Books for Christian Men

There's a shadow that's settled over the hearts of men today. Masculinity is in crisis. Critiques about the dangers of toxic masculinity and the abuses of patriarchal systems have grown louder than ever. The very notions of masculinity and manhood are under attack. In response to cultural shifts, some have doubled down on old stereotypes in ways that just add to the conflict and confusion.

The result? Many men simply feel paralyzed--worried about saying the wrong thing, unsure what to do with their ambitions or strengths, simultaneously tempted and shamed by a hypersexualized and pornified culture. Our models and mentors have failed us. Based on their years of working in men's ministry, Bethke and Tyson have good news for men looking for clarity and courage in this age of quiet desperation. In Fighting Shadows, they help men

• overcome the temptations of escapism, passivity, or overcompensation;
• combat the most harmful shadows that men battle today, including loneliness, apathy, distraction, lust, and shame; and
• embrace masculinity as a God-given gift, not a curse to be avoided, suppressed, or battled.

For many years Jason Wilson struggled with trying to conform to the world's mandate for men, only displaying stereotypical masculine attributes such as brute strength, unchecked boldness, and aggression. But it wasn't until he discovered a pivotal truth--the moment you allow others to define you is the moment you lose your identity and power--that he was able to escape emotional incarceration and become a comprehensive man: a man not defined by others, a man who can become whatever the moment demands. 

In a world where the essence of manhood is often obscured by facades and societal expectations, Jason Wilson now uncovers a new path. In The Man the Moment Demands, Jason challenges and dismantles preconceived notions of masculinity, unveiling a deeper understanding of what it means not just to be a man, but to be authentically human. He helps men

• understand the root cause of their trauma, fear, and unresolved anger using the Tree of Trauma assessment;
• discover the ten characteristics that lead to comprehensive manhood;
• confidently answer the question "Who are you?"; and
• learn how to find strength in vulnerability and embrace change.

The table has always been the spiritual, emotional, and relational center of a life well-lived. It's where the real work of life--from the mundane to the magnificent--is dreamed up, planned out, prayed over, accomplished, and celebrated. And the metaphor of the table is critical throughout Scripture.

Yet most people aren't intentional about taking a seat at the table of their own lives--let alone prioritizing the important things that happen around the tables in their homes, at work, and beyond. Utilizing his trademark humor, compelling stories, and lessons from his life, including both his successes and failures, Anthony O'Neal helps readers

• become empowered to make the best financial, career, health, emotional, and relational decisions;
• identify the keys to foster strong relationships with friends and family, build a "work tribe that will help you achieve your goals, and develop a vision for thriving in every phase of life; and
• discover an eternal quality of life filled with meaning, true abundance (including financial freedom), and joy.

Just about every significant decision, conversation, prayer, celebration, affirmation, or critical decision takes place around the table--are you ready to take a seat at the head of your own table?