Bless This Mess Resources
A curated collection of books, podcasts, articles, and videos to accompany our “Bless This Mess” sermon series. These resources are chosen to deepen your understanding and provide practical guidance from trusted Christian sources.
Recommended Books
Sacred Marriage
Gary Thomas
What if God designed marriage to make us holy more than to make us happy? This book shows how marriage trains us to love God and others well.
Purchase BookThe Meaning of Marriage
Timothy Keller
Modern culture would make you believe that everyone has a soul mate, that romance is the most important part of a marriage. This book shows how God’s design for marriage is much richer.
Purchase BookBoundaries
Henry Cloud & John Townsend
When to say yes, how to say no to take control of your life. This bestseller helps you set healthy boundaries in all your relationships.
Purchase BookThe 5 Love Languages
Gary Chapman
Discover the secret that has transformed millions of relationships worldwide. Learn the five love languages and understand your spouse’s primary love language.
Purchase BookYou and Me Forever
Francis & Lisa Chan
Marriage in light of eternity. This book sets aside typical approaches to focus on the Bible’s teaching on marriage from an eternal perspective.
Purchase BookParenting: 14 Gospel Principles
Paul David Tripp
What is your calling as a parent? This book presents a big-picture view of God’s plan for us as parents, focusing on gospel principles rather than techniques.
Purchase BookThe Tech-Wise Family
Andy Crouch
Everyday steps for putting technology in its proper place. This book offers practical wisdom for navigating the challenges of screens and devices in family life.
Purchase BookFamily Discipleship
Matt Chandler & Adam Griffin
Leading your home through time, moments, and milestones. A practical guide to creating a gospel-centered framework for discipling your children.
Purchase BookGospel-Centered Family
Tim Chester & Ed Moll
This workbook resource gives parents a gospel-centered framework for bringing up children in the faith, helping them keep the gospel at the forefront of family life.
Purchase BookShepherding a Child’s Heart
Tedd Tripp
This book gives perspective on your role as a parent and helps you focus on the heart of your child rather than just controlling behavior.
Purchase BookRecommended Podcasts
Family Life Today
Family Life Ministries
Practical, biblical insights on marriage, parenting, and other key relationships from a team of hosts dedicated to helping you thrive.
Listen NowRisen Motherhood
Emily Jensen & Laura Wifler
A podcast for moms applying the gospel to their everyday lives. Short, encouraging episodes on parenting, marriage, and personal spiritual growth.
Listen NowFocus on the Family Parenting Podcast
Focus on the Family
Expert insight on raising kids with biblical wisdom and practical advice on building a God-honoring home.
Listen NowDad Tired
Jerrad Lopes
A community of men who are taking their faith, family, and marriage seriously. Focused on helping men lead their family well.
Listen NowThe Gospel Coalition Podcast
The Gospel Coalition
Thoughtful interviews and discussions on topics that matter, including family life, marriage, and parenting from a biblical perspective.
Listen NowJourneywomen
Hunter Beless
A podcast for women who want to go deeper in their faith. Includes regular episodes on family life, marriage, and Christian living.
Listen NowAsk Pastor John
John Piper / Desiring God
Daily audio clips answering theological and practical questions, including many on family, relationships, and Christian living.
Listen NowThe Gospel Centered Family
Josh Mulvihill
Biblical wisdom for parents, grandparents, and the entire family with practical applications of Scripture to everyday life.
Listen NowThe Gospel-Shaped Family
FamilyLife Network
A practical podcast for parents seeking to build a family that flourishes around the gospel, with episodes on marriage, parenting, and family discipleship.
Listen NowRecommended Articles
Gospel-Shaped Marriage
The Gospel Coalition
How the good news of Jesus transforms everyday marriage struggles and shapes our understanding of covenant relationships.
Read ArticleHow to Train Up a Child – 3 Subtle Parenting Shifts
Desiring God
How understanding and applying the gospel transforms how we raise our children and view our role as parents.
Read ArticleA Simple Guide to Family Worship
Lifeway
Practical advice for establishing regular family worship and discipleship in your home with children of all ages.
Read ArticleFive Principles of Biblical Parenting
Axis
Core biblical principles for parenting that transcend methods and provide a foundation for raising children in the faith.
Read ArticleChrist-Centered Family Discipleship
Southern Equip
A foundational look at God’s design for family and how understanding this design transforms our family relationships.
Read ArticleHow to Pray for Your Family
Lifeway
A guide to praying Scripture over your family members and developing a consistent prayer life that impacts your home.
Read ArticleVideo Resources
Cultivate a Healthy Marriage and Family
The Gospel Coalition
A collection of talks on marriage and family topics from various speakers at The Gospel Coalition conferences.
Watch VideosBiblical Parenting
Paul Tripp Ministries
A series of teaching videos on gospel-centered parenting from respected Bible teacher Paul Tripp.
Watch VideosTechnology and Family Life: Finding Balance
Focus on the Family
How to create healthy boundaries around technology use while fostering meaningful family connections.
Watch VideosFocus on the Family Broadcasts
Focus on the Family
Video broadcasts covering a wide range of family topics with practical advice and biblical wisdom.
Watch VideosFamily Life Today Videos
Family Life
Video resources designed to help families grow together and navigate life’s challenges with biblical wisdom.
Watch VideosRight Now Media – Marriage & Family
Right Now Media
A collection of Bible studies and resources for strengthening your family (note: may require membership).
Watch Videos
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