A Remarkable Back-to-Back Win for Lysa TerKeurst and Nelson Books in 2024 and 2025

Nelson Books and the HarperCollins Christian Publishing audiobook team are thrilled to announce that I Want to Trust You, But I Don’t by Lysa TerKeurst was named Audiobook of the Year at the Evangelical Christian Publishers Association (ECPA) Christian Book Award® Celebration, held in Nashville, Tennessee on April 30.

This marks Lysa’s second consecutive win in this category, following her 2024 recognition for Good Boundaries and Goodbyes. Both award-winning audiobooks were produced by Sydney Mathieu of HarperCollins Christian Publishing and published by Nelson Books.

Narrated by TerKeurst herself, the I Want to Trust You, But I Don’t audiobook provides an immersive and deeply personal experience for listeners as she invites them into her exploration of trust after betrayal, heartbreak, and loss. “Lysa’s narration is infused with personal anecdotes and thoughtful reflections, elevating the audio book experience for her listeners,” says Andrew Stoddard, VP and Publisher at Nelson Books. “She has an uncanny ability to set her audience at ease, enabling them to feel like she is chatting directly with each of them. We are so proud of the ways she offers encouragement and spiritual insight in a time when so many are searching for hope.” 

I Want to Trust You, But I Don’t examines the challenges many face when rebuilding trust with other people, with God, and even with themselves. Combining profound biblical wisdom with candid personal reflections, TerKeurst shares practical tools and faith-filled encouragement to help listeners reestablish their emotional and spiritual foundation. She offers a roadmap for navigating the complexities of human relationships with grace and resilience.

TerKeurst reflected on the honor, saying, ”This audiobook was one of the most vulnerable projects I’ve worked on, and to see it resonate with so many listeners is such a humbling experience. My hope is that it continues to help people navigate challenging relationships in healthier ways. Having your trust broken can be life altering but it doesn’t have to be life ruining.”

This win marks another milestone in TerKeurst’s enduring impact as one of the most trusted voices in Christian publishing. Her books have sold millions of copies and continue to offer hope, healing, and truth to readers and listeners around the world.

I Want to Trust You, But I Don’t is available wherever audiobooks are sold.

Contact:  Devin Duke, Sr. Publicity Manager, Devin.Duke@HarperCollins.com

Abilene, TX — After the fire came a sound of sheer silence. When the civil rights movement shook the United States, Churches of Christ largely remained silent. Only a few brave voices dared to speak out. Historian Wes Crawford, drawing inspiration from the prophet Elijah’s discovery of God’s presence in the “sheer silence,” invites readers to explore this era and the largely overlooked stories of a handful of ministers who risked everything to challenge racism within the church.

Crawford’s groundbreaking work begins with twentieth-century church leaders who openly supported White supremacy or turned a blind eye. Under their watchful guidance, they carefully managed the cultural engagement of Churches of Christ through colleges, journals, and lectureship gatherings. He then highlights the lesser-known heroes, like Carl Spain, John Allen Chalk, Walter Burch, Dwain Evans, and Bud Stumbaugh, who spoke out against the establishment at high personal and professional costs. Their sacrifices and bravery offer lessons that resonate with this day.

“Courage in the Sheer Silence” is a tour de force, an eye-opening journey into the powers that maintain racial inequality and injustice and the deep costs paid by those who choose to resist. This book reveals in stunning detail how the evil principality of racial injustice is no respecter of race. White leaders who speak against it will be silenced, shunned, pushed out, and defrocked. Wes Crawford gives voice to those forgotten for doing what is right, and in so doing, he gives us direction and courage to do what is right today.”—Dr. Michael O. Emerson, Chavanne Fellow in Religion and Public Policy, the Baker Institute for Public Policy at Rice University, and coauthor of Divided by Faith and The Religion of Whiteness

Wes Crawford serves as Associate Professor of Church History at Abilene Christian University, where he also leads the Center for Restoration Studies and holds the position of Vice Provost. Before transitioning to academia, Wes spent two decades in ministry, preaching at the Broadway Church of Christ in Lubbock and the Glenwood Church of Christ in Tyler, Texas. His academic work focuses on American religious history, particularly the intersection of race and religion, a topic he explores in depth in his book Shattering the Illusion. Wes and his wife, Kim, have been married for over twenty years and are the proud parents of four children.

Courage in the Sheer Silence
By Wes Crawford
May 2025, Softcover
208 Pages, $22.99
ISBN: 9781684260133

Media Contact:  Kaylin Graves, publicity@leafwoodpublishers.com

BRENTWOOD, Tenn., May 14, 2025 — Co-founders of the global community She Reads Truth, Raechel Myers and Amanda Bible Williams, will release a new devotional this fall, “The Bible is For You,” that draws from the ministry’s core convictions of beauty, goodness and truth.

Since its inception in 2012, She Reads Truth has grown from a small group of friends connecting online to a global community of over 3 million women and men.

This latest resource from She Reads Truth, “The Bible is For You,” features 66 devotionals curated by Myers and Williams. The artfully designed book, released from B&H Publishing Group in September, leads readers on a journey through every book of the Bible.

“We hope this devotional book will be a faithful biblical literacy resource for Bible readers as well as a welcoming invitation for those who are curious about Scripture,” said Myers.

“It is an honor to partner with Raechel and Amanda to bring this biblically rich, thoughtfully designed book to Bible readers everywhere,” said Mary Wiley, associate publisher for B&H Publishing Group. “Its open spine, marriage of old and new art and lay-flat reading experience reflects the beauty and timelessness of God’s Word, while also emphasizing its relevance for us today. I cannot wait to watch God use this book for His glory again and again in the lives of readers.”

Each entry starts with Scripture, followed by personal stories and reflections. The selected biblical passages represent each book of the Bible, as well as aiding the reader to connect the dots in God’s story of redemption that spans all of Scripture.

“It was important to us to begin each day with the actual words of Scripture before offering any words of our own. That’s the model that shaped She Reads Truth from the beginning, and this devotional reflects that,” said Williams.

Myers and Williams were leaders of a remarkable shift in how women approach Bible reading, making it more interactive and communal. Their ministry, She Reads Truth, has significantly impacted women’s Bible study by encouraging daily engagement with Scripture, first through the web and social media, and then through printed resources. Additionally, the CSB “She Reads Truth Bible,” has sold over 1 million copies.

More information about the B&H Publishing Group and Lifeway resources created in partnership with She Reads Truth can be found at Lifeway.com/SheReadsTruth.

In operation since 1891, Lifeway Christian Resources is one of the leading providers of Christian resources, including Bibles, books, Bible studies, group curriculum, Christian music and movies, Vacation Bible School and church supplies, as well as camps and events for all ages. Lifeway is the world’s largest provider of Spanish Bibles. Based in Brentwood, Tennessee, Lifeway operates as a self-supporting nonprofit. For more information, visit Lifeway.com.

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.

She Reads Truth™ is a worldwide community of women who read God’s Word together every day. Founded in 2012, She Reads Truth invites women of all ages to engage Scripture through daily reading plans, online conversation led by a vibrant community of contributors, and offline resources created at the intersection of beauty, goodness and truth. Learn more at SheReadsTruth.com or on socials at @shereadstruth.

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

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

NASHVILLE, Tenn., May 2025 – Andrew Klavan’s newest release from Zondervan, The Kingdom of Cain: Finding God in the Literature of Darkness, is officially a New York Times bestseller. The book landed in the No. 13 spot on the Non-Fiction list in the first week following its May 6, 2025, release.

Klavan is an award-winning writer, screenwriter and media commentator. An internationally bestselling novelist and two-time Edgar Award-winner, he is also the host of a popular podcast on DailyWire.com, The Andrew Klavan Show.

In The Kingdom of Cain, Klavan delves deep into the connections between true crime and the arts, examining how literature, movies and philosophy can use acts of evil to illuminate the redemptive work of God. Klavan highlights three horrific murders and the works of art they inspired, from Dostoevsky’s novel Crime and Punishment to Nietzsche’s philosophy, to Hitchcock’s movie Psycho, and both the book and film of Silence of the Lambs.

“Andrew Klavan is a singular voice—an extraordinary storyteller and incisive thinker whose writing consistently challenges and inspires,” said Daniel Marrs, Vice President and Publisher for Zondervan Books. “Kingdom of Cain wrestles with some of the hardest questions we face about evil and redemption through the lens of faith. We’re thrilled to see readers resonating with this beautifully written, deeply insightful book.”

Klavan eloquently argues that it is possible to be clear-eyed about the evil in the world while remaining hope-filled about God’s ability to redeem it all. He recently appeared on The Megyn Kelly Show, The Glenn Beck Show, The Rubin Report and Relatable with Allie Beth Stuckey to discuss The Kingdom of Cain, which was also featured in Christianity Today, Wired Magazine and The American Spectator.

“Only Andrew Klavan could have written such a riveting, thought-provoking and moving book,” said Webster Younce, Vice President and Executive Editor of Zondervan Books, “and I am thrilled that so many readers are coming to its persuasive case for the reality of hope in the darkest of moments.”

A New York Times bestseller, The Kingdom of Cain is now available from Zondervan Books at major retailers and online platforms. For more information, visit Zondervan.com.

Andrew Klavan is an award-winning writer, screenwriter and media commentator. An internationally bestselling novelist and two-time Edgar Award-winner, Klavan is also the host of a popular podcast on DailyWire.com, The Andrew Klavan Show. His work has been made into films starring Clint Eastwood, Michael Douglas, and Michael Caine. His non-fiction works include The Great Good Thing: A Secular Jew Comes to Faith in Christ and The Truth and Beauty: How the Lives and Works of England’s Greatest Poets Point the Way to a Deeper Understanding of the Words of Jesus. His latest New York Times bestselling book is The Kingdom of Cain.

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

 

MAY 16, 2025 — Sarita Lyons, JD, PhD, bestselling author of Church Girl, bible teacher, and psychotherapist, continues her publishing partnership with Waterbrook, signing a new two-book deal.

The first is scheduled to release in Summer 2026. Honor Thy Mother: How to Grieve, Heal, and Make Peace with Your Mother Wounds, is a compassionate and transformative guide that offers biblical wisdom and practical strategies to help readers heal from mother wounds, improve relationships, and draw closer to God, from a trusted and respected voice.

Jevon Bolden at Embolden Media represented the author, and world rights were acquired by Jamie Lapeyrolerie, Editor at WaterBrook.

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

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

Chasity Edwards appointed Publicity Director and Ashley Thuernau named Marketing Manager

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (May 19, 2025) — Thomas Nelson and Zondervan Gift, imprints of HarperCollins Christian Publishing, are pleased to announce the addition of two marketing professionals to their growing team: Chasity Edwards as Publicity Director and Ashley Thuernau as Marketing Manager. These strategic hires reflect the group’s continued commitment to reaching readers through innovative marketing and compelling author engagement.

Chasity Edwards joins as Publicity Director following her tenure as Publicity Manager at W Publishing Group, where she led successful campaigns for bestselling authors including Sarah Jakes Roberts, Kathie Lee Gifford, and Louie Giglio. With over a decade of experience across publishing, tech, sports, and entertainment, Edwards brings a dynamic, results-driven approach to author publicity. In her new role reporting to Vice President of Marketing Kristi Smith, she will lead publicity efforts across the Zondervan and Thomas Nelson gift lines, overseeing author media strategy, developing national and local press campaigns, securing media placements, and innovating outreach approaches for both frontlist and backlist titles.

Ashley Thuernau joins the team from Edelweiss, where she supported publishers in optimizing metadata, digital marketing, and discoverability. She brings deep expertise in email marketing, website design, and digital engagement strategy. In her new role as Marketing Manager reporting to Mandy Wilson, director of marketing, Ashley will lead the development and execution of consumer-facing marketing campaigns for the Gift Books portfolio. She will focus on enhancing discoverability, driving online engagement, and leveraging data insights to create targeted campaigns that connect with readers across channels.

“Chasity and Ashley bring a blend of creativity, strategy, and industry experience that will be instrumental in elevating our gift books in the marketplace,” said Kristi Smith, Vice President of Marketing, Thomas Nelson and Zondervan Gift Books. “Their combined expertise in marketing and publicity positions us to serve our authors better and reach readers more effectively in a dynamic media landscape.”

“As the gift book market continues to evolve, readers are seeking thoughtful, beautifully designed content that offers both inspiration and value,” said Stephanie Newton, Vice President and Publisher, Thomas Nelson and Zondervan Gift Books. “To meet these growing expectations, we’re investing in creative leaders who understand how to engage today’s audience across platforms. Chasity and Ashley bring the expertise, innovation, and strategic vision needed to expand our reach and elevate our brand in a competitive marketplace.”

HarperCollins Christian Publishing
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.​

Contact:  Chasity Edwards, Publicity Director, Thomas Nelson and Zondervan Gift, Chasity.edwards@harpercollins.com

 

SPCK will become the primary agent for sales and distribution for US Christian publisher New Growth Press in the UK and EU. New Growth Press titles will be available via Wiley Distribution Services from 18th August 2025.

New Growth Press is a North Carolina-based publisher, dedicated to providing churches, families and individuals  with life-transforming books, small group resources, and mini-books that are rooted in biblical truth and the gospel of grace.
New Growth Press joins Crossway, Lexham Press, IVP USA, St Vladimir’s Seminary Press and Kregel as a US publisher represented by SPCK.
SPCK is the UK’s third-oldest publishing house, as well as the country’s largest Christian publisher, and has been active since 1698. Under CEO Sam Richardson, the company merged with Inter-Varsity Press (IVP) in 2015, and acquired Lion Hudson in 2021, becoming the largest Christian publisher in the country.

Karen Teears, President of New Growth Press, and Mark Teears, CEO of New Growth Press, said:”New Growth Press is excited to enter this partnership with SPCK as it provides us with the opportunity to continue in our efforts to reach new markets across Europe. This collaboration is an important step in our mission to reach every church and home with gospel-centered resources that point to Jesus and help every person grow closer to Christ. SPCK has such a storied history and does an important work in making Christian resources available to churches and individuals that we can’t wait to see this relationship grow.”

Rowan Miller, Commercial Director at SPCK said:
“The team at SPCK Group are so delighted to be working with New Growth Press to provide churches, families, and individuals with life-transforming books. We wholeheartedly align with the vision of New Growth Press to share the good news of the Kingdom with the next generation. As an award-winning publisher established 300 years ago, we at SPCK are as committed to that vision as our founders were all those years ago. In a rapidly changing world, the books entrusted to us require the skills of professional and passionate people to ensure they reach new customers. We are so excited to get going and look forward to talking to everyone about New Growth Press books very soon!”

For press enquiries, please contact Emily Beater: ebeater@spck.org.uk

PRH Christian Publishing Group is celebrating its expanded partnership with New York Times and #1 ECPA bestselling author of Practicing the Way and Ruthless Elimination of Hurry, John Mark Comer, who has signed with WaterBrook for four new trade titles on topics relating to spiritual formation, discipleship, and contemplative spirituality.

The first book in this exciting new deal is scheduled for publication in early 2028. World rights were acquired on exclusive by Tina Constable, EVP, Business Development, PRH Christian Publishing Group and Campbell Wharton, SVP and Publisher PRH Christian, from Mike Salisbury, Curtis Yates, and Matt Yates at Yates & Yates, who represent Comer.

“It is an amazing gift to be in partnership with John Mark Comer, who is one of today’s most influential writers. His words have transformed lives across generations and multiple denominations. He and the team at Practicing the Way are impacting the Church on a global scale, and we couldn’t be more thrilled about stewarding the next books from John Mark into the next decade,” says Campbell Wharton, SVP & Publisher.

“My heart is full of gratitude to God for the chance to do what I so love – write books about life with Jesus,” comments Comer. “And I remain deeply honored to work with the team at Waterbrook: their wisdom, experience, and vision inspire me to bring my best to the table. I look forward to our coming projects with great joy.”

WaterBrook is the proud publisher of Comer’s three most recent trade books, which have collectively sold 1.6 million units in all formats across the US and Canada. WaterBrook also acts as the publisher for the Practicing the Way ministry, releasing each of the nine Practices outlined in Comer’s book, Practicing the Way, along with the Companion Course Guide to the Practicing the Way video curriculum. An untitled trade book from Comer’s current contract with WaterBrook is set to release in Fall 2026.

Comer’s Practicing the Way recently won ECPA’s Christian Book of the Year® Award and is also a finalist for the Dallas Willard Research Book Award. It has made 23 appearances on the New York Times Best Sellers List, four of those weeks in 2025, and continues to appear monthly since its release on ECPA’s Top 50 Bestseller List. It was the #1 book on the ECPA Christian bestseller list for February 2025.

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

Contact:  Beverly Rykerd, brykerd@penguinrandomhouse.com

 

Editorial Vida and Grupo Nelson, the Spanish publishing divisions of HarperCollins Christian Publishing (HCCP), as well as CLIE, the Academic and Reference imprint distributed by Editorial Vida, were recognized and honored with a record-setting 17 awards, including Bible of the Year, at the 2025 Spanish Evangelical Publishers Association (SEPA) ceremony on May 1, 2025.

The winning titles were:

LIBROS DE MAYOR VENTA (BESTSELLING BOOKS)

Devocional (Devotional)

• Lo vas a lograr (You’re Going to Make It) by Lysa TerKeurst | Grupo Nelson

Liderazgo (Leadership)

• El poder de cambiar (The Power to Change) by Craig Groeschel | Editorial Vida

Libros de niños (Children’s)

• Biblia fácil de leer bilingüe (Easy to Read Bilingual Bible) by Jacob Vlum-Olesen | Editorial Vida

Libro Jóvenes (Young Adult)

• Las crónicas de Narnia (The Chronicles of Narnia) by C. S. Lewis | Grupo Nelson

Estudio bíblico (Bible Study)

• Apocalipsis (Revelation) by Jahaziel Rodríguez | Editorial Vida

Ficción (Fiction)

• Las crónicas de Narnia (The Chronicles of Narnia) by C. S. Lewis | Grupo Nelson

Libro de Referencia o Consulta (Reference or Study)

• Diccionario de Profecía y escatología (Dictionary of Prophecy and Eschatology) | Editorial CLIE

Biblia de Texto (Text Bible)

• Reina Valera 1960, Santa Biblia, edición económica (RVR60 Holy Bible Economy Edition) | Editorial Vida

Biblia de Estudio con anotaciones (Study Bible with Notes)

• Biblia de estudio Patrística (Patristic Study Bible) | Editorial CLIE

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CATEGORÍAS GENERALES (GENERAL CATEGORIES)

Mejor Portada de Libro Académico o Referencia (Best Academic or Reference Book Cover)

• Teología POP (Pop Theology) by Lucas Magnin | Editorial CLIE

Mejor Video (Best Promotional Video)

• ¿De quién soy? (Whose Am I?) by Jackie Darby & Aixa de López | Grupo Nelson

Biblia del Año (Bible of the Year)

• Biblia de estudio Patrística (Patristic Study Bible) | Editorial CLIE

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GALERÍA DE HONOR (GALLERY OF HONOR)

Premio plata (Silver Award – Over 100,000 Copies Sold)

• Incendiario (Incendiary) by Itiel Arroyo | Editorial Vida
• El lado positivo del fracazo (Failing Foward) by John C. Maxwell | Grupo Nelson
• Amor y respeto (Love and Respect) by Dr. Emerson Eggerichs | Grupo Nelson
• NVI Santa Biblia, revisión 2022, edición económica, tapa rústica (NVI, Holy Bible, Revised Text 2022, Economy Edition, Softcover) | Editorial Vida
• NBLA Santa Biblia, edición misionera, letra grande, tapa rústica (NBLA Holy Bible, Outreach Edition, Large Print) | Editorial Vida

“This has been the most awarded year in our history, even surpassing the record set last year. It is nothing less than God’s favor upon our work,” said Cristopher Garrido, Vice President and Publisher for HCCP’s Spanish publishing program. “This is a direct reflection of the excellence of the authors who entrusted us with their work, and the tireless commitment of our editorial, marketing, and sales teams, as well as the distributors and bookstores who make it possible for our resources to reach hundreds of thousands of readers. Today, we gratefully celebrate 56 nominations that resulted in 17 awards across 13 categories: a collective victory that reaffirms our mission and passion for seeing lives transformed.”

For more information on the 2025 SEPA awards, please visit its website.

Abilene, TX — Surrendering Certainty challenges a common misconception about hearing God’s voice, urging believers to embrace his guidance without the need for constant reassurance or knowledge of the future. Since the fall in the garden of Eden, humanity has carried the same deception that misled Eve. We think more information will give us more freedom. But if we look at Jesus’s teachings, we know that his direction was never intended to give us a roadmap. Rather than relying on God’s voice to provide a roadmap for tomorrow, the book emphasizes that his words offer peace for today.

 Surrendering Certainty explores how to:

• Grow confidence that we can hear from God without second-guessing ourselves.
• Embrace our ability to make decisions as one of the biggest means for growing our faith.
• Release our false sense of security in tomorrow and equip ourselves with promises that are guaranteed.

We can trade the yoke of certainty we carry for a better one: Jesus’s yoke. By focusing on three promises Jesus gave us in John 10, Surrendering Certainty shows a better way to live, empowered by God’s Word. We will be free from a weight we were never intended to carry: the burden of being “like God.”

“Reading Surrendering Certainty helped dispel all my fearful thoughts about taking the wrong next step and ruining my life. Abby invites her reader to ask the right questions and rest in our heavenly Father’s certain faithfulness. Every chapter is grounded in biblical wisdom and provides practical guidance so that even indecisive people like me can make well-informed choices and move forward with confident faith.”
—Lyli Dunbar, Biblical Life Coach, Host of The Wildfire Faith podcast, and Writer for Love God Greatly and Proverbs 31 Ministries’ First 5 app

Abby McDonald is a writing coach, speaker, and the author of Shift: Changing Our Focus to See the Presence of God. Her mission is to empower women to hear God’s voice in their lives and act on it in faith. Abby writes regularly for Proverb 31 Ministries’ daily devotions team, and her work has been featured in numerous publications. Abby lives with her husband, three children, and black lab in the mountains of western Maryland. Connect with her at abbymcdonald.org.

Surrendering Certainty
By Abby McDonald
May 2025, Softcover
208 Pages, $17.99
ISBN: 9781684261833

Media Contact:  Kaylin Graves, publicity@leafwoodpublishers.com