Journalist Sarah Stankorb presents a full, layered portrait of where Christian extremism stands in the twenty-first century, and how women from within are challenging that standing.

A generation of women were told never question the men in their families or their pastors. They were also told to remain sexually pure and if a man was tempted, it was their fault. Some of these girls were abused and assaulted. Some made to shrink down so small they became a fraction of themselves. To question their leaders was to question God himself. All the while, their male leaders built fiefdoms from megachurches and sprawling ministries and influenced political leaders and policy.

In her new book, DISOBEDIENT WOMEN (Worthy Publishing, August 8, 2023, ISBN: 9781546003809), Sarah Stankorb gives long-overdue recognition for these everyday women as leaders, voices for a different sort of faith by bringing abuse stories to national attention. She weaves together names readers know now—Rachel Held Evans, Josh Duggar, Billy Graham, Joshua Harris, even Amy Coney Barrett and People of Praise—with new names readers will never forget.

DISOBEDIENT WOMEN is not just a look at the women who have used the power of the internet to bring down the religious power structures that were meant to keep them quiet, it’s also a picture of the large-scale changes that are happening within evangelical culture regarding women’s roles, ultimately underscoring the ways technology has created a place for women to challenge the traditional power structures from within.

SARAH STANKORB has written hundreds of reported articles and essays, which have appeared in publications, including: The Washington Post, The New York Times, Vogue, Marie Claire, Glamour, and VICE. She was born near Youngstown, Ohio, and as a kid, often found escape in books. She studied religion and philosophy at Westminster College, and ethics and South Asian religion and history at the University of Chicago’s Divinity School. Her beat spans religion, politics, gender, and power, but is informed by questions of basic morality. This means investigating wrongdoing; it can mean reporting on how people find the strength to prevail. Sarah lives in Ohio with her husband and two children.

COMING OCTOBER 2, 2023 FROM MARTY MACHOWSKI!

Best-selling author Marty Machowski takes young readers on an exciting biblical voyage to discover the treasure of the God’s love revealed in Luke’s letters to Theophilus—Luke and Acts.

In the tradition of his well-loved bestsellers The Ology and WonderFull, Machowski weaves a study of the Bible with a fictional story. The Treasure follows the adventures of Mira and Theos who discover a sea captain’s personal journal which offers clues to a hidden treasure. They can only solve the riddle of the treasure by studying two ancient scrolls, the Gospel of Luke and the Book of Acts. Young readers will journey with the siblings as they solve their puzzle and the discover the captain’s treasure—Christ!

While these New Testament books are often thought of as two separate books telling different stories, they are really two halves of one greater story recorded by Luke. Through Luke’s retelling of Jesus’s work on earth and the Spirit’s work in growing the church, we see the Father’s love on full display. The Treasure will help children grow in their knowledge and love of God.

• Vivid, full-color illustrations by Flavia Sorrentino.
• Written for elementary age and includes a study guide that can also be used with older children.
• Encourages families to study the Bible together and develop regular family devotions.

The Treasure: Ancient Story Ever New of Jesus and His Church
By Marty Machowski
October 2, 2023 / Retail Price: $29.99
Print ISBN 978-1-64507-316-1
Religion / Christian Education / Children & Youth
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Marty Machowski is a Family Life Pastor at Covenant Fellowship Church in Glen Mills, PA, where he has served on the pastoral staff for over thirty years. He is the author of a number of family devotionals, curricula (including the Gospel Story for Kids), children’s books, and parenting titles. His latest releases include Darkest Night Brightest Day, The Light Before Christmas, The Treasure, and Angels on Your Side. He and his wife, Lois, have six children and several grandchildren, and reside in West Chester, PA.

Flavia Sorrentino lives and works as a freelance illustrator in Rome, where she grew up. She loves her city and the figure of speech, “Rome wasn’t built in a day,” which inspires her each day to seek new ways of communication and expression. She has worked hard on her technique which has taken her across the globe, from France to America and beyond!

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

Baby Brother Fritz Featured in New Book YOU’VE GOT THIS, FIONA

Grand Rapids, MI—August 7, 2023— Zonderkidz, the children’s division of Zondervan, is pleased to announce that its New York Times bestselling series “Fiona the Hippo” book products have now sold over 500,000 copies in all formats in just under five years. The beloved children’s books are inspired by the world’s most famous real-life hippo, Fiona, who resides at the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden.

Zonderkidz celebrated the milestone during a recent book and media tour last week in Cincinnati, for the release of the seventh picture book in the series, You’ve Got This Fiona: A Book about Change. The book features artwork from New York Times bestselling illustrator and Cincinnati native, Richard Cowdrey, who started sketching Fiona when she was a newborn. Inspired by her survival story, Cowdrey approached Zonderkidz in 2017 and the first book idea was born. Cowdrey grew up going to the Zoo while living in Cincinnati.

Fiona is a worldwide internet sensation and the star of the award-winning Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden, thanks to her spunk and the fighting spirit that helped her overcome all odds when she was born six weeks premature in January 2017.  She is now over six years old and much heavier than her 29-pound birthweight.

“The team here at Zonderkidz has loved sharing Fiona with children around the world through stories influenced by this amazing hippo’s persistent, ‘I’ve got this!’ spirit,” says Megan Dobson, VP and Publisher of Zonderkidz. “We appreciate working alongside the Zoo and helping them support their mission.”

For the first time in the book series, the real-life Fiona’s new baby brother Fritz was included in the story and art. Fritz’s first birthday was August 3, and a birthday celebration at the Zoo in conjunction with the book’s release was held last week featuring a 3 hour book signing, birthday cake and watermelon treats.

Fiona the Hippo books are available in many formats – hardcovers, board books, library editions, I Can Read editions, as e-books, audio books and more. The first book in the series, Fiona the Hippo hit the The New York Times bestseller list shortly after releasing in 2018. The full list of Fiona books and much more information can be found at www.fionathehippobook.com.

About the book:
You’ve Got This, Fiona: A Book About Change
Illustrated by Richard Cowdrey
On sale August 1, 2023
$18.99 Ages 4 – 8
From Zonderkidz, a division of Zondervan, a HarperCollins company

Content:  In this perfect read-aloud book, Fiona learns about the changing seasons of the year and how, even when things change around you (or a new baby brother is born), true friendship, family and love stay the same.

About the Illustrator:  Richard Cowdrey is well known for illustrating many beautiful children’s picture books, including the New York Times bestseller Fiona the Hippo and Bad Dog, Marley! Originally from Cincinnati, Ohio, Cowdrey graduated from The Columbus College of Art and Design. Richard’s love for family and nature overflows into his illustrations which are enjoyed by children around the world. The artist lives in Ohio with his wife and has four grown children and five grandchildren. When not painting in his studio, Richard enjoys visiting schools to share with children his love of illustration.  Richard is available for interviews, school visits and store and library story time events about Fiona.

About the Hippo:  Fiona was born January 24, 2017, six weeks before her due date. At 29 pounds she was very small for a Nile hippo. The whole world watched as Fiona learned to walk, eat and swim. Her challenges were big, but her spunk and incredible will helped her prevail time and again. Since her birth, millions of people from around the world have been pulling for Fiona to keep fighting. As she grew older, so did her social media following. Her hippo “bloat” at the Zoo now consists of Tucker, Fiona’s mother Bibi, and younger brother Fritz.  
#FionatheHippo #TeamFiona #FionatheHippobook #Zonderkidz

About the Zoo:  The world-famous Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden is committed to inspiring visitors to care about wildlife and wild places.  It has been rated the #1 attraction locally and one of the top zoos in the nation by Zagat Survey.  It has also received rave reviews from Child Magazine, Parents Magazine, USA Today and TripAdvisor. Over 1.6 million people visit the Zoo’s award-winning habitats, and more than 500 animal and 3000 plant species annually.

About the Publisher:  Zonderkidz™, the children’s division of Zondervan, inspires young lives through imaginative, innovative, and educational resources that represent a Christian worldview and build up God’s children and teens. For additional information, please visit www.zonderkidz.com.

Zondervan is part of HarperCollins Christian Publishing, Inc.  The company’s products are sold worldwide and translated into nearly 200 languages.  For additional information, please visit www.zondervan.com

COMING SOON: Every Moment Holy, Volume 3
(100+ new liturgies from 60+ writers)

The Every Moment Holy book series has sold almost 350,000 copies of its liturgies for daily life. And now, for the first time ever, Douglas McKelvey (series author) and Ned Bustard (series illustrator) have invited select writers and artists to contribute to a brand-new volume.

Every Moment Holy, Vol. III: The Work of the People arrives November 2023 with 100+ new liturgies from 60+ contributors, including:

• New liturgies from Douglas Kaine McKelvey (writer and editor), Malcolm Guite, Ellie Holcomb, Ruth Chou Simons, Sho Baraka, Fernando Ortega, Sandra McCracken, Andrew Peterson, Leslie Thompson, and more
• Historic liturgies from John Donne (translated by Philip Yancey), Dorothy Sayers, Francis of Assisi, Thomas Á Kempis, Augustine of Hippo, and more
• New illustrations from Ned Bustard and other artists, in the woodcut style of previous volumes

INTERVIEWS AVAILABLE NOW – with editor Douglas McKelvey or contributor Leslie Thompson. Giveaway books available upon request.

• BOOK SAMPLER: Volume III sampler
• PRESS KIT: Every Moment Holy, Volume III: The Work of the People
• WEBSITE: Every Moment Holy

Your copy of Every Moment Holy, Vol. III: The Work of the People will arrive late October. Reply now to schedule an interview or request giveaway copies!

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“Every Moment Holy has become a guide and companion for me and has made so many daily tasks more intentional and meaningful.” – Annie F. Downs

“Every Moment Holy is filled with biblical wisdom and beautiful writing.” – Russell Moore

 

Jonathan Cahn reveals stunning mysteries and revelations behind the recent events that have changed America, the world, and our lives in this indispensable guide to end times.

NEW YORK — After seven explosive New York Times Bestsellers, Jonathan Cahn’s stunning new book, “The Josiah Manifesto: The Ancient Mystery & Guide for the End Times” is coming September 5, 2023 from Charisma House. “The Josiah Manifesto” is as mind-blowing as all his bestsellers plus something different – the revealing of an ancient blueprint that we need to know to survive and prevail in what lies ahead.

Jonathan Cahn, named “one of the top forty spiritual leaders of the last forty years to have radically impacted the world,” is known for uncovering ancient mysteries in biblical texts, while bringing forth messages of prophetic import.

In “The Josiah Manifesto,” Cahn will take readers on a prophetic journey around the world — from a Caribbean island to Washington D.C. to the ancient Valley of Hinnom to the Supreme Court to a desert mountain to an ancient middle eastern temple to the gates of America to uncover a tapestry of stunning mysteries that lie behind the recent events that have altered America, the world, and our lives.

Is God using all these things to give us a revelation and the answer we need to know to prevail in the days to come?

In “The Josiah Manifesto,” Cahn will reveal The Island of Mysteries, The Winds of Hinnom, The Eastern and Western Gate, Jehu and the Temple of Baal, the Persian Decree, the Mystery of Days, the Heavenly Court, the Potter’s Jar, the Child of Nile, and much more.

And, he will answer the crucial questions that many are asking:

• What does the future hold?
• Is America heading for calamity?
• What do I need to know to survive and prevail in view of what is yet to come?
• Is there hope?

And with something very different from his previous blockbusters, in “The Josiah Manifesto,” Cahn will unlock the hidden blueprint that reveals how to survive, stand, and prevail in the days to come.

“The Josiah Manifesto: The Ancient Mystery & Guide for the End Times” (Charisma House) by Jonathan Cahn will be available wherever books are sold September 5, 2023.

Media note: To schedule an interview with Jonathan Cahn or request a print copy or digital galley of “The Josiah Manifesto,” please email press@JDAWorldwide.com.

Jonathan Cahn caused a worldwide stir with the release of his explosive first book, “The Harbinger,” which became an instant New York Times best seller and brought him to national and international prominence. His next four books were all New York Times best sellers, “The Mystery of the Shemitah,” “The Book of Mysteries,” “The Paradigm,” and his highest-debuting book, “The Oracle.”

Long before writing these books, he was known for opening the deep mysteries of Scripture and bringing forth messages of prophetic import. He leads Hope of the World, an international outreach of the Word, teachings, and compassion projects for the needy around the world. He also leads the Jerusalem Center/Beth Israel, made up of people of all backgrounds, just outside New York City, in Wayne, New Jersey.

Called the prophetic voice of this generation, Cahn is a much-sought-after speaker and has been highlighted in the New York Times as well as in many national and international media. He has spoken at the United Nations, on Capitol Hill, and to millions of people around the world.

CONTACT: JDA Worldwide for Jonathan Cahn, Press@jdaworldwide.com, 202-281-9973

EUGENE, OR, July 2023 — With great sadness, we grieve the loss of author Jim George, an exceptionally dear friend of the Harvest House family, who unexpectedly entered his Savior’s presence on July 18, 2023. Jim and his wife, Elizabeth, also a Harvest House author, have lived as shining examples of what it means to pursue God wholeheartedly. Through their writings and teaching ministries spanning many years all over the globe, they encouraged millions of Christian men, women, teens, and children to seek God and live fruitfully for Him.

As an author, Jim was best known for his books A Man After God’s Own Heart and The Bare Bones Bible Handbook. His extensive ministry background included his service as a missionary, pastor, seminary professor, and Christian author and speaker. Jim also served in a strong support role in Elizabeth’s teaching and writing ministry; the two worked closely together on book ideas and content development. Their ministry impact continues to be enormous, with a combined total of more than 16 million books in print, blessing readers worldwide.

Jim was dear to Harvest House Publishers for many reasons. At the top of the list were his exceptional desire to encourage believers toward a deeper love for the Lord and His Word, his genuine care for people on a personal level (which was always evident in our meetings with him and at ministry events), and his gracious humility. He cared that his books would truly minister to his readers and edify and encourage them, which is why he constantly rewrote his own material until he felt he had made it as instructional, practical, and inspirational as possible.

Jim took great delight in his family—his wife, daughters and their husbands, and grandchildren—and spoke of them lovingly and frequently. He was truly a pillar of wisdom and strength for all of them.

President Bob Hawkins Jr. says of Jim, “For a season of some fifteen years, I can think of no other author we have had the privilege of publishing who possessed such an overwhelming conviction of the need to take full advantage of every moment possible to write, and support his wife’s writing, for the purpose of ministry. That conviction, for Jim and Elizabeth, turned into the breathtaking execution of solid book after book after book—all born out of their extensive combined study of the Bible in the decades prior.”

Jim liked to say that we should make the pursuit of God the journey of our life, and he lived this out with contagious enthusiasm. It’s for this reason that Jim truly was a man after God’s own heart, and so many lives were enriched by his ministry.

About Harvest House:
Harvest House, a Christian publishing company based in Eugene, Oregon, publishes more than 100 books per year and carries a strong backlist offering more than 1,500 titles. Over 145 million Harvest House books have been sold worldwide through diverse distribution channels, and additional millions have sold in over 75 different languages.

Media Contact: Sherrie Slopianka, publicity@harvesthousepublishers.com

This Summer’s Must-See Family Movie, “The Hiding Place,” Will Only Be in Theaters for a Limited Time

Corrie ten Boom’s Timeless, True Story is Essential, Illuminating, and Inspiring.

Bloomington, MN (July 27, 2023)—For two days only, U.S. theaters will host the movie adaption of Corrie ten Boom’s beloved true story, The Hiding Place. This must-see family event of the summer premieres on August 3, with second and final showings onAugust 5. Find a showing at your local movie theater: TheHidingPlaceFilm.com.

The scene: World War II. Darkness has fallen over Europe, and the boots of the Third Reich echo through the streets. But on a quiet city corner in the Netherlands, some choose to resist. Corrie ten Boom and her family risk everything to hide Jewish refugees by the hundreds, and they ultimately face the consequences when they are discovered.

In 2005, Joni Eareckson Tada shared: “Corrie’s story is as compelling as ever. […] It is for every person whose soul is threadbare and frazzled, and for every individual who must walk into the jaws of his or her own suffering.”

This sentiment still stands true today for the millions who’ve read Corrie’s story. “Corrie ten Boom’s story in The Hiding Place continues to capture the minds and hearts of readers,” said Chosen Books Editorial Director Kim Bangs. “It forces us to face the brutal treatment of humans during World War II, yet leads us to remember the unimaginable compassion of one woman’s decision to choose the higher road of forgiveness. Every generation, every person is challenged to make the same choice. Corrie’s story gives us courage that we, too, can be that one person pressing against the darkness as we carry the light.”

Corrie ten Boom’s “The Hiding Place” movie is only available in United States and Canada theaters on August 3 and 5, 2023. The movie also will be available in limited international locations on August 16, 2023. Find this timeless summer feature near you: TheHidingPlaceFilm.com.

While this movie is only available for a limited time, anyone can buy the book, The Hiding Place, to read Corrie’s story any time!

Celebrating nearly 50 years of this riveting tale, a beautiful keepsake edition of The Hiding Place will be available in December 2023. Preorder yours now.

Corrie ten Boom (1892–1983) was born in Haarlem, the Netherlands. After being arrested in 1944 for helping Jews escape the Nazi regime, Corrie spent a year during World War II in prison camps. After the war, she was invited to share her experiences in more than sixty countries and was honored by the state of Israel for her work during the war. She passed in 1983, on her 91^st birthday.

The Rabbit Room cultivates and curates stories, music, and art to nourish Christ-centered communities for the life of the world. Learn more at RabbitRoom.com.

Chosen Books, a division of Baker Publishing Group, publishes well-crafted books that recognize the gifts and ministry of the Holy Spirit and help readers live more empowered and effective lives for Jesus Christ.

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

Contact: Rebecca Schriner, (952) 829-2512, rschriner@bakerpublishinggroup.com

Sarah Young’s devotional brand is one of the most successful devotionals of all time

July 27, 2023 (Nashville, Tenn.) — Thomas Nelson announced today that the Jesus Calling brand by Sarah Young has surpassed 45 million units sold.  Originally published in October 2004, the 365-day devotional Jesus Calling has expanded to include children’s devotionals, Bible storybooks, journals, seasonal books, as well as the new bestselling prayer devotional, Jesus Listens, published in October 2021.  Over the past nineteen years, the sales and inspirational reach of Jesus Calling brand have grown steadily.  With more than 45 million units sold, the Jesus Calling brand is one of the most successful devotionals of all time.

“Jesus Calling has connected with people from all walks of life in an extremely unique and truly unparalleled way,” said Michael Aulisio, Vice President and Publisher of the Jesus Calling brand at Thomas Nelson. “While the inspiration, faith, and hope that Jesus Calling delivers is impossible to measure, these massive sales figures confirm the tremendous impact of the Jesus Calling message.”

“Publishing Jesus Calling was a long, prayer-filled journey,” said Sarah Young.  “Ever since its publication, I’ve prayed daily for people who are reading Jesus Calling or any of my subsequent books. I consider it an amazing privilege and a God-given responsibility to pray for readers.”

This fall Thomas Nelson will add Jesus Listens for Advent & Christmas (on sale October 3, 2023) to the popular line of life-changing devotional books.

The Jesus Calling brand has also inspired the television show Jesus Calling: Stories of Faith, which shares inspiring and encouraging stories of success, loss, heartbreak, and redemption told by people of faith from all walks of life.  Grammy-winner Chris Tomlin hosts the third season of guests including Amy Grant, Rev. Run & Justine Simmons, Tim Tebow, Tabitha Brown, and Walker Hayes. All three seasons of Jesus Calling: Stories of Faith are available on UP Faith & Family, the leading streaming service in uplifting entertainment.

The Jesus Calling Podcast has been downloaded nearly 15 million times since its 2016 launch.  Each weekly podcast episode features two guests — business leaders, actors, church leaders, musicians, authors, and everyday readers — who share personal stories of faith. Recent guests have included Dionne Warwick, Patti LaBelle, Kristin Chenoweth, Reba McEntire, Kathie Lee Gifford, T.D. Jakes, Rita Wilson, and Melinda Gates. 

The Jesus Calling app is packed with digital versions of Jesus Calling, Jesus Listens, and other products available on-the-go along with special features like the ability to take notes, share messages with a friend, and search by keyword, date, or Bible verse.  This summer a special compilation called Living Hope:  365 Devotions to Know Jesus Is Always with You will be available exclusively in the app and features devotions from Jesus Calling, Jesus Always, Jesus Today, plus some brand-new devotions.  Living Hope was specifically compiled by Sarah Young to speak to the real needs of those who are battling anxiety, depression, and hopelessness – and let them know Jesus is always close beside us and they are not alone.  The Jesus Calling app is available on Apple and Android platforms.

The Jesus Calling Magazine is published digitally and in print quarterly. The Summer 2023 issue features actress Tamera Mowry-Housley on the cover and highlights stories of people who have stepped out in faith like country star Aaron Tippin, MLS player Walker Zimmerman, and everyday people like Bill Magnusson, whose gift of a piano changed an eleven-year-old autistic child’s life.  The print magazine is available at Books-A-Million, Mardel Christian bookstores, and select independent Christian bookstores.

ABOUT JESUS CALLING:  Jesus Calling has sold more than 45 million units across more than 30 languages since its 2004 publication. The Jesus Calling brand includes children’s devotionals, Bible storybooks, journals, seasonal books, and a quarterly print and digital Jesus Calling magazine, the Jesus Calling Podcast, the Jesus Calling: Stories of Faith television program, and an app available on both Apple and Android platforms. For additional information visit JesusCalling.com.

ABOUT THOMAS NELSON:  Thomas Nelson is a world leading publisher and provider of Christian content and has been providing readers with quality inspirational product for more than 200 years. As part of HarperCollins Christian Publishing, Inc., the publishing group provides multiple formats of award-winning Bibles, books, gift books, curriculum and digital content, with distribution of its products in more than 100 countries. Thomas Nelson is headquartered in Nashville, TN. For additional information visit ThomasNelson.com.

The world as we know it has changed, and our understanding of our place in it must change too.

If the past few years have taught us anything, it’s that the world is broken. The world we thought we knew vanished, and so many of us are struggling to make sense of a world that’s not what we thought it was. When the World Breaks: The Surprising Hope and Subversive Promises in the Teachings of Jesus (FaithWords, August 1, 2023, ISBN: 9781546003502) is about what happens when the fundamental picture we had relied on — our sense of how everything holds together — falls apart. For some, this moment comes when a global pandemic upends our security. For others, it’s a partner leaving, or a terrible diagnosis, or the death of a loved one. Many of us have felt our worlds breaking when long-held beliefs about God or faith slipped through our hands. Whether the details are global or personal, the experience is the same: you discover that the framing reality you were living in has fractured.

But here’s the good news: The world has been breaking for as long as we can remember. We’ve been here before, which means we can turn to ancient, perennial wisdom to help us sort through these urgent problems. Jason Adam Miller explores the possibilities for hope hidden in the paradoxes Jesus spoke when he taught the eight blessings — often called the Beatitudes — recorded in the beginning of Matthew chapter 5. These strange blessings name our experiences of suffering and are built on a particular kind of hope. This book is a meditation on those teachings as a transformative way forward when we suffer.

Lyrically written and theologically rich, When the World Breaks reveals an unexpected way to look at these familiar verses, giving readers hope that God is with them in their suffering, and helping them become the kind of people who can put things back together.

Jason Adam Miller is the founder and lead pastor of South Bend City Church, an eclectic Christian community known for its thoughtful teaching, inclusive vision, and commitment to its city context. An advocate for artists and peacemakers, his work beyond South Bend focuses on cultural headwaters and conflict zones, where he serves an international constituency of leaders. He holds a master’s degree in theology from the University of Notre Dame.