Spiritual Formation Parent Resource Hub

Below are select resources (books, websites, videos, and podcasts) from our Spiritual Formation team to support both parents’ personal spiritual growth and the spiritual formation of their children. Inclusion on this list does not necessarily imply full endorsement of every view or statement contained within these resources. As always, all resources should be evaluated prayerfully, wisely, and in community according to their faithfulness to Scripture.

Bible Resources

General Bible Resources

  • BibleProject — videos, articles, and podcasts designed to help adults and children experience the Bible as a unified story that leads to Jesus

Lower School

  • The Jesus Storybook Bible
  • The Biggest Story Bible and related resources
  • Tiny Theologians — books, activities, and podcasts
  • The Dragon Slayer and His Super Special Suit by Kyle Worley
  • Tales That Tell the Truth series by the Good Book Company

Middle School

  • God’s Big Picture: Tracing the Storyline of the Bible by Vaughan Roberts
  • A Visual Guide to the Bible by Tim Challies
  • The Bible Simplified by Zach Windahl

Upper School

  • God’s Big Picture: Tracing the Storyline of the Bible by Vaughan Roberts
  • The Bible Simplified by Zach Windahl
  • The Drama of Scripture: Finding Our Place in the Biblical Story by Craig Bartholomew and Michael Goheen

 

Theology Resources

Lower School

  • Tiny Theologians — books, activities, and podcasts
  • The Radical Book for Kids by Champ Thornton
  • The New City Catechism by The Gospel Coalition
  • Who Is Jesus?: Forty Pictures to Share with Your Family by Kate Hox

Middle School

  • Do You Believe? 12 Historic Doctrines to Change Your Everyday Life by Paul David Tripp
  • Everyday Theology for Teens by Mary Wiley

Upper School

  • Do You Believe? 12 Historic Doctrines to Change Your Everyday Life by Paul David Tripp
  • Knowing God’s Truth by Jon Nielson
  • Knowing God by J. I. Packer
  • The Wonderful Works of God by Herman Bavinck

 

Biblical Worldview & Apologetics

Lower School

  • The Awesome Book of Bible Answers for Kids by Josh McDowell
  • If I Could Ask God Anything: Awesome Bible Answers for Curious Kids by Kathryn Slattery
  • The Case for Christ for Kids by Lee Strobel
  • Tiny Apologetics Workbook by Tiny Theologians

Middle School

  • Get Your Story Straight: A Teen’s Guide to Learning and Living the Gospel by Kristen Hatton
  • 10 Questions Every Teen Should Ask (and Answer) About Christianity by Rebecca McLaughlin
  • The Case for Christ: Student Edition by Lee Strobel
  • Cold-Case Christianity by J. Warner Wallace

Upper School

  • Get Your Story Straight: A Teen’s Guide to Learning and Living the Gospel by Kristen Hatton
  • Secular Creed: Engaging Five Contemporary Claims by Rebecca McLaughlin
  • The Gospel of Our King: Bible, Worldview, and the Mission of Every Christian by Bruce Ashford and Heath Thomas
  • The Reason for God by Tim Keller
  • Mere Christianity by C. S. Lewis
  • No God but One by Nabeel Qureshi
  • Cold-Case Christianity by J. Warner Wallace

 

Devotionals

  • New Morning Mercies for Teens: A Daily Gospel Devotional by Paul David Tripp
  • God’s Great Story: A Daily Devotional for Teens by Jon Nielson
  • Faith Builder Catechism: Devotions to Level Up Your Family Discipleship
  • The Biggest Story Family Devotional
  • Truth for Life by Alistair Begg

 

Family & Parenting Resources

Both Rooted and Axis are theologically grounded and culturally aware, offering resources such as articles, books, podcasts, and discussion guides on topics including gender, sexuality, anxiety, social media, technology, sports, and school.

  • Raising your Children for Christ by Andrew Murray
  • The Duties of Parents by J.C. Ryle
  • Parenting: 14 Gospel Principles That Can Radically Change Your Family by Paul David Tripp
  • 5 Things to Pray for Your Kids by Melissa Kruger
  • Give Them Jesus by Dillon Thornton
  • How to Teach Kids Theology: Deep Truths for Growing Faith by Sam Luce and Hunter Williams
  • Raising Gen Alpha: Helping Kids Navigate Everything from Anxiety to AI by Dave Boden
  • Mama Bear Apologetics by Hillary Ferrer
  • Mama Bear Apologetics Guide to Sexuality by Hillary Ferrer
  • Risen Motherhood by Emily Jensen
  • The Redeemed Man by Joel Beeke
  • Habits of the Household by Justin Earley
  • Love Thy Body by Nancy Pearcey
  • Alongside: Loving Teenagers with the Gospel by Drew Hill
  • God Made Me series

Technology

Books that approach technology in culturally sensitive and theologically robust ways:

  • 12 Ways Your Phone Is Changing You by Tony Reinke
  • God, Technology, and the Christian Life by Tony Reinke
  • The Tech-Wise Family by Andy Crouch
  • Digital Liturgies by Samuel James
  • From the Garden to the City: The Place of Technology in the Story of God by John Dyer

Christianity & Youth Sports

  • Away Game: A Christian Parent’s Guide to Navigating Youth Sports by Brian Smith and Ed Uszynski
  • The Christian Athlete by Brian Smith
  • Spiritual Game Plan: Competing with Joy and Godliness by Graham Daniels and Jonny Reid
  • FCA App — great devotionals and athlete resources

Walking Through Suffering & Grief

For Adults

  • Walking with God Through Pain and Suffering by Tim Keller
  • When God Weeps by Joni Eareckson Tada
  • Embodied Hope by Kelly Kapic

For Children

  • Goodbye to Goodbyes by Lauren Chandler
  • Something Sad Happened by Darby Strickland