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

Hello friends! I wanted to reach out with a gentle reminder about some exciting, but time-sensitive opportunities you may have missed. Many of you mentioned that you either: Didn’t see my previous emails about the new book (those pesky folders sometimes capture important messages – happens to me constantly) Haven’t yet visited the new book landing page. Since you’re part of this email community and you’re interested in the Deeper Journey and the Insurgence, I really want you to enjoy... Read more

Welcome to another blog post. This is the only blog whose author’s new book sold out faster than toilet paper during the early days of the pandemic. Unless you’ve been living under a rock this week (or perhaps IN a rock, like some trendy minimalist apartment), you know that my new breakthrough book – The Untold Story of the New Testament Church: Revised and Expanded – released on Tuesday. Yes, the literary world trembled, baristas ran out of espresso beans... Read more

I’ve waited more than three years for this day, March 4, 2025. Get ready to dive into the New Testament like never before. My latest book, The Untold Story of the New Testament Church: Revised and Expanded (white cover with brushstrokes on the margins) is hitting the online bookstores today, and it’s guaranteed to make you see Jesus and His entourage in a whole new light. As I’ve stated before, this is NOT a book on ecclesiology. It doesn’t advocate... Read more