Here are some gems I love to share. Check back here because I will be updating this page regularly. And if you have any recommendations for me, please tell me! I enjoy trying new things!

Books for Grown-ups:

Unoffendable– by Brant Hansen. Brant writes in a very unassuming way. It’s like you are just hanging out with him and he’s all, “You might to punch me in the face for saying this, but have you ever considered…” The book presents a radical lifestyle that encourages us to ask, “If God gave His Son to forgive me of my sin, who am I to withhold forgiveness from someone else?” Other books by Brant Hansen: Blessed Are the Misfits, The Truth About Us, and The Men We Need.

Cold Case Christianity– by J. Warner Wallace. I discovered J. Warner Wallace on the Eric Metaxas Show (see Podcasts below) and I knew this guy was the real deal. From the perspective of a real-life cold case detective, Wallace systematically walks through the claims of the gospels like evidence in an investigation and presents a case for the reliability of the gospel accounts of Jesus.

Books/Writers For Writers:

• The Icarus Deception by Seth Godin
• Running Down a Dream by Tim Grahl
• The Art of Work by Jeff Goins

Podcasts:

The Brant and Sherri Oddcast—Brant Hansen is in multiple sections of my media loves because He wrote Unoffendable (I haven’t read his second book yet, but I am tempted to just put it on this page anyway) AND he and his producer Sherri have a sweet podcast. I listen to this when I need a spiritual pick-me-up. It is weird and hilarious with nuggets of deep truths buried in there. At the risk of sounding pathetic- these people are the best friends I’ve never met.

Mere Christians—Jordan Raynor, author of Master of One and Called to Create, has three podcasts. Mere Christians focuses primarily on what it means to live out the Gospel in our everyday vocations. Jordan interviews interesting people in all walks of life and explores how following Jesus impacts our work and workplace.

Kid Stuff:

Hank the Cowdog by John Erickson- From the perspective of “the head of ranch security,” Hank the Cowdog gets into some ridiculous situations. There are literally dozens of these books, and if you can score them on audiobook, all the better. Erickson narrates them and you will crack up.

Adventures in Odyssey by Focus on the Family- So my 11 year old was like, “Uh, what is this?” It’s called radio theater, dear. Now shush and listen. The kids are totally hooked on these radio shows with good messages and Bible verses. And it’s great to hear these messages getting to my kids from people other than mom and dad.

Good (Really Good) Children’s and YA Authors (in no particular order):

• Jack Gantos
• C. S. Lewis
• Gordon Kormann
• Louis Sachar
• Jennifer Holm
• Stuart Gibbs
• Kate DiCamillo
• Gary D. Schmidt
• Sheila Turnage
• Mac Barnett
• Avi
• Lauren Wolk
• Adam Gidwitz

Websites:

Matchless Beauty– a resource for all moms and their daughters. My friend from college Leah owns the site and has crazy skills in designing apparel and other things that encourage us women and young ladies in our walk with Christ. She also shares insightful and encouraging blog posts. Seriously, do yourself a favor and check it out!

For Writers/Artists:

• goinswriter.com
• thewritelife.com
• booklaunch.com