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IN THIS ISSUE ▷LIFTING SHAME, FINDING FREEDOM ▷FRESH MORMON-EVANGELICAL DIALOGUE

▷NAVIGATING ISSUES OF TRANSGENDER IDENTITY ▷THE LOST WORLD OF JOHN WALTON

FOR JUSTICEMobilize Your Church



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2 I V P B O O K C L U B . C O M

CHURCH-WIDE RESOURCE FROM IJM

The amount of injustice in the world is staggering.

The church can respond.

God of Justice is a twelve-session, discussion-based

curriculum from International Justice Mission

(IJM) that explores the biblical narrative of justice

throughout the whole of Scripture, from Genesis

to Revelation. Through the participatory study

of Scripture, Christians will explore God’s call

to engage in bringing about justice on earth.

Prepare to have your heart and mind engaged, to

be instructed by Scripture and to be challengedby real-life stories of people freed by the God

of justice. This curriculum will help you and

your church bring freedom, restoration and

reconciliation to those in need.

Mobilize your church to join in this global

movement to rescue thousands, protect millionsand prove that justice for the poor is possible.

125 pages, paperback, 1028, $16.00

CLUB PRICE: $11.20

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Abraham George is director

of international church

mobilization at IJM. He travelsinternationally preaching at

churches, leading conferences

and connecting church leaders to engage in

the biblical work of justice.

Nikki A. Toyama-Szeto is

senior director of biblical

justice integration andmobilization at IJM. She

provides strategic leadership

to the IJM Institute for Biblical Justice

and IJM’s Global Prayer team.



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PRAISE FOR GOD OF JUSTICE

“Toyama-Szeto and George have built a formative

resource for the global church. Deep passion and robust

scholarship combine to form compelling insights for a

sustained engagement in justice. An essential tool for

churches desiring to bring freedom and restoration for thevulnerable.”

—Gary A. Haugen, president, International Justice

Mission

“I love everything about this guide—the stories, the

questions, the Scriptures, the prayers, the insights into

personal and systemic issues that perpetuate injustice allover the world. Since God is a God of justice, this study

will lead you deeper into the heart of God. And there is

no one better than the staff of IJM to help you get there!”

—Ruth Haley Barton, founder, Transforming

Center, author of Strengthening the Soul of Your Leadership

“This is a wonderful resource for the church! It’s a greatBible study overviewing God’s heart for justice and

the role it plays in the overarching biblical story. May

more churches gain God’s heart for the vulnerable and

oppressed through this study.”

—Eddie Byun, author of Justice Awakening

ABOUT IJM

International Justice Mission has been at work

since 1997 protecting the poor from violence

in the developing world. Their global team

includes hundreds of lawyers, investigators,

social workers, community activists andother professionals at work in nearly twenty

communities. IJM partners with local agencies to

rescue victims, bring criminals to justice, restore

survivors and strengthen justice systems. Their

fight is against slavery, sex trafficking, sexual

violence, police brutality, property grabbing and

citizens’ rights abuse.

The IJM Institute for Biblical Justice is a

community of Christian leaders advancing

solutions for overcoming injustice; sharing ideas,

resources and tools for seeking justice; and

moving the body of Christ into action. They are

working to create exceptional resources that will

serve the global church with an ever-deepening

understanding of biblical justice and what justice

means for all aspects of discipleship.

RELATED TITLE:

GOOD NEWS ABOUTINJUSTICEGary A. Haugen 273 pages, paperback,3710, $17.00CLUB PRICE: $11.90



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MAPPING HOLY GROUND

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Whether we realize it or not, shame affects

every aspect of our personal lives and vocational

endeavors. It seeks to destroy our identity in

Christ, replacing it with a damaged version of

ourselves that results in unhealed pain and bro-

kenness. But God is telling a different story forour lives.

Psychiatrist Curt Thompson unpacks the

soul of shame, revealing its ubiquitous nature

and neurobiological roots, based on years of

researching its damaging effects and counseling

people to overcome those wounds. Thompson’sexpertise and compassion will help you identify

your own pains and struggles and find freedom

from the lifelong negative messages that bind

you. Rewrite the story of your life and embrace

healing and wholeness as you discover and

defeat shame’s insidious agenda.

206 pages, hardcover, 4433, $22.00

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ASHAMED NO MORE

Curt Thompson (MD, Wright State University) is a psychiatrist in

private practice in Falls Church, Virginia. He is also the founder of

the Center for Being Known, a nonprofit organization that develops

resources to educate and train leaders about the intersection between

interpersonal neurobiology and Christian spiritual formation. He is

the author of Anatomy of the Soul and has produced a video series titled

Knowing and Being Known: The Transforming Power of Relationships .



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“With the heart of a pastor and the training of a surgeon,

Dr. Thompson excavates layers of shame and then dem-

onstrates their life-destroying aspects when left untreated.

. . . Every individual who suffers under the weight of

shame will benefit from this important book.”

—Gayle D. Beebe, president, Westmont College

“This is a challenging but profoundly life-giving book

that teaches us—using many fascinating stories from

Thompson’s work as a psychiatrist—how to relate our

inner world of thoughts, emotions and body sensations

to the intriguing findings of contemporary brain scienceand above all, to the biblical story of God’s longing that

we live openly in the light of his love, delight and grace.”

—Richard Winter, psychotherapist, director of

counseling, Covenant Theological Seminary

“Using his background in interpersonal neuro-

biology, Dr. Thompson shines a bright light of love on

the domains of darkness in the layers of our minds to

expose and expel the power of shame. This is a life-

changing book.”

—Nicole Johnson, author of Fresh Brewed Life

“With each chapter, I felt like someone had opened a

new window in my soul, taming my fears with new

shafts of warm light. I read it with hope. I marked it

with tears. I finished it with gratitude. And I commend

it to anyone burdened by shame with something like pleading: Come out from hiding; it is not shame but

Love that you will find!”

—Gregory Thompson, senior pastor, Trinity

Church, Charlottesville, VA

PRAISE FOR THE SOUL OF SHAME

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“Curt weaves biblical wisdom, neuroscience research and powerful stories into a covering

that doesn’t hide our shame but enables us to name what is keeping us from freedom and

wonder. This is a magisterial work—thoughtful, compelling and transformative.”

— Dan B. Allender, professor of counseling psychology and founding president,

The Seattle School of Theology and Psychology

WHAT YOUR BODYKNOWS ABOUT GODRob Moll 217 pages, paperback,3677, $16.00CLUB PRICE: $11.20

THE GOD-SHAPEDBRAINTimothy R. Jennings, M.D. 256 pages, paperback,3416, $16.00CLUB PRICE: $11.20



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TALKING DOCTRINE

Edited by Richard J. Mouw & Robert L. Millet A group of Mormon and evangelical scholars undertook a remarkablejourney over fifteen years to discuss differences and investigate pos-sible common ground in their beliefs. With both candor and generos-ity, these essays reflect the thoughtful, respectful and nuanced engage-ments on some of the most controversial topics.

256 PAGES, PAPERBACK, 4080, $20.00

CLUB PRICE: $14.00EBOOK AVAILABLE

UNDERSTANDING GENDER DYSPHORIAChristian Association for Psychological Studies Books

Mark A. Yarhouse

Gender and sexual identity are immensely complicated topics. Anexpert on human sexuality, Mark Yarhouse offers a Christian perspec-tive of transgender identity that eschews simplistic answers, engages

the latest research and listens to people’s stories. This accessible guidechallenges Christians to rise above the politics and come alongsideindividuals navigating these issues.



WE SPEAK (BOOK AND DVD)Mike Baker, J. K. Jones and Jim Probst

As Christians, we are all called to speak out—in our workplaces, ourschools and our neighborhoods. We each have a faith testimony com-pelling us to be Christ’s representatives. Written in daily devotionalstyle, this book is designed to be an encouragement and support as youidentify and add your voice to the chorus.

In addition to the chapters by Mike Baker, there are daily devotions by J. K. Jones and a seven-session weekly group study guide by Jim Probstto help you process all that you are learning. The companion DVD of

brief weekly video teachings by all three pastors completes this church-wide curriculum series.


CLUB PRICE: $11.20 EBOOK AVAILABLE

80 MINUTES, DVD, 4426, $12.00

CLUB PRICE: $8.40



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WOMEN & IDENTITYLifeGuide® Bible Studies

Adele Ahlberg Calhoun & Tracey Bianchi

We live only a small fraction of the lives God has for us, while Godwhispers softly or even hollers for us to harness our whole hearts.These nine studies follow the biblical themes as well as the journeysof women embracing God’s strength and wisdom to live whole lives.



BUSINESS ETHICS IN BIBLICAL PERSPECTIVEMichael E. Cafferky

Michael Cafferky sets a new standard in the field of businessethics with this comprehensive textbook from a Christian perspec-tive. Using twelve biblical themes to evaluate contemporary ethicalapproaches and concerns, he covers consumer behavior, management,accounting, marketing, corporate responsibility and more.

496 PAGES, CASEBOUND, 2474, $45.00


EFFECTIVE DISCIPLING IN MUSLIM COMMUNITIESDon Little

Muslims who come to Christ face momentous spiritual, psychologicaland social obstacles that drive many to abandon their faith. MissiologistDon Little draws on New Testament principles, historical practices andinterviews with seasoned disciplers ministering in Muslim countries to

effectively disciple believers from Muslim backgrounds.350 PAGES, PAPERBACK, 2470, $30.00


BEAUTIFUL FEETJessica Leep Fick

Can women be effective witnesses for Jesus? Sometimes women feel like

they’re not cut out for evangelism, but Jessica Fick shows how womencan share their faith in normal, everyday ways. With specific aptitudeslike empathy and vulnerability, God has created women with beautifulfeet to bring the good news of Jesus to those around them.






CROWD PLEASERS

These favorites are perfect for everyone—

one part thoughtful and one part fun!

THEOLOGYQUESTIONSEVERYONE ASKS

Edited by Gary M.

Burge and David

Lauber

Everyone has ques-

tions about God andwhat matters most inlife. Written by collegeprofessors in plain lan-guage, this guide to thebasics of the Christianfaith answers real ques-tions students ask aboutthe Bible, God, Jesus,the Holy Spirit, thechurch, how we shouldlive and more.

203 PAGES,PAPERBACK, 4044,$20.00


COFFEEWITH JESUS

David Wilkie

Thousands of peoplestart each day with ashot of Coffee with Jesus ,the enormously popu-

lar online comic strip.Irreverent at times, yetalways insightful, thisvolume features classicentries and all new, exclu-sive material, twelve-panelmegastrips, and “behindthe strip” reflections onlife, faith and art.



A SECONDSHOT OF COFFEEWITH JESUS

David Wilkie

Coffee with Jesus is backwith a venti-sized secondvolume. Follow your

favorite characters as theyhonestly engage with Jesus about their wantsand needs, effectivelyshowing what conversa-tion with God—orprayer—might look like.These poignant andpointed visual vignettesare rife with good theol-ogy and will have youlaughing for days.



A LITTLE BOOKFOR NEWTHEOLOGIANS

Kelly M. Kapic

In this quick and vibrantbook, Kelly Kapicpresents the nature,

method and mannersof theological study fornewcomers to the field.He emphasizes thattheology is more than aschool of thought aboutGod; it’s an endeavorthat affects who we are.“Theology is about life,”Kapic writes. “It is nota conversation our soulscan afford to avoid.”





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JOHN H. WALTON

“John Walton is a voice of reason, and he has shown timeand time again that we must learn to read the Bible as

God gave it, not the way we’d like it to be.”

—Scot McKnight

THE LOST WORLDOF ADAM AND EVE

John H. Walton, with contri-

butions by N. T. Wright

What if reading Genesis 2–3 inits ancient Near Eastern contextshows that the creation accountmakes no claims regarding Adamand Eve’s material origins? John Walton’s groundbreakinginsights into this text createspace for a faithful reading ofScripture along with full engage-ment with science, creating anew way forward in the humanorigins debate.



THE LOST WORLDOF GENESIS ONE

John H. Walton

In this astute mix of cultural

critique and biblical studies, John H. Walton presents anddefends twenty propositionssupporting a literary andtheological understanding ofGenesis 1 within the context ofthe ancient Near Eastern world.Unpacking implications for ourmodern scientific understanding,Walton’s thoughtful analysis setsBible-believing scientists freeto investigate the question oforigins.



THE LOST WORLDOF SCRIPTURE

John H. Walton and

D. Brent Sandy

Walton and Sandy summarizewhat we know of orality and oraltradition as well as the composi-tion and transmission of textsin the ancient Near East and theGreco-Roman world, and howthis shapes our understanding ofthe Old and New Testaments.The authors then translate theseinsights into a helpful model forunderstanding the reliability ofScripture.





TRY SOMETHING NEW

Bored small group? These alternative studies bring

new approaches and fresh perspectives to Bible study.


CULTURE

Forge Guides

for Missional

Conversation

Scott Nelson

The mission of God hasa church. So the church

needs to be in sync withthe mission of God. Inthese six studies you andyour friends will focuson the context in whichGod has placed you.Much like the church inthe book of Acts, youwill learn to continu-ally ask, “What type ofpeople do we need to beto live on mission wherewe find ourselves?”



FRAMEWORKS

Eric Larson

Most of us are visuallearners. So why notlearn the Bible in thisway? Frameworks usesdramatic imagery—pho-

tographs, charts, maps,outlines—to explore eachof the New Testamentbooks. The perfect com-panion to your favoritestudy Bible, this colorfulintroduction to the NewTestament uses contem-porary visual imagery tobring the biblical story to

life. Think of it as yourown biblical tour guidethrough Scripture!


CLUB PRICE: $13.99

SPIRITUAL GIFTS

LifeGuide® Bible

Studies

R. Paul Stevens

Have you ever expe-rienced feelings ofuncertainty about how

to serve God, about whatgifts you have to use, andabout God’s purpose foryour life? In these eightstudies, R. Paul Stevenshelps you recognize yourspiritual gifts and thegifts of others, leadingyou to consider how topractically use these giftsto glorify God in yourrelationships, your workand your world.



IGNITE YOURGENEROSITY

Chris McDaniel

What does the Bible sayabout stewardship and giv-ing? This twenty-one-daydevotional will help you

see your resources of time,talents and treasures in afresh, God-honoring way,igniting your desire to livegenerously and providingpractical guidance for youto do so. Discover the joythat comes from a life ofgiving freely to his plansand purposes.

Visit ivpress.com/ignite to down-load the free Generosity Challenge.





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SEXUALITY AND SPIRITUALITY

How can Christians fruitfully engage in the

cultural battleground of sexuality?

REDEEMING SEX

Debra Hirsch

Nothing has exposed thegap between the churchand the broader societyquite like the volatiletopics of sexuality,

relationships, identities,orientations and evengender. With a pastor’sheart and a missiologist’smind, Debra Hirschhelps us discover a holis-tic, biblical vision of sexand gender that honorsGod and offers goodnews to the world.



THE END OFSEXUAL IDENTITY

Jenell Williams Paris

Anthropologist JenellWilliams Paris arguesthat the Christian tradi-tion holds a distinct

vision for sexuality with-out sexual identity cat-egories. She shows howthis Christian frameworkaccounts for complexpostmodern realities andaddresses problems withcommon Christian andcultural understandingsof heterosexuality and

homosexuality.



BRINGING SEXINTO FOCUS

Caroline J. Simon

In a culture that exploitssex in everything fromadvertising to climbingthe corporate ladder, it’s

easy to lose sight of thetrue purpose and place ofsexuality. Philosopher andethicist Caroline J. Simonidentifies six “lenses”through which peopleunderstand sex and sexu-ality and provides clarityfor developing a holistic,biblical sexual ethic.


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AUTHENTICHUMAN SEXUALITY

Judith K. and Jack

O. Balswick

Jack and Judith Balswickinvestigate how humansexuality originates both

biologically and socially,lay groundwork for anormative Christianinterpretation of sexual-ity, show how authenticsexuality is necessarilygrounded in relation-ships, and exploreforms of “inauthenticsexuality” such as sexual

harassment, pornographyand rape.





N E X T M O N T H

Take an engaging tour through biblical and cultural

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