Christa L. McKirland

Believing Philosophy

Philosophy

“Believing Philosophy is a gift to the church. Dr. Morris exhorts Christians to pursue wisdom as part of their discipleship into Christlikeness. She argues compellingly that philosophy provides one avenue for that pursuit. Incredibly accessible, this work introduces the reader to the resources of philosophy (logic, argumentation, clarity, and charity) and then models how to apply those resources to the problem of evil. Believing Philosophy is a must-read for Christians who want to have tools to think more deeply about their faith and to engage charitably in the face of disagreements.”

Buried Talents

Women

“The cumulative effect of gendered socialization is profound. With clarity and precision, psychologist Dr. Susan Harris Howell diagnoses what gendered socialization is as well as the problems it has caused. Focused primarily on the United States, she examines layer upon layer of accumulated messages that men are superior to women. Often subtle, these ideas permeate educational practices, media portrayals, linguistic conventions, division-of-labor expectations, and more. Tragically, the outworking of such socialization often results in women's opting out of their God-given callings—burying their talents under sedimented layers of 'you can't' or 'you shouldn't.' By understanding these patterns and systems, we can unearth the talents that have been buried, and even more hopefully, empower the next generation to invest their talents with confidence.”

Christian Life

Theology

“Kelly Kapic’s Christian Life lays out, as winsomely as finite words can convey, the enormity of the triune God’s love for us and our invitation to respond. How wonderfully fitting, then, that a book about the whole of Christian life being an act of worship would draw readers to that same end.”

Eating Christ’s Flesh

Theology

“Though it can stand alone, Eating Christ’s Flesh logically extends Steven Nemes’s other provocative works. Analytically articulating the merits of a memorialist view, he offers a compelling case biblically, historically, and phenomenologically to resist dividing being and appearance in the Eucharist. Such resistance does not undermine its significance but enables us to see the beauty of the ordinary, experience the power of remembrance, and cultivate the practice of communal thankfulness.”

Grounded in the Body, in Time and Place, in Scripture

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“Grounded recognizes the significance of our bodies, the land, our histories, and experiences for interdisciplinary biblical and theological scholarship. The contributors unabashedly bring their whole selves into the research and writing process. Consequently, this work is challenging and illuminating, directly addressing weighty topics with clarity and thoughtfulness while doing so in a refreshing and personal way.”

Heaven or Halakah

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“Andrea Robinson powerfully articulates the radical nature of John 14:1–3. Instead of an eschatological escape to a heavenly mansion far away, she persuasively argues that this text invites all of humanity into God’s presence through Christ’s own body in the here and now. Living into this presence is only possible through the gift of the Spirit that Christ gives us, enabling us to walk as Jesus walked. This is a clear and compelling book that I hope is widely read.”

It Works

Prayer & Spiritual Formation

“While the agent of our transformation into Christ’s image is the Spirit, we are invited to partner with the living God in this process. It Works brims over with stories of these partnerships and how they are lived out in creative, embodied, and encultured practices. If you have ever struggled with intentional spiritual practices, I encourage you to read this book. You will discover just how life-giving partnering through these practices can be.”

Nobody's Mother

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“In this masterful literary, epigraphic, architectural, and exegetical study, Sandra Glahn brings the significance of Artemis worship to bear in the interpretation of being 'saved through childbearing' (1 Tim 2:15). This text is critically linked to the seemingly transcultural prohibition of women teaching men (1 Tim 2:12). However, anyone seeking to be faithful to Scripture should remember that these texts were first God's Word to others before they were God's Word to us. By understanding who Artemis of the Ephesians was and how this likely influenced these texts, Glahn exposes the context of 1 Timothy to apply these words more accurately today. This book is a game changer.”

Power Women

Women

“Refreshingly honest, Power Women is an invaluable resource for women of the Christian faith who are scholar mothers and for those who hope to support them well. While candid, these essays remain hopeful in their proposals for moving forward personally, spiritually, and structurally. They insightfully explore and interrogate the tensions between being an active researcher and educator alongside being an active and present mother. The diversity of cultural perspectives adds to the depth and beauty of the volume as a holistic approach to thriving as a scholar mom. As someone who regularly has conversations with women who want to pursue further scholarship but also want to be moms, this is an especially valuable resource. Family members, colleagues, and administrators will truly benefit from reading this as well.”

Practicing Faith

“Beautifully written, this collection of essays and responses embodies the integration of theology with social vocations. Returning again and again to the importance of relationships—within God, with God, and with one another—these scholars ground their integrative aspirations in these dynamisms. These essays are refreshingly personal, intellectually rich, and spaciously dialogical. Practicing Faith is a fabulous read for those wondering about the merits of integration as well as how to do this well.”

Rediscovering Scripture's Vision for Women

Women

“The whole time I read this work, I kept thinking of those who would benefit from these thoughtful, accessible, and clearheaded responses to the primary objections against women fully serving in their gospel calling. Consequently, I am grateful for this resource that is both scripturally robust and theologically powerful. For those just beginning to think of these questions to those who have thought on these things for decades, Lucy's book will encourage and enlighten anyone who wants to engage these concerns.”

Resurrection and Renewal

Theology

“Dogmatically and scripturally rich, Murray Rae’s Resurrection and Renewal traces the cosmic logic of life that the resurrection of Jesus brings. Written in an accessible style, this book edifies as much as it educates, reminding and demonstrating to readers that the resurrection of Jesus has truly changed everything.”

Why We Pray

Theology

“Lucidly written and normed by Scripture, this book explains why we pray if God is all-powerful, all-knowing, and all-loving. Why We Pray addresses Western concerns about how prayer can influence such a God as well as what to do with unanswered prayers and the problem of divine hiddenness. I found myself both challenged and encouraged by Peckham’s stimulating engagement with prayer. Most of all, I found myself wanting to pray more, which is a testament to the theological task and to this work specifically.”

Women and the Gender of God

Theology

“In Women and the Gender of God, Dr. Peeler states, ‘one can affirm the triune God’s supremacy without calling that masculinity.’ In supporting this claim, Dr. Peeler speaks life over women in general, and over Mary in particular—not only in the story of history but also in the very story of God. Unexpectedly, I walked away from this book with a richer, more worshipful picture of God through an encounter with Mary! For me, as a woman, Protestant, and theologian, this book was a breath of fresh air, though any reader simply born of a woman would be challenged and encouraged by this powerful work.”