Religion & Spirituality
Faith, hope, and comedy light the way for seekers of many stripes.
Bamboozled by Jesus
Yvonne Orji (Worthy) $26
Mixing humor with faith, Orji, a stand-up comedian and actor known for her role as Issa Rae’s best friend on the TV show Insecure, offers personal anecdotes and reflections in her delightful debut. Stressing the importance of service and filled with empowering affirmations, her spirited biblical interpretations and boundless enthusiasm will appeal to fans and newcomers alike.
Divine Disruption
Tony Evans et al. (Thomas Nelson) $24.99
Chaplain and former NFL player Evans and his four adult children share lessons learned after the death of eight loved ones in less than two years, including Evans’s wife, Lois. They share personal insights and scriptural examples of how to cling to hope in the midst of grief, offering an encouraging message that Christians who’ve wrestled with loss will appreciate.
Dusk, Night, Dawn
Anne Lamott (Riverhead) $20
In her latest inspirational work, Lamott explores the relationships between personal anxieties and larger social concerns through quiet, often darkly humorous reflections. This ode to relishing small things is a good bet for the author’s many fans.
The Jesus I Know
Kathie Lee Gifford (Thomas Nelson) $26.99
This pleasing collection from the former Today host presents an array of perspectives on Jesus, including those of devout Christ-
ians, and those more casually interested in Jesus’s example of living. Gifford’s eclectic assortment of interviewees includes Tony and Emmy Award–winning performer Kristen Chenoweth and guitarist Brian Welch, a founding member of Korn.
Stilte
Mirjam van der Vegt, trans. from the Dutch by Worthy Publishing (Worthy) $21
Dutch meditation teacher Van der Vegt’s soothing guide celebrates the Christian monastic tradition of silence (stilte in Dutch) and slowing down in order to find the peace of God.
Wholehearted Faith
Rachel Held Evans, with Jeff Chu (HarperOne) $26.99
Evans, a progressive Christian author who died in 2019 at age 37, left behind chapters of an unfinished book, as well as unpublished essays and talks. Her friend Jeff Chu, with input from Evans’s family, gathers the pieces here.
Zen and the Art of Saving the Planet
Thich Nhat Hanh (HarperOne) $27.99
The prominent Buddhist monk and peace activist collects teachings focused on finding calm and an optimistic way forward amid the anxieties of climate change. His empowering voice and example will be valuable to those seeking wisdom in a frenetic, threatened world.
