This post is part of the
Spiritual Toolbox series.
For anyone new to the faith, I recommend starting a “toolbox” of resources to help you grow spiritually. As you mature, it’s good to have a variety of tools at your disposal: books, articles, podcasts, videos, relationships, etc.
This is a short list of resources that have helped me personally struggle with doubt over the years. Doubt never goes away completely. But, these authors have made the “strategic leap of trust” somewhat easier.
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Mere Christianity by CS Lewis | “Bringing together Lewis’ legendary broadcast talks during World War Two, Mere Christianity explores the common ground upon which all of those of Christian faith stand together.” | Amazon Audible |
| The Reason for God by Tim Keller | “…addresses the frequent doubts that skeptics and believers have about religion. Using literature, philosophy, real-life conversations, and potent reasoning, Keller explains how belief in a Christian God is sound and rational.” | Amazon Audible |
| I Don’t Have Enough Faith to be an Atheist by Norman Geisler & Frank Turek | “…Christianity is not only more reasonable than all other belief systems, but is indeed more rational than unbelief itself…an interesting read for those skeptical about Christianity, as well as a helpful resource for Christians seeking to articulate a more sophisticated defense of their faith.” | Amazon Curriculum |
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Let My People Think by Ravi Zacharias | Let My People Think is a 30-minute program exploring issues such as life’s meaning, the credibility of the Christian message, and the uniqueness of Jesus Christ. | Podcast YouTube |
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Reasonable Faith by William Lane Craig | Reasonable Faith is a conversational program dealing with the most important apologetic questions of our day. | Podcast YouTube |
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The Truth Project by Focus on the Family | This home study is the starting point for looking at life from a biblical perspective. Each lesson is great for a Bible study as they discuss in great detail the relevance and importance of living the Christian worldview in daily life. | Purchase |
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Who Needs God? by Andy Stanley | In this 6-part sermon series, Andy Stanley addresses this tension and sets a foundation for faith that will stand up to the rigors of the real world. | Series |
What else should be on the list? If a particular resource has helped in your faith journey, share in the comments below.
From the Fray,
-bill