Religion & Spirituality
June 2025
Experience Jesus. Really.
by John Eldredge

John Eldredge reveals the path of the "ordinary mystic" and invites readers into the refuge of experiencing deep, lasting, real communion with Jesus. In this present age, many are becoming disciples of the Internet, and many are addicted to distraction. Eldredge presents a powerful alternative to the soulless, disenchanted world...the path of the ordinary mystic. The mystic is awake to the truth that God is still present, and they experience the refuge of God's powerful, healing presence, if they learn to open their hearts. Readers who join Eldredge on this journey will regain childlike faith in the reality of God's constancy.
The Familiar Stranger
by Tyler Staton

In The Familiar Stranger, Tyler Staton draws on Scripture, tradition, and spiritual practices to help readers step into a genuine relationship with the Holy Spirit and discover a fully alive spirituality. For a generation searching desperately for an experiential spirituality, the Holy Spirit's indwelling presence to empower and transform is freely available. Yet, confusion and unfamiliarity surround the Holy Spirit. Staton reintroduces the third person of the Trinity, tracing the story of the Holy Spirit throughout the Bible, and inviting believers to discover what Scripture reveals about the Holy Spirit and their lived experience.
Hey, Jesus, It's Me
by Ellen Skrmetti

When the pandemic hit, Ellen Skrmetti longed to bring a little joy to the dark struggles the world was facing. She thought about all of times she had asked Jesus to walk with her through pain and heartache, and she decided to share that message with others...in 30-second videos on Instagram that quickly went viral. From a pageant queen with stage fright, to viral videos, to her growing popularity as a stand-up comedian with sold-out performances, Ellen's humor is rooted in southern charm and culture. Her relatable essays in Hey Jesus, It's Me will bring some much-needed levity to readers' lives.
Holy Men of the Electromagnetic Age
by Raphael Cormack
 
Drawing on untapped sources in Arabic, in addition to European ones, Raphael Cormack follows two of the most unusual and charismatic figures of the electromagnetic age: Tahra Bey, who took 1920s Paris by storm, and Dr. Dahesh, who transformed Western science to create a panreligious faith in Lebanon. Traveling between Paris, New York, and Beirut, these men reflected the desires and anxieties of a troubled age. As Cormack demonstrates, these forgotten holy men, who embodied the allure of the unexplained in a world of dramatic change, intuitively speak to the unsettling world today.
The Jewish Way to a Good Life
by Rabbi Shira Stutman

Rest, community, and celebration are for everyone in this radical, refreshing book, where traditional Jewish wisdom becomes essential advice for today. In The Jewish Way to a Good Life, Rabbi Shira Stutman invites readers of every faith—and none—to do chesed (good work), foster tzedek (justice), practice shabbat (rest), and ultimately find happiness. She offers practical, time-tested ways to enrich your daily routines and engage others. 
Miracles and Wonder
by Elaine Pagels

This is an extraordinary new account of the life of Jesus that explores the mystery of how a poor young man inspired a religion that reshaped the world. Over the past two thousand years, countless personalities have been projected onto the enigma known as Jesus. In this groundbreaking work, Elaine Pagels explores a wide range of sources to break down these personalities and paint a richer, more complex portrait of Jesus than ever before. Powerfully written and drawing on decades of research, Miracles and Wonder is an essential history for anyone looking for a deeper understanding of Jesus.
Pray Bold
by Joel Osteen

Joel Osteen wants readers to know that God is listening and waiting for them to take the limits off and pursue their dreams. In Pray Bold, Osteen will challenge readers to think bigger, to stretch their faith, to receive what they are believing for when they pray, and to pray prayers that move the hands of God. Readers will learn to pray with confidence, dare to pray bold, and that is when they will see the all-powerful Creator of the universe go to work according to the author. They will see God do the extraordinary and show out in ways greater than they ever imagined. When they pray boldly, Osten claims bold things happen.