Spirituality and Religion: September 2025
Recent Releases
Becoming the Pastor's Wife: How Marriage Replaced Ordination as a Woman's Path to Ministry
by Beth Allison Barr

A trusted historian and Baptist pastor's wife tells how the rise of a new and important leadership role for conservative Protestant women, the pastor's wife, intersects with the decline of women's independent leadership in the church.
Jesus Doesn't Care About Your Messy House: He Cares About Your Heart
by Dana K. White

The phrase "cleanliness is next to godliness" isn't found in the Bible. Your house can never be good enough to please God---not because you can't scrub it or declutter hard enough, but because that is never what He was looking for in the first place.
The God of Story: Discovering the Narrative of Scripture Through the Language of Storytelling
by Daniel Schwabauer

Novelist and writing coach, Daniel Schwabauer, unpacks the five basic elements of story--theme, context, characterization, voice, and plot--to provide a fresh perspective on reading the Bible that is accessible and captivating, enabling you to see what lies beneath the surface of Scripture.
Sister Wife : A Memoir of Faith, Family, and Finding Freedom by Christine Woolley Brown
Sister Wife: A Memoir of Faith, Family, and Finding Freedom
by Christine Brown Woolley

Traces the "Sister Wives" star's life from her polygamist upbringing in Utah to becoming Kody Brown's third wife and a reality TV personality, revealing both the ideals and struggles of plural marriage and her eventual decision to leave the lifestyle behind.
Beyond Anxiety: Curiosity, Creativity, and Finding Your Life's Purpose
by Martha Nibley Beck

A guide to overcoming anxiety by tapping into creativity, blending neuroscience and sociology to explain how engaging the brain's creative systems can break the anxiety cycle and lead to peace, improved problem-solving, and deeper connections with others.
Separation of Church and Hate: A Sane Person's Guide to Taking Back the Bible From Fundamentalists, Fascists, and Flock-Fleecing Frauds
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.
The Courage to Change: Saying Goodbye to Good Enough and Embracing the Promise of What Can Be
by Joyce Meyer

Beloved Bible teacher and #1 New York Times bestselling author Joyce Meyer wants us to know that even when we feel like the ground beneath our feet is shifting, we can stand firm on the promise of God's Word that He will see us through.
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.
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