Below are some resources from brilliant people that have helped shape and transform my thinking recently. I’ve come to realize that whoever you follow, read, and listen to profoundly impacts you. Therefore, I love to highlight others and share their work that has shaped me with others!
A Few Favorite Books
Here’s a brief list of a few of my favorite books. I typically read around 25 a year so there are much more, but here’s a few I find myself referencing, going back to, and sharing with others frequently! If you read one, let me know and we can chat about it together.
- The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry by John Mark Comer
- The Cost of Discipleship by Dietrich Bonhoeffer
- Simply Jesus by N.T. Wright
- Desiring the Kingdom by James K.A. Smith
- Everybody Always by Bob Goff
- Atomic Habits by James Clear
- Live No Lies by John Mark Comer
- Prayer by Tim Keller
- The Circle Maker by Mark Batterson
- Devotional Classics by Richard Foster
- The Ideal Team Player by Patrick Lencioni
A Few Leaders to Follow
Here’s a very brief list of a few people I enjoy following. Who we follow, listen to, and let shape us matters. Here are a few leaders that help shape my thinking, remind me of classical truths, and challenge me with new ideas. Give them a follow!
Worshipblog (Social Account – Quotes, Spiritual Formation)
Rich Villodas (Social Account – Spiritual Formation, Christian Life)
Chad Veach (Social Account – Pastor, Leadership Thoughts)
Modern Saints (Social Account – Quotes, Spiritual Formation)
Ben Cremer (Social Account/Newsletter – Rethinking “Christian” in America, Spiritual Formation)
James Clear (Newsletter – Great Quotes and Thoughts, Habits and Formation)
John Mark Comer (Podcast – Teachings Podcast)
Craig Groeschel (Podcast – Leadership Podcast)
Maxwell Leadership Podcast (Podcast – Leadership Podcast)
“Who you are is simply determined by who or what you follow.“
Mary Kate
Galen Ryman 