October 2024 | LISLE, IL—IVP Kids is pleased to announce that Birth of the Chosen One and Zion Learns to See are 2024 Moonbeam Award medalists. Winners were announced in over forty categories for titles published from 2022 to 2024.

Birth of the Chosen One: A First Nations Retelling of the Christmas Story, written by Terry M. Wildman, received second place in the holiday category. This children’s picture book narrates the birth of Jesus in the tradition of Native oral storytellers and features Native American art by sisters Hannah and Holly Buchanan.

“This artful retelling captures the wonder of the birth that changed human history. We commonly read the nativity story with mental pictures shaped by Western culture and traditions. What a joy, then, to read the story afresh through First Nations eyes!” said L. Daniel Hawk, professor of Old Testament and Hebrew at Ashland Theological Seminary.

Birth of the Chosen One features text from the bestselling First Nations Version, a New Testament in English by Native North Americans. 

Zion Learns to See: Opening Our Eyes to Homelessness received first place in the social activism category. Coauthored by Terence and Zion Lester and illustrated by Subi Bosa, Zion Learns to See is inspired by real-life events. Zion joins her dad at his work at the community center one day and learns about people experiencing homelessness. Her new understanding fuels her to action and she initiates a campaign with her classmates.

“My parents have always taught me that we love our neighbors as ourselves and we put God first,” said Zion Lester. “In my view, loving others is an act of service, and serving is crucial because it extends God’s love to others and treats people with dignity, affirming their worth regardless of their circumstances.”

“The core message of our book,” said Terence Lester, “is that age is no barrier to service.”

The Moonbeam Children’s Book Awards are intended to bring increased recognition to exemplary children’s books and their creators. Moonbeam Award winners will be honored at an award ceremony held on November 9, in conjunction with the annual Traverse City Children’s Book Festival.

For a complete list of IVP award winners visit ivpress.com/award-winners.

Contact: Anna Tjernstrom, atjernstrom@ivpress.com

 

Featuring the Full Text of My Utmost for His Highest Devotional, Study Helps, and Complete Text of the Christian Standard Bible (CSB)

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (October 15, 2024) – Holman Bible Publishers is partnering with Our Daily Bread Publishing (ODBP), the authorized publishing partner for The Oswald Chambers Publications Association, Ltd., to create a new Bible resource, The CSB Oswald Chambers Bible, which arrives October 2024. This new volume features the full text of Oswald Chambers’ devotional My Utmost for His Highest (published in the easy-to-understand Modern Classic Edition) along with a reading plan, study helps, and the full text of the Christian Standard Bible (CSB).

“Oswald Chambers’ beloved devotional My Utmost for His Highest has inspired millions of readers since it was first published in 1924,” says Andy McLean, Publisher, Holman Bible and Reference. “Featuring Chambers’ timeless reflections on Scripture found throughout his collected works, alongside the highly reliable and readable CSB translation, the Oswald Chambers Bible is sure to point readers to Jesus – the One who deserves our very utmost!”

Chriscynethia Floyd, Vice President and ODBP Publisher, echoes that vision for this new Bible resource: “The CSB Oswald Chambers Bible is a powerful discipleship resource to help readers grow in their understanding of Scripture while exploring the timeless and thought-provoking insights of Oswald Chambers.”

The CSB Oswald Chambers Bible features unique study helps and devotional tools such as:

• Full text of My Utmost for His Highest: Modern Classic Edition, devotional – along with a suggested reading plan
• More than 25 topical articles – placed throughout the Bible text, focused on topics such as “wisdom,” “discipleship,” “temptation,” and “vision”
• Full text of the Christian Standard Bible (CSB) translation, recognized for its clarity and accuracy
• 66 book introductions – each shares a book’s key theme and setting along with “Wisdom from Oswald Chambers”
• Scripture commentary from other selected works by Oswald Chambers
• 365 callout quotes – from My Utmost for His Highest

Available this fall in hardcover, LeatherTouch, and genuine leather editions, the CSB Oswald Chambers Bible features these unique design elements:

• Full-color design throughout
• Two-column text layout
• 25-point easy-to-read type
• Smyth-sewn durable binding
• Ribbon marker
• Concordance
• Multiple color options (multicolor, brown, black, olive, saddle brown)
• Indexed and non-indexed editions
• Presentation page for gift-giving
• Full-color maps

Holman Bibles is spearheading a national advertising and influencer campaign for the CSB Oswald Chambers Bible timed with major liturgical events, including Pastor Appreciation Sunday (Sunday, October 13, 2024), National Bible Week (starting the Sunday before Thanksgiving, November 17-24, 2024), Holiday/Christmas and New Year Bible reading campaigns well into 2025.

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.

Holman Bibles is the oldest Bible publisher in North America, publishing high quality Bibles and reference resources that are trustworthy, accessible, and useful for the pursuit of lifelong discipleship. Print and digital releases include the award-winning CSB Explorer Bible for Kids, She Reads Truth™ Bible, and the Rainbow Study Bible with over 3 million copies sold. Holman Bibles is a subsidiary of B&H Publishing Group.

Our Daily Bread Publishing (ODBP), originally known as Discovery House Publishers, launched in January of 2020 and is home to the bestselling titles My Utmost for His Highest, God Hears Her, and Stand Strong. ODBP publishes resources by popular inspirational authors such as Oswald Chambers, Charles Spurgeon, Bill Crowder, Jan Spivey Gilchrist, Daniel Ryan Day, Elisa Morgan, and many more. The purpose of ODBP is to publish books that feed the soul with the Word of God and to ensure readers can see themselves in God’s story, especially for communities of color. As the publishing arm of Our Daily Bread Ministries, ODBP is helping to fuel a global Bible engagement movement.

Media Contact: Jana Muntsinger, 832.247.9308, Jana@mmpublicrelations.com

 

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The CSB Oswald Chambers Bible 

Release Date: October 15, 2024 ✦ Page Count: 1,520 ✦ Size: 6 x 9 ✦ Font: 9.25pt
Spine Width: 1.25″ ✦ Rights: Worldwide ✦ BISAC: BIB001020/BIBLES/Christian Standard Bible/Devotional

Cloth Over Board, ISBN: 9781087788838, $44.99
Bonded Leather, ISBN: 9798384509233, $74.99
Saddle Brown LeatherTouch ISBN: 9798384509264 $64.99
Goatskin, ISBN: 9798384509240, $149.99
Olive LeatherTouch, ISBN: 9798384509257, $64.99

Contact for interviews or review copies: Jana Muntsinger, MMPR, jana@mmpublicrelations.com, 832-247-9308

 

Brentwood, Tenn. – (October 14, 2024) B&H Academic is proud to announce its partnership with Apollos as their new North American publisher for the New Studies in Biblical Theology series.

This well-established series, edited by D.A. Carson and Benjamin L. Gladd, contains 60 volumes released between 1995 and 2024. Beginning in 2025, B&H Academic will serve as the publisher in the United States and Canada, while Apollos will remain the series’ publisher throughout the rest of the world. The similar visions of both B&H Academic and Apollos to strengthen the church through biblically sound resources form the backbone of this partnership.

“The New Studies in Biblical Theology is one of the most recognizable series in biblical studies, widely respected for its excellence and its fruitful contribution to biblical understanding,” said Madison Trammel, publisher of B&H Academic. “So many pastors, students, and scholars have benefited from its exploration of biblical books and themes. The B&H Academic team is honored to be entrusted with the NSBT series in North America, and we look forward to partnering with Apollos in relaunching it for its next 30 years of faithful study in service to the church.”

The New Studies in Biblical Theology series addresses key issues in the discipline of biblical theology for instruction and edification, but ultimately as a creative attempt to help Christians understand better:

• the nature and status of biblical theology, including its relationship to other disciplines
• the articulation and exposition of the structure of thought from a particular biblical writer or text
• the delineation of a biblical theme across the biblical corpus

Thomas Creedy, Publishing Director for Apollos, said:

“I’m delighted to be partnering with B&H Academic for the next phase of the NSBT. We are so grateful to our friends at IVP Academic for sharing in the ministry of NSBT to date, but we are excited to see how B&H Academic will expand the series reach, broaden the author base, and help the church continue to dig deep into the glorious riches of Scripture”

Series editors Carson and Gladd said:

“Working on the NSBT series has been a profound gift from God, and we pray for the increase in its readership and influence with this new partnership with B&H Academic. We are glad to see the continued interest and passion for the series from American pastors in particular.”

B&H Academic looks forward to the Evangelical Theological Society annual meeting in November, where they will announce which titles will be released in 2025. For inquiries regarding publicity, email Dakota Rice (dakota.rice@lifeway.com).

For inquiries to an editor, email Kristen Padilla (kristen.padilla@lifeway.com) or Tom Creedy (tcreedy@ivpbooks.com).

B&H Academic is an imprint of the B&H Publishing Group, a ministry of Lifeway Christian Resources. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter/X: @BHAcademic.

Apollos is an imprint of Inter-Varsity Press (UK), a publisher based in London, UK. Founded as part of UCCF in 1928, we are now part of the SPCK Group. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter/X.

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NSBT New USA Publisher FAQ

The New Studies in Biblical Theology series [NSBT] has been in print and published by Apollos, an imprint of Inter-Varsity Press (London, UK) since the early 1990s. In 2025, the Series will switch American publisher from IVP Academic (an imprint of InterVarsity Press, Illinois) to B&H Academic (an imprint of B&H Publishing Group, based in Nashville). As this represents a change of distribution and has some practical implications, the publishers have compiled this FAQ to assist readers, booksellers, librarians, and prospective authors.

Who Publishes the NSBT Series?

The series originates with Apollos, an imprint of Inter-Varsity Press in the United Kingdom. Inter-Varsity Press, founded in 1928, originally licensed the North American rights to the NSBT series to Eerdmans, before shifting to InterVarsity Press USA. Early volumes may be found in an alternative cover! 

Apollos continues to originate and publish the NSBT worldwide, but North American marketing, sales and distribution will now be through B&H Academic. 

Why is this happening?

As the series approached its 30^th Birthday, a number of publishers expressed interest in licensing the NSBT series in North America. B&H Academic made the strongest offer in terms of editorial fit, promotional activity, and other factors – this is no reflection on the good work that IVP Academic has done for NSBT in the past couple of decades, but merely reflects a renewed vision and impetus for the series.

What will happen to the ‘backlist’ NSBT titles?

Volumes 1-63 (Possessed by God through to Answering the Psalmist’s Perplexity) will remain available through IVP Academic in North America, and Apollos/IVP throughout the rest of the world. 

Should a volume go to a second edition, that new edition would be with B&H Academic in North America.

Who should I talk to about a prospective NSBT Volume?

The first port of call should be D. A. Carson and Benjamin L. Gladd, the NSBT Series editors. You can also contact Thomas Creedy, IVP Publishing Director; Joshua Wells, IVP Senior Commissioning Editor; or Kristen Padilla at B&H Academic for an initial conversation. Both Joshua and Kristen will be at ETS/IBR/SBL in San Diego for 2024, and willing to meet to discuss possible NSBT volumes.

The series is peer-reviewed and highly selective.

Where should I request a desk/exam/review copy of a forthcoming NSBT Volume?

If you are in North America, contact Dakota Rice with B&H Academic: dakota.rice@lifeway.com
If you are in the UK or the rest of the world, please contact IVP/Apollos: ivp@ivpbooks.com 

Who should I contact regarding possible non-English translation of an NSBT Volume?

The series originates with Inter-Varsity Press in the United Kingdom, so please contact ivp@ivpbooks.com. The series has volumes in a number of languages, both in print and in production, and we are always keen to see the series reach expand.

 

Ada, Mich. (Oct. 2, 2024)— In a world grappling with fear and conflict, Jamie Winship’s groundbreaking book Living Fearless: Exchanging the Lies of the World for the Liberating Truth of God has struck a powerful chord with readers. The book has now achieved a significant milestone, surpassing 100,000 copies sold across paperback and ebook formats.

“We are thrilled to be marking this significant milestone for Living Fearless,” says Rachel McRae, Executive Editor of Revell Books. “Each book sold represents lives that have been changed by Jamie’s stories and teachings that are packed with biblical truth. We’ve heard from readers that the book has helped them to better understand the person God purposefully made them to be, to experience a deeper faith walk, and to even get sober. We look forward to celebrating more lives that are impacted by this book for years to come.”

Author, Jamie Winship is a former Metro DC area police officer who spent nearly 30 years living and working in the Muslim world, teaching people how to hear from God and live in His Kingdom. This unique background has given him invaluable insights into conflict resolution and personal transformation. Jamie and his wife, Donna, now speak around the US and across the globe, helping people find their God-given identity and experience a life of freedom. They currently reside in East Tennessee.

In Living Fearless, Winship uses humor, real-life stories, and practical wisdom to challenge readers to listen closely to God’s voice—about who He is, who they are, and how much He loves all of humanity. The book provides a bold roadmap to radical courage, rooted in abiding in Christ, that equips readers to face life’s challenges with unwavering faith.

Revell Books, a division of Baker Publishing Group, provides practical books that bring Christian faith into everyday life. From fiction to Christian living, self-help, marriage, and family, each Revell publication upholds a commitment to relevance, integrity, and excellence.

Baker Publishing Group publishes high-quality writings that represent historic Christianity and serve the diverse interests and concerns of evangelical readers.

Contact: Taylor Koziarz, (980) 428-4812, tkoziarz@bakerpublishinggroup.com

Carol Stream, IL (October 3, 2024)—Tyndale House Publishers (@tyndalehouse) will release Sweeter than Honey: A Bible Study on Enjoying God in His Word by Gretchen Saffles and Maggie Combs on January 7. This seven-session Bible study is designed to teach women the value of God’s Word as they develop tools to understand Scripture before they apply it to their lives.

Sweeter than Honey centers around three principles that readers can apply each time they open God’s Word: gather knowledge, digest the big ideas, and grow in godliness. As participants develop these principles, they’ll experience the challenging but transformative work of building a deeper relationship with God through the pages of his Word.

“We could not be more excited to be partnering with the Well-Watered Women ministry, long known for its theologically rich and beautifully created resources, on their first-ever Bible study sold to the trade,” says Kara Leonino, acquisitions manager, Tyndale House Publishers. “Coauthors Gretchen Saffles and Maggie Combs shine, both on the page and in the companion video teaching series (also a first for them!), with their love for God’s Word and their heart for helping women learn to study and understand Scripture in transformational ways.”

Sweeter than Honey will be available everywhere books are sold; the accompanying video teaching sessions featuring the authors will be available for streaming purchase through Tyndale.

For more information or for media inquiries, please contact Isabella Graunke, isabellagraunke@tyndale.com.

Sweeter than Honey by Gretchen Saffles and Maggie Combs
ISBN: 979-8-4005-0194-4
Hardcover: $19.99
January 2025 release

Since its founding in 1962, Tyndale House Publishers has been a voice to trust for generations of readers. Today, Tyndale is one of the largest independent Christian publishers in the world. Tyndale’s mission is to make the Bible accessible to as many people as possible in language that they can relate and respond to. Tyndale publishes the Holy Bible, New Living Translation (NLT), and offers nonfiction books that equip readers with Christ-centered insight, counsel, and life-improving stories. In addition, Tyndale publishes fiction from fresh new voices and celebrated authors alike, capturing the imagination of millions of readers. With a deep understanding of the importance of nurturing future generations, Tyndale also publishes children’s products that make God’s Word and wisdom come alive. Tyndale’s independent status allows it to follow its founding model, giving a majority of annual revenue—more than $110 million throughout its history—to charitable missions. With every book purchased, Tyndale readers help meet the physical and spiritual needs of people around the world.

Contact: Isabella Graunke, isabellagraunke@tyndale.com, 630.784.5298

Carol Stream, IL—Parenting teenagers is hard. How can parents and other caregivers know whether they’re doing it right? That’s the question that Dr. Kenneth Wilgus, a licensed psychologist who specializes in the treatment of adolescents and their families, aims to answer in his book, Feeding the Mouth That Bites You.

Many parents struggle in raising their teens because they fail to transition from seeing them as children to seeing them as adults-in-training. Progressively giving teens more control over their lives reduces stress and prepares your teen for maturity as an adult. And in the updated and expanded edition of Feeding the Mouth That Bites You, releasing this fall from Focus on the Family in alliance with Tyndale House Publishers, Dr. Wilgus outlines a clear path to help adults parent teens in today’s world.

Engaging, accessible, and based on Dr. Wilgus’ thirty-five years of clinical family work, teaching on parenting, and successful raising of three teens of his own, this guide is immensely practical. It will help parents learn what teens need and why they act the way they do so that parents can reduce their frustrations and thoughtfully guide their teens. Feeding the Mouth That Bites You will also help parents discover how to

• help adolescents grow in responsibility and prepare them to launch into the real world;
• reduce conflict and maintain good communication;
• set clear, reasonable limits without provoking fights; and
• manage issues like school, alcohol use, dating, and more!

Featuring stories, examples, charts, and a discussion guide, the updated and expanded edition of Feeding the Mouth That Bites You—which releases on November 5—is an indispensable resource that will give parents the confidence to raise teens who are ready for adulthood.

Feeding the Mouth That Bites You by Dr. Kenneth Wilgus
ISBN: 978-1-64607-145-6 | Softcover: $18.99 | November 5, 2024
FocusOnTheFamily.com | Tyndale.com

 Since its founding in 1962, Tyndale House Publishers has been a voice to trust for generations of readers. Today, Tyndale is one of the largest independent Christian publishers in the world. Tyndale’s mission is to make the Bible accessible to as many people as possible in language that they can relate and respond to. Tyndale publishes the Holy Bible, New Living Translation (NLT), and offers nonfiction books that equip readers with Christ-centered insight, counsel, and life-improving stories. In addition, Tyndale publishes fiction from fresh new voices and celebrated authors alike, capturing the imagination of millions of readers. With a deep understanding of the importance of nurturing future generations, Tyndale also publishes children’s products that make God’s Word and wisdom come alive. Tyndale’s independent status allows it to follow its founding model, giving a substantial portion of annual revenue—millions of dollars per year—through corporate donations and the work of Tyndale House Foundation. With every book purchased, Tyndale readers help meet the physical and spiritual needs of people around the world.

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

BLOOMINGTON, MN (September 23, 2024)—Bethany House, a division of Baker Publishing Group, is thrilled to announce the 20th anniversary edition of The Beverly Lewis Amish Heritage Cookbook (October 2024; ISBN 9780764242960; Ebook ISBN 9780764243967; $18.99), now updated and expanded with new recipes and features.

For two decades, this bestselling cookbook has brought the authentic taste of Amish country into homes around the globe. The new edition builds on this rich legacy, offering:

• More than 200 time-tested recipes, including never-before-published selections
• Practical tips for kitchen efficiency and hosting gatherings
• A redesigned interior with lay-flat binding for easy use
• Excerpts from Lewis’s popular Amish fiction novels
• Amish proverbs and scriptural wisdom
• Personal insights into Plain living

“These recipes have been passed down through generations in Amish kitchens,” says Lewis. “I’m excited to share even more of this culinary heritage with readers, helping them create lasting family memories around the table.”

Rochelle Gloege, senior acquisitions editor for Bethany House fiction, stated, “This is a wonderful cookbook for anyone who loves the taste of home cooking or who has been tempted by the delicious-sounding dishes described in Beverly Lewis’s many bestselling novels. What a great and easy way to bring the taste of Plain cooking home!”

Beverly Lewis, born in the heart of Pennsylvania Dutch country, has more than 19 million books in print. Her stories have been published in twelve languages and have regularly appeared on numerous bestseller lists, including the New York Times and USA Today. Beverly and her husband, David, live in Colorado, where they enjoy hiking, biking, making music, and spending time with their family. Learn more at BeverlyLewis.com.

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

Baker Publishing Group publishes high-quality writings that represent historic Christianity and serve the diverse interests and concerns of evangelical readers.

Media Contact:  Karen Steele, 616-676-9185 x100, ksteele@bakerpublishinggroup.com

Over the weekend, fans gathered at ChosenCon in Orlando to celebrate the series, meet cast members, and more. Amanda and Dallas Jenkins, the writers of the interactive Bible study written to accompany the series, were also recognized for their achievements, as they received the Evangelical Christian Publisher’s Association’s Gold and Bronze Awards.

With nearly one million units sold, The Chosen Bible studies published by David C Cook are among the bestselling short-term Bible study series in the last four years.

The gold award from the ECPA celebrates 500,000 copies sold of What Does It Mean to Be Chosen?, the interactive Bible study written by the Jenkins, and Douglas S. Huffman, to accompany Season 1 of the popular television series, The Chosen.

ECPA Bronze Awards signifying over 100,000 copies sold were also presented during ChosenCon 2024 for Blessed Are the Chosen and The Way of the Chosen, the study companions to The Chosen Season 2 and Season 3, respectively.

In addition to these award-winning titles, Christian publisher and music company David C Cook has published two other interactive Bible studies based on The Chosen, including God’s Goodness for the Chosen (a guide to Season 4), and a student guide titled Get Used to Different.

Tackling challenging questions in polarizing times

Grand Rapids, MI, Sept. 2024 – Zondervan, a division of HarperCollins Christian Publishing, is pleased to announce the release of the NIV Upside-Down Kingdom Bible, with Preston Sprinkle, PhD, co-founder and president of The Center for Faith, Sexuality & Gender, a New York Times Bestselling author and the founder and host of the “Theology in the Raw” podcast, serving as the project leader and general editor.

“In a culture that has become exponentially polarized, it can be difficult to think deeply and love widely. God calls believers to live faithfully in a way that flips the wisdom of worldly kingdoms on its head,” said Sprinkle. “The Upside-Down Kingdom Bible captures the specific counter-culture vision of God’s reign on earth and helps readers see how relevant the Bible is for our understanding of the public nature of our faith.”

With thoughtful, Scripture-based notes from trusted Christian voices, the NIV Upside-Down Kingdom Bible explores difficult issues facing Christians today in an honest, nuanced, and graceful way. Hundreds of side-column notes, full page articles, essays, and book introductions address topics such as: race and ethnicity, creation care, science, abortion, wealth and poverty, gender and sexuality, politics, baptism and technology and provides readers a practical resource to live faithfully in the modern world.

“The Upside-Down Kingdom Bible is an important tool for engaging Christians who are seeking biblically based answers to tough questions,” said Melinda Bouma, vice president and publisher of Bibles for Zondervan. “While it is not always easy or comfortable to confront these polarizing topics, it is our hope that this Bible will provide readers a fresh, challenging experience as they engage God’s Word.”

The NIV Upside-Down Kingdom Bible is printed in Zondervan’s exclusive NIV Comfort Print® typeface for smooth reading. Expertly designed specifically to be used for the New International Version text, Comfort Print offers an easier reading experience that complements the most widely read modern-English Bible translation.

• 9780310454847 – NIV, Upside-Down Kingdom Bible, Hardcover
• 9780310456513 – NIV, Upside-Down Kingdom Bible, Leathersoft

The Upside Down Kingdom Bible is available now. To request a review copy or schedule an interview with Preston Sprinkle, please email Amy Morris at amy.morris@harpercollins.com.

About Zondervan:  Zondervan, a worldwide leading Christian publisher of books and Bibles, is part of HarperCollins Christian Publishing, Inc. Its publications include a variety of Bible translations for all ages; books in different genres and subject areas for the general reader; curriculum for individual and group Bible study; books for children and young adults; academic resources including textbooks and reference books; ministry resources; and books on faith and culture. Zondervan is located in Grand Rapids, MI. For more information, visit www.zondervan.com.

Contact: Amy Morris, Director of Public Relations, amy.morris@harpercollins.com 

A hilarious and eye-opening account of leaving Christian Nationalism behind to follow Jesus better

April Ajoy wouldn’t have called herself a Christian Nationalist when she performed her original song “America Say Jesus” on the Jim Bakker show, or when she participated in Jesus Marches across America, or when she posted cringe-worthy videos on YouTube to campaign for Mitt Romney. April just considered herself a good Christian: faithful, Republican, and determined to make America a Christian nation once again.

But as her view of the world widened, Ajoy began to see cracks in her steadfast beliefs and recognized the ways her conservative politics and religion were intertwined in her mind. Did God really bless America? Is it actually by His red, white, and blue stripes that we are healed?

Ajoy, content creator and podcast host, shares funny stories from her time deep within Christian nationalism, exploring how aspects of evangelical culture such as product boycotts, Satanic panic, and end-times theology have all been exploited to advance the Christian Nationalist narrative. She also illuminates the ways nationalist thinking has infiltrated our churches and political arenas, shaping not only modern evangelical culture but also American public policy and international relations.

Part memoir, part guidebook, part call to action, Star-Spangled Jesus explores how the fight to make America a “Christian nation” has damaged us all and shows how one woman left Christian Nationalism and why America should too.

April Ajoy is a content creator and podcast host who uses humor to shine light on harmful, toxic, and sometimes just weird traits of American Evangelicalism. After growing up an evangelist’s kid entrenched in Christian Nationalism and working in conservative Christian media, she saw the harm caused firsthand. Still a Christian, she uses her platform to expose the dangers of Christian Nationalism while promoting a more inclusive faith. April has been featured on Buzzfeed, CNN, Newsweek and more. She’s been married to Beecher for 10 years and they have two daughters together.