Recommended Reading
Discover our carefully curated collection of books to support your journey toward healing, understanding, and growth
Sexual Abuse & Church Safety
Tear Down the Wall of Silence
by Dale Ingraham with Rebecca Davis
An excellent book which gives the reader a reality check on what is happening in churches throughout the world. If you are ready to learn, this is where to start for practical information and implication regarding the sexual abuse which plagues our congregations.
Rid of My Disgrace
By James S Holcomb and Lindsey A Holcomb
A must read for anyone that is walking through the healing process due to sexual assault. Authored by a survivor, this book helps the victim of this crime to better recognize what sexual assault is and the impact it can leave on every single aspect of one's life.
Sensitive Preaching To The Sexually Hurting
By Dr. Sam Serio
Especially helpful book for gospel preachers, elders, bible class teachers and anyone else that may be timid about tackling the subjects surrounding the sexually hurt people that sit in the pews every week.
Adoption & Attachment Disorders
but, he spit in my coffee
by Keri Williams
Award winning author, Keri Williams does not dance around the realities of coping with children diagnosed Reactive Attachment Disorder who were adopted or fostered. Keri has lived the life and knows all the nuances of behaviors related to this mental health illness.
365 Day of WISDOM and ENCOURAGEMENT
by Keri Williams
This book if full of exactly what parents need, especially Moms who have adopted kids with Reactive Attachment Disorder (RAD). Those thoughts and sayings which may have been seen as absurd or unrealistic, Keri validates those and gives the reader hope.
Hope for Healing
by ATTACh (Association for Treatment and Training of the Attachment of Children)
An excellent guidebook for parents having children diagnosed with Reactive Attachment Disorder (RAD). This book provides realistic information, teaching and stories. It is a continual resource throughout the journey.
Parenting the Hurt Child
by Gregory C. Keck, PhD, Regina M. Kupecky, LSW
The reality is parenting is difficult and even more difficult when adopted children are experiencing their losses. If you are considering the adoption of an emotionally "hurt" child, this book is a must read.
Parenting Adopted Adolescents
by Gregory C. Keck, Ph.D.
There is an incredible parenting challenge with the adoption of older children. This author helps the parent understand they are not alone as he too, adopted older children. It is important to learn to not erase their past, but realize this is part of their story.
Relationships & Communication
If Only I'd Known
by Chelsey Brooke Cole, LPC-MHSP, CPTT, RPT
Narcissism is a word we hear a lot to define behavior. Chelsey helps the reader understand the meaning of narcissism and the various types and traits. If you are wanting a guide on how to address someone with narcissism, this is your book.
Parenting with Love and Logic
by Foster Cline, MD, and Jim Fay
This book helps the parent learn the art of allowing children to learn cause and effect, thus experiencing the consequences of decisions.
Why Don't We Listen Better?
by James C. Petersen D. Min. LPC
Ever wonder what the "talker" should say and what the "listener" should do? This author presents practical methods of improving conversations in all types of relationships.
BIFF for Co-Parent Communication
by Bill Eddy, LCSW, ESQ., Annette T. Burns JD, Kevin Chapin LPC
Trying to figure out how to respond to the attacks and bullying when co-parenting? This book provides the reader with how to make that process less cumbersome. B-BRIEF, I-INFORMATIVE, F-FRIENDLY, F-FIRM
Healing & Personal Growth
Healing the Child Within
by Charles L. Whitfield, M.D.
With millions of copies sold, this book dives into the depth of discovery of the "why" within ourselves. Be ready to explore and learn more about yourself.
Redeeming Heartache
by Dr. Dan B. Allender and Cathy Loerzel, MA
Have you given thought to the idea that your past of emotional pain and struggles, could give the answer to how God can use you? This book will help you discover an inner transformation from the shame carried, to the freedom found.
The 4:8 Principle
by Tommy Newberry
This New York Times Bestseller, provides the practical and attainable methods of bringing Philippians 4:8 into lives on a daily basis. This book has all the potential to give the reader the needed difference to approach life with joy, energy, fulfillment and purpose.
A Life Lost and Found
by Wilson Adams and David Lanphear
Written by two men who have experienced their own kinds of grief, this book takes the reader through tumultuous times, while giving hope at the end. If you're searching for someone who understands the tragedy of grief, this book will help you find them.
Sexuality & Marriage
The Great Sex Rescue
by Sheila Wray Gregoire
From a survey of over 20,000 women, this author discovered the harm being done in many evangelical teachings which is damaging sexuality in marriage, and opposite of what God intended. The truth about sex in marriage is not hidden or shamed.
Pornography & Digital Safety
Hooked
By Dr. Joe S Mcilhaney Jr, MD and Freda Mckissic Bush, MD
A quick read that addresses the cultural issue of pornography. The authors write in a style that is easily understood and helps bring to light the seriousness of pornography and how it affects human brain development.
Treading Boldly through a Pornographic World
By Daniel Weiss and Joshua Glaser
A guidebook that empowers parents as they navigate the cultural issue of pornography. It explores the prevalence of pornography in modern day society and how it has changed throughout the course of time.
The Healing Church
By Sam Black
Another excellent read for males and females on the topic of pornography and the prevalence of this behavior within the church. The author not only focuses on the problem of pornography but possible paths to fix the issue.
Good Pictures, Bad Pictures
By Kristen A. Jenson
An excellent resource written for parents to read with their children. Good Pictures, Bad Pictures is a tool to start the pornography talk with children. It is full of conversation starters that parents will find helpful.
Trauma & Mental Health
Trauma in the Pews
By Janyne McConnaughey
A timely book written by a female trauma survivor. The book addresses this needed topic and emphasizes the prevalence and impact that trauma has especially among those sitting within the walls of churches.
What Happened To You?
By Bruce D. Perry, M.D. and Oprah Winfrey
An interesting book written as a conversation between Dr. Perry and Oprah Winfrey. Dr. Perry addresses trauma and how it affects brains, biases, and systems. He explains the impact that adversities have not only on the mind but also how these adversities affect the physical body.
Cultural & Social Issues
Love Thy Body
By Nancy R. Pearcey
A challenging book that takes a deep dive into understanding mind-body dualism and the impact this worldview has on the many cultural issues of our time. This book is excellent but is not the easiest to read. Do not skip the introduction.
Lost in Trans Nation
By Dr. Miriam Grossman
A newly published book written by someone that has made a lifelong career in child psychiatry. Dr. Grossman tackles the tough topic of Transgenderism and how this social contagion is having a profound affect on our nation's children, especially girls.
Behold the Pit
by Eric Parker
This book takes a serious look at the psychosocial issues which confront Christianity. In a world where biblical word meaning gets blurred with translations, Eric helps the reader with clarity.
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