Most books that are blockbusters (huge best-sellers) in the Christian market are not books that impress me at all. In fact, most of them leave me scratching my head muttering, “why on earth did this sell so many copies!” But every now and then there’s an exception to this rule. Gary Thomas’ Sacred Marriage is a blockbuster that is one of the best books on marriage I’ve ever read. It’s not your typical marriage book. Far from it. Instead of... Read more

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Today, I interview David Orton on his book, Snakes in the Temple: Unmasking Idolatry in Today’s Church. Enjoy! Instead of asking, “what is your book about,” I’m going to ask the question that’s behind that question. And that unspoken question is, “how are readers going to benefit from reading your book?” David Orton: The reader will benefit from a “root and branch” exposé of the contemporary church’s hidden idolatry. The book shows that the enemy of our souls – Satan... Read more

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If you watch cable news, you’re no doubt familiar with Gretchen Carlson. Gretchen has just released a new book called Getting Real which contains her life story. I caught up with Gretchen recently to discuss her new book. Enjoy and grab a copy! In your book, you give people an inside peek behind the TV personality. What motivated you to give people this inside look at your life? Gretchen Carlson: When people watch me on TV they see part of my... Read more

Every time it’s campaign season, I become an avid TV viewer. For me, the drama is better than most television shows. It includes excitement, surprise, comedy, shock, and the best features of a thriller. And to balance out the perspectives and biases, I flip through CNN, FOX, MSNBC to the Sunday news programs on CBS, NBC, etc. I particularly enjoy the interviews with the candidates as well as the debates. To my mind, some of the candidates are flat and... Read more

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Congratulations to Rick Warren on his book, The Daniel Plan. It was voted the 2015 Christian Book of the Year. This is an impressive volume, being co-written and endorsed by some of the health heavy-weights of our time, including prominent medical doctors (like the inimitable Dr. Oz). The layout of the book is beautiful with nifty colors and text boxes. An easy-to-digest volume. I found the book to be highly readable and profoundly valuable. The first part of it is... Read more

Matt Mikalatos has written a new book called Into the Fray: How Jesus’s Followers Turn the World Upside Down. I caught up with Matt to discuss his new book. Enjoy! Instead of asking, “what is your book about,” I’m going to ask the question that’s behind that question. And that unspoken question is, “how are readers going to benefit from reading your book?” Matt Mikalatos: It’s tempting to read the Bible as a theological guidebook rather than a communication from God.... Read more