Our Favorite Resources from 2022
- Waypoint Church
- Dec 28, 2022
- 3 min read
Updated: Jan 3, 2023
Written by Erika Castiglione
I love year end lists (best books, movies, recipes, photographs, etc.), so I reached out to the rest of the staff and asked what resources they found edifying this past year. I thought it would be fun and helpful to share some of our “best of” spiritual resources with you. Links are included for all resources except books. Please reach out if you have any questions about any of these or if you want to share your own.
Lawrence Yoo, Lead Pastor
What resources helped you grow spiritually this year?
Book: Hope in Times of Fear: The Resurrection and the Meaning of Easter by Tim Keller
Other (movie, show, or app): BibleProject (app), Thirdmill.org (website/app)
Eric Weiner, Associate Pastor
What resources helped you grow spiritually this year?
Books:
-Spiritual Formation as if the Church Mattered by James C. Wilhoit
-The Care of Souls: Cultivating a Pastor's Heart by Harold L. Senkbeil
Music: Hymns Live by Shane & Shane, “Farther Along” (song) by Josh Garrels
Other (movie, show, or app): BibleProject (app)
What resources are you looking forward to next year?
-Timothy Keller: His Spiritual and Intellectual Formation by Collin Hansen
-Reaching Your Muslim Neighbor with the Gospel by A. S. Ibrahim
Danny Castiglione, Associate Pastor/International Students Pastor
What resources helped you grow spiritually this year?
Books:
-Delighting in the Trinity: An Introduction to the Christian Faith by Michael Reeves
-Global Christianity: A Guide to the World’s Largest Religion from Afghanistan to Zimbabwe by Gina Zurlo
Music: “Take Heart” by Mission House, “Thy Word” by Amy Grant
Podcasts: BibleProject, Timothy Keller-How to Reach the West Again
Other: Logos Bible Software (app), The Waypoint Blog
Are there any resources you are looking forward to using next year?
Book: Color-Courageous Discipleship: Follow Jesus, Dismantle Racism, and Build Beloved Community Follow Jesus, Dismantle Racism, and Build Beloved Community by Michelle Sanchez
App: The One Year Bible Reading Plan from BibleProject-One Story that Leads to Jesus
Toni Anderson, Children’s Ministry Director
What resources helped you grow spiritually this year?
Book: -Psalms by the Day: A New Devotional Translation by Alec Motyer
Music: Be Held: Lullabies for the Beloved by Christy Nockels
Other: Phylicia Masonheimer and Amy Gannett on Instagram
Erika Castiglione, Women’s Discipleship Director
What resources helped you grow spiritually this year?
Books:
-Prayer in the Night: For Those Who Work or Watch or Weep by Tish Harrison Warren
-The Generosity, Poems by Luci Shaw
Music: My Eyes Are Open by Mission House, Light in the Canyon by Sandra McCracken
Podcast: BibleProject, Timothy Keller Sermons by Gospel in Life
Other (movie, show, or app): https://www.everypsalm.com
Are there any resources you are looking forward to using next year?
The Chosen, Season 3 (show)
Book: 52 Weeks in the Word: A Companion for Reading Through the Bible in a Year by Trillia Newbell (anyone want to join me?)
Caleb Thomas, Youth Director
What resources helped you grow spiritually this year?
Book: The Case for Christ by Lee Strobel
Music: “Opened up the Heavens “ by Isla Vista Worship, “Grace Alone” by Kings Kaleidoscope Podcast: The Bible is Funny Sometimes by Anthony Russo
Other: https://www.desiringgod.org/ (John Piper), Streetlights (app), Prince of Egypt (movie)
Caleb Anthony, College Ministry Director/Pastoral Intern
What resources helped you grow spiritually this year?
Book: Gentle & Lowly by Dane Ortlund
Podcast: Thirty Minutes with the Perrys-Preston & Jackie Hill Perry’s podcast
James Shafto, Local Missions Director
What resources helped you grow spiritually this year?
Music: Peaceful Retreat Playlist
Podcast: The Church Politics Podcast
Other (movie, show, or app): Lectio 365-Apple, Lectio 365-Google Play (app)
Are there any resources you are looking forward to next year?
Book: Praying Like Monks, Living Like Fools by Tyler Staton
Lacy Uthe, Communications Director
What resources helped you grow spiritually this year?
Music: "Behold"
Podcast: Risen Motherhood
Other: If God is For Us Bible Study with other Waypoint Women!
Susan Carter, Hospitality Director
What resources helped you grow spiritually this year?
Books:
-A Shepherd Looks at Psalm 23 by W. Phillip Keller
-Free to be Yourself by Alan D. Wright
Podcast: The Bible Recap by Tara-Leigh Cobble
Are there any resources you are looking forward to using next year?
I am planning to read through the Bible again in a year with The Bible Recap!
