You may have written on your resolutions list to dive deeper in your faith, read more Christian books, or perhaps read the Bible in one year. These are all AMAZING resolutions and goals to set, however, how can you get there? What are books to help me dive deeper in my faith? I have list of faith-filled books already that have helped me in my own faith journey, books that are relatable and real to my own experiences, and there are tons of devotionals like New Morning Mercies and Bob Goff’s Live in Grace, Walk in Love that you can try this year.

These are the books that I found, by authors I know and love and trust, that have new books out this year. I am beyond excited to dive into some of these books, so I hope you do too.

Find Your People: Building Deep Community in a Lonely World by Jennie Allen

When I first found this book, I immediately wanted to download it. As the bestselling author of Get Out of Your Head, I come to trust Jennie Allen as an amazing, trustworthy author who backs up her sources—her sources aren’t just from the Bible, but from experts (i.e. a neurosurgeon in her Get Out of Your Head). I’m eager to start reading this one about loneliness!

Release Date: February 22, 2022 // Pre-order on Amazon, Bookshop.org.

Start With Prayer by Max Lucado

Some of us may have put “dive more into my faith” or “read the Bible in one year” on our resolutions list. Max Lucado is an incredible author to begin your faith journey with (besides the actual Author of the universe, of course). His new book, Start with Prayer: 250 Prayers for Hope and Strength is a good resource to begin your prayer journey and dive deeper into your faith.

Release Date: March 29, 2022 // Pre-order on Amazon, Bookshop.org.

Undistracted: Capture Your Purpose, Rediscover Your Joy by Bob Goff

I’ll buy anything that Bob Goff writes. He could write the new McDonald’s menu and I’ll buy everything on it. He has another book releasing in 2022, called Undistracted: Capture Your Purpose, Rediscover Your Joy, all about getting back into our lanes and back on track so we can live our lives with real purpose and joy. In his previous books, Love Does and Everybody Always, his trademark storytelling and fun-loving personality style is making me click the place order button.

Release Date: March 1, 2022 // Pre-order on Amazon, Bookshop.org.

Waymaker: Finding the Way to The Life You’ve Always Dreamed Of by Ann Voskamp

Life in your twenties can be tough. In this world, when it seems that obstacles keep piling on, we, as Christians, can trust that God, our WayMaker, is always at work creating the life of our dreams, through ways we never would have dreamed for ourselves. Ann Voskamp helps us realize that God is present in every part of our lives, making a way for anything that seems impossible. She’s a well-known Christian author and this is a book to read if you’re looking to dive deeper in your faith especially after (or during) a hard year.

Release Date: March 1, 2022 // Pre-order on Amazon, Bookshop.org.

One at a Time by Kyle Idleman

Kyle Idleman, author of bestselling book, Not a Fan, writes about how God can use you to change the world just by loving the people right next to you. How can you make a difference? Kyle helps you unlock the answer to that question.

Release Date: January 11, 2022 // Pre-order on Amazon, Bookshop.org.

Mission Possible by Tim Tebow

Maybe this is a gift for the guy in your life … or you? Or anyone, really. The bestselling author and athlete encourages you that it’s possible to find your God-given mission and create a bolder, brighter, more fulfilling life. Not only is he an author and athlete, he’s a great speaker who is on a mission to empower the younger generation.

Release Date: March 8, 2022 // Pre-order on Amazon, Bookshop.org.

Say Yes by Scott Erickson

Maybe you struggled with your mental health recently, or have always struggled. Scott Erickson, in his new book Say Yes, gives you the mental and spiritual practices you need to enjoy your life again—and bring greater fullness than you could imagine before. He talks about the Voice of Giving Up and how that some nights, that voice can get exceptionally loud. But instead of muting it, he tells us to step through the doorways and into a deeper, more joy-filled journey of recovering who we are, why we’re here, and why the future bursts with possibilities if we are willing to say yes to life’s brightest gifts. Dare to dream in this new book.

Release Date: January 25, 2022 // Pre-order on Amazon, Bookshop.org.

I Guess I Haven’t Learned That Yet by Shauna Niequist

Shauna Niequist is a beautiful author of so many well-written and thoughtful words. She found herself struggling in a season of chaos, change, and loss unlike anything she’d ever experienced. With her old practices no longer working, she realized she required new tools to pull herself back together: courage, curiosity, compassion, and self-compassion. This book is a journey of both unlearning what is no longer helpful, embracing curiosity, and accepting the unknowns of midlife, heartbreak, and chronic pain. She also goes on a journey to reshape her faith, learning how to live in a new city, learning how to get back up, and learning how to trust God’s goodness in a deeper way.

Release Date: April 12, 2022 // Pre-order on Amazon, Bookshop.org.

Rest & War by Ben Stuart

As the pastor of Passion City Church in D.C., Ben Stuart is a Christian author well known for relating to the younger generations. In his new book, Rest & War, he guides you through any struggles that you may be facing while still pursuing God wholeheartedly. This book offers guidance for battling what’s holding your back while building what will propel you forward, trading patterns of thinking that diminish intimacy with God for ones that encourage it, fighting sin and cultivating an environment that allows you to flourish, and designing your everyday schedule based on your God-given purposes to bring more meaning into your routines. This one is sure to be good!

Release Date: January 25, 2022 // Pre-order on Amazon, Bookshop.org.

Young, Gifted, and Black: A Journey of Lament and Celebration by Sheila Wise Rowe

This book tells the stories of Black millennials and younger adults. Sheila Wise Rowe goes beyond the common narrative that focuses solely on their success or struggle. Her stories of celebration and lament point toward hope, joy, and healing.

Release Date: February 15, 2022 // Pre-order on Amazon, Bookshop.org.

The Loveliest Place: The Beauty and Glory of the Church by Dustin Benge

The Bible describes the church in extraordinary ways, but today’s Christians can focus more on its mission, structure, or specific programs than on its inherent beauty (not mentioning those things aren’t bad). Author Dustin Benge describes the beauty of the Church, explains what makes the church lovely, including the Trinidadian relationship, worship, service, and gospel proclamation. This can be a great gift to those who are looking to dive deeper in their faith or take the next step in finding a church home, but are cautious about stepping into a new church.

Release Date: February 22, 2022 // Pre-order on Amazon, Bookshop.org.

I’ll Start Again Monday: Break the Cycle of Unhealthy Eating Habits with Lasting Spiritual Satisfaction by Lysa TerKeurst

Maybe your resolution is to actually start eating healthier (I know mine is!). Lysa TerKeurst, a bestselling author and founder of Proverbs 31 Ministries, writes about a new perspective to all those stuck in a cycle of losing weight and then gaining it back and equips you with the deeper spiritual and emotional motivation you need to make lasting changes. I’d be initially wary of reading a book about healthy eating from a ministry director, so please read this book with a grain of salt.

Release Date: January 4, 2022 // Pre-order on Amazon, Bookshop.org.

Who Are You Following?: Pursuing Jesus in a Social-Media Obsessed World by Sadie Robertson Huff

If influencers have power over us, who are you allowing to influence you? We live in a world today with social media and follows and likes. Bestselling author, founder of Live Original, and social media personality Sadie Robertson Huff explores who we are allowing to influence our daily thoughts and actions—and following Jesus, the ultimate influencer. She uses current research, surveys, and personal and biblical stories, and her own experience as a social media influencer to address topics such as how to go from being liked to being truly loved, our true motives for fame, and being seen from the outside versus being known. Sadie Robertson Huff is one of my FAVORITE Christian influencers, and while some can say that she’s one of “those Christian influencers,” I find her writing and speaking to be relatable and real concerning the issues on the minds of the younger generations.

Release Date: February 1, 2022 // Pre-order on Amazon, Bookshop.org.

Peace Is A Practice: An Invitation to Breathe Deep and Find a New Rhythm for Life by Morgan Harper Nichols

The OG Instagram poet is BACK with a new book. Her new book is a great reminder that we’re not alone and that through anxious feelings about the future, you can become a peacemaker in your own life and take daily steps toward peace.

Release Date: February 15, 2022 // Pre-order on Amazon, Bookshop.org.