Ordinary Time arrives quietly. No big feast or dramatic shift. Just the steady, faithful work of growing closer to God in the middle of everyday life. That's where most of our days are lived: the morning routines, the long commutes, and the small choices to love well. Here are 9 books about faithfulness in the ordinary—from justice and prayer to work and liturgy. 💚

Doubt, Suffering, and Still Following Jesus #podcastclips #faithanddoubt #prayer #faith @CatherineMcNiel @casethorp @ivpress Watch the full episode here: youtu.be/CnF4ww3eMRE

We love when authors see their books on the shelves for the first time! Keelia Clarkson has signed copies of her new novel 'Chapter One Again' at the Colorado Springs Chapel Hills Barnes & Noble. 📚 We can't wait to see who finds them first!

Did you know there are actually three Advents? Advent anticipates Christ's incarnation, yes, but also his advent in the present and his future return. Today in our Understanding the Church Calendar series, we're exploring Advent, the season of hope. What questions do you have about Advent? Drop them in the comments below. If you want to learn more about the seasons of the church year, check out the Fullness of Time Series.

How do we help our children experience life at a slower pace? Brent talks with Grace Pouch of @renovare about her new @ivpress book 'Savoring Childhood'. #childhood #parenting #christianbook open.spotify.com/episode/77J…

Introducing ‘Chapter One Again’: a cozy second-chance romance about love, purpose, and a place to call home. 🍂 “Populated by characters you will fall in love with and set in a small town you wish was real, Chapter One Again is an enchantment of a book.” —Chelsea Bobulski, author of ‘A Deal with a Debutante’ Get your copy now wherever books are sold. 🧡

Why do we have such a love for cozy comfort stories—whether they're books, movies, TV, or video games? Keelia Clarkson, author of 'Chapter One Again' joins The Overthinkers podcast to discuss this question. 'Chapter One Again' is out now! Hear more about the book: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcas…

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Getting curious about our envy can actually help us work through comparison. 🎙️ In this episode of Hear Women, Jessica Honegger shares why reframing jealousy and cultivating an honest community are essential to fighting against envy as a businesswoman. Tune in now!

What are the best depictions of clergy in film? @Livng_Church podcast swaps Top 5 Clergy in Film lists with @abbyolcese, author of 'Films for All Seasons,' a book that connects movies to the church calendar. livingchurch.org/podcasts/cl…

What is the connection between spirituality, embodiment, and neurodivergence? Deb Gregory, author of 'Spiritual Wayfinding' joins the Neurodivergent Faith podcast: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcas…

Technology is reshaping every corner of life, including the church and our individual spiritual lives. Whether you're wrestling with screen time and spiritual formation, thinking through AI and what it means to be human, or trying to lead a congregation through constant digital change, Christians today need wisdom to navigate these rapid changes. These books bring together a diversity of viewpoints from some of the most thoughtful Christian voices engaging technology today, offering biblical grounding, practical guidance, and honest wrestling with hard questions. Save 40% and get free shipping on these books this June with promo code IVPTECH26 at checkout.

On this week's Nuance, @casethorp & Dr. Mark Topazian explore vocation in healthcare, the commercialization of medicine, and how "seeing differently" restores purpose for clinicians #podcast @ivpress Listen on Spotify: loom.ly/r3EOcjg

Today at Sub-Creations, I review the new book Feasting on Hope by Hannah Miller King, an examination of the comfort we gain from the Lord's Supper. A great book by a promising new author! amymantravadi.substack.com/p… @ivpress

The hardcover version of The Freedom of Surrender: Forty Devotions for a Joyful Life in Christ by @MaryDeMuth is ON SALE for $14.92 "With vulnerability and faithfulness, Mary DeMuth reminds readers that biblical surrender is the opposite of weakness or defeat. In each of the forty days of reflection, she encourages us to do the slow, hard but holy work of surrender so that we, too, can walk the path toward authentic freedom." - @MissyBuchanan, writer-speaker and author of Feeling Your Way Through Grief purchase link: amazon.com/Freedom-Surrender… @ivpress

"Cusick bolsters his pragmatic guidance with solid scriptural wisdom, and interweaves questions that guide readers toward positive habits... This has much to offer." Read the @PublishersWkly review and preorder 'The Highly Sensitive Christian': publishersweekly.com/9781514…

Just because it's ordinary doesn't mean it's not sacred. 🌿 Today in our Understanding the Church Calendar series, we're talking about Ordinary Time. This time in the church calendar isn't just a placeholder—it's a vibrant and essential season in its own right. It focuses on spiritual growth and maturity. If you want to learn more about the seasons of the church year, check out the Fullness of Time Series.

Learning to pastor like a midwife helps us embrace what God is doing in our pain and see new life in unlikely places. Like a midwife, a pastor partners with God in the birth of new creation. Shawna Songer Gaines gives a vision for pastoral leadership shaped by the wisdom of midwives. 'The Pastor as Midwife' is out now wherever books are sold!

We grieve the recent passing of Lamar Hardwick, beloved author, pastor, teacher, husband, father, and friend. Lamar devoted his life to advocacy and to teaching others about disability, race, and faith. He's the author of 'Disability and the Church: A Vision for Diversity and Inclusion,' a book that practically and theologically reconsiders the church's responsibilities to the disabled community. We are deeply grateful for his life and work, and our hearts go out to his family and community.

What would our entrepreneurship look like if we were willing to step out in courage, creativity, and community? 🎙️ In this episode of Hear Women, Dorina Lazo Gilmore-Young sits down with Jessica Honegger, the founder of Noonday Collection and the author of Imperfect Courage, for an authentic conversation about risk, calling, and the powerful ripple effects of empowering women artisans. Listen now to discover a vision for how the church can better support and learn from women entrepreneurs.