NASHVILLE, Tenn., February 2026 –
Pastor and New York Times bestselling author Craig Groeschel landed on the New York Times bestsellers’ list with his newest book, Heal Your Hurting Mind: Biblical Hope for Anxiety, Depression, Burnout, and the Emotions No One Talks About, following its March 17, 2026, release from Zondervan.
Groeschel is author of more than 20 books and the founding and senior pastor of Life.Church, an innovative, multisite church that created the free YouVersion Bible Apps. Known as a pastor with a heart for spiritual leadership, he hosts the top-ranking Craig Groeschel Leadership Podcast and speaks frequently at leadership events and conferences worldwide.
Heal Your Hurting Mind, which is currently No. 5 on the Advice, How-To and Miscellaneous list, is a deeply personal and practical book authored by Groeschel alongside his counselor, Dr. Wayne Chappelle, a licensed clinical psychologist who is board-certified by the American Board of Professional Psychology and has helped elite military leaders and professional athletes overcome intense mental health challenges.
“As conversations around emotional and mental well-being continue to grow, readers are looking for guidance that is both spiritually grounded and clinically informed,” said Daniel Marrs, Vice President and Publisher for Zondervan Books. “Heal Your Hurting Mind answers that need with rare depth and balance, so it is no surprise that this book has struck a chord with readers. This is not simply a helpful resource—it’s an invitation for individuals, families, and church communities to engage mental health with wisdom, compassion, and hope rooted in faith.”
Throughout Heal Your Hurting Mind, Groeschel opens up with raw transparency and vulnerability about his own experiences to help readers understand they are not alone and give them the courage to pursue healing. Groeschel explores powerful principles for how God helps us, dedicating chapters to unpacking common struggles, including anxiety, depression, negativity, anger, trauma and burnout.
Publishers Weekly deemed Heal Your Hurting Mind “a down-to-earth guide and a welcome corrective to a church culture that’s often silent on psychological health.”
“In what can be a confusing and complicated mental health environment, Pastor Groeschel and Dr. Chappell offer exactly what is needed,” said Webster Younce, Vice President and Executive Editor of Zondervan Books.
A New York Times bestseller, Heal Your Hurting Mind is now available from Zondervan Books at major retailers and online platforms. For more information, visit Zondervan.com.
New York Times bestselling author Craig Groeschel is the founding and senior pastor of Life.Church, an innovative, multisite church that created the free YouVersion Bible Apps. He has written twenty books, including The Benefit of Doubt: How Confronting Your Deepest Questions Can Lead to a Richer Faith (2025). Known as a pastor with a heart for spiritual leadership, he hosts the top-ranking Craig Groeschel Leadership Podcast and speaks frequently at leadership events and conferences worldwide. Craig and his wife, Amy, live in Oklahoma and have six married children and seven grandchildren. Connect with Craig at www.craiggroeschel.com.
Dr. Wayne Chappelle is a licensed clinical psychologist who is board-certified by the American Board of Professional Psychology. An in-demand speaker at national and international conferences, he has more than 90 scientific research publications on a range of subjects in psychology. His work focuses on strengthening the health and performance of senior leaders and individuals in extraordinary and highly demanding conditions across ministry, business, professional sports, and military organizations. Connect with Dr. Chappelle at www.psyoptimal.com.
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