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Is trying to be “the best you” actually ruining you?  There's a lot of people talking about living your best life but what is God's plan for our life?  Dean Inserra dissects that and more messages that are so popular on Social Media now. This will be the Series Finale of the 30 Second Book Club Podcast.  Thanks for your support and for listening, and look for a brand new podcast from me in 2022!

Since the day you were born, there have been giants in your life. Tyrants of immense size who try to exert negative influence over your destiny. Giants try to intimidate you into inaction and apathy - find out how to defeat them with examples from the bible in this book.

If you're looking to spruce up your house a little bit during the holidays - HGTV's decorator of the year Ginger Curtis has some advice to beautify your home and your heart.

You spend too much time dealing with people who are toxic to your life. You might feel like you have to because Jesus said to love everyone. But Jesus walked away from toxic people in his life and you can too. Gary Thomas talks about biblical examples of how to deal with Toxic people in his book, When to Walk Away.

If you've ever thought you'd be better at prayer by now and want a close communication with your Father which can transform even the most difficult moment of your life, this book can help start your journey.

Life can come at you fast - it did for Dallas Louis when she had three kids within the first 26 months of being married! She shares the things about parenting that your friends won't - and help you laugh at everyday situations, too. https://www.amazon.com/Why-Some-Animals-Their-Young-ebook/dp/B093PFQ641

There have been many books that have talked about productivity, but none from the lens of Jesus Christ.  Jordan Raynor examines the life of Christ and the 7 things we can learn and apply to our lives.

Do you know someone struggling with mental illness? Or wonder if you are actually seen, loved, or valued? Could loneliness be the cause?  Dr. Mark Mayfield's book can help you develop habits that move you from isolation to connection.

Praying is a practice -- one which I have never been very good at.  If you need some ideas on how to pray, Amy Boucher Pye has some great suggestions for you in her new book and on the 30 Second Book Club Podcast.

Some days you feel as if you take one step forward only to fall back two—or ten— steps. You struggle and push through one obstacle after another. You know God is present, but when is he going to rescue you from all the storms, shipwrecks, and snakes surrounding you? Samuel Rodriguez takes you through Paul's story in Acts and how you can discover how to navigate through life's challenges to truer wholeness and bigger victories from God.

With so many “experts” touting different approaches to raising thriving children, how do you know which is the best one?  Dr. Rhonda Spencer-Hwang, professor of public health at Loma Linda University and mom of three, found 8 principles for raising happier, healthier children who are equipped to flourish.

Getting organized can feel like an impossible task. But it doesn't have to be complicated!  Melissa shares more in her book, Simple Organizing.

What do you do when it seems like everybody else is getting their dreams and you're not?  Heather Thompson Day talks about what to do while you're waiting, and how to know when it's time to move.

You're probably familiar with the Golden Rule, "Treat others the way you want to be treated." But it can be the thing that is burning you out and holding you back from having a bigger, more positive impact in your community. Emily Golden talks about a different way to look at that rule, in The New Golden Rule - by treating yourself the way you want others to treat you, you will be able to be the healthiest version of you - which will enable you to serve others like never before.

It's so easy to feel overwhelmed by all the life hacks and Pinterest tips that you never start making any positive changes in your life. Kendra Adachi created a whole system for you called the Lazy Genius movement, and her new book, The Lazy Genius Way will help you embrace what matters, ditch what doesn't, and get stuff done.

At the heart of every family is a mother because she brings order, connection between family, a deep sense of belonging, and the safety that comes from just being known and held. Noelle's book will inspire you on how to bring beauty, order, and meaning to the people and place you love most: Home.

There's a moment in ever conversation where you can either move toward the other person or away from them - Nicole Unice talks about that in her new book and in this interview.

When pain is a weight choking your breath, When suffering is a gaping wound in your chest, and when grief is a shapeless darkness against which you helplessly flail... What does it mean to walk with God? What does it mean to come to God? Erik Tonjes explores this in his book, Either Way, We'll Be Alright, as he shares his own journey with losing his wife to terminal cancer.

Maybe you've heard the word "Adulting" - it's the process of doing grown-up things like working full time, paying rent, or owning a car. And whether you are a teenager, twenty-something, or older, this book that can help you become a healthy and successful adult.

Weight loss can sometimes be a very self-focused endeavor. Maybe you have struggled with your weight your entire life, riding a constant roller coaster of numbers that go up and down. Or maybe you are finding yourself more stressed out by the world and all its demands. Perhaps you just don't feel as well in your body as you do in your spirit. In The Wellness Revelation, certified fitness professional Alisa Keeton will challenge you to get fit with God so that He can free you to complete your purpose. She teaches that when we get fit physically as well as spiritually, we will be better equipped to love and serve others.

If you have difficulty trusting God, this book is for you -- as it takes you through an in-depth journey into inspirational, personal, and biblical stories that will help you find trust truths in the midst of pain, difficulties, or hardships.

It can be tough to know how to follow Jesus in the workplace, and this book can help you discover thirty-one biblical promises to decree over your career, coworkers, community, and family.

If you struggle with trying (and failing!) to live up to Pinterest-looking, air-brushed, and Insta-filtered "real life" role models telling you that you're not quite good enough, this is the book for you!

If you feel like reading your bible, going to church, and being a good "Christian" has left you filled with shame, there's a new book from J. Kevin Butcher called Free - his incredible story will encourage you and help you find true Love and Healing through Jesus.

It's Spring Cleaning time!  And as you try to figure out what should stay or go in your garage, it's a great time to see what else you can simplify in your life - and uncover the abundant life God offers. Courtney shares ways to practically unclutter your life for a simpler, more fulfilling faith and life.

If you've had some setbacks in your life, Ruth understands that, when her whole life crumbled around her. As she rebuilt from the ground up, she learned some powerful lessons about being resilient and how you can overcome your biggest fears.

You may think you know the Easter story inside and out, but you might be surprised to know more about the different people who played a part in the greatest story ever told, and how you can enter their stories and ultimately draw closer to Christ Himself as you encounter His Passion through their experiences.

If you've ever felt pressure -- and guilt -- when you see "perfect" parents on Facebook, Instagram, or Pinterest, The 6 Needs of Every Child can help reduce that by looking at parenting as a journey, not a job. They look at psychological research, neuroscience, and biblical truth to help you not just be an authority for your child, but to be with them in relationship as a parent.

Annie F Downs wants you to have more fun, and has some practical ways on how to do that in her latest book, That Sounds Fun!    

If you've ever had a God-Sized dream, I think Tiffany Johnson's story about how a poem she wrote as a child turned into a beautiful book called My Shadow will encourage you.  

If you've ever had a God-Sized dream, I think Tiffany Johnson's story about how a poem she wrote as a child turned into a beautiful book called My Shadow will encourage you.  

Marsha had her life mapped out—practice law and shape public policy—only to have God interrupt her plans and issue a call that took her in a completely different direction. Her journey led her to the realization that “the Lord is an out-of-the-box God with out-of-the-box ideas, and he's constantly stretching us to new heights.” She started a Christian Magazine and wrote a devotional, CALLED to Inspire, which she shared about in the 30 Second Book Club Podcast:

Marsha had her life mapped out—practice law and shape public policy—only to have God interrupt her plans and issue a call that took her in a completely different direction. Her journey led her to the realization that “the Lord is an out-of-the-box God with out-of-the-box ideas, and he’s constantly stretching us to new heights.” She started a Christian Magazine and wrote a devotional, CALLED to Inspire, which she shared about in the 30 Second Book Club Podcast:

Keeping the romance alive is vital for any relationship, and this book gives you 52 ideas to recharge and reconnect.

Keeping the romance alive is vital for any relationship, and this book gives you 52 ideas to recharge and reconnect.

Educator and parenting coach Deborah Davis drills down three decades of accumulated experience with kids and teens into easy-to-follow strategies and reflexive exercises to help you reclaim your role as an awesome, decision-making mother!

Educator and parenting coach Deborah Davis drills down three decades of accumulated experience with kids and teens into easy-to-follow strategies and reflexive exercises to help you reclaim your role as an awesome, decision-making mother!

In a time where people are "canceled" for what they say on-line and in person, and we are all offended by everything, grace seems like such a foreign concept.  This book helps you discover what the Bible says about Reckless Grace and 4 steps to accept it in your life.  

In a time where people are "canceled" for what they say on-line and in person, and we are all offended by everything, grace seems like such a foreign concept.  This book helps you discover what the Bible says about Reckless Grace and 4 steps to accept it in your life.  

In 2021, I'm hoping you have the breakthrough you've been looking for - and that's why we are revisiting a talk with Drew Dyck about his book talking about self-control.

In 2021, I'm hoping you have the breakthrough you've been looking for - and that's why we are revisiting a talk with Drew Dyck about his book talking about self-control.

This has been a hard year for everyone, especially people in ministry.  That's why Daniel Henderson has written a book called Glorious Finish: Keeping Your Eye on the Prize of Eternity in a Time of Pastoral Failings.  There is a lot in the book for everyone that needs a reminder of the things that strengthen our faith in trying times, and Daniel shares a lot of great tips in his interview.

This has been a hard year for everyone, especially people in ministry.  That's why Daniel Henderson has written a book called Glorious Finish: Keeping Your Eye on the Prize of Eternity in a Time of Pastoral Failings.  There is a lot in the book for everyone that needs a reminder of the things that strengthen our faith in trying times, and Daniel shares a lot of great tips in his interview.

Ebony invites us into the 'God-story' of her life, revealing―with vulnerability, humility, and insight―how God has not wasted a single marker in her life for his greater purpose. And The Leader in You is about God's story in you!

Ebony invites us into the 'God-story' of her life, revealing―with vulnerability, humility, and insight―how God has not wasted a single marker in her life for his greater purpose. And The Leader in You is about God's story in you!

If we're too preoccupied with not offending each other, can we truly have the conversations it takes to effect real change? In his book, UnOffendable: No Offense. None Taken., viral documentary-maker, executive coach and speaker Ryan Leak argues that being unoffendable isn't about never getting offended. It's about not staying offended.

If we’re too preoccupied with not offending each other, can we truly have the conversations it takes to effect real change? In his book, UnOffendable: No Offense. None Taken., viral documentary-maker, executive coach and speaker Ryan Leak argues that being unoffendable isn't about never getting offended. It's about not staying offended.

When Josh was deployed to Afghanistan, it was tough on his wife Paige.  Then she got the call that Josh had lost both of his legs - and could lose his life. What happened next will make you laugh, cry, and see that God is in the details of your life - big or small.

When Josh was deployed to Afghanistan, it was tough on his wife Paige.  Then she got the call that Josh had lost both of his legs - and could lose his life. What happened next will make you laugh, cry, and see that God is in the details of your life - big or small.

One thing that has been hard for some people during this time of social distancing is that there are video conferences for everything. For church, work, school, and even just to check in with our friends! John Paul Mendocha has been working remotely for 20+ years and has some great advice in his new book, Remote Work for a Better World! - from working from home, best practices for Zoom meetings, and how to nail your next job interview.

One thing that has been hard for some people during this time of social distancing is that there are video conferences for everything. For church, work, school, and even just to check in with our friends! John Paul Mendocha has been working remotely for 20+ years and has some great advice in his new book, Remote Work for a Better World! - from working from home, best practices for Zoom meetings, and how to nail your next job interview.