Training4Manhood

Developing a Reading Plan and Some Excellent Recommendations


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Guest: Mike Thornberry

 

Categories for resources:

  • Marriage and Family - resources to help you be a better husband and a better father
  • Passion and Devotion - books that encourage, inspire, spur you on!
  • Biblical Literacy/Discipleship - books that help you better understand God’s Word
  • Spiritual Disciples and Maturity - the essence of the Christian walk
  • Cultural Awareness - how do I understand the issues in the world around me?
  • Good literature - what are some of the great classics that you need to read?
  • Mike’s recommended resources:

    Crazy Love by Francis Chan - how does truly understanding the depth of God’s love affect the way that you see yourself and live your life?

    The Prodigal God by Tim Keller - come face-to-face with God’s “prodigal” love for His children

    Encounters with Jesus by Tim Keller - unexpected answers to life’s biggest questions

    It’s Better to Build Boys Than Mend Men by S. Truett Cathy (founder of Chick-fil-A) - invest in young men and train them up right!

    The Last Lecture by Randy Pausch - incredible life principles by which to live - read the book and watch his lecture!

    Captains Courageous by Rudyard Kipling - great story about the maturity of a young man

    Make Your Bed by Admiral William H. McRaven - the road to success begins by taking the first step - how to develop a pattern of success in life

    The Hiding Place by Corrie Ten Boom - how to be thankful for your suffering and the power of true forgiveness

    The Bait of Satan by John Bevere - the power of forgiveness

    When People are Big and God is Small by Edward Welch - don’t allow the actions of others to control your identity

    Counted Worthy by Connor Bales - developing a proper perspective on suffering

    Tortured for Christ by Richard Wurmbrand - you have to stand for truth regardless of the cost!

    Seeking Allah, Finding Jesus by Nabeel Qureshi - understand the difference between Islam and Christianity and the cost that many face in following Christ

    Unbroken by Laura Hillenbrand - incredible story of God’s redemption and a life changed - made into an incredible movie

    The Swans are not Silent series by John Piper - introduction to some of the great saints of our faith

    Amazing Grace by Eric Metaxas - the story of William Wilberforce, one of the great men of God - also made into a great movie

    Walking in the Dust of Rabbi Jesus by Lois Tverberg - learning more about the Jewish culture to understand more about the person and ministry of Jesus

    Expository Apologetics by Voddie Baucham - reading Scripture through the lens of Scripture - the Bible is both a mirror and a window

    The Normal Christian Life by Watchman Nee - if you’re not suffering in this world, you’re probably not walking with the Lord

    T4M guys - just a reminder that Training4Manhood is a non-profit, 501(c)(3) ministry and you can make donations either via Zelle ([email protected]) or by visiting the Training4Manhood website.


    Huge thank you to Jared Wood for allowing T4M to use his music in our intro and outro selections.

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