Reading Room – Help[H]er

Reading Room

Welcome to our thoughtfully curated and growing collection. We carefully assemble a range of insightful and empowering books aimed at providing guidance, support, and understanding as you care for those navigating the complexities of crisis. These topics offer valuable perspectives and practical tools.

Ourselves

The Gift of Being Yourself: The Sacred Call to Self-Discovery (The Spiritual Journey)

by David G. Benner and M. Basil Pennington

From false selves and illusions to your true self.

Ourselves

Your Story Matters: Finding, Writing, and Living the Truth of Your Life

by Leslie Leyland Fields

One of the reading requirements and study tools in [H] Institute’s Theology of Story course.

For Leaders

The Other Half of Church: Christian Community, Brain Science, and Overcoming Spiritual Stagnation

by Jim Wilder and Michel Hendricks

Doctrine meets whole people care.

For Leaders

Cursing with God: The Imprecatory Psalms and the Ethics of Christian Prayer

by Trevor Laurence

Imprecatory psalms in worship and piety.

For Women

Worthy: Celebrating the Value of Women

by Elyse Fitzpatrick and Eric Schumacher

Develop a robust view of women in redemptive history.

Marriage

World Split Open

by Elisabeth Klein

A novel delving into a challenging Christian marriage.

Marriage

When Your Husband Is Addicted to Pornography: Healing Your Wounded Heart

by Vicki Tiede

Healing from pornography.

For Leaders

When Narcissism Comes to Church: Healing Your Community From Emotional and Spiritual Abuse

by Chuck DeGroat

Emotional and spiritual abuse.

Abuse & Trauma

When Home Hurts: A Guide for Responding Wisely to Domestic Abuse in Your Church

by Jeremy Pierre and Greg Wilson

Suspect abuse? How to help without making things worse.

Abuse & Trauma

When Children Experience Trauma: Help for Parents and Caregivers by Darby Strickland

by Darby Strickland

Help for parents and caregivers.