends heartfelt appreciation to ACFW for their unwavering dedication to developing and honoring authors in inspirational Christian fiction and congratulates all 2025 Carol Award recipients.

Revell, a division of Baker Publishing Group, publishes books that help bring the Christian faith to everyday life. Whether through fiction, Christian living, self-help, marriage, family, or youth resources, each Revell publication reflects relevance, integrity, and excellence.

 

September 11, 2025 – Grand Rapids, Michigan – Amplify Marketing Services LLC, a leading book marketing agency specializing in Amazon Ads, is excited to announce it is now offering Amazon Ads on Netflix through the Amazon Demand Side Platform (DSP), giving book publishers powerful new ways to reach highly engaged audiences.

This launch follows Amazon Ads’ recent partnership with Netflix, enabling programmatic buying of ad inventory on the world’s leading streaming platform.

“This partnership represents a major expansion of Amazon Ads’ premium real estate and creates new opportunities for book marketing,” said Franklin Goldberg, Founder of Amplify Marketing Services. “We’re excited to be among the first to make these placements accessible to book publishers—with no minimum budget requirement, a significant departure from Amazon’s standard $35,000 DSP buy-in.”

Amplify will benchmark Return on Ad Spend (ROAS) between DSP and Sponsored Products to determine optimal strategies.

“We are committed to helping our partners evaluate performance metrics and scale efficiently,” added Goldberg. “This is about delivering measurable results while giving our clients access to the most premium and innovative ad inventory available today.”

About Amplify Marketing Services LLC
Amplify Marketing Services LLC is a leader in marketing support for publishers, specializing in Amazon Ads and strategic campaign development tailored to each book’s unique market. Over the last 6 years, Amplify has worked with more than 30 publishers to promote over 50,000 books in every genre (from children’s books to textbooks) and in every ad platform.

Contact:  Franklin Goldberg, CEO, Amplify Marketing Services, 616-929-0105, info@amplifymarketers.com