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HarperChristian Resources Announces Four-Part “Evidence-Based Faith” Bible Study Series with Dr. Jeremiah Johnston

August 10, 2026 by Sheri Toomb

Series debuts with The Jesus Discoveries Bible Study, the companion Bible study to Johnston’s #1 New York Times bestseller

NASHVILLE (August 6, 2026) — HarperChristian Resources today announced Evidence-Based Faith, a new Bible study series by New Testament scholar and #1 New York Times bestselling author Dr. Jeremiah J. Johnston. The four-part series is built to help small groups and individuals engage the historical and archaeological case for the Christian faith Each work will pair Johnston’s scholarship with an immersive video experience with biblical artifacts, placing participants directly among the objects and discoveries explored in the study.

“We want to equip people to engage the evidence for Jesus with the same rigor and confidence they’d bring to any other question of history—and come away with a faith that’s been tested, not just assumed,” said John Raymond, Vice President and Publisher, HarperChristian Resources. “Dr. Jeremiah Johnston brings rare credibility as both a New Testament scholar and a gifted communicator, and this series gives churches and small groups a resource they can trust.”

The series opens with The Jesus Discoveries Bible Study, the companion Bible study to Johnston’s #1 New York Times bestselling book The Jesus Discoveries: 10 Historic Finds That Bring Us Face-to-Face with Jesus. The video sessions for the Bible study were filmed on location at the Museum of the Bible in Washington, DC.

Across six sessions, The Jesus Discoveries Bible Study guides participants through pivotal archaeological and historical discoveries connected to the life, ministry, death, and resurrection of Jesus—including the Dead Sea Scrolls, the Magdalen Papyrus, the Jesus Cup, the Crucifixion Nail, a collection of ancient Roman and Byzantine coins, and the debated Shroud of Turin. Each session of the Bible study combines on-location video teaching with guided group discussion, Scripture study, and personal reflection, helping participants move from historical evidence to a deeper, more confident faith. The evidence and artifacts featured in the study go far beyond what was examined in the bestselling book.

“I walked off that set the same way I walk away from the evidence every time—with scholarly respect and spiritual awe,” said Johnston. “This study was made for anyone who has ever wondered whether the story of Jesus really holds up under scrutiny. And we go beyond the book. We filmed with the actual artifacts, including an authentic Roman crucifixion nail that appears nowhere in The Jesus Discoveries. That is why we created the Evidence-Based Faith series: an invitation to examine the evidence for yourself and to own your faith.”

The Jesus Discoveries Bible Study will be available in January 2027 in softcover and ebook formats, with streaming video access included. Details on the remaining three studies will be announced at a later date.

Jeremiah J. Johnston, PhD, serves as President of Christian Thinkers Society, Pastor of Apologetics at Prestonwood Baptist Church, and Senior Fellow of Christian Origins at Dallas Baptist University. He is the author of several books, including Body of Proof and the #1 New York Times bestseller The Jesus Discoveries. As a New Testament scholar, Johnston has published with Oxford University Press, E. J. Brill, Bloomsbury T & T Clark, Macmillan, and Mohr Siebeck. His work has been featured on Fox News, CNN, CBS This Morning, Publishers Weekly, Vanity Fair, TBN, and the Christian Post. Johnston lives in the Dallas area with his wife, Audrey, and their five children.

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

Media Contact:
Sarah Gerkins, Marketing, HarperChristian Resources — sarah.gerkins@harpercollins.com

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IVP Kicks Off Discovering God in Pop Culture with Kutter Callaway’s “Be Afraid”

August 10, 2026 by Sheri Toomb

August 2026 | LISLE, IL—InterVarsity Press (IVP) is kicking off a new Discovering God in Pop Culture series with a book from Kutter Callaway titled Be Afraid: What Horror Reveals About Facing the Darkness. Releasing on September 29, 2026, this first title in the series engages popular horror narratives to ask what our deepest fears reveal about what we truly love, long for, and believe.

Zach Gordon, acquiring editor for the series, said, “Kutter’s book sets the tone for the rest of the series. We’re moving beyond the usual, less interesting questions that have dominated faith and pop culture discussions, most of which have centered on identifying religious themes and determining whether it is permissible for Christians to engage with pop culture. Instead, we’re focusing on more interesting questions. How can Christan faith be enriched and made better by an informed engagement with pop culture? How can pop culture provide a way of understanding that illuminates theology? Kutter’s opening book absolutely nails these goals. The prose is engrossing, and the ideas are challenging and illuminating in all the right kinds of ways. I’m extremely excited for IVP to share the book with the world. Whether or not readers are fans of the horror genre, this book will change the way they read the Bible and think about their faith.”

The Discovering God in Pop Culture series, edited by Callaway and Matthew William Brake, invites readers to see faith and popular culture in conversation. Brake, who is the associate professor of philosophy and religion at Northern Virginia Community College, said, “This series serves as a tool and resource for Christians who want to engage constructively with popular culture in their churches and educational institutions. Each book in the series introduces readers to a particular area of pop culture (e.g., a film genre, a music movement, a specific franchise), while providing a brief contextual background of its impact on the broader culture.”

One forthcoming book in the series is an offering from renowned theologian Soong-Chan Rah, who is writing with his son, Elijah Rah, on intergenerational and interfaith dialogue centered on popular contemporary films. Another Discovering God in Pop Culture title, authored by Andrea Robinson, will explore what anime reveals about the meaning of life.

Brake added, “This series will examine the theological questions raised by pop culture and engage with relevant theological scholarship, exploring the ways that the messages in popular culture may inform Christian faith and practice. However, each volume will also reverse the hermeneutical flow, which is to say it will not only examine the pop-cultural form and/in/as theology but will also explore the ways in which a deeper understanding of popular culture might illuminate our understanding of Christian theology.”

Rather than dismissing pop culture or accepting it uncritically, the series invites readers to discover how pop culture can help them to imagine and think about Christian belief and practice in new and creative ways. In Be Afraid, Callaway, a theologian and psychological scientist, explores how our Christian faith is made better when we engage with the horror genre.

Scott Derrickson, director of The Exorcism of Emily Rose, Sinister, and The Black Phone, said, “Horror art exists to confront what we deny, and Be Afraid fundamentally understands that. Kutter Callaway neither sanitizes nor exploits his subject but rather treats it with moral and emotional seriousness. By engaging horror films as a medium of truth, this book offers a rare and thoughtful conversation between theology and terror, between faith and dread. Be Afraid insists that when faced honestly, fear can be the beginning of wisdom rather than an enemy to avoid.”

According to Callaway, the Christian life isn’t about eliminating fear, it’s about redirecting it. This book offers a fresh, often funny, and deeply honest theological reflection on the shared fears and anxieties of our culture.

Callaway said, “I hope readers come away with a more honest relationship with darkness—their own and the world’s. Not a morbid one, not a despairing one, but an honest one. One of the things I’ve noticed in a lot of Christian communities is that we’ve lost what I’d call the muscle memory to sit in darkness. Our liturgies, our sermons, our whole formation tends to rush us from Good Friday to Easter without actually letting us stay in the tomb. And the result is that when people encounter real darkness—grief, fear, trauma, moral complexity—they feel like something has gone wrong with their faith. When actually, the Christian faith was always meant to be a resource for navigating exactly that kind of dark, chaotic, foreboding, and trauma-filled world.”

Founded in 1947 as an extension of InterVarsity Christian Fellowship/USA, InterVarsity Press serves those in the university, the church, and the world by publishing thoughtful Christian books that equip and encourage people to follow Jesus as Savior and Lord in all of life. For more information, visit ivpress.com.

Media Contact:  Krista Clayton, kclayton@ivpress.com

 

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TODAY, NBC News, and More feature Bestselling Authors Sissy Goff & David Thomas to Show How Kids Can Go Back to School CAPABLE

August 10, 2026 by Sheri Toomb

Nashville, TN (August 10, 2026) – Expert therapists and New York Times bestselling authors Sissy Goff and David Thomas combat back to school anxiety on the national stage with practical insights from their New York Times bestselling book, Capable: How to Teach Your Kids Strength, Skills, and Strategies to Build Resilience (Baker Publishing). On Monday, August 10, the pair will be featured live on The TODAY Show (airs 9:40 am ET) to discuss an A+ Anxiety Plan for kids to know that they are capable as they return to school. NBC News Now will feature Sissy and David at 1:45 pm and 3:45 pm ET on Wednesday, August 12. During their time in New York City, they will also be featured on The Mighty Pursuit and Raising Good Humans with Dr. Aliza Pressman, to join the many, many other voices discussing Capable such as The Parenting Chat with Dylan Dreyer, That Sounds Fun with Annie F. Downs, Christianity Today, and more.

In these interviews, Sissy and David will speak on how to combat back to school anxiety, such as:

  • What actually helps kids to not feel anxious starting school?
  • What are the specific tools kids need when anxiety hits?
  • What role do parents have in developing resilience and capability for their children?
  • Is anxiety a sign that kids aren’t ready to start school?

Drawing from more than fifty years of combined counseling experience at Daystar Counseling Ministries in Nashville, Sissy and David provide parents with practical tools to cultivate capability in children—an internal confidence that empowers them to face adversity with resilience. Together they advocate that raising capable kids isn’t about shielding them from struggle but preparing them to meet it with courage. They teach parents how to help their children believe, deep down, “I can do this”—whether that means overcoming frustration and disappointment, managing conflict with peers, or standing firm in who they are and who God made them to be.

SISSY GOFF AND DAVID THOMAS
New York Times and USA Today bestselling authors Sissy Goff, M.Ed., LPC-MHSP, and David Thomas, LMSW, have spent more than thirty years listening to kids, walking alongside families, and helping children discover their strength, courage, and capability. As the Executive Directors of Daystar Counseling in Nashville, Tennessee, they count it one of their greatest joys to help children, teens, and parents navigate the ups and downs of growing up—often alongside the beloved Daystar dogs.

Sissy and David are nationally recognized speakers and frequent guests on media outlets including the TODAY Show, NBC News, CNN, Good Morning America, Inside Edition, Christianity Today, The Washington Post, and USA Today. Together, they have written more than twenty-five books, including their newest release, Capable: How to Teach Your Kids the Strengths, Skills & Strategies to Build Resilience.

They also co-host the Raising Boys & Girls podcast, which has been downloaded more than 15 million times by parents seeking practical wisdom, encouragement, and hope. Through counseling, speaking, writing, and podcasting, Sissy and David are passionate about helping families feel less alone, more connected, and more confident in the journey of raising emotionally healthy and resilient kids.

You can connect with them at raisingboysandgirls.com or find daily encouragement on Instagram at @sissygoff and @raisingboysandgirls.

Bethany House has been publishing high quality books for over 60 years. From humble beginnings as a publishing ministry for a missions organization, they are now a division of Baker Publishing Group, one of the top Christian publishing houses. Bethany House seeks to uplift readers’ families, faith, and free time with our library of industry-leading fiction and bestselling, Christ-centered nonfiction. Their nonfiction encompasses a variety of subjects, including Christian living, family resources, theology, heaven, and many more. Baker Publishing Group publishes high-quality writings that represent historic Christianity and serve the diverse interests and concerns of evangelical readers. For more information, visit bakerpublishinggroup.com.

Media Contact:  Sarah Miller, MMPR, sarah@mmpublicrelations.com

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Max Lucado’s “Unbreakable Courage” Offers Modern Courage alongside Ancient Truth

August 10, 2026 by Sheri Toomb

Launches August 11 with National Media Attention, FoxNation Special

Bestselling author and “America’s pastor”[1] Max Lucado intersects today’s headlines with timeless truths of Scripture in his new book, Unbreakable Courage: Strong Faith in an Age of Anxiety, Chaos, and Exhaustion (Nelson Books, releasing August 11, 2026). His message was featured on a live broadcast on FoxNation from Museum of the Bible on July 30 called A Night of Unbreakable Courage with Shannon Bream. The special is still available for on-demand viewing at FoxNation. The event and Max’s words were also featured on Fox Sunday on August 1.

The week of August 10, Max Lucado and Unbreakable Courage will be featured national media outlets including:

  • FoxNews.com – original op-ed on Unbreakable Courage (August 9, online 6 AM ET)
  • Chris Fabry LIVE (airs 2 pm CT) and Susie Larson LIVE (August 10, airs 2:55 pm CT)
  • The Rick Burgess Show (August 11, airs 7 am CT),
  • The 700 Club (August 11, airs 8:25 am CT),
  • Karl and Crew Morning Show (August 11, airs 9:15 am CT),
  • New Life LIVE Radio (August 11, airs 12 pm CT), and
  • Point of View with Kerby Anderson (August 11, airs 2 pm CT)
  • TBN Praise (August 12, airs 8 pm CT).

After launch week, Max Lucado will appear on numerous national media outlets such as: Livin’ the Bream with Shannon Bream, Tipping Point with Jimmy Evans, TBN’s Rooted and Real with Sheila Walsh, AnnVoskamp.com, 4:13 Podcast with Jennifer Rothschild, Pastor to Pastor with Dave Stone, Theology in the Raw with Preston Sprinkle, P31 Podcast, and more.

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

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

ABOUT MAX LUCADO
Since entering the ministry in 1978, Max Lucado has served churches in Miami, Florida; Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; and San Antonio, Texas. He currently serves as the teaching minister of Oak Hills Church in San Antonio. He is the recipient of the 2021 ECPA Pinnacle Award for his outstanding contribution to the publishing industry and society at large. He is America’s bestselling inspirational author with more than 150 million products in print, and host of The Max Lucado Encouraging Word Podcast, with over 10 million downloads. Visit his website at MaxLucado.com or join Max on socials, with more than 3 million followers: Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.

NELSON BOOKS is passionate about collaborating with a diverse array of thought leaders, experts, and creatives to publish biblically-informed books from a Christian perspective that enhance the spiritual and personal growth of our readers. We are proud to be the publisher of many commercially and critically acclaimed authors including Lysa TerKeurst, Tim Tebow, John Mark Comer, John & Stasi Eldredge, Jennie Allen, Bob Goff, Ruth Chou Simons, Tyler Staton, Anthony O’Neal, Christine Caine, Jason Wilson, and Zach Windahl to name a few. We believe in the power of books not only to inform but also to transform.

Media Contact:  Sarah Miller, MMPR, sarah@mmpublicrelations.com

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

 

 

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Zach Windahl’s THE BIBLE, SIMPLIFIED Surpasses 100,000 Copies Sold in Its First Year, Reflecting a New Generation’s Hunger for Scripture

July 24, 2026 by Sheri Toomb

Just one year after its release, THE BIBLE, SIMPLIFIED: Learn the Story. Live the Story. by Zach Windahl has surpassed 100,000 copies sold, marking a significant milestone for one of the fastest-growing voices helping a new generation engage with Scripture. At a time when many people are searching for meaning but feel intimidated by the Bible, Windahl’s approachable guide has become a trusted resource for readers seeking clarity, confidence, and a deeper understanding of God’s Word.

While access to Scripture has never been greater, biblical literacy continues to decline, particularly among younger generations. THE BIBLE, SIMPLIFIED meets that challenge by breaking down the Bible’s overarching story in a way that is practical, accessible, and deeply encouraging. Through relatable teaching, concise explanations, and practical application, Windahl helps readers move beyond confusion and discover how every part of Scripture points to God’s redemptive story and their place within it. Readers learn to understand the Bible’s storyline, grow in confidence in their faith, and apply biblical truth to everyday life.

The remarkable success of THE BIBLE, SIMPLIFIED reflects more than strong book sales, it highlights a broader cultural movement. Still early in his publishing career, Zach Windahl has quickly become one of the most influential voices among younger Christians by meeting people where they already are, particularly on TikTok and Instagram. Through approachable Bible-reading resources and engaging social media content designed to make Scripture feel less overwhelming, he has built a rapidly growing community eager to deepen their faith. Rather than asking people to enter traditional religious spaces first, Windahl brings spiritual formation into the digital platforms where millions spend their time, offering an accessible pathway into biblical literacy for a generation searching for authentic faith.

“When I first started reading the Bible for myself, I had no idea where to begin and the whole thing was overwhelming to me,” Windahl said. “Someone taught me the storyline and history behind the books and that’s when it all started to make sense to me. Now it’s my hope to help others fall in love with Scripture for themselves. Seeing more than 100,000 readers take that journey already is incredibly humbling, and I’m just grateful that God has allowed me to be a part of it.”

Watching THE BIBLE, SIMPLIFIED reach more than 100,000 readers in its first year has been amazing to witness,” said Hanha Parham, Acquisitions Editor for Nelson Books. “Zach has an incredible ability to make Scripture approachable without sacrificing its depth. This milestone is a testament not only to his gift as a communicator but to the growing desire among readers to engage with God’s Word in fresh and accessible ways.”

About Zach Windahl
Zach Windahl is the bestselling author of The Bible, Simplified and the creator of The Bible Study, which has sold more than 500,000 copies and helped hundreds of thousands of people open the Bible for the first time. He lives in Orlando, Florida, with his wife, Gisela, and their son, Eben. Connect with Zach at @ZachWindahl or ZachWindahl.com.

About Nelson Books
Nelson Books, an imprint of Thomas Nelson, is a leader in the Christian nonfiction publishing realm. Nelson Books is dedicated to acquiring, developing, and promoting authors whose content inspires, informs, and invokes real change. The imprint publishes dozens of new titles each year in the areas of spiritual growth, inspiration, and practical living with select memoirs, biography, history, and culture releases. The Nelson Books roster of best-selling authors includes Max Lucado, Lysa TerKeurst, Bob Goff, John Eldredge, Dr. Anita Phillips, and Jefferson Bethke.

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Cece Winans releases new devotional “Faith For Generations” with K-LOVE Books

July 24, 2026 by Sheri Toomb

Cece Winans Invites Readers to Deepen Their Faith and Strengthen Generational Connections with New Devotional ‘Faith For Generations’ Available Today

Photo Credit: Hannah Corwin

LOS ANGELES, July 21, 2026 — For decades, CeCe Winans has inspired audiences around the world through music rooted in faith, worship, and hope. Now, she continues her mission of encouraging believers with the release of her newest book, Faith For Generations: 50 Devotions to Ignite a Passion for Christ through Love and Worship (K-LOVE Books), available wherever books are sold.

Marking her fifth literary release, Faith For Generations is a heartfelt 240-page devotional offering daily encouragement and spiritual wisdom designed to guide readers through life’s challenges one day at a time. Through transparent reflections, biblical truths, and uplifting messages, Winans reminds readers of the importance of staying spiritually grounded in an increasingly distracted world.

The timely release serves as a powerful follow-up to her bestselling 2022 title, Believe For It: Passing on Faith to the Next Generation. While that book focused on preserving faith within families, Faith For Generations expands the conversation by encouraging believers to cultivate stronger spiritual connections across every season of life. The devotional will inspire parents seeking to build faith-centered homes, grandparents desiring to leave a lasting spiritual legacy, mentors guiding younger generations, and believers searching for daily renewal and deeper intimacy with God.

“My prayer for Faith For Generations is that it encourages people to spend daily time with God and grow stronger in their faith together. No matter what’s happening in the world around us, God is still faithful, His Word still matters, and His love still changes lives,” says Winans.

Like many women balancing multiple roles, Winans understands the demands of modern life. As a wife, mother, daughter, sister, pastor, and mentor, she recognizes the necessity of making space for prayer, reflection, and worship amid life’s daily pressures. Through these 50 devotions, readers will discover practical ways to nurture spiritual growth at home, strengthen intergenerational relationships rooted in Christ, and remain anchored in God’s promises regardless of circumstance.

Winans’ broad multigenerational and cross-demographic appeal uniquely positions Faith For Generations to resonate far beyond traditional audiences. Much like her music ministry, which has transcended cultural and generational boundaries for more than four decades, this devotional is poised to encourage seasoned and emerging voices seeking guidance and spiritual encouragement.

CONTACT: erma@ebyrdcom.com

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Northwestern Publishing House Releases “Marriage Moments,” a Devotional to Strengthen Christ-Centered Marriages

July 24, 2026 by Sheri Toomb

Northwestern Publishing House (NPH) announces the release of Marriage Moments: 130 Devotions to Strengthen Your Life Together (July 15, 2026) by Pastor Thomas Kock.

Designed for couples seeking to grow together in faith and love, Marriage Moments offers 130 concise, Scripture-centered devotions that encourage husbands and wives to navigate both the joys and challenges of married life with Christ at the center. From celebrating life’s milestones to weathering seasons of conflict, uncertainty, and hardship, each devotion points readers to the lasting strength found in God’s Word.

Written in a warm, conversational style, Pastor Kock explores God’s gracious design for marriage while demonstrating how Christ’s redeeming work provides a firm foundation for healthy, enduring relationships. Each reading presents practical biblical wisdom that couples can readily apply to everyday life, making the book an ideal resource for daily devotions, anniversaries, wedding gifts, or marriage enrichment ministries.

With marriage facing increasing cultural pressures, Marriage Moments offers timely encouragement rooted in Scripture, reminding couples that lasting unity is cultivated not through human effort alone but through lives lived together at the foot of the cross.

Through resources like Marriage Moments, NPH continues its mission of equipping Christians with biblically faithful publications that nurture faith, strengthen families, and encourage lifelong discipleship.

The book is well suited for personal devotion, marriage mentoring, small groups, church libraries, premarital counseling, and ministries that seek to support couples throughout every stage of married life.

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FaithWords releases 60-day devotional, “The Prayerful Leader”

July 24, 2026 by Sheri Toomb

From the authors of the beloved and bestselling Lead With Prayer, a 60-day invitation to experience the life-changing practice of regular prayer.

When you’re a leader, prioritizing prayer—for your own growth, your family, and your team—isn’t just a nice thing to do. It’s an essential spiritual discipline. Yet it’s difficult to make daily prayer a priority.
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In The Prayerful Leader, Ryan Skoog, Peter Greer, and Cameron Doolittle draw from personal experience and the wisdom of world-changing global leaders to help leaders make prayer an anchor, not an afterthought. This 60-day devotional distills the wisdom of the bestselling book into inspiring daily readings, enhanced with Scripture, reflection prompts, application points, and prayers.

ABOUT THE AUTHORS

Ryan Skoog has co-founded several travel technology companies, such as Faith Ventures and Yonder Travel Insurance, and he is also the founder and president of VENTURE, a nonprofit that works in the toughest places of the world, serving war refugees, trafficked people, oppressed children, and the unreached. VENTURE has planted thousands of churches that serve in their own communities to rescue girls from trafficking, start farms, and train in microenterprise and feminine hygiene, leading to generational transformation. Ryan is the co-author of the book Chosen: A 30 Day Devotional.

Cameron Doolittle is senior advisor to the Maclellan Foundation, executive director of John Mark Comer’s Practicing the Way, and co-founder of Generosity Path. He previously served as an advisor to senators, congressmen, and senior executives at Fortune 500 companies through his consulting firm, since acquired by Gartner. Cameron advises high-impact givers and great ministries. He now consults with organizations that his family loves, including BibleProject, Desiring God with John Piper, Faith Driven Giver with Henry Kaestner, ECFA, Awana, Christianity Today, YoungLife, and others. He served as founding CEO of Jill’s House, a ministry for kids with intellectual disabilities.

Peter Greer is the president and CEO of HOPE International, a global Christ-centered economic development organization serving throughout Africa, Asia, Latin America, and Eastern Europe. Under Peter’s leadership, HOPE has expanded from working in 2 to over 20 countries and served over 2.5 million families. Prior to joining HOPE, Peter worked in Cambodia, Zimbabwe, and Rwanda. He has co-authored 15 books, including Mission Drift, Rooting for Rivals, The Gift of Disillusionment, and The Spiritual Danger of Doing Good.

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New Growth Press to release book on sleep by Matt Rehrer MD, September 21

July 24, 2026 by Sheri Toomb

Blending medical insight with biblical wisdom, physician and pastor Matt Rehrer explores both the physical and spiritual reasons why we struggle to sleep.

Available September 21, 2026

Our struggles with sleep impact every area of life, from physical and spiritual health to emotional well-being and thinking clearly. When Sleep Won’t Come​ approaches sleep from both physiological and biblical angles to help us understand our bodies’ physical rhythms and needs and to show how God uses sleep and sleeplessness to reveal his grace and care. Sleep is not just a complex biological rhythm of the body but a spiritual rhythm of the soul and a divine gift that reveals our human limitations and dependence on God.

Dr. Rehrer shares his personal experiences with sleep challenges and provides readers with tools to better understand their sleep patterns, manage stress, and find rest in the God who never sleeps. With clarity and compassion, he explains how sleep works, why it often fails, and what our restless nights reveal about both our bodies and our souls.

  • A holistic approach walks readers through the purposes of sleep, root causes of sleeplessness, and solutions for sleep struggles.
  • Offers actionable tips for body stewardship, improving sleep habits, and creating a conducive sleep environment.
  • Provides a framework for prayer and Scripture meditation to find hope and rest during sleepless nights.

Matt Rehrer, MD, is an emergency medicine physician in the San Francisco Bay Area and also serves as a pastor at NorthCreek Church. He is the author of When Sleep Won’t Come and Redeeming Memory and is a contributor to The Christian Counselor’s Medical Desk Reference. He and his wife, Kara, have three children. Learn more at mattrehrer.com or follow him on X (@matt_rehrer).

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

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ONE Audiobooks Celebrates Major Milestone with 3,000 Titles Distributed

July 24, 2026 by Sheri Toomb

San Diego, CA – 2026 — ONE Audiobooks has reached a significant milestone in its publishing partnerships, securing exclusive distribution rights to more than 3,000 audiobook titles.  These titles encompass the full breadth of categories, from bestselling and award-winning Christian nonfiction and fiction titles, to children’s/YA, Christian living & theology, counseling, and more.

Over the past seven years, the company has built a diverse partnership ecosystem that includes full-service audiobook production with distribution, licensing agreements, and distribution-only partnerships. Today, ONE Audiobooks works with hundreds of Christian publishers, ministries, and organizations, as well as numerous independent authors creating faith-based and Christian-adjacent content.

As one of the top three audiobook distributors in the Christian market, ONE Audiobooks has focused on helping small and mid-sized Christian publishers compete more effectively in the rapidly growing audiobook marketplace. By combining the catalog strength of hundreds of partners, the company has created opportunities for publishers to achieve greater visibility through its direct-to-platform promotional efforts and obtain higher-quality audiobook products than they could often create independently.

“What began as a vision has grown into a thriving network of partners committed to sharing meaningful content through audio,” said founder and President Cory Verner. “We’re incredibly grateful to work alongside so many publishers, ministries, and creators who produce thoughtful, helpful, enjoyable, and Christ-centered content that serves listeners around the world.”

As ONE Audiobooks celebrates this milestone, the company remains committed to developing and expanding new opportunities for Christian publishers and content creators while continuing to grow the reach and impact of faith-based audiobooks worldwide.

ONE Audiobooks specializes in the high-quality production, distribution, and promotion of clean, inspirational audiobooks through a personalized, strategic approach. Whether you’re launching your first title or expanding a large catalog, ONE offers flexible publishing models designed to meet you where you are and scale with your goals — prioritizing targeted reach and long-term growth. Combining over 20 years of experience with a forward-thinking approach, ONE is always at the ready to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving audiobook industry.

Contact: Jeremy Park, jeremy@oneaudiobooks.com

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