Recommended Books
A curated selection of books with a biblical perspective on counseling
From Ashes to Beauty
There is hope for every marriage, even in the aftermath of sexual sin. Jeff Colón's marriage stands as a testimony of God's power to restore any marriage, even one that has been ravaged by sexual sin and drug addiction.
Christian marriages are under attack as never before. Couples are suffering more than ever under the same despair that gripped Jeff and his wife, Rose. Jeff and Rose had to go to the heart of the problem; they needed something more than outward alterations; they needed an inner transformation.
Jeff's personal journey and his experience counseling men and couples qualifies him to share the biblical truths that will restore any marriage From Ashes to Beauty!
Joy Comes in the Morning
Joy Comes in the Morning: A Bible Study for Women Going Through Various Trials is a helpful, comforting, scriptural road map which focuses on God’s word, His faithfulness, and His sovereignty for any wife who is going through challenging times in her marriage.
Rose Colón has weaved her testimony throughout this study to show us how God will use our trials to draw us to Himself in a more intimate way and to do a deeper work of sanctification in our heart.
Joy Comes in the Morning is an 8 week interactive bible study every Monday through Friday. This study can be used for counseling, individual study, or for group discussions.
Anchored in Truth
Anchored in Truth: Reflections on Biblical Counseling is a collection of essays by pastors and biblical counselors who hold to the historic view of biblical counseling. Despite their theological differences, they are all deeply concerns about the infestation of secular psychology in biblical counsel.
Trauma Redeemed
In Trauma Redeemed: A Biblical Response to Medicalized Suffering, Dr. Julie Ganschow offers a compelling biblical framework for understanding and addressing catastrophic suffering, challenging the secular medicalization of trauma. As terms like PTSD dominate modern culture, this book calls biblical counselors and Christians to return to the sufficiency of Scripture for healing the soul.
Exploring the roots of suffering in the fall of mankind, Ganschow redefines trauma as distress of the soul, providing a gospel-centered model of care that addresses the whole person—body, mind, and spirit. Through practical guidance, case studies like Sally’s journey of redemption, and “Consider and Apply” questions, readers discover how to minister to those who have endured abuse, violence, or loss.
Emphasizing the church’s vital role in discipleship and healing, Trauma Redeemed equips pastors, counselors, and believers to point the hurting to true hope in Christ. Ideal for anyone seeking a transformative, Scripture-based approach to trauma recovery.