2025 Staff's Spiritual Resource Reccomendations

Written by Erika Castiglione

Every year I put together an end of the year round up of resources that were helpful to me and open it up to other staff members who want to contribute. I always find some good recommendations and I hope you find something that encourages you in your walk with God!

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Music / Albums:

• Jesus — Jon Guerra (recommended by Erika)

• Far Country — Ellie Holcomb (Erika)

• King Who Never Sleeps; Anthems for Rest — Christy Nockels (Erika)

• All of My Days — Ellie Holcomb (Danny)

• The Kingdom Sessions — Russ Mohr (Caleb)

• good grief! — Jervis Campbell (Caleb)

• Gravitas — Common Hymnal (Caleb)

• The Holy Ghost Record Club — multiple different Spotify playlists featuring Indie Christian artists (Grace Childrey)

• Peaceful Retreat Playlist — (James)

• Kpop Demon Hunters Soundtrack — (Lawrence)

Podcasts:

• Curiously Kaitlyn — Kaitlyn Schiess (Erika)

• The GodHard Story Podcast — Katherine Wolf (Erika)

• BibleProject (Danny; Jordan)

• Mere Fidelity (Danny)

• Theology in the Raw (James)

• What’s the Point — Waypoint Church (Caleb)

• The Pour Over (Ben)

• The Biblical Mind Podcast (Jordan)

• Ask N.T. Wright Anything (Jordan)

• Exploring My Strange Bible — Tim Mackie (Jordan)

Books

• How to Read the Bible for All Its Worth — Gordon Fee & Douglas Stewart (Erika)

• Go Forward in Love: A Year of Daily Readings — Tim Keller (Danny)

• The Lives We Actually Have: 100 Blessings for Imperfect Days (Grace)

• Hey-O! Stories of the Bible (Waypoint Kids) (J. Punt)

• Psalm 23: A Colors Primer (J. Punt)

• Psalms of Praise: A Movement Primer (J. Punt)

• Things I Wish I’d Known Before We Became Parents (J. Punt)

• Red Moon Rising: How 24-7 Prayer Is Awakening a Generation (James)

• 10 Questions Every Teen Should Ask (and Answer) About Christianity (Caleb)

• Embracing Contemplation (Lawrence)

Devotional Tools / Apps

• Lectio 365  a free daily prayer app with devotions featuring guided prayer and scripture meditations for morning, afternoon, and night. (Grace, James & Lawrence)

Movies

• The Ballad of Wallis Island (Caleb)