resources
RESOURCES
It’s real easy to fall into bad media consumption habits > but that shouldn’t be your story > you were meant for better. Below you’ll find some resources you can binge mostly guilt-free. We hope these will encourage, inspire & challenge you this semester.
SPRING 2024
Fall 2023
Conviction that Points to Jesus (9.22.23)
Faith that brings Courage (9.15.23)
Worrying about our Value (9.8.23)
Strongest Desires vs Deepest Desires (9.1.23)
fall 2022-spring 2023
A Courageous Response (4.7.23)
A Daring Faith + Career (3.31.23)
Inviting Jesus Closer (3.17.23)
In Love with the Right Things (3.3.23)
Taking Jesus at His Word (2.24.23)
Love Strong Enough to Lift Others (2.17.23)
Changed Hearts brings Changed Speech (2.3.23)
The Storm of Disappointment (1.27.23)
Soul-Level Endurance (1.20.23)
Joy beyond Circumstance (11.4.22)
Light that leads to Life (10.21.22)
Forgiveness+Reconciliation (10.7.22)
Prejudice+Favoritism (9.30.22)
Sincerity beats Status every time (9.23.22)
past small group studies
listen
Truth over Tribe > Great conversations with informed people exploring how to navigate our current political + cultural landscape.
Theology in the Raw > How theology intersects with the difficult questions + circumstances life brings our way
Undeceptions > Deep dives into faith, history, culture + ethics > skeptical? have some doubts? this ones for you
Rule of Life > Author/Pastor John Mark Comer challenges us about our Spiritual Formation > really, really good stuff
Church of the City New York > Author/Pastor Jon Tyson > just super solid teaching week after week > Kevin’s ‘go-to’ encouragement
This Cultural Moment > 2 Culturally Savvy Pastors Riff on Church History & Pop Culture > smart, interesting, relevant
No Dumb Questions > A Cool Blend of Science, History & Faith
Relevant Magazine > Interviews with Musicians, Authors, Influencers & Conversations about Faith & Culture
The Firn Line > Storytelling, Mountaineering, Interview
Craig Groeschel Leadership Podcast > Christian Leadership > exploring opportunities to serve & influence right
The Sharp End > Outdoor Safety & Storytelling > adventure, knowledge
Catalyst Podcast > Christian Leadership > collaboration, innovation, encouragement
Dream Big > Bob Goff > encouraging, inspirational
Fight Hustle, End Hurry > 2 Pastors/Authors conspire to slow down, simplify & focus on what’s most important > antidote for anxiety
watch
The Bible Project > A Large Library of concise, understandable, visually pleasing videos explaining the Bible > it’s content, history & theology.
The New Rules for Love, Sex & Dating > Well Crafted, Biblically Based, Easy to Watch teaching on stuff you definitely think & care about.
Love Dates & Heartbreaks > Same ^^^
Talking Points > Excellent conversation on the right place in this Political & Cultural Climate for followers of Jesus to plant their flag.
Veritas Forum > A treasure trove of talks & debates on Faith, Science, Ethics and most things that really matter > scroll down & choose a topic.
read
Gentle and Lowly, Dane Ortlund
The Deeply Formed Life, Rich Villodas
The Life We’re Looking For, Andy Crouch
Invitation to a Journey, Robert Mulholland Jr.
A Long Obedience in the Same Direction, Eugene Peterson
Christ Plays in 10,000 Places, Eugene Peterson
Runs with the Horses, Eugene Peterson
Bullies and Saints, John Dickson
The Air We Breathe, Glen Scrivener
Let There Be Art, Rachel Marie Kang
The Patient Ferment of the Early Church, Alan Kreider
On the Road with St. Augustine, James K.A. Smith
You Are What You Love, James K.A Smith
Prodigal God, Tim Keller
Live No Lies, John Mark Comer
Garden City, John Mark Comer
The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry, John Mark Comer
God Has a Name, John Mark Comer
Bruchko, Bruce Olson
Radical: Taking Back your Faith from the American Dream, David Platt
Something Needs to Change: A Call to Make Your Life Count in a World of Urgent Need, David Platt
Life Together, Dietrich Bonhoeffer
The Cost of Discipleship, Dietrich Bonhoeffer
Everybody Always, Bob Goff
Love Does, Bob Goff
How to Read the Bible for All its Worth, Gordon Fee
The Master Plan of Evangelism, Robert Coleman
A Million Miles in a Thousand Years, Donald Miller
Searching for God Knows What, Donald Miller
The Divine Conspiracy, Dallas Willard
The Great Omission, Dallas Willard
The Spirit of the Disciplines, Dallas Willard
Renovation of the Heart, Dallas Willard
Life Hacking Spiritual Disciplines, Joe Fontenot
Screwtape Letters, C.S. Lewis
Mere Christianity, C.S. Lewis
In the Name of Jesus, Henri Nouwen
Beyond the Cosmos: What Recent Discoveries in Astrophysics Reveal about the Glory and Love of God, Hugh Ross
The Language of God, Francis Collins
Not the Way It’s Supposed to Be; A Breviary of Sin, Cornelius Plantinga Jr.
Forgotten God, Francis Chan
Letters to the Church, Francis Chan
Multiply, Francis Chan
Not a Fan, Kyle Idleman
APPS
The Bible Project > The best all around app we know of for exploring the Bible. It has excellent studies, podcasts, videos & classes.
You Version > The Bible on your phone > tons of reading plans, challenges & groups you can join.
The Bible Memory App > A great way to memorize truth & hide it in your heart.
Enduring Word > A great Bible commentary that helps you dive deep. (phone app & website)
Blue Letter Bible > Another insightful Bible study tool helping give a clearer picture of what you’re reading. (phone app & website)