TLP Book Club - 00 - Introducing Book Club

Do you ever find yourself wanting to read more edifying books that will help you grow in your Christian walk, but not quite getting around to it? Life is busy and sometimes good intentions get, well, as dusty as that book on the nightstand!

If that is you, you're not alone. In fact, Tori found that she was needing just that little extra motivation to include more good Christian books in her reading this year. Books that can challenge us, grow us and point us to Christ. And so, The Lydia Project Book Club edition was born! 

In this episode, Tori and Taryn introduce the book club: where it began, what books are planned for the year, where to source them, how a Book Club podcast will look (spoiler alert: the first one is an author interview that Tori can't wait to share with us all on May 10th) and, most importantly, how YOU the listener can join along with us. 

Mentioned in the episode are our sponsors, The Wandering Bookseller. They have generously agreed to a special Lydia Project 15% discount on all 5 of the book club books! This is a fantastic savings! 

The books for this year include:

1. Dark Clouds, Deep Mercy by Mark Vroegop - this one focuses on what Christian lament looks like. It's especially helpful for those who have experienced loss or pain of any kind as they seek God in the midst of heartache.
2. Beautifully Distinct edited by Trillia Newbell - featuring many well-respected thoughtful Christian women writers and teachers, Beautifully Distinct speaks to what it looks like to be in Christian community with one another
3. In His Image by Jen Wilkin - Jen explores 10 ways that God calls us to reflect on his character. It's deeply challenging and a wonderful way to consider how we are called to live like Christ.
4. Growing Together by Melissa Krueger - this book acts as a springboard for mentoring discussions between older and younger women, setting the biblical basis for mentoring from Titus 2. It includes a guide for women to use when meeting together.
5. Need to Know by Gary Millar - Whether you are a new Christian, need of a refresher, or have been around church for years but things have only just clicked into place for you, this inspiring and practical book will give you the essentials—what you really need to know if you’re going to follow Jesus.

All these books can be found at The Wandering Bookseller or any physical or online bookstore that stocks Christian books. If listening to books is more along the lines of what you enjoy doing, many of these books can be found on Audible or Scribd*.

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