Recommended Resources
We have compiled an extensive list of resources to help you through your struggles. We encourage you to browse these resources that cover a variety of topics including addiction, anger, anxiety, conflict, depression, and more.
Most of these books and resources are available for members of Redemption Church to borrow within their lending library.
BOOK LIST
Addiction
- Addictions: A Banquet in the Grave: Finding Hope in the Power of the Gospel, by Edward T. Welch, P & R Publishing
- Finally Free: Fighting for Purity with the Power of Grace, by Heath Lambert, Zondervan
- The Heart of Addiction: A Biblical Perspective, by Mark E. Shaw, Focus Publishing
Anger
- Anger: Calming Your Heart (31-Day Devotional), by Robert Jones, P & R Publishing
- Anger & Stress Management, by Wayne Mack, P & R Publishing
- Good and Angry, by David Powlison, New Growth Press
- The Heart of Anger, by Lou Priolo, Grace and Truth Books
- Help! My Anger is Out of Control, by Jim Newheiser, Shepherd Press
- Keeping Your Cool, by Lou Priolo, P & R Publishing
- A Small Book About a Big Problem, by Ed Welch, New Growth Press
- Uprooting Anger: Biblical Help for a Common Problem, by Robert Jones, P & R Publishing
Anxiety, Worry, Control
- Anger, Anxiety and Fear, by Stuart Scott, Focus Publishing
- Anxious for Nothing, by John MacArthur
- Courage: Fighting Fear with Faith, by Wayne Mack, P & R Publishing
- Overcoming Fear, Worry, and Anxiety: Becoming a Woman of Faith and Confidence, by Elyse Fitzpatrick, Harvest House Publishers
- Running Scared: Fear, Worry, and the God of Rest, by Edward T. Welch, New Growth Press
- Stress: Peace Amid Pressure, by David Powlison, P & R Publishing
- Trusting God: Even with Life Hurts, by Jerry Bridges, Nav Press
- Worry: Pursuing a Better Path to Peace, by David Powlison, P & R Publishing
Conflict Resolution
- Communication and Conflict Resolution, by Stuart Scott, Focus Publishing
- The Freedom and Power of Forgiveness, by John MacArthur, Crossway
- Help! I’m in a Conflict, by Ernie Baker, Shepherd Press
- The Peacemaker: A Biblical Guide to Resolving Personal Conflict, by Ken Sande, Baker Books
- Peacemaking for Families, by Ken Sande, Focus on the Family
- Pursuing Peace: A Christian Guide to Handling Our Conflicts, by Robert D. Jones, Crossway
- Redeeming Church Conflicts, by Tara Barthel and David Edling, Baker Books
- Unpacking Forgiveness, by Chris Brauns, Crossway
Depression
- Depression: Looking Up from the Stubborn Darkness, by Edward T. Welch, New Growth Press
- If I Am a Christian, Why Am I Depressed?, by Robert B. Somerville, Xulon Press
- Out of the Blues: Dealing with the Blues of Depression and Loneliness, by Wayne Mack, Focus Publishing
- Spiritual Depression, by Martin Lloyd Jones, Eerdmans
- Suffering: Gospel Hope When Life Doesn’t Make Sense, by Paul Tripp, Crossway
Fear of Man
- Pleasing People: How Not to Be an Approval Junkie, by Lou Priolo, P & R Publishing
- What Do You Think of Me? Why Do I Care?, by Ed Welch, New Growth Press
- When People Are Big and God is Small, by Edward T. Welch, P & R Publishing
Finances & Money
- Money, Debt, and Finances: Critical Questions and Answers, by Jim Newheiser, P & R Publishing
- Money: Seeking God’s. Wisdom (31-Day Devotionals for Life), by Jim Newheiser, P & R Publishing
Grief & Suffering
- God’s Healing for Life’s Losses: How to Find Hope When You’re Hurting, by Robert Kelleman, BMH Books
- A Small Book for the Hurting Heart, by Paul Tautges, New Growth Press
- Suffering: Gospel Hope When Life Doesn’t Make Sense, by Paul Tripp, Crossway
Homosexuality
- Coming Out: Compassion and Truth for Freedom from Homosexuality, by Tom Maxham
- Help! My Teen Struggles with Same Sex Attraction, by Ben Marshall, Shepherd Press
- The Secret Thoughts of an Unlikely Convert, by Rosario Butterfield, Crown & Covenant Publications
- Transforming Homosexuality, by Denny Burk and Heath Lambert, P&R Publishing
- What Does the Bible Really Teach About Homosexuality?, by Kevin DeYoung, Crossway
Introduction to Biblical Counselling
- The Biblical Counseling Movement after Adams, by Heath Lambert, Crossway
- Biblical Crisis Counseling: Not If, But When, by John Babler, CreateSpace
- The Christian Counselor’s Manual, by Jay Adams, Zondervan
- Competent to Counsel, by Jay Adams, Zondervan
- Counseling by the Book: Revised and Expanded Edition, by John Babler and Nicholas Ellen, CreateSpace
- Counseling: How to Counsel Biblically, by John MacArthur, Thomas Nelson
- Counseling the Hard Cases, edited by Stuart Scott and Heath Lambert, B&H Academic
- Discipling the Flock, by Paul Tautges, Shepherd Press
- The Homework Manual, by Wayne Mack, P & R Publishing
- How People Change, by Timothy Lane and Paul David Tripp, New Growth Press
- How to Help People Change, by Jay Adams, Zondervan
- Instruments in the Redeemer’s Hands, by Paul David Tripp, P & R Publishing
- Putting Your Past in Its Place, by Steve Viars, Harvest House Publishers
- Putting the Truth to Work, by Daniel Doriani, P & R Publishing
- Seeing with New Eyes, by David Powlison, P & R Publishing
- Speaking the Truth in Love, by David Powlison, Punch Press
- The Trellis and the Vine, by Colin Marshall and Tony Payne, Matthias Media
Marriage & Family
- Age of Opportunity, by Paul David Tripp, P & R Publishing
- Big Truths for Young Hearts, by Bruce Ware, Crossway
- The Biblical Counseling Guide for Women, by John and Janie Street, Harvest House Publishers
- The Excellent Wife, by Martha Peace, Focus Publishing
- The Exemplary Husband, by Stuart Scott, Focus Publishing
- The Faithful Parent, by Stuart Scott and Martha Peace, P & R Publishing
- Get Outta My Face! How to Reach Angry, Unmotivated Teens with Biblical Counsel, by Rick Horne, Shepherd Press
- God, Marriage, and Family, by Andreas Köstenberger, Crossway
- Good News for Little Hearts Series
- Gwen Tells Tales: When It’s Hard to Tell the Truth
- Zoe’s Hiding Place: When You Are Anxious
- Jax’s Tail Twitches: When You Are Angry
- Buster’s Ears Trip Him Up: When You Fail
- Tori Comes Out of Her Shell: When You Are Lonely
- Gus Loses His Grip: When You Want Something Too Much
- Henry Says Good-Bye: When You Are Sad
- Buster Tries to Bail: When You are Stressed
- Halle Takes a Stand: When You Want to Fit In
- Caspian Crashes the Party: When You are Jealous
- Henry’s Big Mistake: When You Feel Guilty
- Zoe’s Time to Shine: When You Want to Hide
- Help! My Toddler Rules the House!, by Paul and Karen Tautges, Shepherd Press
- In the Aftermath: Past the Pain of Childhood Sexual Abuse, by Pamela Gannon and Beverly Moore, Focus Publishing
- Instructing a Child’s Heart, by Margie and Tedd Tripp, Shepherd Press
- Letters to a Romantic on Dating, by Sean Perron and Spencer Harmon, P & R Publishing
- Letters to a Romantic on Engagement, by Sean Perron and Spencer Harmon, P & R Publishing
- Letters to a Romantic on the First Years, by Sean Perron and Spencer Harmon, P & R Publishing
- Marriage: 6 Gospel Commitments Every Couple Needs to Make, by Paul Tripp, Crossway
- Marry Wisely, Marry Well, by Ernie Baker, Shepherd Press
- Peacemaking for Families, by Ken Sande, Focus on the Family
- Shepherding a Child’s Heart, by Tedd Tripp, Shepherd Press
- This Momentary Marriage, by John Piper, Crossway
- When Sinners Say I Do, by Dave Harvey, Shepherd Press
- You Never Stop Being a Parent, by Jim Newheiser and Elyse Fitzpatrick, P & R Publishing
Men's Issues
- The Exemplary Husband, by Stuart Scott, Focus Publishing
- The Masculine Mandate, by Richard Phillips, Ligonier Ministries
- Men Counseling Men: A Biblical Guide to the Major Issues, by John D. Street, Dr. Somerville, Dr. Baker, Dr. Ham, Joshua Clutterham, etc, Harvest House Publishers
Pornography
- Finally Free, by Heath Lambert, Zondervan
- Help! He’s Struggling with Pornography, by Brian Croft, Shepherd Press
- Passions of the Heart, by John Street, P & R Publishing
- Sexual Detox, by Tim Challies, Cruciform Press
Theology of the Inner Person
- The Enemy Within, by Kris Lundgaard, P & R Publishing
- Gospel Treason, by Brad Bigney, P & R Publishing
- Idols of the Heart: Learning to Long for God Alone, by Elyse Fitzpatrick. P & R Publishing
- Religious Affections, by Jonathan Edwards. Dover Publications
- With All Your Heart, by A. Craig Troxel, Crossway
Women's Issues
- Girls Gone Wise, by Mary Kassian, Moody Publishers
- True Beauty, by Carol Mahaney, Crossway
- Women Counseling Women: Biblical Answers to Life’s Difficult Problems, by Elyse Fitzpatrick and contributing authors: Mary Somerville, Janie Street, Martha Peace, Karrie Hahn, Harvest House Publishers
Worldview, Theology, Science & Physical Problems
- Blame It on the Brain: Distinguishing Chemical Imbalances, Brain Disorders, and Disobedience, by Edward T. Welch, P & R Publishing
- The Gospel and Mental Illness, by Heath Lambert, ACBC
- Seeing With New Eyes: Counseling and the Human Condition Through the Lens of Scripture, by David Powlison, P & R Publishing
- Speaking Truth in Love, by David Powlison, Punch Press
- Suffering: Gospel Hope When Life Doesn’t Make Sense, by Paul David Tripp, Crossway
- When God Weeps, by Joni Eareckson Tada, Zondervan
- Why Christians Can’t Trust Psychology, by Ed Bulkey, Harvest House Publishers
Help Booklets
- Help! Disability Pressures Our Marriage
- Help! He’s Struggling with Pornography
- Help! I Can’t Forgive
- Help! I Can’t Get Motivated
- Help! I Can’t Handle All These Trials
- Help! I Feel Ashamed
- Help! I Get Panic Attacks
- Help! I Have Breast Cancer
- Help! I Have Parkinson’s Disease
- Help! I Live with Chronic Pain
- Help! I Need a Church
- Help! I Want to be a Loving Husband
- Help! I Want to Change
- Help! I Want to Model Submission in Marriage
- Help! I’m a Single Mom
- Help! I’m a Slave to Food
- Help! I’m Addicted
- Help! I’m Anxious
- Help! I’m Being Deployed
- Help! I’m Being Manipulated
- Help! I’m Confused About Dating
- Help! I’m Depressed
- Help! I’m Drowning in Debt
- Help! I’m in a Conflict
- Help! I’m in a Painful Marriage
- Help! I’m Living with Terminal Illness
- Help! I’m So Lonely!
- Help! I’ve Been Diagnosed with a Mental Disorder
- Help! I’ve Been Traumatized by Combat
- Help! My Anger Is Out of Control
- Help! My Baby Died
- Help! My Child Has a Disability
- Help! My Child is Being Bullied
- Help! My Friend Has a Disability
- Help! My Friend Is Suicidal
- Help! My Grandchild Has a Disability
- Help! My Kids Are Viewing Pornography
- Help! My Loved One Had a Stroke
- Help! My Parents Abused Me When I Was a Kid
- Help! My Sibling Has a Disability
- Help! My Spouse Died
- Help! My Spouse Has Been Unfaithful
- Help! My Teen Is Depressed
- Help! My Teen Is Rebellious
- Help! My Teen Struggles with Same-Sex Attractions
- Help! My Toddler Rules the House
- Help! Our Sex Life Is Troubled by Past Abuse
- Help! She’s Struggling with Pornography
- Help! Someone I Love Died by Suicide
- Help! Someone I Love Has Alzheimer’s
- Help! Someone I Love Has Been Abused
- Help! Someone I Love Has Cancer
- Help! Some I Love Suffers from Traumatic Brain Injury