Disciples of Jesus are life-long learners. To help you in your journey, here are some resources that may be of use to you. The resources that we share here encompass a broad range of theological perspectives. We encourage you to use discernment in viewing the content through the lens of scripture.
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RESOURCES
We trust you will grow in your spiritual maturity and be blessed through these resources! Please note, however, the content found in these resources may not necessarily reflect the views of Carey Church. We encourage you to use discernment by viewing the content through the lens of scripture.
APPS
YouVersion | Bible App
https://www.youversion.com/the-bible-app/
Bible in One Year
https://bibleinoneyear.org/en/
PRAYER COURSE
https://prayercourse.org/sessions/
WEBSITES
The Bible Project
https://bibleproject.com/
DEVOTIONS
Our Daily Bread | Daily Devotion
https://odb.org/
PODCASTS
Joyce Meyer | Enjoying Everyday Life
https://joycemeyer.org/todaysshow/takejoyceeverywhere#podcasts
Craig Groeshel | Leadership Podcast
https://www.life.church/leadershippodcast/
Undeceptions with John Dickson
https://undeceptions.com/podcast/
Life & Faith Podcast – Centre for Public Christianity
https://www.publicchristianity.org/podcast/
With All Due Respect
https://undeceptions.com/wadr/
BLOGS
Brian Harris | Author & Blog
https://brianharrisauthor.com/
BOOKS
Andy Crouch, Strong and Weak, 2016.
Ben Sternke and Matt Tebbe, Having the Mind of Christ, 2022.
Bob Goff, Everybody Always, 2018.
Bob Goff, Love Does, 2012.Pete Scazzero, Emotionally Healthy Spirituality, 2006.
Brian Harris, Could This Be God? Bumping into God in the Everyday, 2016.
Brian Harris, The Big Picture: Building Blocks of a Christian World View, 2015.
Brian Harris, When Faith Turns Ugly, 2016.
Brian Harris, Why Christianity is Probably True: Building the Case For a Reasoned, Moral and Relevant Faith, 2020.
Craig G. Bartholomew and Michael W. Goheen, The Drama of Scripture: Finding Our Place in the Biblical Story, 2nd edition, 2014.
Dallas Willard, Divine Conspiracy, 1998.
Dallas Willard, Renovation of the Heart, 2002.
Eugene Peterson, A Long Obedience in the Same Direction, 2000.
Mark Scandrette, Practicing the Way of Jesus, 2011.
Marlena Graves, The Way Up is Down, 2020.
Mike Frost, Surprise the World, 2015.
Rich Villodas, Good and Beautiful and Kind, 2022.
Rich Villodas, The Deeply Formed Life, 2020.
Ruth Haley Barton, Sacred Rhythms, 2006.
Scott McKnight, The Blue Parakeet, 2018.
Scott McKnight, The King Jesus Gospel, 2016.
Tish Harrison Warren, Liturgy of the Ordinary, 2019.
Tish Harrison Warren, Prayers in the Night, 2021.
1. “The Wingfeather Saga” by Andrew Peterson
A beloved fantasy series with Christian allegories that inspire courage, faith, and hope. Perfect for fans of imaginative stories exploring themes of redemption and purpose.
Available at Koorong: The Wingfeather Saga .
2. “Case for Christ for Kids” by Lee Strobel
This book simplifies the journey of evidence-based faith for young readers, addressing their questions about Jesus and Christianity.
Purchase at Koorong: Case for Christ for Kids .
3. “Mere Christianity (Adapted for Young Readers)” by C.S. Lewis
A classic introduction to Christian beliefs, adapted for a younger audience. It tackles profound questions about faith in an engaging way.
Available at Reformers Bookshop: Mere Christianity .
4. “Live Fearless: A Call to Power, Passion, and Purpose” by Sadie Robertson Huff
A motivational book encouraging young readers to overcome fear and live a life rooted in faith.
Available at Koorong: Live Fearless .
5. “The Chronicles of Narnia” by C.S. Lewis
A timeless series that blends adventure and Christian symbolism, teaching valuable lessons about faith, courage, and sacrifice.
Find it at Koorong or Reformers Bookshop: Chronicles of Narnia .
1. “Age of Opportunity: A Biblical Guide to Parenting Teens” by Paul David Tripp
Provides practical advice and a biblical framework to help parents navigate adolescence while focusing on the heart and character of their children.
Available at Koorong or ChristianBook.com .
2. “Parenting with Hope: Raising Teens for Christ in a Secular Age” by Melissa Kruger
Offers encouragement and tools to help parents instill faith and resilience in their teens while navigating today’s secular culture.
Available at ChristianBook.com .
3. “Grace-Based Parenting” by Dr. Tim Kimmel
Encourages a parenting approach that reflects God’s love and grace, aiming to raise kids with strong moral and spiritual foundations.
4. “Praying the Scriptures for Your Teens” by Jodie Berndt
Provides prayers based on Scripture to guide parents in interceding for their teens’ challenges and growth.
Available at ChristianBook.com .
5. “Love No Matter What: When Your Kids Make Decisions You Don’t Agree With” by Brenda Garrison
A helpful guide for parents dealing with unexpected decisions their children make, with advice on maintaining love and connection.
Available at ChristianBook.com .
6. “Modern Parents, Vintage Values” by Sissy Goff & Melissa Trevathan
Explores how to instill timeless values in kids while addressing modern challenges such as anxiety, technology, and societal pressures.
Carey Church Library is located upstairs of the Carey Center in the Carey Church Offices. Anyone is welcome to come upstairs to have a browse. The Library is open on the last Sunday of the month, after the service or Monday to Thursday 9:30am to 1:30pm.
The Library consists of books, that’s right – retro books! The books have been donated by various people in our congregation. PLEASE NOTE: We have not necessarily read each book in the library and thus can’t vouch for every piece of content or theology therein – in fact we may even disagree with some things ourselves! So, if you do come across something of interest, or concern or intrigue, please do let us know and let’s chat about it and learn together.
If you are wanting to become a member of this library (no cost), so you can borrow and return books, please complete the Membership Form.
At Carey Church, we encounter great resources that we believe are valuable for our community. Presented below is a selection of resources shared during sermon series or standalone services, which we warmly invite you to explore for your spiritual enrichment.
We would love for you to get in contact with one of our Pastors to arrange a time for a coffee and a chat if you need pastoral care or prayer, or to discuss any of the content found here. So don’t delay, contact us at info@careychurch.asn.au to book a catch up.
Hope in the Dark – Message 1
Craig Groeshel
Hope in the Dark – Message 2
Craig Groeshel
Hope in the Dark – Message 3
Craig Groeshel
