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
