Colorado Springs, CO (September 15, 2025)—Focus on the Family, in partnership with Tyndale House Publishers, announces the October 7, 2025, release of Manger Throne: Celebrating Christmas through Song by songwriter Tony Wood.
Based on the 2024 Dove Award–winning Christmas Recorded Song of the Year, the book is a 28-day December devotional based on original holiday songs the author has written with or for Phil Wickham, Michael W. Smith, Zach Williams, We Are Messengers, Keith and Kristyn Getty, Francesca Battistelli, Big Daddy Weave, Tasha Layton, for KING & COUNTRY, Kari Jobe, Jordan St. Cyr, Jason Crabb, Mandisa, Paul and Hannah McClure, Jonathan Cain, Stars Go Dim, Point of Grace, Selah, and others.
Each daily chapter includes song lyrics, a Scripture reading, a brief devotional, and a prayer. Several days feature “The Story Behind the Song.” In addition, there are QR codes linking to playlists at Apple Music, Spotify, and YouTube that include all the songs in the book. Tony is currently a staff songwriter for CURB/Word Music Publishing.
Manger Throne
by Tony Wood
ISBN: 978-1-64607-197-5 | Hardcover: $22.99
October 7, 2025 | Tyndale.com
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Focus on the Family, which reaches about 38 million people in 120 countries, is a global faith-based ministry that helps families thrive in Christ. 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. Visit Focus at FocusOnTheFamily.com or on Facebook and Twitter.
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.
Contact: Natalie Wierenga, nataliewierenga@tyndale.com, 630.784.5211
