“THE GOSPEL AND” RESOURCE LIST
At City Life Houston we do not shy away from hard conversations surrounding topics that may be controversial in culture. Instead we prefer to tackle these talks head on. In our series, "The Gospel And..." We got the opportunity to talk through the topics of mental health, race, sexuality and war.
During our series, we heard from our pastors, elders, leaders, and some of our members who specialize in these topics professionally.
The Gospel And... gave us an eye-opening perspective on these topics and our speakers shared some awesome resources with us for continued education.
(Updated October 9, 2022)
BOOK RECOMMENDATIONS BY TOPIC
TOPIC: MENTAL HEALTH
The Mindful Christian: Cultivating a Life of Intentionality, Openness & Faith by Irene Kraegel
The Sacred Slow by Alicia Britt Chole
The God-shaped Brain by Timothy Jennings
Trauma by Paul Conti
I Don’t Want To Talk About It by Terrence Real
Breathing Under Water by Richard Rohr
TOPIC: SEXUALITY
Love Thy Body by Nancy Pearcy
Gay Girl Good God by Jackie Hill Perry
Live No Lies by John Mark Comer
The Meaning of Marriage by Timothy Keller
The Great Sex Rescue by Sheila Ray Gregoire
Every Young Man’s Battle by Stephen Arterburn
TOPIC: RACE
Building a Multiethnic Church by Dr. Derwin Gray
Fault Lines by Voddie T. Baucham Jr.
Christian Ethics by Wayne Grudem
Urban Apologetics by Eric Mason
Insider Outsider by Bryan Loritts
Oneness Embraced by Dr. Tony Evans
Unshaken by Crawford Lorrits
Intensional by D.A. Horton
COUNSELING RECOMMENDATIONS
Virtual Counseling Service at Mosaic Church in Austin Mosaic Church is pleased to offer professional counseling services for a diverse range of situations from a gospel-centered perspective. Our professional counselors will walk alongside you using the framework of Biblical wisdom while also adhering to the highest ethical standards of our state.
Visit Mosaic Counseling Website at www.mosaicchurchaustin.com/counseling/
Better Days Biblical Counseling
Counseling at BetterDays involves coming to terms with God’s mercy poured out through Christ Jesus. It is dependent on the Word of God, the work of the Holy Spirit, and the grace of Jesus.
Visit Better Days Website at herecomebetterdays.org
STCH Ministries
STCH Ministries Family Counseling provides care when individuals, couples, and families need help sorting through the challenges of life. Counseling services are provided regardless of an individual or family’s ability to pay for them.
Contact Number: 833.837.8246
Visit STCH Website at www.stchm.org
MORE MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES
PREOCCUPIED ADHD Support
PREOCCUPIED provides coaching programs for youth and young adults with ADHD.Manage tasks, increase productivity and take action over distractions.
Contact email: Hello@preoccupied.co
Contact number: 713.715.1587
Visit PREOCCUPIED Website at preoccupied.co
Eating Disorder Specialist
Gabrielle Ramirez Nutrition is a private practice that exists to support individuals seeking to heal from eating disorders or disordered eating, and build a positive relationship with food and their body.
Gabrielle Ramirez, MS RD LD CEDRD
Registered Dietitian
Licensed Dietitian
Certified Eating Disorder Specialist
Contact Email: hello@gabrielleramirez.com
Contact Number: 832-910-9652
Visit Gabrielle Ramirez Nutrition Website at www.gabrielleramirez.com
If you or someone you know is in need of immediate support, please call the Crisis Hotline 988 or visit the website by clicking below for more resources and information.