Bookish Talks with Lia

Reforming Your Shelves with Pastor Adam Powers

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In this episode, I sit down with Pastor Adam Powers, the pastor behind @ReformedShelves on Instagram, to talk about how he came to know Christ, his love for Reformed theology, and the intentionality behind curating his personal library.

If you're curious about curating a meaningful library of Christian books or diving deeper into Reformed theology, this episode is packed with insight and encouragement.


Episode Highlights

  • His journey to becoming a follower of Christ and its impact on his love for theology and books.
  • The story behind @ReformedShelves and what it means to “reform” your bookshelves.
  • How he selects and curates a quality library with theological depth.
  • The top three books that have most influenced his life and ministry.
  • Recommendations for newcomers to Reformed theology.
  • Balancing his reading life with pastoring and family responsibilities.

    • Connect with Adam

    • Instagram: @reformedshelves


      • Books Mentioned in This Episode

      • Desiring God by John Piper 
      • Surprised by Suffering: The Role of Pain and Death in the Christian Life by R.C. Sproul
      • What Is Reformed Theology?: Understanding the Basics by R.C. Sproul
      • The Holiness of God by R.C. Sproul
      • The Lord of the Rings by J.R. Tolkien 
      • Institutes of the Christian Religion by John Calvin
      • Mere Christianity by C.S. Lewis
        • The Life and Diary of David Brainerd



          • Connect with Lia:

          • Bookstagram: ⁠⁠@liarossreads⁠⁠
          • Instagram: ⁠⁠@bookishtalkspodcast⁠
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