David deSilva was one of the historical advisors for my new book The Untold Story of the New Testament Church: Revised and Expanded (March 2025). He, along with 19 other scholars, endorsed the work. deSilva has just released a new book, which serves as a nice visual companion to The Untold Story. It’s called Archaeology and the Ministry of Paul: A Visual Guide. The book is blend of scholarship and visual storytelling that aims to transport readers into the heart... Read more

Dear Brothers and Sisters. Look, I almost never crash into your inbox or drop a new article on days that aren’t a Thursday. But today isn’t just any day. A bunch of you have been messaging me things like, “Hey, where’s that video podcast thing you promised that goes with your new book?” Well Ladies and Gents, guess what? It’s finally here. YESTERDAY, THE WHOLE THING DROPPED AT ONCE. That’s right. We went full Netflix-style binge mode on this one.... Read more

A fascinating look at what will increase spiritual power in your life and ministry.  In 48 Laws of Spiritual Power, best-selling author Frank Viola lays out the unchanging principles of tapping into God’s power and releasing it to serve others. These laws (principles) are based on over thirty years of ministry experience—trench-tested in Frank’s life and the lives of others who have spent decades in ministry. Though these laws may seem counterintuitive and uncommon, they will equip you to look for... Read more

As most of you know, I train authors through a premium online training called SCRIBE. We’ve gone on record stating that 98% of those who go through the SCRIBE training get their book written and published within a year. Brandt Johnson is one example. Today I caught up with Brandt to discuss his new book, which released today. Enjoy! There have been a plethora of books written on God and calamity, what provoked you to write your book? During recovery,... Read more

Phil Cooke is the leading media expert in the world. He’s also a strong Christian. So I was honored when he wrote this about the new book recently. “I just finished The Untold Story of the New Testament Church: Revised and Expanded by my friend Frank Viola. Epic read. He puts the New Testament story in the order the books were actually written, and the way the story happened. You’ll discover things you never knew – even after reading the NT... Read more

As most of you know by now, I’ve been doing interviews on various podcasts for the new book. (Consequently, I’m still taking interview requests, so if you’re a podcaster, you can contact me at [email protected] to book an interview.) Craig Keener and N.T. Wright were both historical advisors on the project. Keener much more so and he wrote the Foreword.   Photo below of me and Tom Wright speaking at a conference together. We spoke for several hours between sessions... Read more

A heartfelt “Thank You” to each of you who got a copy of my brand new book, The Untold Story of the New Testament Church: Revised and Expanded (white cover with brushstrokes). Just head over to TheUntoldStory.net for instructions on how to order the book. I appreciate all the feedback on how the book is impacting so many of you so far. Someone asked, “If I find a typo in the book, should I send it to you?” The answer... Read more

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – from the publisher, Destiny Image ***A New Touchstone for Understanding the New Testament*** The Untold Story of the New Testament: Revised and Expanded by Frank Viola In this definitive reconstruction of the New Testament narrative, bestselling author Frank Viola beautifully weaves the drama in Acts with the Epistles chronologically as well as adding fascinating details about first-century life—creating one riveting story. This unique book represents a revolutionary paradigm shift in our approach to reading and interpreting... Read more

Greetings! We wanted to make sure you received Frank’s time-sensitive email that he sent you on Sunday. Since we are nearing the bonus deadline, we are following up as a courtesy. We don’t want you to miss out. (The deadline for the bonuses is March 16th.) All the details – including an updated FAQ section – are on the book landing page below. Just be sure to refresh it when you get there because it’s being updated regularly. As promised, Frank will be... Read more

From the publisher, Destiny Image, who has a charismatic audience. The new book is NOT just for charismatics, it’s for evangelicals also who are not charismatic, but this mail-out was specifically addressed to charismatic readers. From Destiny Image In an era where charismatic Christians regularly face criticism for perceived gaps between experiential faith and biblical understanding, a new timely release presents a vital bridge between these two worlds. The Untold Story of the New Testament Church: Revised and Expanded by bestselling... Read more