Spirituality and ReligionSeptember 2025
Recent Releases
Not That Wheel, Jesus! Stories From a Faith That Went Off-Road in the Best (and Worst)...
by Mary Katherine Backstrom

A heartfelt and hilarious memoir of spiritual upheaval, this book chronicles Mary Katherine Backstrom’s journey from certainty to doubt -- and back again. With wit and vulnerability, she explores how one child’s question unraveled her faith and led to a deeper, more grace-filled understanding of belief.
 
Declutter Your Heart and Your Home : How a Minimalist Life Yields Maximum Joy
by Julia Ubbenga

This guide combines practical strategies for minimalism with biblical insights, helping readers declutter their hearts and homes, redefine habits and priorities, and find peace and purpose by embracing simplicity and focusing on what truly matters. Original.
Augustine the African
by Catherine Conybeare

This revelatory biography re-centers St. Augustine’s African heritage, offering a fresh lens on one of Christianity’s most influential thinkers. Catherine Conybeare’s scholarly yet accessible portrait highlights how Augustine’s outsider status shaped his theology -- and why his legacy deserves a more global, nuanced understanding.
Lower Than the Angels : a History of Sex and Christianity
by Diarmaid MacCulloch

This exploration of the complex and evolving relationship between Christianity and sexuality, examines how Christian thought and practice have shaped and been shaped by human experiences of sex, gender and family over three millennia. Illustrations.
The Missionary Kids: Unmasking the Myths of White Evangelicalism
by Holly Berkley Fletcher

What happens when the children of evangelical heroes speak up? Drawing on personal experience and deep research, Holly Berkley Fletcher uncovers the hidden stories of missionary kids -- revealing how their lives illuminate the tensions, ideals, and contradictions at the heart of American Christianity.
Separation of Church and Hate: A Sane Person's Guide to Taking Back the Good...
by John Fugelsang

With biting humor and biblical savvy, John Fugelsang dismantles the weaponization of Christianity by far-right extremists. This bold, irreverent guide is perfect for anyone tired of religion being used to justify hate -- and ready to reclaim faith’s true message of love, mercy, and justice.
Mid-Faith Crisis: Finding a Path Through Doubt, Disillusionment, and Dead Ends
by Catherine McNiel and Jason Hague

When belief falters, what comes next? This compassionate guide offers solace and insight for those navigating spiritual doubt. Through personal stories and practical wisdom, Catherine McNiel and Jason Hague show how crisis can lead to transformation, and how faith can evolve into something deeper and more authentic.
How Not to Miss the Point: The Buddha's Wisdom for a Life Well Lived
by Jetsun Khandro Rinpoche

Jetsun Khandro Rinpoche cuts through spiritual clutter with clarity and warmth, offering timeless Buddhist teachings for modern life. Whether you're new to Buddhism or seeking deeper understanding, this book invites reflection, responsibility, and a renewed sense of purpose rooted in compassion and wisdom.
How to Be a Saint: An Extremely Weird and Mildly Sacrilegious History of the Catholic...
by Kate Sidley

History meets hilarity in this irreverent guide to sainthood. With wit and weirdness, Kate Sidley explores the bizarre lives of saints and the quirky process of canonization. This will delight anyone who loves religious history with a twist -- and a few severed heads.
I Just Wish I Had a Bigger Kitchen and Other Lies I Think Will Make Me Happy
by Kate Strickler

Feeling stuck in comparison mode? Kate Strickler offers ten gentle mindset shifts to help you love the life you’re already living. With humor and honesty, she shares practical tips to quiet the “just wish” voice and embrace joy in the everyday.
Don't see what you're looking for in our catalog? You can always make a purchase suggestion, or check our Interlibrary Loan system!
Phillipsburg Free Public Library
200 Broubalow Way
Phillipsburg, New Jersey 08865
908-454-3712
http://www.pburglib.org/