GENERAL RESOURCES

The Voice of the Heart: A Call to Full Living by Chip Dodd

Growing up with three brothers I did not understand emotions very well. Still don’t. This book is hands-down the best resource I’ve found on understanding your own heart and the power of emotions. This is wonderfully biblical. Honestly, my copy is falling apart with use.

Gods at War: Defeating the Idols that Battle for Your Heart by Kyle Idleman

Kyle’s practical pastoral heart shines through. He has a great way to reframe common struggles so the Bible comes alive. This is a really helpful resource on living out Proverbs 4:23 to “…above all else guard your heart...”

Unwanted: How Sexual Brokenness Reveals Our Way to Healing by Jay Stringer

Even if sexual brokenness isn’t your issue, this is a useful book. Stringer argues that our habitual sins reveal wounds which need to be healed. By studying our struggles, it can help us understand who we are, and where healing needs to show up. Warning: there are some very difficult chapters to read in this book. 

The Millionaire Next Door: The Surprising Secrets of America's Wealthy by Thomas J. Stanley and William D. Danko

This is a classic book as well. Down to earth and informational about how to view money. Worth the read or re-read.

Crucial Conversations Tools for Talking When Stakes Are High by Patterson, Grenny, McMillen and Switzler.

Very needed book. The authors offer a great paradigm for having conversations about interpersonal conflict. Learn how to communicate when stakes are high.

PODCASTS

At the Table with Patrick Lencioni.

All of Lencioni’s stuff is great. Here he takes the wisdom from all his best books and drives the point home with great practical application.

GiANT’s Liberator Podcast with Steve Cochran and Jeremie Kubicek

Great leadership and team content. They offer useful paradigms and visuals if you go to GiANT.tv. The most helpful tool for families is the Five Voices. Jeremie and Steve have taken the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator, but made it sticky, memorable and really helpful within any team or family setting. Their 100x stuff is also good.