COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo., April 1, 2025—Campbell Wharton, SVP & Publisher, PRH Christian, announced Laura Barker will step down from her position as VP & Publisher effective April 15, 2025.

During her 22 years with the company, Barker has made an indelible mark on PRH’s Christian publishing program and the industry. Originally joining WaterBrook in 1998 as Managing Editor and eventually becoming Editorial Director, she stepped away in 2004, working as a consultant with WaterBrook and other publishers. Returning in 2009 to a combined WaterBrook & Multnomah as Editorial Director, Barker then rose to become Editor in Chief and eventually to Publisher, where she has been at the helm for the last five years. Over the course of her notable career, Barker has acquired and edited numerous award-winners and bestsellers, such as multiple books by Jennie Allen, including the million copy New York Times bestseller, Get Out of Your Head and Latasha Morrison’s ECPA Book of the Year, Be The Bridge. She has worked directly with a stellar list of authors that includes Liz Curtis Higgs, Katie Davis Majors, Anne Graham Lotz, Joanna Weaver, Randy Alcorn, Kay Arthur and numerous others. Barker also spearheaded the incredible growth of the Christian children’s program and was integral in launching the Ink & Willow creative gift product line.

Barker shared with the PRHCPG staff that she sensed it was time for her to move in a new direction. “Everything seems to confirm this as the best time to make way for fresh vision and leadership in this particular season, so rich with possibility in our new organizational structure as PRH Christian,” Barker said. “Under the continued leadership of Campbell Wharton, and given the solid foundation we’ve built together, I have every confidence that the future holds great opportunity for our program to thrive.”

“Laura set the bar extremely high as an editor and publisher, bringing heart and soul to every author she collaborated with and is universally admired and adored by her colleagues, authors and agents,” said Wharton. “She is known throughout the industry for not only her editorial acumen but also for her passionate advocacy of our authors and their messages during every step of the publishing process and for her insight and wisdom that helped shape our Christian division into a top destination for Christian publishing.”

Wharton added, “I want to thank Laura for her calm and steady leadership over the past several years, building and mentoring a terrific editorial team and for the foundation she has laid for our division’s next phase. Personally, I am deeply appreciative of her guidance and friendship over the many years we’ve worked together. Her warmth, laughter and good nature will be missed. We offer her our heartfelt gratitude and best wishes for her future.”

Newly hired Editorial Director Madison Trammel, who is already playing a key role in PRH Christian’s growth plan, will now report to Wharton. All non-fiction and fiction adult editors for WaterBrook, Multnomah, Image and Forum continue to report to Trammel. Now reporting to Wharton is Executive Editor, Sarah Rubio, who will continue to lead  PRH Christian’s Children’s program;  Susan Tjaden, VP, Executive Editor, for the Ink & Willow gift line (and will remain reporting to Trammel on the adult program); as well as Bridget Baxter, Manager, Publishing Operations.

WaterBrook, Multnomah, Image and Forum are imprints of PRH Christian Publishing Group, a division of Penguin Random House, LLC.

Contact:  Beverly Rykerd, VP, Publicity Director PRH Christian brykerd@penguinrandomhouse.com

CHARLOTTE, NC– The Good Book Company is excited to announce that their bestselling Good Book Guides are gaining a new look to reflect their enduring popularity with small groups. Twelve of the newly-designed Bible studies will launch this April with more to come until the whole series reflects the fresh change.

Written by respected Bible teachers such as Timothy Keller, Sam Allberry, Kathleen Nielson, and Andrew Wilson, these deep but doable Bible studies include over 50 titles covering the Old Testament, New Testament, Gospels, and Topical Studies. Each Good Book Guide also contains a concise Leader’s Guide at the back of each study. With over one million copies sold, the Good Book Guides continue to be a valuable and relevant resource for small groups and churches that desire God’s word to be planted in their heads and hearts. The redesigned format makes them even easier to use.

“I love this small group study guide series,” said Michael J. Kruger, President of Reformed Theological Seminary in Charlotte, NC, who wrote the Good Book Guide to Hebrews, along with its partner accessible commentary, Hebrews for You. “These study guides provide practical, step-by-step guidance on working through books of the Bible, along with wonderful questions that encourage reflection and application.”

The Good Book Guides can be paired with an accessible commentary in the God’s Word For You series which digs even deeper into the original historical, cultural, and biblical context and offers clear and grounded application.

For more information or requests for samples, please contact us at: hello@thegoodbook.com or call 866-244-2165.

ABOUT THE GOOD BOOK COMPANY
Founded in 1991, The Good Book Company (TGBC) is an international Christian publisher. Their Bible studies, books, devotionals, videos, tracts, evangelistic courses, and training materials are used throughout the English-speaking world, and in translation in over 35 languages worldwide. Everyone at TGBC is passionate about the Lord Jesus, His word, His church, and His gospel of grace. They create and publish biblical, relevant, and accessible resources that will encourage Christians to keep going, keep growing, and keep sharing their faith.

 

Read Along As Jennie Allen Helps Children Learn How To Overcome Anxious, Scary, Or Unkind Thoughts In This Compelling Picture Book, Offering A Refreshing And Practical Approach To Nurturing Young Minds.

“As parents and caretakers, one of the most important gifts we can give our children are the tools to manage their thoughts. ‘What to Do with Your Whirly, Swirly Thoughts’ addresses one of the most foundational skills for a happy, healthy life. By surrounding our children with love, and equipping them with the tools to combat anxiety and negative thinking, they can thrive in a world full of swirling thoughts.” 
— Jennie Allen, Author of ‘What To Do With Your Whirly, Swirly Thoughts’

DALLAS, TEXAS – April 2, 2025 – With childhood anxiety on the rise, and projected to increase as social media continues to grow, helping kids manage their mental health has never been more important. New York Times bestselling author Jennie Allen wants to help children realize that they don’t have to hang on to every anxious, scary, or unkind thought that crosses their mind in her FIRST EVER children’s book, What to Do with Your Whirly, Swirly Thoughts, releasing on April 29th, 2025.

According to the Center for Children and Families, anxiety was becoming more common among children even before the pandemic, increasing 27% from 2016 to 2019. By 2020, 5.6 million children (9.2%) had been diagnosed with anxiety. With the ever-growing presence of social media, this is only projected to grow.

In What to Do with Your Whirly, Swirly Thoughts, Allen provides practical tools to help kids recognize and redirect their thoughts in healthy ways. With whimsical illustrations from Nadia Gunawan, this engaging picture book transforms the complexity of mental health into something fun and achievable for youth.

As a mother of four and bestselling author of Get Out of Your Head, Jennie Allen knows what it’s like to swirl in a spiral of thoughts, but she also knows that there is a way out of toxic thought patterns. In What to Do with Your Whirly, Swirly Thoughts, Jennie shares this liberating truth with the next generation.

What to Do with Your Whirly, Swirly Thoughts is the perfect gift for teachers, caregivers, or back-to-school celebrations. In this book, children will learn that:

• Their brains are incredibly capable and serve a greater purpose, having the ability to direct their thoughts in positive ways.
• They have power over their thoughts, and even if they’ve been stuck in a swirl of anxiousness,  they don’t have to stay there!
• There are healthy habits that can be implemented to manage thoughts, helping to establish emotional intelligence throughout development.

‘What To Do With Your Whirly, Swirly Thoughts’ Synopsis
Do your children know they have the ability to control their thoughts? New York Times bestselling author Jennie Allen helps kids realize that they don’t have to hold on to every anxious, scary, or unkind thought that enters their heads. This picture book offers practical strategies for managing thoughts in an achievable and fun way, helping children to take charge of their mental well-being and develop emotional intelligence for the rest of their lives.

Pre-order ‘WHAT TO DO WITH YOUR WHIRLY, SWIRLY THOUGHTS’ here

Jennie Allen, Bible teacher, author, founder and visionary behind both IF:Gathering and Gather25, and a devoted mother, understands what it’s like to swirl in a spiral of thoughts. As the best selling author of Get Out of Your Head, Jennie knows we don’t have to stay stuck in toxic thinking patterns—and she wants to pass on this liberating truth to the next generation. Driven by a deep love for God and an unyielding belief in the potential of this generation, Jennie’s mission is to disciple a generation of Jesus followers to live what they believe. Through her writing and teaching, Jennie seeks to convey a simple yet profound truth: God sees you, loves you, and invites you to play your part in His unfolding story. She has witnessed firsthand the miraculous work of Jesus when people fully surrender to Him. Jennie is a passionate leader following God’s call on her life to catalyze a generation to live what they believe. Jennie is the New York Times’ best-selling author of Untangle Your Emotions, Find Your People and Get Out of Your Head. Jennie has a masters in Biblical Studies from Dallas Theological Seminary and lives in Dallas, Texas, with her husband, Zac, and their four children. Facebook | Instagram | YouTube | TikTok | Pinterest

The world’s leading Christian publisher, HarperCollins Christian Publishing, Inc. comprises the Thomas Nelson, Zondervan and HarperChristian Resources publishing groups and imprint, BibleGateway.com, FaithGateway.com, StudyGateway.com and ChurchSource.com. The Company produces bestselling Bibles, inspirational books, academic resources, curriculum, audio and digital content for the Christian market space. Bible Gateway is the world’s largest Christian website with more than 20 million unique visitors each month. HarperCollins Christian Publishing is headquartered in Nashville, Tenn. with additional offices in the U.S. and Mexico. For more information, visit www.HarperCollinsChristian.com.​

Tommy Nelson® is the children’s division of Thomas Nelson. As a leading provider of Christian content, Tommy Nelson publishes a wide variety of high-quality, enjoyable products that are consistent with the teachings found in the Bible. Tommy Nelson’s award-winning products are designed to expand children’s imaginations and nurture their faith while inspiring them to develop a personal relationship with Jesus. For more information, visit www.tommynelson.com.

CONTACT:  Ashli Bock, 830-739-9145, ashli@130a.com

 

Emily Bain Murphy’s LIGHTSEEKERS trilogy is a middle grade series about an orphan who joins a ragtag group of travelers in search for a lake of light that could stop their world from being overrun by the shadows, help answer questions about he and his sister’s past, and set the course for the future by making them richer than their wildest dreams.

Emily Bain Murphy is the author of The Disappearances.

The Trilogy went to Bunmi Ishola of WaterBrook, at auction, in a three-book deal, for publication in Spring 2026, by Pete Knapp at Park, Fine, & Brower Literary Management (world).

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

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

April 2025 | LISLE, IL—The Evangelical Christian Publishers Association (ECPA) has announced that two InterVarsity Press (IVP) titles—The Wood Between the Worlds and How Not to Waste a Crisis—are among the finalists for the 2025 Christian Book Award® program.

The Wood Between the Worlds: A Poetic Theology of the Cross is a finalist in the Christian Living category of the Christian Book Award® program. Brian Zahnd, founder and lead pastor of Word of Life Church in St. Joseph, Missouri, offers compelling theopoetics and references to music, art, literature, and culture to bring new perspectives to our understanding of the cross.

Jonathan Merritt, author and contributing writer for The Atlantic, said, “Most books on the cross of Christ are regurgitations of outmoded atonement theories that say almost nothing memorable. But Brian Zahnd has once again broken the mold with his revolutionary book The Wood Between the Worlds. Herein we have a capacious portrait of Jesus’ sacrifice that is so stunningly beautiful and uniquely framed that the reader cannot look away. An enrapturing volume to reignite the church’s curiosity around the crucifixion penned by one of today’s most provocative pastors.”

The other Christian Book Award® finalist, chosen for the Ministry Resources category, is How Not to Waste a Crisis: Quit Trying Harder by Tod Bolsinger, author of the bestselling Canoeing the Mountains.

Unlike a typical leadership book, How Not to Waste a Crisis is an invitation to rethink and redefine your approach to leadership in times of upheaval. Bolsinger’s book is one of four in the Practicing Change Series. The other titles in the series include The Mission Always Wins: Quit Appeasing Stakeholders, Leading Through Resistance: Quit Pushing Back, and Invest in Transformation: Quit Relying on Trust.

Richard Stearns, president emeritus of World Vision US and author of Lead Like It Matters to God, said, “Here’s a scary truth: regardless of where you work or what you do for a living, a crisis is coming. In fact multiple crises lie ahead for you because our world is now changing at an unprecedented rate, and those changes will render you and your organization obsolete if you can’t find a way to continuously adapt to these coming crises. Leading through these changes will require leaders who aren’t afraid to slay some sacred cows, challenge conventional wisdom, and even live outside their own leadership comfort zones. Adaptation will be the single most critical survival skill of the twenty-first century. Tod Bolsinger’s four short books in the Practicing Change Series are the ‘emergency preparedness drill’ that you will be grateful to have read when the next ‘tsunami’ hits your organization.”

The winners in each category, along with the 2025 Christian Book of the Year®, will be presented at the at the ECPA Awards Celebration in Nashville on April 29th.

For a complete list of IVP award-winning titles visit ivpress.com.

Contact:  Krista Clayton | kclayton@ivpress.com

 

 

Learn how to recover from life’s disappointments and rebuild a life you love.

“This book will change your life! If you’re wrestling with disappointment, heartache, or the curveballs life throws at you, Jessica Turner’s story will speak right to your soul.”
– Mel Robbins, bestselling author and host of The Mel Robbins Podcast

What happens when you look at your life and think, I thought it would be better than this? You know you can’t stay where you are, but have no idea what to do next.

When Jessica N. Turner, a mom of three, lost her 16-year-marriage after her husband came out as gay, her life shattered. With grit and determination, she picked up the pieces, chose hope and courageously rebuilt a beautiful next chapter.

During this process, Jessica discovered universal tools that can support you, no matter what you’re facing. Using thoughtful reflections and exercises, vulnerable storytelling, and practical takeaways, Jessica will help you:

• Evaluate your disappointments, heartaches, and unmet expectations so that you can move forward in healing.
• Talk candidly about your feelings to forge healthier and more meaningful relationships.
• Practice forgiveness and empathy for yourself and others so that you live with more love and less pain.
• Regain control over the parts of life where you have agency instead of passively waiting for things to happen to you.
• Discover creative practices to cultivate daily satisfaction and contentment.
• Learn to love yourself and the characteristics that make you unique so that you can be more confident and content.

I Thought It Would Be Better Than This is a manifesto of hope that will empower you to transform your circumstances and move forward with intention and purpose.

Jessica N. Turner has spent the last two decades as a content creator and tastemaker for busy moms looking for hacks to live life with more intention and less stress. Additionally, Jessica is an award- winning content strategist and marketing professional. She speaks at events nationwide on a variety of topics including work- life balance, grief and disappointment, and social media best practices. She is also the author of the Wall Street Journal bestselling book The Fringe Hours: Making Time for You and Stretched Too Thin: How Working Moms Can Lose the Guilt, Work Smarter, and Thrive. She has been featured in numerous media outlets including the Today show, the Tamron Hall Show, O, the Oprah Magazine, People magazine, Better Homes & Gardens, Time.com, Inc.com, and more. Jessica lives with her three children.

NASHVILLE, Tenn., April 2025 – Zondervan Books, a leading publisher of Christian literature, celebrates two Christian Book Awards finalists:

• Ghosted: An American Story by Nancy French in the Biography and Memoir category
• The Scandal of the Kingdom: How the Parables of Jesus Revolutionize Life with God by Dallas Willard in the Christian Living category

“We could not be more pleased to see these two powerful books receive this recognition from the ECPA,” said Webster Younce, Zondervan Books’ Vice President and Executive Editor. “Each book, in a distinct and indelible way, explores the counter-cultural path that followers of Jesus are called to take. And each equips readers with the tools for doing so themselves.”

Released in April 2024, Ghosted: An American Story tells the compelling, thought-provoking journey of Nancy French from her family’s mountain roots to success as a ghostwriter, only to be rejected by her party, church, and community. Released to critical acclaim, Publishers Weekly noted the book “balances her frank, up-close political analysis with an uplifting message about the faith that sustained her.”

The Scandal of the Kingdom: How the Parables of Jesus Revolutionize Life with God was released in October 2024 and shares carefully crafted, previously unpublished materials from Dallas Willard. A powerful exploration of Jesus’s parables, the book unlocks ways to increase our faith and live every day more fully in the radical and surprising love of God and his kingdom.

“We are incredibly honored to have these two books named as finalists for the prestigious Christian Book Awards,” said Daniel Marrs, Vice President and Publisher for Zondervan Books. “This recognition is a testament to the remarkable talent and dedication of our authors, whose work continues to inspire and resonate deeply with our readers. It also reflects the unwavering commitment of our team at Zondervan Books to publish works of excellence that address the most profound needs and questions of our audience. We’re proud to support the creation of such impactful books and remain dedicated to bringing transformative messages to the world.”

Presented annually to the finest in Christian publishing since 1978, the Christian Book Award® program honors the “best of the year” in 12 categories. Award winners will be announced during a celebration on April 29, 2025.

For a complete list of finalists, visit https://christianbookawards.com/finalists.html.

Zondervan is a HarperCollins Company and part of HarperCollins Christian Publishing. Zondervan is a world leading publisher and provider of Christian communications. The company’s products are sold worldwide and translated into nearly 200 languages. Zondervan offices are located in Grand Rapids, Michigan. For additional information, please visit www.zondervan.com.

Contact:  Zondervan Books, ZBooksPR@HarperCollins.com

 

April 2025 — Langham Publishing has reached a significant milestone: the publication of its 500th title. At the turn of this 500th publication we reflect on something deeper — a long and purposeful journey to serve the global church with biblically faithful, contextually relevant books representing our church around the world.

Langham Publishing began with a vision — carried forward by John Stott and nurtured through decades of prayer and partnership — to equip leaders in the Majority World with the resources needed to teach, preach, and understand the Bible in their own contexts.

“Langham Publishing was born without any fanfare,” says Pieter Kwant, former Director of Langham Literature. “Working on the Africa Bible Commentary had convinced me that the future for Langham Literature lay in amplifying the voices of Majority World leaders, rather than just distributing western written materials. I also realised that this was going to be a generational change, as we all needed reeducation.

“With the start of Langham Publishing brought a challenge to the paradigm of the West to the Rest, and instead presented locally contextual writing that touched the hearts and answered the questions asked within the great variety of cultures.

God answered our prayers and it is remarkable to me how Langham Publishing has grown in number of Majority World authored titles and in distribution coverage, with an emerging paradigm of the Rest to the Rest. Soli Deo Gloria.

Over time, a few monographs grew into a publishing house with four key imprints:  Langham Academic, Langham Global Library, HippoBooks/LivresHippo, and Langham Preaching Resources. With books published in English and French (and more translated through local partnerships), Langham Publishing is active in theological communities across Africa and Asia, Central and Eastern Europe, Latin America, and the Middle East. There, seminaries are growing, preachers are thirsting for solid resources and church leaders are navigating fast-changing social and cultural landscapes.

“Langham Publishing has had a visible impact on African theological education and scholarship,” says Elizabeth Mburu, the Literature Coordinator for Anglophone Africa at Langham. “For too long, African institutions did not have access to resources published by African scholars. Most of the resources were from the Global North and this meant that students and faculty were limited in their ability to theologize contextually in the classroom.

“The increasing resources from authors from the Global South, and from Africa in particular, means that both students and faculty can empower the church positively and address the specific needs that impact the continent of Africa, as well as Africans in diaspora. Langham Publishing is also empowering scholars to conceptualize and write from within their contexts without compromising biblical truth. 

As one of my roles as a commissioning editor, and a Langham author myself, I see first-hand how Langham-produced resources are changing the face of theological education. There is now the sense that the church is both local and global and that unity in diversity is indeed possible.”

Luke Lewis, Director of Publishing, addresses the ongoing challenges and goals:  “These first fifteen years have been an amazing journey. I am so grateful to our faithful supporters and readers, all of the staff past and present, as well as all of the amazing relationships developed with our authors, editors and translators. There are still major hurdles for scholars in the Majority World when it comes to publishing both locally and globally, especially in countries or regions where academic publishing is limited. There are also still major challenges for readers in the Majority World when it comes to access. As we move forward with our next 500 publications we will continue to partner and work for the local church, local institutions and local publishing initiatives to break down these barriers.”

Langham Publishing’s hope is to continue to support the needs of the global church offering a platform for local voices while also contributing to broader theological conversations. Hani Hanna, Director of Langham Literature, expresses hopes and vision for the future:  “Reaching 500 published books is a remarkable milestone for Langham Publishing. Its unique contribution to the global church lies in its commitment to serving theological education and church leaders and to amplifying important theological voices that are often marginalized. This dedication to contextualized theology enriches our understanding of Scripture and fosters global conversations.

“We praise the Lord for enabling us to come thus far. A heartfelt gratitude to our dedicated Publishing team who are genuinely caught up in Langham’s vision. Many thanks are due to our invaluable partners who have contributed to this incredible journey.

As we celebrate this achievement, our hope is that Langham Publishing continues to press on, fulfilling its calling to equip the global church with resources that deepen understanding and promote unity. May the next chapter bring even greater impact to increasingly polarized communities and a wider reach in increasingly digitally-driven societies, ensuring a rich tapestry of global Christian voices.”

ABOUT LANGHAM PUBLISHING
Langham Publishing is a ministry of Langham Partnership whose vision is to strengthen the global church. Through Langham Publishing, we publish books for Christian leaders, preachers, and scholars that represent a diverse church around the world, furthering our understanding of scripture, our mission as God’s people, and our love in Christ. 

• Get more information about Langham Publishing
• Get more information about Langham Partnership

Press contact:  Sophia Soloviy sophia.soloviy@langham.org

Two 2024 releases from NavPress have been recognized as finalists in their categories for the Christian Book Awards. Winners will be announced the final week of April.

You Are Safe Now: A Survivor’s Guide to Listening to Your Gut, Healing from Abuse, and Living in Freedom is a finalist in the category of Biography & Memoir. Written by New York Times bestselling author Tricia Lott Williford with psychotherapist Jana Richardson (MA, LPC, EMDR), this powerful memoir reveals the insidiousness of spiritual abuse and the complexity of recovery. Called “stunning” by scholar Scot McKnight and “inspirational and eye-opening” by bestselling author Gary Thomas, the book walks through the author’s manipulation and abuse by a trusted spiritual authority, and the recovery and healing process that followed.

Parenting Teens with Love & Logic: Preparing Adolescents for Responsible Adulthood has been a perennial bestselling title for NavPress since its release in 1992. Now available for the first time in audio format, it’s a finalist in the Audio category. Bestselling author Chris Fabry is the narrator of this bold, loving, and sensible audio book for parents of adolescents.

A program of the Evangelical Christian Publishers Association, the Christian Book Awards date back to 1978 and showcase excellence in Christian publishing across a range of categories. Recent award-winning titles from NavPress include Loving Disagreement: Fighting for Community through the Fruit of the Spirit by Kathy Khang and Matt Mikalatos, and How to Pray: A Guide for Young Explorers by Pete Greig and Gemma Hunt.

Winners of this year’s Christian Book Awards will be announced at the annual ECPA awards celebration, this year in Nashville, TN. NavPress will also be showcased during the celebration banquet in honor of its fiftieth anniversary as a business ministry of The Navigators.

With a rich catalog of bestselling books, discipleship resources, and The Message® Bible, NavPress supports readers as they know Christ, make Him known, and help others do the same.® NavPress resources are sold, distributed, and marketed worldwide through Tyndale House Publishers, one of the largest independently owned Christian publishers in the world.

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

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

April 2025 | LISLE, IL — InterVarsity Press (IVP) is excited to announce the return of The Disrupters podcast featuring special guests Christine Caine, Phil Vischer, Hosanna Wong, Tod Bolsinger, and more. The first episode releases on Wednesday, April 9, and the host for this sixth season on the topic of leadership will be Nicole Massie Martin, IVP author and Chief Operating Officer at Christianity Today.

Massie Martin said, “I am THRILLED to be part of The Disrupters this season because these conversations are so relevant for the times in which we live. People are crying out for new forms of leadership. They have been so wounded by the principles of the past, and they are yearning for leadership that brings healing and hope. I sincerely believe that as they listen to this series, they will hear the voice of God calling them into a new season of restoration, revival, and resurrection!”

Each season of The Disrupters has asked a specific question about disruption. Seasons 1 and 2 of The Disrupters asked the question, “What does it mean to disrupt the church?” Seasons 3 and 4 asked the question, “What does it mean to disrupt culture?” Season 5 asked the question, “What does it mean to disrupt ourselves—and the noise?” during an election season?

In season 6 Nicole Massie Martin will ask the question, “What does it mean to disrupt leadership?”

Massie Martin will reveal healthy leadership disruptions that lead to flourishing in the home, the workplace, the church, and the world. In these insightful conversations, Nicole and her guests will inspire listeners to crucify their leadership idols and nail outdated leadership practices to the cross.

“I hope listeners are challenged to think differently about how we can lead and live more surrendered and sacrificial lives for the sake of Christ,” said Massie Martin. “I hope they will hear words of encouragement and see visions of hope, knowing that crucifixion always leads to resurrection and temporal surrender always leads to eternal reward.”

The Disrupters podcast will once again feature stories of positive disruption from both emerging and trusted voices within Christianity. These authors, pastors, scholars, activists, and leaders tell their honest stories about the experiences that have challenged their thinking about faith, the church, and their calling in life.

The Disrupters season 6 topics and voices include:

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April 2, Season 6 Introduction, Nicole Massie Martin

Nicole Massie Martin, author of Nailing It, serves as Executive Director of Soulfire International Ministries and leader of the Grow Ministry at Kingdom Fellowship AME Church in Maryland.

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April 9, Crucifying Power, Hosanna Wong

Hosanna Wong is an international speaker, spoken word artist, and the author of How (Not) to Save the World.

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April 16, Crucifying Ego, Chrishan Jeyaratnam

Chrishan Jeyaratnam and his wife, Danielle, are the Lead Pastors at Hillsong East Coast.

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April 23, Crucifying Influence, Christine Caine

Christine Caine is a speaker, activist, and author of more than a dozen books and studies. She and her husband, Nick, founded the anti-human trafficking organization, The A21 Campaign, which works at the local, domestic, and international level to end modern-day slavery.

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April 30, Crucifying Perfection, Tod Bolsinger

Tod Bolsinger is the founder and principal at AE Sloan Leadership Inc., the executive director of the DePree Center Church Leadership Institute, and associate professor of leadership formation at Fuller Seminary. He is the author of numerous books on leadership, including Canoeing the Mountains.

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May 7, Crucifying Loyalty, Natasha Sistrunk Robinson

Natasha Sistrunk Robinson is President and CEO of T3 Leadership Solutions, Inc., and Natasha Sistrunk Robinson Ministries, and the Visionary Founder and Chairperson of the nonprofit Leadership LINKS, Inc. She is the author of several books, including A Sojourner’s Truth, also the name of her podcast.

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May 14, Crucifying Materialism, Bob Doll

Bob Doll is CEO and Chief Investment Officer of Crossmark Global Investments, a faith-based management firm. He also serves or has served on a number of boards including the Alliance of Confessing Evangelicals, Christianity Today, Gordon Conwell Theological Seminary, and The Lausanne Movement.

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May 21, Crucifying Scale, Geoffrey Dudley Sr.

Bishop Geoffrey V. Dudley Sr. is the founding and senior pastor of New Life in Christ Church, one of the fastest growing churches in the Metro East area of St. Louis, Missouri. He is the author of Leading Through Storms.

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May 28, Crucifying Expectations, Joanna Meyer

Joanna Meyer is the founder and executive director of Women, Work, & Calling, a national initiative that equips Christian women for faith-formed influence in public life. She is also the author of Women, Work, & Calling.

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June 4, Crucifying Performance, Sheila Wise Rowe and Nicholas Rowe

Sheila Wise Rowe has over thirty years of experience offering counseling and spiritual direction to abuse and trauma survivors and to emerging and established leaders in the United States. She is the author of the award-winning Healing Racial Trauma.

Nicholas Rowe is a historian and the Hansen Associate Professor of Leadership at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary. He is the coauthor, with his wife, Sheila, of Healing Leadership Trauma.

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June 11, Crucifying Speed, Phil Vischer

Phil Vischer is a writer, speaker, filmmaker and founder of Big Idea Productions, Jellyfish Labs, and the co-creator and storyteller behind the popular series Veggie Tales and What’s in the Bible? He is also one of the hosts of The Holy Post podcast.

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Massie Martin said, “Each guest in this series shares a uniquely relevant perspective on how we should challenge ourselves to live and lead differently. They come from a variety of spaces and yet they all point to the same thing: the price of our surrender and the power of transformation through Christ. Trust me, you will want to listen to every single one!”

The Disrupters podcast will be available through Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and other major podcast distributors.

Contact | Krista Clayton | kclayton@ivpress.com