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Jodie Berndt’s Praying the Scriptures Series hits major milestone with more than 500,000 copies sold

NASHVILLE, Tenn., July 2024—Zondervan Books proudly announces Jodie Berndt’s Praying the Scriptures series has surpassed half a million books sold.

“Connecting five hundred thousand books with families is a remarkable achievement that underscores the impact of this series,” said Webster Younce, vice president and publisher of Zondervan Books. “For over two decades, Jodie Berndt’s writing has been a source of encouragement for countless parents, spouses, and grandparents. This milestone is a testament to the transformative power of praying through God’s Word, and Zondervan is honored to partner with Jodie through these timeless books that uplift children and strengthen marriages.”

Originally published by Zondervan in 2001, Praying the Scriptures for Your Children: Discover How to Pray God’s Purpose for Their Lives has now sold more than 270,000 copies, including a special 20th anniversary edition. Praying the Scriptures for Your Adult Children: Trusting God with the Ones You Love, released in 2017, has also exceeded 100,000 books sold.

Notable Christian leaders such as Anne Voskamp, Jim Daly, Mark Batterson, and Rebekah Lyons praise Berndt and the Praying the Scriptures series, which includes four trade books, a 31-day devotional, and an interactive journal. Berndt guides readers through using the Bible as a book of effective prayers, powerfully influencing children’s and married couples’ faith, character, safety, and future.

In addition to its milestone titles, the series also includes:

  • Praying the Scriptures for Your Life: 31 Days of Abiding in the Presence, Provision, and Power of God (2021)
  • Praying the Scriptures for Your Teens: Opening the Door for God’s Provision in Their Lives (2021)
  • Praying the Scriptures Journal: Trusting God with Your Children (2022)
  • Praying the Scriptures for Your Marriage: Trusting God with Your Most Important Relationship (2023)

Zondervan celebrates this accomplishment and looks forward to the series’ continued impact on Christian families.

For more information or for media inquiries, contact Rebecca Schriner at rebecca.schriner@harpercollins.com.

Contact:  Rebecca Schriner, Publicity Manager | Zondervan Books, HarperCollins Christian Publishing, Rebecca.Schriner@HarperCollins.com

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