On today’s Equipping You in Grace show, Dave talks with David Steele about how reading good Christian books can help Christians grow in discernment, discipline, and humility, a plan to overcome barriers to reading, along with his new book, A Christian Reading Manifesto: A New Resurgence of Learning.

What you’ll hear in this episode

  • How reading can help Christians prepare for and face suffering.
  • How reading good Christian books can help Christians grow in discernment.
  • How reading helps Christians grow in humility.
  • How reading helps Christians grow in discipline.
  • Some barriers to people reading and how they can overcome these barriers.
  • Advice to someone just starting out reading good Christian books.

About the Author

Dr. David Steele has been in pastoral ministry since 1991. He holds BS and MA degrees from Multnomah University and Multnomah Biblical Seminary and a D. Min from Bakke Graduate University. Following graduation from Multnomah University, he served eight years as Pastor to Students at Lacey Chapel. In 2000, he became the Pastor of Theology at First Baptist Church in La Grande, Oregon where he served for over eleven years. In 2012, he became the Senior Pastor at Christ Fellowship in Everson, Washington. He is the author of Bold Reformer: Celebrating the Gospel-Centered Convictions of Martin LutherA Godward Gaze: The Holy Pursuit of John Calvin, and The White Flag: When Compromise Cripples the Church. At Christ Fellowship he leads the staff, serves as the Pastor for preaching and vision casting, and oversees Veritas (adult theological education) and Iron Men (men’s leadership development). His personal mission is to positively influence people, impact the world one person at a time and to glorify God by enjoying him forever. His passion in ministry is preaching, teaching, and leadership development. Specifically, his aim is to educate the mind, engage the affections, equip the whole person, and encourage God-centered living that treasures Christ above all things. He and his wife, Gerrene were married in 1991 and they have two children.

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