COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — Aug. 13, 2026 — With more than 150 years in Christian publishing, David C Cook is set to become the primary publishing partner of Focus on the Family in early 2028.

As Focus on the Family prepares to enter its 50th year of ministry in 2027, it will strategize with David C Cook, a ministry of Cook Media Global, to grow domestic reach and expand into more international markets, offering biblical resources that help families thrive in Christ.

“Our strategic alliance with David C Cook is anchored in a foundational commitment to the Gospel that transcends denominational boundaries,” said Jim Daly, president and CEO of Focus on the Family. “By uniting our organizations’ respective strengths, we aim to provide essential resources needed to foster deep spiritual growth and intentional discipleship within the home.” 

“I’m thrilled that David C Cook and Focus on the Family are joining forces to help get the gospel to as many people as possible,” said Bill Reeves, CEO of Cook Media Global. “As two long-serving, well-established, Christ-centered ministries both headquartered in Colorado Springs, we share a deep commitment to expanding global impact and are positioned to accomplish more together than we ever could apart.” 

About Focus on the Family 
Focus on the Family, which reaches about 38 million people in 120 countries, is a global faith-based ministry that helps families thrive. We provide help and resources for strengthening believers in their faith and sharing the gospel; building resilient marriages that reflect God’s design; equipping parents to raise their children with a thriving faith; advocating for the preborn, orphaned and life at every stage; and engaging the culture through a biblical worldview. Visit Focus at FocusontheFamily.com.

About David C Cook Publishing 
A ministry of Cook Media Global, David C Cook Publishing has been equipping the Church with Christ-centered resources for more than 150 years. Its curriculum and books engage believers, and those exploring faith, through biblical content to grow in Christ while strengthening the global Church to fulfill the Great Commission. For more information, visit CookMediaGlobal.org.

Media Contacts:
Focus on the Family, Gary Schneeberger, gary.schneeberger@fotf.org
David C Cook Publishing, Kim Bratcher, kim.bratcher@davidccook.org

Northwestern Publishing House (NPH) announces the release of 90 Devotions in 90 Days: Messages of Hope for Those Recovering from Addictions, a new devotional designed to provide Scripture-centered encouragement to people navigating the challenging first days and weeks of recovery from addiction.

Recovery involves more than overcoming physical dependence. As individuals confront emotional cravings, painful memories, damaged relationships, and the consequences of past choices, shame can become an especially heavy burden. 90 Devotions in 90 Days meets readers in those difficult moments with brief messages grounded in the grace of God through Jesus Christ.

Designed especially for the crucial first 90 days of recovery, the book provides a simple daily rhythm for turning to God’s promises. Its accessible format makes it a valuable resource not only for individuals in recovery but also for families, pastors, counselors, recovery ministries, support groups, and congregations seeking to walk alongside those affected by addiction.

Through 90 Devotions in 90 Days, NPH continues its commitment to providing Christ-centered resources that address the real struggles people face and bring the enduring comfort of God’s Word into everyday life.

For those taking recovery one day at a time, the book offers a daily reminder that God’s grace meets them where they are and that, through Christ, they never walk the road alone.

 

New book debuts at No. 33 on the USA Today bestseller list amid extensive national media coverage

Nelson Books celebrates the release of Anthony O’Neal’s Stop Living Paycheck to Paycheck: The Proven Path to Break Free from Debt, Build Real Wealth, and Live Free on Any Income, an instant national bestseller that debuted at No. 33 on the USA Today bestseller list. Released August 25, 2026, the book offers a proven roadmap for the millions of Americans trapped in the paycheck-to-paycheck cycle.

The bestseller arrives at a critical time: 39% of American workers say living paycheck to paycheck would be an improvement in their financial situation, with 44% overdrawing their bank accounts in the last month.

“I know what it feels like to get paid on Friday and wonder where your money went by Tuesday,” said O’Neal. “I didn’t come from wealth; I built it. I went from being homeless and deep in debt to net-worth millionaire status. No matter your income, your background, or where you are starting from, there is a proven path to freedom, and that’s why I wrote this book. You do not have to keep living paycheck to paycheck.”

O’Neal is supporting the book with a wide-ranging national media tour, including appearances on the TODAY Show, ABC News Live, NBC News Daily, The 700 Club, and The School of Greatness.

The campaign has also featured coverage in Essence, Entrepreneur, Inc., MarketWatch, The Root, BuzzFeed, and Ebony, as well as Crosswalk and Ben Geisler’s YouTube late-night show. Regional television appearances have also reached viewers in major markets including Chicago, Houston, Washington, DC, Austin, Atlanta, Birmingham, and Portland.

In Stop Living Paycheck to Paycheck, O’Neal draws from his own story of financial struggle, biblical principles, and years of coaching thousands toward financial freedom. Through simple, proven steps, readers will learn how to:

• Stabilize their finances and cast a vision for the goals that will guide them forward
• Eliminate consumer debt and regain control of their spending
• Save three to six months of take-home pay and create habits that protect their progress
• Invest with confidence so their money starts working harder than they do
• Build a long-term plan to pay off their home, update their estate plan, and create generational wealth

At its core, Stop Living Paycheck to Paycheck is not just a money book. It is a freedom book. “This is about peace of mind. It’s about stability. It’s about security,” said O’Neal. “You cannot have any of those things if you are one pink slip away from financial disaster. The goal is not to make you rich. The goal is to make you free.”

As a member of Kappa Alpha Psi and an adjunct professor at Virginia Union University, O’Neal has pledged to donate 2,000 copies of Stop Living Paycheck to Paycheck to historically Black colleges and universities, furthering his mission to help close the wealth gap between Black households and other demographic groups.

Anthony O’Neal is a number one national bestselling author, personal finance expert, and host of the popular podcast and YouTube show The Table. He is also an adjunct professor of consumer economics at Virginia Union University and is currently pursuing his doctorate in business administration with a focus on finance and investing at Regent University.

Anthony knows what it’s like to start from zero. After spending years buried in debt and living beyond his means, he clawed his way back—and built a plan so others wouldn’t have to figure it out alone. Since 2014 he has challenged cultural norms and equipped millions of people to break free from debt, close generational wealth gaps, and build true wealth.

The Table received over 36 million views and 8.3 million downloads in 2025. He has appeared on Good Morning America, Live with Kelly and Mark, Fox and Friends, The Tamron Hall Show, and CNN and has been featured in Success Magazine, Bloomberg, MarketWatch, and Black Enterprise, among others. He was named to Black Enterprise’s 40 Under 40 list and Success Magazine’s “25 Personal and Professional Development Influencers to Follow.”

He resides in the Washington, DC, suburbs. Connect with Anthony on Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, X, Facebook, and anthonyoneal.com.

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 and Stasi Eldredge, Jennie Allen, Jefferson Bethke, Bob Goff, Ruth Chou Simons, Tyler Staton, Jason Wilson, Christine Caine, and Zach Windahl.

Media Contact:  Lisa Beech at lisa.beech@harpercollins.com

Carol Stream, IL (September 7, 2026) – Tyndale House Publishers is excited to announce that two of its authors were honored with Carol Awards at the American Christian Fiction Writers (ACFW) annual conference on August 29. ACFW is a professional organization devoted to the craft of Christian fiction and helping writers expand their knowledge of the publishing industry.

The Lawyer and the Laundress, by Christine Hill Suntz, edited by Kathryn S. Olson, won the Historical Romance category.

The Christmas Book Flood, by Roseanna M. White, edited by Elizabeth Jackson and Kathryn S. Olson, won the Novella award.    

“Receiving two ACFW awards is a wonderful reflection of the talent and dedication behind these stories,” said Tyndale Fiction publisher Stephanie Broene. “Christine Hill Suntz and Roseanna M. White have created compelling stories that beautifully blend faith, history, and romance, and we’re thrilled to see their work recognized by ACFW.”

In The Lawyer and the Laundress, Suntz delivers an inspirational historical novel set in Canada in 1837. Lawyer James Kinney isn’t looking for love, and laundress Sara O’Connor doesn’t want to be found. When their paths cross in a British colony on the brink of rebellion, a marriage of convenience may be their best hope of survival.

Inspired by Jolabokaflod, an Icelandic Christmas tradition, White transports readers to Iceland in December 1944 with The Christmas Book Flood. As a popular author struggles to find ways to give her young niece a joyful holiday during World War II, she recruits a fellow colleague to help her.  As they bring Icelandic Christmas traditions to life for the girl, the author finds herself drawn to her colleague, but if love is to grow between them, she will need to reveal a closely held secret to him.

Since 1962, Tyndale House Publishers has positively impacted readers worldwide. Tyndale is one of the world’s largest independent Christian publishers, dedicated to making the Bible accessible in languages people relate to and understand. Tyndale publishes the New Living Translation (NLT) and other Bible translations, nonfiction books that offer Christ-centered insight, fiction that inspires, and children’s resources that help share God’s Word with the next generation. Tyndale’s independence enables it to honor its founding model through annual grants and donations to other charitable organizations around the world, totaling more than half of the funds generated through publishing operations.

For more information or media inquiries, please contact Andrea Martin, Sr. Director of Public Relations, at andreamartin@tyndale.com.

 

CANDACE CAMERON BURE WANTS YOU TO GET EXCITED ABOUT YOUR LIFE AGAIN

New 100-Day Devotional Helps Readers Break Out of Autopilot, Rediscover Purpose, and Experience the Renewing Power of Time Spent With God

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – August 24, 2026 – When did the life you once prayed for start feeling ordinary?  The job. The marriage. The family. The responsibilities. The routines that once felt full of possibility can slowly become the things we simply move through each day. And somewhere between the to-do lists and the demands of everyday life, it can be easy to lose our energy, our sense of purpose,  – and even our excitement for life.

Candace Cameron Bure believes we do not have to stay there.

In her upcoming devotional, 100 Days of All Things New: Daily Devotions to Get Unstuck in Life and Find Purpose Again, the New York Times bestselling author, actress, and producer invites readers on a 100-day journey to step out of autopilot and rediscover the wonder of everyday life by spending more intentional time in God’s presence. The 208-page hardcover releases October 27, 2026, from Zondervan Gift as part of the Light the Way series.

“Sometimes we think we need a new season, a new opportunity, or a completely different set of circumstances to feel excited about life again,” said Bure. “But God reminds us that joy isn’t dependent on our circumstances. We can choose to smile. We can choose joy.”

At a time when burnout, distraction, and the pressure to constantly reinvent ourselves dominate the cultural conversation, Bure is offering another path forward. Instead of adding another goal, chasing the next achievement, or waiting for circumstances to change, 100 Days of All Things New begins with a much simpler invitation: spend more time with God.

The devotional speaks to the quieter kind of weariness that does not necessarily come from crisis. It is the feeling that can emerge when days become predictable, relationships become familiar, and responsibilities crowd out the things that once made us feel alive.

Bure’s message: ordinary does not have to mean uninspired.

Over 100 days, she encourages readers to make room for God to renew their strength, refresh their perspective, and restore their passion for the lives they are already living. Each daily entry includes an encouraging message from Bure, a Bible verse for meditation, and a prayer prompt designed to help readers connect with God.

The book asks readers to consider questions that can quietly surface in almost any season: Have your days become dull? Has your love for life faded? Are you living with purpose – or simply getting through your schedule?

Rather than offering a dramatic formula for reinvention, Bure focuses on renewal from the inside out. Through Scripture, prayer, and daily reflection, she encourages readers to recognize that a fresh start does not necessarily require walking away from the familiar. Sometimes it means learning to see the familiar differently.

At the heart of the devotional is an idea that challenges a culture perpetually chasing what is next:  Maybe you do not need a different life to feel alive again. Maybe you need to rediscover the wonder in the one you already have.

With her candid and encouraging voice, Bure shares how her faith shapes the way she approaches seasons when enthusiasm fades, routines take over, and purpose becomes harder to see. The result is a devotional for anyone who has ever looked at a perfectly full life and quietly wondered, “Why don’t I feel more fulfilled?”

Because for Bure, God’s promise to make all things new includes more than our circumstances. It includes us.

Bure can speak with media about:

• Why a good life can still start to feel dull – and the subtle signs that we may be living on autopilot
• Burnout versus spiritual weariness, and why doing less is not always enough to address the exhaustion people feel
• How to fall in love with everyday life again without needing to reinvent it
• Turning 50 and embracing a new season of life and what renewal and purpose look like when you are not starting over, but learning to see the life you have already built with fresh eyes
• Marriage, motherhood, and becoming a grandmother and how Candace’s understanding of purpose, family, legacy, and what matters most has evolved through different stages of life
• What Candace does when her own faith feels routine, distracted, or depleted and why small, consistent moments with God can create meaningful change in our perspective, energy, and sense of purpose
• Faith in the middle of a public life and how Candace stays grounded while balancing family, career, and business

100 Days of All Things New: Daily Devotions to Get Unstuck in Life and Find Purpose Again releases October 27, 2026 and will be available wherever books are sold.

About the Author
Candace Cameron Bure is an award-winning actress, producer, director, and CEO of CandyRock Entertainment. She is best known for her iconic role as D.J. Tanner on the hit television series Full House and Fuller House and has gone on to lead dozens of original films and nearly 20 installments of the Aurora Teagarden Mysteries franchise, while also expanding her role behind the camera. Bure is also a New York Times bestselling author of multiple books and devotionals, and host of The Candace Cameron Bure Podcast. She is deeply committed to encouraging women to live with purpose, joy, and faith. Follow Candace Cameron Bure: FACEBOOK | INSTAGRAM | X

About Zondervan Gift
Zondervan Gift, an imprint under HarperCollins Christian Publishing, offers curated collections of beautifully designed gift books that inspire, uplift, and celebrate life’s meaningful moments. Specializing in devotionals, journals, seasonal titles, and books for special occasions, Zondervan Gift focuses on nurturing faith and encouraging personal reflection through thoughtfully crafted content and stylish, on-trend design. Headquartered in Nashville, TN, you can explore their collections at zondervan.com/gift

For media inquiries, interview requests, or review copies, please contact:
Chasity Edwards
Director of PR
Chasity.Edwards@harpercollins.com

Ada, Mich. (August 25, 2026)—Baker Publishing Group is celebrating seven wins at the 2026 Golden Scroll Awards, which took place on Sunday, August 2. Hosted for the eighteenth year by the Advanced Writers and Speakers Association (AWSA), the awards recognize excellence in writing, speaking, and ministry impact among its members, now numbering over 1,100.

New York Times bestselling Revell author Lynette Eason received three of the awards. She won the Christian Market Suspense Novel of the Year for Serial Burn, as well as second place for the Mystery/Suspense Novel of the Year for Final Approach, and third place in the same category for Serial Burn. She also received an honorable mention for Novella of the Year for Snowbound Secrets, which appears in the Whiteout collection.

Regarding Eason’s wins, Revell editorial director Andrea Doering said, “It’s so gratifying to see Lynette’s work recognized and celebrated—we’re thrilled to be in partnership with her!” Lynette Eason added, “It’s an honor to be recognized for the stories God lays on my heart to write. I’m so thankful for organizations like AWSA and my publisher, Revell, who support Christian Fiction with the goal of entertaining and bringing people to Jesus all wrapped up in a good book! I have the best job ever.”

AWSA recognized four other Baker Publishing Group authors. Tracie Peterson and Kimberley Woodhouse, publishing with Bethany House, won second place for Western Novel of the Year and third place for Christian Market Novel of the Year for An Unexpected Grace; Woodhouse also took second place for Historical Novel of the Year with A Song in the Dark (Bethany House). Karen Witemeyer’s novella A Star in the West, featured in On a Midnight Clear (Bethany House), won third place for Novella of the Year. And bestselling author Dani Pettrey earned an honorable mention for Mystery/Suspense Novel of the Year for Two Seconds Too Late (Bethany House).

For the complete list, visit 2026 Golden Scroll and Christian Market Awards.

Revell 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.

Bethany House seeks to uplift readers’ families, faith, and free time with our library of industry-leading fiction and bestselling, Christ-centered nonfiction.

Contact:  Emily Vest, 616.676.9185 x 160, evest@bakerpublishinggroup.com

BRENTWOOD, Tenn. — Holman Reference, a subsidiary of B&H Publishing Group, and the Pillar Network have partnered to release a series of books they hope will “equip pastors and church leaders with sound doctrine as they advance the gospel.”  

“Biblical Authority” by Andrew Davis and “Gospel-Proclaiming Churches” by Dave Kiehn, both releasing Sept. 1, 2026, are the first of six volumes in the Pillar of Truth series. Dwayne Miloni and Nate Akin serve as editors.  

“Healthy churches are built on biblical convictions that shape everything they believe and do—not simply on programs or ministry strategies,” said Andy McLean, publisher for Holman Bibles and Reference. “In partnership with the Pillar Network, we created this series to help pastors and church leaders articulate and live out the convictions that give a church its biblical identity, from the authority of Scripture and the centrality of the gospel to expository preaching, elder-led congregationalism, and confessional unity.” 

“Biblical Authority” seeks to anchor every part of life in the trustworthy authority of Scripture during a time of moral confusion, while “Gospel-Proclaiming Churches” models how to make Christ’s work on the cross central to all aspects of church life. 

“At the Pillar Network, we seek to aggressively advance the gospel by starting and strengthening churches, because that is the New Testament pattern,” said Nate Akin, executive director of the Pillar Network. 

“Yet that mission must be built on sound doctrine,” he said. “The best missiology flows from healthy ecclesiology because the church is ‘the pillar and foundation of the truth’ (1 Tim. 3:15). Thus, the sturdiest Pillars are most impactful in the Great Commission.”  

The Pillar Network is “a global community of Baptist churches that are doctrinally aligned, missionally driven and joyfully connected for the purpose of equipping, planting and revitalizing churches.” B&H Publishing Group is an imprint of Lifeway Christian Resources. 

“From the beginning, my hope for the Pillar Network has been to see healthy churches cooperate to start and strengthen like-minded churches for the glory of Christ,” said Milioni, founder and chairman of the Pillar Network and senior pastor at Open Door Church in Raleigh, North Carolina. “My hope is that these books, written by faithful pastors, will strengthen churches to embrace their calling as God’s household and to faithfully advance that truth together.” 

Four more volumes in the Pillar of Truth series are planned for 2027 and 2028, each highlighting one core value of the Pillar Network. 

“This series highlights the doctrinal DNA that unites our churches for faithful gospel advance,” Akin said. “My prayer is that these books will strengthen pastors and churches in these biblical convictions so that, by God’s grace, the boundaries of Christ’s church would become, like Spurgeon said, ‘commensurate with those of the world!’” 

B&H Publishing Group, an imprint of Lifeway Christian Resources, is a team that believes Every Word Matters®. We seek to provide intentional, biblical content that positively impacts the hearts and minds of people, cultivating lifelong relationships with Jesus Christ. We publish (print and digital) in the trade, church and academic markets, as well as the CSB translation. For more information, visit BHPublishingGroup.com. 

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, an imprint of Lifeway Christian Resources. 

Media contact:  Jill Waggoner, publicist for Lifeway Christian Resources,  jill.waggoner@lifeway.com  

 

WOODSTOCK, Ga. — For the past 20 years, God has faithfully used Priscilla Shirer to encourage women to know Him deeply, trust Him fully and engage His Word with confidence. Lifeway and Shirer celebrated their 20-year partnership at a recent Going Beyond Live event in Woodstock, Georgia.

Nearly 5,000 women gathered at First Baptist Church Woodstock for the event on August 22, featuring Bible teaching by Shirer and music led by her brother Anthony Evans.

Typical of Going Beyond Live, the event kicked off with worship and prayer. Shirer called women to pray and recalibrate their minds for why they were there — “to bless God and allow Him to draw us to Himself.” Throughout the day, Shirer led special times of prayer, encouraging women to pray in groups for healing, freedom from bondage, and intercession for lost family members.

Shirer taught from 1 Kings 18, referring to Obadiah, a man who greatly feared the Lord and who was in charge of Ahab’s palace, as a covert operative for the kingdom of God. His fear of the Lord influenced His decisions and gave Him a divine purpose, she said.

She reminded the women in the room every single believer “has been called to be a representative of our God and His Kingdom so others see what God looks like. Wherever you are is an assignment from God.”

Shirer challenged and encouraged the women in the room to see the environment where God has placed them as a Kingdom assignment—whether that’s the home, the board room, the classroom, the school drop off lane. “Everything you do is for the glory of God to reflect the power and presence of God everywhere you go.”

Speaking specifically to the teens and young adults in the room, she told them they are on a kingdom assignment among their peers. “God has sent you to be a living, visible testimony of the kingdom of God.

The afternoon session included a live episode of the “Full Fledged,” a mother and son podcast with JC Shirer Jr and Priscilla. Their special guest for the podcast was Jackie Hill Perry. Their conversation centered on the faithfulness of God through generations, the transforming power of God’s Word, the role of suffering in our sanctification, and how to cultivate hope.

JC honored his mom and her 20 years of ministry through events, writing and Bible teaching. He noted the consistency with which both Priscilla and husband Jerry followed Christ and parented him and his siblings. “You and Dad have reflected First Class parenting.”

The evening before Going Beyond Live, Lifeway hosted a dinner for Shirer, family, friends and teammates who have served alongside her through her ministry.

“For 20 years, Lifeway has had the joy of partnering with Priscilla and Jerry Shirer,” said Becky Loyd, vice president at Lifeway and former director of Lifeway Women. “And when we talk about that partnership, we’re talking about events, Bible studies, books, teaching moments, ministry opportunities and lives changed.”

Shirer’s first event with Lifeway was called Day Break, featuring Shirer and Bible teacher Angela Thomas. In 2007, Lifeway launched Going Beyond, changing the name briefly to Priscilla Shirer Live and then going back to Going Beyond Live in 2019. Along the way Shirer and Lifeway broadcast 65 episodes of “The Chat with Priscilla,” a talk show covering a variety of topics for women, with 132,000 subscribers and 5 million views.

Shirer and the Lifeway Women’s team have welcomed more than 262,000 women to 83 live events, gathering in 25 states and three countries to worship, study Scripture and grow in their faith. Through digital experiences, an additional 600,000 participants have joined from wherever they are, proving that the life-changing power of God’s Word knows no geographic boundaries.

Shirer’s influence through publishing has been equally remarkable. With over 10 million books and Bible studies in the hands of readers, her writing has equipped women to study Scripture with greater confidence, deepen their prayer lives, and discover God’s faithfulness in every season. Whether through beloved studies, insightful books, or resources that continue to disciple generation after generation, her ministry has consistently invited women to encounter God through His Word.

Over the years, Shirer has stepped into many roles—teacher, author, speaker and even actress. She has portrayed characters in faith-based films like “War Room” (2015), “Overcomer” (2019), and “The Forge” (2024). Through each of these unique mediums, Priscilla has remained committed to her over-arching calling—to equip believers with the tools they need to know and love the Lord more deeply.

Loyd said the legacy of these past 20 years can’t be measured in attendance, events or books sold. Instead, it’s found in the countless testimonies of women whose lives have been transformed by the gospel.

“We heard from a woman who picked up ‘The Armor of God’ right when she needed it most — walking through a painful season with her adult child — and who said she found peace she didn’t know how to find on her own,” Loyd recalled.

She recounted the story of a woman who, in the aftermath of a hurricane, disabled, overwhelmed and quietly struggling, opened Shirer’s book Fervent and found not judgment but truth, giving her permission to pray boldly again.

“For Lifeway, this partnership has been a sacred trust,” said Loyd. “We have had the privilege of helping place these resources into the hands of readers, but the real work has always belonged to the Lord. He has used Priscilla’s faithfulness, her voice, her obedience and her love for God’s Word to encourage generation after generation of women.

“We thank God for what He has done through this partnership, and we look forward with gratitude and expectation for all He will continue to do.”

To learn more about Going Beyond Live or to register for an event, visit Going Beyond Live. For more about Shirer’s ministry, visit Going Beyond Ministries.

MEDIA CONTACT:  Aaron Earls, Aaron.earls@lifeway.com

BARTLESVILLE, Okla. (Aug. 26, 2026) — The Voice of the Martyrs (VOM) has launched Learn, Grow and Go!, a new discipleship resource designed to help children ages 6–12 build a strong biblical foundation, understand how all of Scripture points to Jesus and encourage bold faith in everyday life.

Through a combination of hands-on resources and digital content available through the VOM Kids App, Learn, Grow and Go! gives families, churches, homeschool groups and Christian schools an engaging way to help children know God’s Word and put into practice what they learn.

At the heart of Learn, Grow and Go! Are 50 Bible stories that take children from Genesis through the life of Christ and the Book of Acts. Twelve animated episodes help children see God’s plan of salvation unfolding, while Bible Story Cards, discussion resources and activity books help them explore more deeply. This new resource follows a simple framework to help children “learn” stories from God’s Word, “grow” as they understand what those stories mean for their own lives, and “go” by sharing what they’ve learned with others.

“Kids will learn stories from God’s Word, grow in their understanding of how the stories relate to them, and go by telling those stories to their friends,” said David Robbins, the director of VOM’s Church Leader Network.

Learn, Grow and Go! is easy for families, churches, children’s ministries, homeschool co-ops, and Christian schools to use. Each kit provides a structured discipleship pathway while also allowing families and leaders to adapt lessons to their schedules and group sizes.

Digital access through the VOM Kids App extends the experience beyond the physical kit, giving children and families access to Learn, Grow and Go! video content as well as additional faith-building resources from The Voice of the Martyrs.

Each Learn, Grow and Go! kit includes:

• Digital access to 12 engaging animated episodes that reveal God’s plan of salvation and show how all of Scripture points to Christ.
• 12 activity books featuring puzzles, coloring sheets and Bible-based games
• Bible Story Cards with illustrations and child-friendly story summaries
• Bible Discussion Cards featuring expanded story text, memory verses and guided discussion questions
• A bonus pack of Bible Story Cards to encourage sharing with friends
• The Three Witnesses Trilogy graphic novels, plus digital access to the accompanying full-length animated films

“Learn, Grow and Go! gives parents and ministry leaders tools that help make Scripture accessible and memorable,” Robbins said. “The goal is discipleship, helping children know God’s Word, live it out and understand that sharing their faith is a natural part of following Jesus.”

Learn, Grow and Go! is now available. For more information about the VOM Kids App, visit vom.org/vomkids. Wholesale retailers can contact Anchor Distributors by phone: 1-800-444-4484, Fax: 800-765-1960 or e-mail: customercare@anchordistributors.org. Or contact vombooks@vom.org.

About The Voice of the Martyrs
Founded in 1967 by Richard and Sabina Wurmbrand, The Voice of the Martyrs is a nonprofit, interdenominational missions organization serving persecuted Christians in the world’s most difficult and dangerous places to follow Christ. For more information, visit VOM.org.

W Publishing Group, an imprint of Thomas Nelson, has announced a publishing agreement with Matthias J. Barker, LMHC, a licensed psychotherapist and one of the most widely recognized voices on family estrangement. Barker is currently writing a book on the subject of family estrangement, set to be published in 2027. The deal was brokered by President and Co-Owner of Alive Literary, Bryan Norman and acquired by W Publishing Executive Editor, Lisa-Jo Baker.

Barker is a therapist, researcher, and founder of Estrangement.com, an online psychoeducation and support program that serves parents and adult children navigating family conflict and long-term disconnection. Through his clinical practice, community, and live workshops, he works directly with thousands of individuals seeking to understand and heal the pain of fractured family relationships.

With an audience of more than four million across social platforms, Barker has established himself as a trusted and authoritative resource for families in crisis. His teaching centers on helping individuals move out of cycles of hurt, withdrawal, and criticism toward healing, understanding, and, where healthy and possible, reconciliation.

“Family estrangement is becoming one of the defining relationship conversations of our time. Our growing awareness of boundaries, trauma, and emotional health has given people new language for old pain, but not necessarily a better way through it. In my work, I meet parents who are heartbroken and confused, and adult children who feel deeply hurt and have spent years trying to stay close before deciding to step away. This book is my attempt to understand the tensions on both sides of that silence, help families find peace with what is possible today, and build the skills and resilience needed for a healthier relationship, if and when reconnection becomes possible. I’m grateful to Bryan Norman at Alive Literary for championing this project from the start, and to Lisa-Jo Baker and the W Publishing team for believing this book could hold the complexity of estrangement with honesty and care,” said Barker.

“Matthias has built a community of millions who trust him because his guidance is grounded in serious clinical training and real, hands-on work with families in pain. We are honored to partner with him on this book. It has the power to help countless parents and adult children move from disconnection toward understanding, healing, and, where possible, reconciliation. That is exactly the kind of transformative work we are proud to publish,” said W Publishing VP and Publisher Susan Ligon.

“Matthias brings something remarkably rare to this space,” said Baker. “Deep empathy for both parents and adult children, grounded in clinical experience and sharpened by the insight of someone who has listened closely to thousands of families living this story. He helps us understand what happened, why it hurts, and what healing might still be possible.”

Barker’s clinical approach is integrative and trauma-informed, drawing on training in complex trauma and Internal Family Systems under Harvard-trained psychiatrist Dr. Frank Anderson, grief and loss under David Kessler, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy under Dr. Matthieu Villatte.

A sought-after lecturer and trainer for mental health professionals, Barker regularly presents at the Oxford Trauma Masters Conference in England and the Psychotherapy Networker Conference in Washington, D.C. He resides in Nashville, Tennessee, with his wife and three children.

Further details regarding the book’s title and publication date will be announced.

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