I love to recommend books that stir the heart and imagination. But sometimes, I need to read something that is good for my soul as well—specifically to encourage me and remind me of what I know to be true when I'm weary and discouraged.

For those of us who are Christians, and especially those who are in any kind of vocational or volunteer ministry, this is something we all experience. And one I would recommend? Pastor, Jesus is Enough by Jeremy Writebol, which a needed encouragement for all of us that helps us refocus on Jesus as our hope and strength for ministry (even if we're not pastors).

Get the book at ⁠Amazon⁠: https://amzn.to/3rFe8VP (affiliate link).

And be sure to check out my book, I'm a Christian—Now What?: A Guide to Your New Life with Christ. You can learn more at aaronarmstrong.co/now-what

Ever since I was a kid, summer has been a time to focus on "fun" reads—the type of books you can open up and lose yourself in for an afternoon on the porch. And in recent years, those fun reads have gravitated toward mystery novels. And one of my favorites is the long-running Cork O’Connor series by William Kent Krueger, which is not about 20 books deep. So where is the best place to start? At the beginning, with Iron Lake.

This is ⁠Iron Lake⁠, and it might just be your next favorite book.

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Since the creation of the character, Superman has long been a champion of the downtrodden and oppressed. This has been a hallmark of his character through his appearances in virtually every medium, whether print, film, television or radio. And it's radio where the story of this episode begins—with a landmark serial storyline from 1946 that was instrumental in turning public sentiment away from the Ku Klux Klan, "The Clan of the Fiery Cross." A story that, after being out of the public eye for decades, became the foundation of a bestselling graphic novel written by Gene Luen Yang.

This is Superman Smashes the Klan, and it might just be your next favorite book.

• Get your copy of Superman Smashes the Klan at your favorite bookstore, including ⁠⁠⁠⁠Amazon.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ (affiliate link).
• If you enjoyed this episode, please rate & review Your Next Favorite Book on your preferred podcast platform. This helps people find the show.
• Please check out my new book, ⁠⁠⁠⁠I'm a Christian—Now What?: A Guide to Your New Life with Christ⁠⁠⁠⁠, available to order where you buy books.