The Real-World Theology Series Launches August 25, 2025
These two books are part of a new series published in partnership with Spurgeon College. Each book helps youth and young adults understand how the Bible speaks to the practical details of life
Mike McGarry helps readers discover that being created in the image of God means your identity, worth, and purpose aren’t dependent on a list of accomplishments—they are given by the One who made you. At the core, what makes you “You”? Is it the way you look? Your family? Your accomplishments? The more you try to look within, the more confusing it can become. The good news is, your identity is a gift from God, not something you have to discover within yourself. For those who follow Christ, their identity is always secure in him. God created us to be his image-bearers, as icons who remind the world of his majesty and nature. When we discover our purpose in his big story, it helps us make sense of our individual stories. In Iconic, you will see how being and bearing God’s image helps you discover your own identity as a loved child of God and shapes your relationship with him, others, and yourself.
- Learn how to live as God’s image bearer at school, work, and in everyday relationships.
- See how your identity as an image-bearer gives deep meaning to everything you do.
Iconic: Being God’s Image in Your World
by Mike McGarry
August 25, 2025 / Retail Price: $13.99
Print ISBN: 978-1-64507-513-4
Religion / Christian Theology / General
Mike McGarry, DMin, served as a youth pastor for nearly twenty years and is the founder/director of Youth Pastor Theologian. He and his wife, Tracy, have two teenagers and are committed to investing in the next generation. Mike is the author of A Biblical Theology of Youth Ministry, Lead Them to Jesus, Discover: Questioning Your Way to Faith, and Iconic: Living as God’s Image in Your World and has contributed to Gospel-Centered Youth Ministry. He writes and speaks frequently through Youth Pastor Theologian.Learn more at www.youthpastortheologian.com or follow Youth Pastor Theologian on Facebook (@youththeologian) and X (@YouthTheologian).
Alex Duke traces the journey of God’s people through the Bible to show readers how Jesus gives direction, peace, and strength every step of the way—exactly what’s needed to sustain us on our journey home.Did you ever feel a little bit out of place—like you don’t quite belong? Most of us have, and for good reason. The world we live in is not our true home. Just like our fellow travelers throughout the Bible, we are wandering, trying to find our way home. Once we find Jesus and let him be our guide, we can find the proper path for our long journey home. Learning to live as a pilgrim in this world will help you to make sense of what’s hard and teach you to depend on Jesus when you are feeling displaced and alone. Through Nomad, you will discover how your individual story has fit into God’s big story all along.
- Learn to liveas a pilgrim, depending on Jesus through all of life’s ups and downs.
- Discover how finding your place in God’s story will encourage you when you feel alone and like you don’t belong.
Nomad: A Short Story of Our Long Journey Home
by Alex Duke
August 25, 2025 / Retail Price: $13.99
Print ISBN: 978-1-64507-521-9
Religion / Christian Theology / General
Alex Duke (MDiv, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary) is the editorial manager for 9Marks and the pastor of training and sending at Third Avenue Baptist Church in Louisville, Kentucky. He is the author several books, including From Eden to Egypt and Nomad: A Short Story of Our Long Journey Home. He and his wife, Melanie, have three children.
For review copy and interview information, contact:
Audra Jennings – audra@newgrowthpress.com
