Reading Books Recommended by Pastors & Professors!

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[@HowtoFaithALife]

I just realized I never said in this video that Dan Wallace is a newly retired professor at DTS

[@yulianto9372]

video yawning plis

[@deniselockard2621]

He has some pretty good videos on the Dallas Theological Seminary KZbin channel for those who don't want to read through his book. Pretty good stuff.

[@Watchmanonthewall626]

I recommend Tracing Our Ancestors by Frederick Haberman Also the Anglo American Alliance in Prophecy by Martin Lyman Streator You won't read this history in your normal circles.

[@Jenna1814]

Hey Faith, I think a few good books you may like would be. Tactics by Greg Koukl, I don't have enough faith to be an atheist by Frank Turek, and Bible scholar Micheal Heiser Unseen Realm. Would love to hear what you think of them.

[@edwardmarian4591]

I really recommend this book A Chronological Commentary on The Book Of Revelation Thats the name if the book Enjoyy❤

[@anestrydom871]

Dear Faith. I grew up as a “Christian” but I consider myself a baby Christian as I have only in the last year really dug into the Bible and consciously studied the word having read the Bible front to back for the first time this last year at age 37. I don’t have any memory of ever hearing terms like complementarian and egalitarian or Calvinism vs Arminianism before discovering your channel. I never heard of the 5 solas or many other things that I have learnt about since watching your videos. I haven’t “dug deep” before finding your channel. You have inspired me greatly to learn more and truly get to know God’s word and who He really is, His character and about His immense love for us. I am so grateful to have you as a source of truth and I see you more as a friend/sister in Christ as a “preacher”. You just have a gift for delivering a message and encouraging others to learn. I grew up in the (Nederduitse Gereformeerde kerk) is an Afrikaans church and I don’t know nearly as much from my years there as I have learnt through watching your videos. I have printed your cliff notes and stuck them in my bible and I am hoping to join your Bible boot camp soon. Some of us learn better from sitting in a church listening to a sermon and some like me learn better through platforms like you that feels more intimate and direct. Thank you for all the hard work you put into your videos. It is highly appreciated by women like me. Keep going. Much ❤️

[@ItsEverythingEuodia]

Ayyyy you’re South African right since you attend an Afrikaans church?

[@anestrydom871]

@@ItsEverythingEuodia indeed I am 😁

[@ItsEverythingEuodia]

@@anestrydom871 🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦

[@ernestbailey6617]

@@anestrydom871 I was from the Nederduits Hervormde kerk... I also read a lot of christian books but after years only found out that it was peoples opinions not really God's word. The only book to read and study is the Bible. I read different versions of Bibles and then I did a comparison between them and found lots of scriptures left out and changed. The only true bible I found is the King James 1611 version. It is the best reference bible against the other modern versions. I found a pastor online that is of great help Robert Breaker to explain the word of God better the biblical way. You are free to try it. Hope this will help you and get a better biblical inside.

[@Watchmanonthewall626]

You should read Tracing Our Ancestors by Frederick Haberman. Also look into Isaiah 41:4, 44:6 & Revelation 1: 8,17&18 and 22:13

[@cjhunt07]

As a former complementarian, and speaking as a man, I can’t emphasize enough that what you are doing is valuable and important. It’s so easy for us to put ourselves in doctrinal boxes that sort of come as a “package deal,” without questioning some of the things within that package. People also have knee-jerk reactions to different perspectives, because some of the people that hold those perspectives also believe strange things from the package they were given. We need to stop, rewind, go back to sound hermeneutical principles, and approach each text with a willingness to both be challenged and transformed in our thinking. You are not only modeling that, but also directing people to resources that are helpful for their own journey. I recently found your channel as I was also exploring this topic in depth, and I plan to stick around. Also, I am a former Calvinist so I love that you delve into that world as well! For sound Arminian scholarship, check out William Lane Craig’s Divine Foreknowledge and Human Freedom. And keep up the good work!

[@SM-JIL]

Hi Faith, please please please don’t take down your raw and real videos…you have no idea how much they have and do help me as I struggle with anxiety and all the pressures of life. I lean on the Lord but I also love your encouragement ! People need to check their hearts!

[@ActingYourWay]

I was reminded today of the adage “Never accept criticism from someone you wouldn’t take advice from.” Feels like this should be a sign in every office and on my own bathroom mirror!

[@allieoneal2033]

Yes, those videos came out just when I needed them, and they were such a blessing to me on my journey.

[@gillianmcguinness6108]

Thank you for posting! I love new book recommendations, especially when they come like a trusted source like you!

[@HowtoFaithALife]

Glad you like them!

[@trista_sue_writes]

You may have already read this, but "Mama Bear Apologetics" is a really good one. As well as Alisa Childers' new book "Live Your Truth and Other Lies".

[@terrileedewey1430]

So GOOD!! I loved them both!

[@allieoneal2033]

I'm reading Mama Bear right now, and I'd love Faith's opinion, too.

[@HarpersBibleFacts]

Let’s get Faith to 100k!

[@rosesummers1383]

Here's a couple of my faves lately: Mere Christianity by C.S. Lewis is my all time favorite The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry by John Mark Comer Center Church by Timothy Keller - I'm reading this one for a Seminary class, and it has been phenomenal

[@Erica_GospelWarrior]

I recommend RETURN OF THE GODS by Jonathan Cahn. I don't read much non-fiction outside of the Bible, but this one was very eye-opening!

[@alaennaruckman8743]

For those looking for recs, currently reading The Gospel Comes with a Housekey by Rosaria Butterfield. Halfway through and it's awesome! I'd love to hear how you (Faith and others) and your husband work out giving and finding time for Bible study with kids. I've finally found a groove after having my second baby, but always curious how others practically make space for Bible study while parenting.

[@peteandrews6354]

I don’t know about the books. The videos that you put up about women in ministry have been extremely helpful to me. Your being vulnerable in those videos was monumental to me. It’s when we get desperate before Him that we start to see the true inward change that only the Holy Spirit brings. I have had the biggest struggle over this issue for over 35 years. I’ve been back and forth, and held fast to both sides at different times. My one absolute conclusion is that “I Don’t Know!” Perhaps I never really will and I’m ok with that. But I am totally interested in seeing where you end up. It surely makes a bigger difference in your life than it could mine. To be quite frank with you, it’s your pure honesty that has impacted me so much. I don’t see that often/ever. I do feel to point out that wisdom in the book of proverbs is depicted in feminine form. Just a thought.

[@dianedavies7994]

I’m reading God of All Things that you recommended. I really like it. Definitely going to get Knowing Sin. Thank you for being open and honest about a struggle with understanding what a Women’s role in teaching looks like. I was indoctrinated with no women can teach or lead men too , along with other “doctrines” that the more I look at may not be what I was told/taught. I still believe they shouldn’t be behind the pulpit leading church but I realize I haven’t really studied the whole thing deeply for myself. I appreciate your willingness to open up and be real about it. It does help us that also have questions. I believe the Lord and Holy Spirit will give us the right direction and wisdom to understand what we need to do in these situations. Don’t be out off by the haters, which as Christians they shouldn’t be that anyways. Love your ministry!

[@MrKC23]

I'm a male Christian in London, your videos galvanise me to read! 😊 Wish i went to seminary. Its refreshing to hear women talk about Christian books

[@elminabanks1116]

I just found you and your videos and I just wanted to say Thanks. As a Christian there are so many people who think that we hold hate for people or that we are always constantly judging others and to tell you the truth I am harder on myself than anyone else in my life. That is why I am excited to find you. Hopefully through centering myself in God and faithing my life I will find what is really important again, and be able to share his message with others, which is the goal. lol. Anyways, I am stoked to find your channel and get back to whom I once was in my relationship and walk with God and take it farther than ever before. God Bless!!!!

[@rebeccachapman1231]

I'm a theologically conservative egalitarian Christian and I am so impressed that you have been seriously studying the subject, even if it turns out that you end up disagreeing. I think the most frustrating thing for bible-based egalitarians is the assumption that if we don't agree with complementarians is that we are all liberals who don't take scripture seriously and authoritatively when it is not at all true. But like you, I have dealt with people who are extremely vitriolic when it comes to this subject and it doesn't matter how many scripture verses or well thought-out arguments one might make with such people. They will just accuse you of being a rebellious Jezebel and put you in the same category with murderers, prostitutes, adulterers, fornicators, etc. as if God never once said a single positive thing about women anywhere in scripture. It would be nice to at least have it recognized that there might, just might, be different ways of viewing some of these scripture passages in question without bad faith assumptions! I agree that it was probably a mistake for that author to use feminism to support egalitarianism, especially as feminism is such a loaded word and everyone seems to use it differently. I'd always thought of feminism as being "equal rights" like being able to vote and hold property and the like and couldn't comprehend why so many people, especially women, were against it. Only to later find out that third wave (or is it fourth wave now?) feminism has very little or nothing to do with such things and may not really have anything to do with women at all, unless the "woman" in question is actually a man. But that's another rabbit hole! Keep on keeping on. :)

[@scapps8173]

Thank you so much for explaining what I am feeling about feminism but could never put it into words. I started out thinking it was a good thing and now really dislike anything connected to feminism. I feel like I wish it had never started, but that's because of what it morphed into. I would be offended to ever be considered a feminist.

[@backyardwanderer16]

I love Mere Christianity, the Upward Call, The pursuit of God, and Love Made Perfect! Amazing books for me during different phases of my walk!

[@Kat-sr6ik]

I LOVE the Screw Tape Letters by C.S. Lewis Mere Christianity is great too. ❤

[@maggierac6263]

Please Please Please do more in your bible study series in the book of John! I love that series and it makes my notes way more in depth I learn so much from these videos! It’s also great to bible study along side you!! I would love if you could make it a regular series and maybe do more books after John??! I would LOVE that!!! ❤❤

[@milagroscordero7679]

Yes, please do!!

[@jennifersahmoun606]

Hi Faith! I enjoyed your reviews but I was saddened when you asked "When do I stop teaching my boys?" I think the role of mother is unique from any ministry role a woman might have in the church. My son is now 23 and I still teach him but the nature of that teaching has changed for us. Up to about age 13 I was actively teaching him in order to convey to him my beliefs, values and facts about the world. Once he became a teen my teaching style changed to one of guiding him in how to use what I had taught him to make decisions about his life path. Our conversations now usually consist of him telling me about something he's thinking about doing and I ask thoughtful questions designed to get him to think through actions and potential consequences both positive and negative. In this way, his decisions are well considered and mostly in line with his chosen path. As a mother, I never stop teaching. I believe one of a mother's primary God given roles is to teach our children to be thoughtful, kind and faith-filled adults who will strive to bring goodness to whatever piece of the world God places them in.

[@childofbooksandmusic9244]

A book that I really enjoyed that I actually recommended to my sister and a few of my friends was "How (Not) to Read the Bible" by Dan Kimball. He says at the beginning of the book that he knew a few people who decided to stop being Christians because they were actually reading their Bibles in its entirety and were finding things that they were having a hard time understanding, so he wrote the book to help people understand some of the more difficult topics of the Bible.

[@definit1on119]

Here are some 1) don’t waste your life by John Piper 2). The holiness of God RC Scroul 3) The Hiding Place Corrie Ten Boom

[@josephwomack4683]

Yes!! 🎉

[@Erica_GospelWarrior]

7:08 Eve did NOT eat an apple. That's one of those things that we were taught in Sunday School, but the Bible never says that. Eve ate the fruit. It was the fruit of the Tree of the Knowledge of Good and Evil. I'm not sure exactly what that fruit looked like, but I'm sure it WASN'T an apple.

[@BiblicalSolutionsforLife]

Interesting reflections on the role of women teaching particularly on the internet. Recent subscriber. Thanks for posting.

[@cindyb8775]

Please don't suffer over the condemnation and comments. You have greatly enriched my life. I just cheer up so much when I see your beautiful face appear

[@southrnbygrace]

Grace Awakening by Chuck Swindoll remains one of my fav books ever. I've probably read it or listened to it (I have the printed and Audible versions) a dozen times or more and glean new truths every time.

[@HonEBee61]

I'm so sorry that people are being mean to you! I am 62 years old and I have 3 daughters 28, 27, and 24. I talk about you to them ALL the time. I send some of your KZbin shorts to them. My oldest is actually married to a youth pastor and they also pastor in Texas! Neither one of them are from there and bracing for their first summer. 🥵🥵🥵😂 I'm so grateful for your ministry. I grew up in a parsonage, was married to a preacher for about 12 years. I was not well-rooted in the Word. Please don't stop what you're doing. I believe your message is for today. I would have given anything to have you in my life 40+ years ago. I bought your Bible Study Bootcamp and loved it. It was a well-organized and more of a refresher course for me. I loved it. I just started Theology Bootcamp. Thank you for putting this all on KZbin and paper for me. I'm praying for you! 🙏 You are as anointed as your husband.

[@HonEBee61]

PS Thank you for the book suggestions!

[@bhcleadp2577]

Faith the videos you have put out about women are awesome, it breaks my heart that in modern day Christianity we tear each other down so much. We have shied away from talking about grey areas, doubts, struggles and have leaned on well this is what I was taught must be true. You keep ministering as the Holy Spirit leads you, He knows better than people.

[@jenna5285]

I really appreciate your book review videos. Thank you for doing them!

[@roxannbrown244]

I love that your husband was reading Lord of the Rings!! :D

[@2.overlanding.emptynesters119]

Faith, from a male I have learned more from you in the little time I’ve been following you on IG and KZbin than I have from male preachers. I believe that God gave you this gift to help people like me that struggle with understanding most of the Bible. I’ve always highlighted in my bibles and I have several, but the one I have now (CSB, he reads truth) has helped me more though I still go back to my KJV and read the difference, so don’t let the haters get to you and keep up the good work!!! And Bible on. Your friend Sully

[@Jesusismyonething]

Love the recommendations. Bible college was four decades ago for me! Diving into the books you mentioned that I haven’t yet read… 🥰

[@DaniqueBrew]

Hi Faith❤ I love how real you are, please keep doing what you are doing! Bc of you I have found God in so many ways I could have never imagined or even thought that I would need. I know that there are more people like me right here, and I can image there will be new people finding your videos who will need them! I think if we all look deep inside and be honest with ourselves and eachother, we find that we all struggle with these questions. We are all humans, we don’t have the authority to define the truth but we can strive to find the truth and be led to the truth by God and Jesus! So please ignore these comments of people who think they know better. Thank you so much for sharing🥰

[@brianmajaski7343]

I have dealt with guilt and shame most of my adult life. Recently I read a book by Green Daniel PH.D, Lawrenz Mel PH.D. Overcoming Guilt and Shame. This was a less heady book and more of a “How to” book. Great read about 200 pages and really drove the point that guilt is a status of wrong doing and shame is an emotion that we have a roll, partially, to play in. Here is a quote from the book. “We may hold ourselves to unrealistic expectations, demanding perfection. Or, we may project our shame onto others, inaccurately believing they have the same critical thoughts about us that we have about ourselves” (p 83).

[@Hannah-Bellerose]

I'm a book girlie too! And I loved the video thank you so much for sharing! I will have to get some of the books. ❤

[@rociocartes]

I just want to thank you for creating such a great KZbin channel. I only discovered you a week ago, and I have already gotten so much fantastic information and advice from you. I know how much hard work goes into filming and editing etc, and even prepping for videos, so I just want to show my appreciation. Keep up the amazing work, and God bless you so much. xx❤

[@HowtoFaithALife]

Wow, thank you!

[@MarthaAnderson-jv8ph]

Faith, you are authentic! You are bold! You are courageous! Love you, girl. Just keep on going because the Holy Spirit is speaking through you and you do come back and correct yourself when you've misspoke. You are humble!

[@JA-ht2lz]

Please pray for my husband Johnny A. who is involved w/ spiritual wives, both minor and adults. Initially he admitted this was happening and now he denies it to the church and authorities! I appreciate your prayers and I hope your family is blessed.❤

[@h2smom]

LOVE this kind of video!!! Thanks for the recommendations!

[@lasabe]

Faith--I am a bro in Christ. I love learning from my wife. Women have such a unique perspective that has impacted me so profoundly. I enjoy your lessons too, keep going at it. BTW: my pastor is a Woman!

[@davethinkingsystems]

Really nice video and I'm happy that you are teaching me

[@capturedbyannamarie]

My favorite recent read was Don’t waste your life by Piper

[@killhannaah]

My book recommendation is A.W. Tozer's The pursuit of God, The purpose of Man and The Crucified life. I have the 3-in-1 collection and have just started The persuit of God. I bought this after some one recoomended it (Katie, TheFaithLady here on KZbin) and after having read The Knowledge of the Holy, which BLEW me away!! So far, loving The Pursuit of God, but it is dense. Especially as English isn't my first language, although I am fluent init, Tozer, like Lewis, their English is pretty academic and they use words that aren't as common. Anyway, I don't know if you have read it, but it is my recommendation.

[@JeanJoseIsabelle]

Congratulazioni.May God bless you

[@rebecca1995]

I know it's an old book by for new and all Christions , "Knowing God" by j.l. Packer is good.

[@josephwomack4683]

Yes!!

[@jojocatattack]

Please do not take down your raw and real videos about the hard questions. These questions have colored 43 of my 62 years.

[@brandygoebel7652]

Yes! Had I felt free to wrestle with these questions earlier in my life (instead of in my late 40s) I am confident that my career would have take a very different path. Also, it's refreshing to be in an environment where the men in our church are not only supportive of our female teachers and leaders but are also eager to hear what we have to say. :)

[@mizzlife6936]

I really enjoy these book recommendation episodes. I read a lot so I am always looking for more books to add to buy lists.

[@alishiadouglas4165]

I Read “Purpose Driven Life” every year.

[@ruthraatz8800]

A woman after God's own heart by Elizabeth George, it is definitely an easy read I really enjoyed it

[@kaylahouston840]

I have a lot of fear and anxiety and I just finished the book “what are you afraid of” by Dr. David Jeremiah and it’s an awesome read.

[@caitlinrussell5654]

I need your wisdom for my own discernment!! I am not a new Christian and have been going more in depth in my own Bible study. I am also continually recovering from childhood trauma and emotional abuse. Having your view as one of many helps me to better know the Truth and to discern my understanding of the Word. So thank you and keep going!!

[@CherylBraxton]

I Faith, please don’t take down those vids that speak to “ Women in Ministry”. I have not viewed than yet and I NEED them. I am a woman in ministry and unless the Lord tells me different, I shall take my last breath as one. Thank you for allowing the Lord to use you for His glory and for our good! As of today, I will be keeping you and your family and the ministry ( your & your hubby’s) in my prayers! Grace&Peace

[@normaortega4654]

I recently found your channel, new Subbie! I enjoy your style, you're in Texas, and I'm learning so much. Thanks! Wife since '97, mother to 6, Pastor's wife and Grandma to 1. Against thanks for your commitment, perseverance and passion for learning & teaching God's Word! ❤

[@Taushathetech]

"Who am I" by Jerry Bridges is what im currently reading and let my tell you its dead on. Its about out identity in Christ. Was recommended by my Christian counseler and its incredible.

[@ambermyers4256]

Please don’t take your videos down Faith! You are an inspiration and honestly teacher to me who has a husband who is not a believer. I struggle with trying not to overstep my bounds as a woman, struggle with where those bounds are, and at the same time trying to spread God’s light, love, and knowledge to my husband in hopes God will use these things to soften his heart and make him a believer. You truly help me to keep spreading God’s light in my home and to keep learning on days when my disability leaves me in so much pain and life leaves me so discouraged. Please don’t stop being you and don’t take your videos down; God has given you a gift not to put under a basket but to let shine. You help me so much, more than what I could ever convey in this little, okay long, KZbin comment. ❤ Praying for you, your husband, and your boys. 🙏🏼❤️

[@judithguenther452]

Gentle and Lowly- Ortlund

[@savannal5938]

I love these videos and only read what you recommend cause I love and trust you. Thank you so much for all you do, I have started bible journaling and my husband and I are growing in out faith all cause I found your channel. No pressure. 😂❤

[@raziraz87]

I am currently reading “Not a Fan: Becoming a completely committed follower of Jesus” by Kyle Idleman. So far I am loving it. I feel it is good for new Christians and those who stronger in faith. Love your book videos. I have a running list of books I want to read

[@scottwebb3491]

I highly recommend Things God Hates, Things God Loves by Rabbi Greg Hershberg. Yes, you read Rabbi, a quick read I’m sure you’ll enjoy.

[@valg3168]

Such great biblical life book reviews! Thank you! My book recommendations: The Right Kind of Strong by Mary A. Kassian, Choosing Gratitude by Nancy DeMoss Wolgemuth, and Absolute Surrender by Andrew Murray.

[@monstertruckfan8450]

I've commented this before, but I don't mind repeating. How about Jonathan Cahn's book "Return of the Gods." I could barely put it down and I'd love to hear your take on it. Thank you for seriously considering this suggestion.

[@RaiderMom2008]

This is one I have been considering. From your comment, @monstertruckfan8450, I think I may go ahead and order it!❤️

[@graceboshell6650]

“When God Writes Your Life Story” was life changing to me! I would love to see you review this

[@sherrijobe7422]

I am currently reading The Bait of Satan by John Bevere and have really learned a lot about myself. I highly recommend it. Hope you give it a try. It is an easy read.

[@sweetpeastationnz6598]

Thanks Sherri. I've had this on my shelf for years and never read it. Time to dust it off.😊

[@lucysnowe31]

I'd be a bit surprised if she'd read/recommend John Bevere but I could be wrong. He's known to have some problematic theology -- a mix of NAR, Word of Faith, prosperity gospel, etc.

[@nitarose44]

Oh, Faith! ❤️ I guess SecondSale is getting more of my money. I just placed an order for books you recommended in a past video 5 mins before you posted this. Lol

[@938quilt]

I love your in-laws place!

[@annewest7429]

Recently read "The Book That Made Your World: How the Bible Created the Soul of Western Civilization" by Vishal Mangalwadi. Amazing study of culture and history and the power of the Word to impact both.

[@lauramcmullin1092]

Praise God that you are prayerfully considering your platform. You're seeking the truth, not others' opinions. There is a lot of grey area, and I pray that God continues to lead you. You're such an encouragement to me. Thanks for your content. ❤

[@TakingNotesTalkingGrace]

My recommendations to start: 100 Bible Verses Everyone Should Know by Heart by Robert J. Morgan (Learning/memory) The Love Dare by Stephen Kendrick (Relationship) The Prodigal God by Tim Keller (Forgiveness/Love) The Best of Barbara Johnson (Funny and somewhat biographical) The Boo series by Rene Gutteridge (Charming, fiction) The Giant Killer by Charlotte Maria Tucker (allegorical)

[@wooshOUT]

I’ve only touched the surface on your whole catalogue of videos but everything I’ve watched has been an amazing help for me. I love how you view the hate, how you respectfully question and engage with the community that may be for or against you and women in general taking a bigger role in leading others toward God and Christ. Please don’t stop ever! I’m actually reading my Bible because of the viewpoint you’ve shown me in your Bible studies and journaling videos. I’m actually engaging in a relationship with God so I am forever grateful for you putting yourself out there on the internet ❤️

[@HowtoFaithALife]

Wow thank you 🥹🫶🏼

[@Daniel_Size_12]

You are wonderful and very addicting to watch. I'm starting to get back to reading the Bible.

[@kolsethministries]

I’d recommend The Allure of Gentleness by Dallas Willard and The Pursuit of Holiness by Jerry Bridges

[@reneedjasper091503]

Pursuit of Holiness was definitely one of my favorites.❤

[@greatbookswithkaity]

Thank you for posting this!! I love getting book recommendations! I’d love to see your thoughts on Gentle and Lowly by Dane Ortlund!

[@Bella_Harry]

Your realness is what is the most helpful for me (and it seems others). There will always be people who do not guard their tongue. God is using you to reach people in a way that gives them a "fire" for Christ and your humble questioning of yourself and your doubts demonstrates your trust in God, his love and is a more real expression of our Christian walk than those who are being mean rather than engaging respectfully in a coversation with you about their disagreement with your questions or understanding. Oh and your boys are so delicious and have grown up so very much xxx

[@Hookhamhomestead]

Was reading gentle and lowly and would appreciate your thoughts on that.

[@noelcarter2100]

I would recommend mother culture ❤️ The book is amazing . Touches on motherhood in a Christain way.

[@terrileedewey1430]

I love these videos so much, you heart shines in each video. 100% my favorite KZbinr!!!❤❤! Thank you. And I love all the recommendations in the comments!! Have you done fiction christian book reviews? I might have missed it.. I read a book a week on Audible and love to mix it up.

[@cimoneanais1995]

You are so smart. You are intelligent. You said, something to me, that is so on point. How blessed are you?!

[@hannahbaker2856]

Your read of Ehrman and Wallace together reminded me of another book-and-response-book pair (2014): Ehrman's "How Jesus Became God" and Bird et al.'s "How God Became Jesus." Michael Bird (an Australian Anglican theologian) served as editor working with Craig Evans, Simon Gathercole, Charles Hill, and Chris Tilling to fill out a *lot* of detailed material. They're all excellent scholars who also wrote in a way that communicates to the non-scholar reader.

[@GeorgeMartin4]

I read both those books in a college class. "How Jesus Became God" was one of the best books in my theological education. Highly recommend 👍

[@ntay7884]

Never, Never take down your videos. They have helped me so much. Can you show us how you put the notes you dog ear into your bible. If the book does not give an exact scripture reference but is so so good. Where do you put it? I love having all my notes in my bible as the one source to look and study daily but having a hard time figuring out where to put certain notes. Example: I Recently learned about the different functions of scribes; I have no idea where to put this. Please help. Much Love

[@killhannaah]

I love these kinds of videos and I love your love for books. (Thank you for being so critical of what you read!!! I feel a lot of the times that people must be right, because they are much smarter than me or have studies more than me, and so they must be right, right?! because they are master in their subject. But your teaching me that it is okay to think critically and hold it against your own world view and most of all against Scripture!!) Your raw and real videos are the best. Happy, cheery, crafty-videos are good and all (I love those!!) but when it comes down to it: you are showing us (women, but men aswell) how to dig deep and try to be true to Scripture and how to live a life of faith: not changing Scripture, but letting it change us. Which is what you are all about, right?! Thank you for an interesting video once again. I love your editting and video style. It must be a lot of work!!! Love, Hannah (from The Netherlands)

[@robyndrake-reynolds9507]

Hi Faith, I really appreciate your raw and real videos. It's refreshing to see someone I respect wrestle with these things too. I really appreciate how honest you are. My two favorite nonfiction books I've read this year are Cold-Case Christianty by J. Warner Wallace and Why Does God Allow Evil? by Clay Jones. Thank you for all you do!

[@TerrasTake]

Hello sweet girl!! Thanks so much for your take on the books!! I appreciate you so much! I got so happy that Pastor Joe was reading Lord of the Rings! That's probably my favorite fiction novels...only books where I didn't want the adventure to end.😊 Hope he enjoyed them. Blessings to you both and the boys little sister!❤️‍🔥🙏❤️‍🔥

[@kourtneyhines1578]

I appreciate you being vulnerable because I am that one person you mentioned leaving up the videos if it helps one person! Please don't let anyone stop you from helping others on their journey with Christ!

[@ItsEverythingEuodia]

I recommend reading Seeking Allah Finding Jesus by Nabeel Qureshi

[@philiplewis1989]

Yay. Another video by Faith. Me happy. And more books I can add to my list. Me even more happy. Oh & I can relate to the whole "carrying shame" thing. Totally feel you on that. It may not be for the same reasons, but I feel like the end result is the same. Lots of love & hugs, hun. (Hugs Faith) Oh & I'm a dude & don't mind learning from women. Otherwise I wouldn't click on your videos. I want knowledge & don't care where it comes from. And don't listen to the jerks on the internet. I know that's a heck of a lot easier said than done, but if you listen to them, they win. (Hugs Faith again) ☺☺☺❤❤❤

[@pianogirl36]

I got nerdy excited when you said Joe was reading Lord of the Rings lol. They are probably my #1 favorite books on the planet outside the bible. So good, C.S Lewis is also on the top of my list not only for Chronicles of Narnia but also his theology writings as well.

[@joyf5539]

I really like the Great Divorce by CS Lewis.

[@tracycoles704]

I never thought of writing books down that the pastors reference in sermons. That's a great idea!

[@imabeliever85]

Great video. I remember reading and liking the William Webb book, and the redemptive hermeneutic approach back when I read it, but I would have to think critically through it again.

[@isabelgranados8176]

Thank you for the way you advice us about the books, new subscriber here and thanks to you now I finally decided to study theology and the Bible ❤❤❤❤🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼

[@denenewright5541]

Dear Faith, Keep up the good work and I love love your old Videos. ❤❤❤ Right now, Im re-reading a Oldie but Goodie," Battlefield of the mind", Joyce Meyer

[@ReflectionsofChristianMadman]

Two books I’d recommend are “Suffering Wisely and Well” by Eric Ortlund and “Unhindered Abundance” by Ken Baugh. Give them a shot, I promise you won’t be disappointed. PS: I’m a soft complimentarian. I’m constantly frustrated by the rhetoric from both sides. It seems like they’re both just talking past one another.

[@2Timothy2-25]

Mark DeJesus, "God loves me, I love myself... overcoming the resistance to loving yourself". Mark's books reach many Christians regarding difficulties with social anxiety and OCD related struggles. A quote I remember and was deeply touched with was... "God loves me; Im going to love what God loves." This and all of his books are filled with such insights.

[@GraceStudios777]

I highly recommend reading Women Of The Word How To Study The Bible with both Our Hearts And Our Minds. I am currently rereading it.

[@FireShine-ss4sb]

Pilgrim's Progress by John Bunyan written around 1677 AD. and Book of Jasher...ancient Jewish oral history mentioned in Joshua 10:13 and 2 Samuel 1:18. Epistle of Barnabus mentioned in Colossians 4:10. Letter to Hebrews also signed by Barnabus in verse 13:22.

[@laurenlovel]

Love this kind of video! A book I might recommend if you haven’t read it is Every Woman a Theologian by Phylicia Masonheimer 💛 love your content! Also, Gentle and Lowly by Dane Ortlund!

[@allieoneal2033]

I've got that book and the workbook next on my stack to read. Can't wait!

[@debbie2837]

Thk u for talking about the ‘women, don’t speak’ issue. At 71, I still am confused. I have such knowledge from the life God has given me & often, my Biblical words of caution or encouragement are for men, because I’m able to see things many others don’t…just because of where I’ve traveled w/ God. Women speak up in the church (to men) all the time-even conservative churches, & not necessary in a Godly way. I find this issue hypocritical. Yet I do want to be right w/ the Word & so, all my life, there has been this unresolved conflict even w/in myself! Perhaps we should be more concerned that women truly know who they are w/ God…& let Him lead them, as u r trying to do??? Bless you, sister.💜

[@mgb5170]

Miriam in the Old Testament (Aaron and Moses sister) was from a family considered priests & priestesses. Song and dance is a form of prayer and not anyone can lead it...and women are not left to song and dance. I suggest you read some of the work by Sister Barbara Reid, O.P.; she is a Dominican nun and president of the Catholic University of Chicago. She is also ordained to teach preachers how to preach. I think you will very much love and appreciate her contribution to the idea of women preaching.

[@mgb5170]

I also strongly recommend all women to read Phyllis Trible (Texts of Terror) and Sister Elizabeth Johnson (She Who Is); and finally, this will not likely make it to your shortlist, but the world of Merlin Stone "When God Was a Woman" to gain insight into how some women (who identify as Neo pagan or champion goddess archetypes) are actually going back to an ancient understanding of god's divinity far larger than only the sex definition; and how for men (creating an image of man of god) allowed the languaging and understanding (we need words to share~!) but it was never meant to be limited to men. It was always our birthright, as women, to have appreciation of the "great mother" which is not a native-earth-bound definition, but a larger theology that is dumbed down by people who make it seem like it is tree worship.

[@clarissajocelyn2073]

I recommend Thomas Merton, "No Man is an Island", if you haven't already read it.

[@maryldemilo]

That is a good one!

[@kittea1804]

if you want more on the shame stuff look into john bradshaw's books, specifically healing the shame that binds you

[@PaigeIrene15]

I officially started Bible studying again and I found the way I choose to read the Bible is different than how I used to. I’m not taking it as a story I’m taking in each word deeply and meaningfully. I find myself turning to scripture for answers

[@snflwrday6817]

Have you read The Unseen Realm by Michael Heiser? I am reading it now and am really intrigued. The connections he makes, ising the bible really make me think... especially about things that often seem swept over. It's really fascinating.

[@jimiripley7252]

I'm also a woman in ministry, currently attending seminary. I have women in my family who have been clergy for much longer than I have. I understand the negative reactions that can bring, but we need to follow God's leading. I read a lot of excellent, deep books in my studies, but I'm currently re-reading a book on Jesus' life that I recommend. It's a long book written by a woman in ministry: The Desire of Ages, by Ellen White.