Austen Hartke

#ChurchToo

Counseling, Grief & Mental Health

“In #ChurchToo you'll find some of the deepest elements of our faith reassembled in a new form, stuck together with love and duct tape, beautiful and real.”

Beyond Shame

Counseling, Grief & Mental Health

“In Beyond Shame, Roberts eases us through the deconstruction of the sex-related shame that so many have grown up with, but he doesn't leave us in the rubble. If you're ready to start making something new, this book will offer questions and data you need to ponder in order to build that new structure: a model of ethical sexuality that takes all of who you are into account.”

Called Out

Bible Studies & Devotionals

“Each reflection in Called Out is like a cup of cool water on a hot day. In a world that can often feel hostile to our flourishing, Heath reminds us of the many ways queer and trans people are uniquely gifted to meet this moment. In the messiness, in the joy, in the journey—God is with us.”

Embracing Queer Family

Marriage, Family & Relationships

“A deeply compassionate and helpful guide for Queer and trans folks and the people who love them. Nia and Katie Chiaramonte encourage understanding, differentiation, and loving boundaries--all of which are necessary for strong relationships--and provide a beautiful illustration of the truth that freedom for one person can lead to freedom for others as well.”

In the Margins

Ethics, Culture & Social Issues

“In telling his own story, Shannon Kearns somehow also manages to hold a mirror up to the reader. In the Margins doesn’t just provide this gift to readers who are transgender—I believe Kearns’s journey through American evangelicalism and his reclamation of his own body, autonomy, and faith will ring true for anyone blessed to find a copy.”

In Transit

Ethics, Culture & Social Issues

“How can you explain who you are--to yourself and to others--when language itself is in transition? In Transit paints a picture of the present moment and doesn't shy away from the complexity of a discussion that is held both within and about gender-expansive communities. I know this book will encourage life-giving exploration.”

One Coin Found

Christian Living

“In One Coin Found, Emmy Kegler tells us a story about struggling with mental illness, wrestling with faith, and rejecting human rejection in favor of God's infuriating grace. Her questions, her vulnerability, and her skill as a storyteller invite us into a place where we can be honest about who we are and be loved for it. One Coin Found provides that space for everyone, but especially for those of us who identify as LGBTQIA. This book is a balm for weary souls.”

Raising Kids beyond the Binary

Marriage, Family & Relationships

“Jamie Bruesehoff has written a deeply compassionate and absolutely necessary book for our time. Raising Kids Beyond the Binary will be grounding for Christian parents who know they love their kid but aren't sure how to set that love free to move mountains. Jamie's gentle questions, honesty, and experience will give family members of trans youth the confidence to step into a better future for us all. This is exactly the book I've been wanting to recommend to people.”

She’s My Dad

Ethics, Culture & Social Issues

“In She’s My Dad , Jonathan Williams manages to honestly capture the pain and heartbreak he felt during his parent’s transition without discounting the reality of Paula’s identity. As someone who has dealt with family rejection, I kept tensing up as I read, waiting for the moment when the suffering of these two people would be pitted against each other—when we’d be forced to see one of them as the bad guy. Instead, Jonathan and Paula work together to show us a reality in which two people in difficult circumstances can journey through pain and toward a new relationship, thanks to a heavy helping of grace.”

Trans Biblical

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“Trans Biblical is an essential collection that zooms both out and in, highlighting trans forms of analysis and action that can connect us, as well as forms of identity that make us unique. The contributors move boldly beyond passages and interpretations that have become staples in the genre, and I found myself pulled into new waters, buoyed by curiosity, wonder, and the sensation of being seen. I can’t wait to have this book on my shelf.”