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NEW BOOK: Hold on to Hope

How Can We Navigate Discouragement in Everyday Life? – with contributions from R T Kendall & others

‘A riveting, comforting, and much-needed book, especially in this day when so many are struggling.’
Debby Wright, national director, Vineyard Churches UK & Ireland

It looked like Howard Satterthwaite was going places. Having practised as a barrister, he was now leading the historic church, Westminster Chapel, and set for a bright future in ministry. But by March 2023, emotionally and physically exhausted… Read More »

NEW BOOK: The Mystery of John

A Faith-Building Journey into the Heart of John’s Gospel

‘Careful, imaginative, demanding and exciting. Paula Griffiths makes this inexhaustible text fresh and arresting again for us.’
Bishop Rowan Williams

We are all familiar with John 3:16, Lazarus’ dramatic restoration to life and Jesus’ vivid description of Himself as the Good Shepherd. But how many of us have a thorough understanding of John’s mysterious Gospel? Overflowing with… Read More »

Holding onto hope when society counts you out – Beth Appleby with Premier Christian Radio

How can you have hope when your chances are almost statistically impossible? Beth Appleby was told that her third child would likely die during childbirth, yet somewhere deep inside of her, she still had hope; she joined Fiona Stewart to share her incredible testimony! Read More »

NEW BOOK: Slowing Down

Discover the Spiritual Power of Ministering – and Being Ministered to – in Life’s Slower Seasons

‘Timely reminder that God’s kingdom isn’t built through grand schemes or strategies but by the obedient, faithful sowing of seed in the often ordinary places life takes us.’
Becky Silver, Presenter, BBC Radio 4 Daily Service

At some point in our lives, we will all face periods where we have to slow down… Read More »

NEW NOVEL: Family Matters

A Novel to Make Faith Real for Gen Z Teens

Gen Zers are turning to God. The Times reports 62% of the older cohort saying they are ‘fairly’ or ‘very’ spiritual, and church leaders across the UK are seeing signs of God being at work. But what does faith look like for young teens, and where can they look for guidance?

Family Matters, CRT award-shortlisted author Helen Parker’s third YA novel, offers… Read More »

NEW BOOK: Carrying Hope

The Medical World Destined Their Pregnancy to End in Death – but God Had Other Plans…

‘An intensely personal, deeply moving story of hope in the face of despair. Carrying Hope will, I have no doubt, bring comfort, provoke reflection, and even save lives.’
Pete Greig, 24-7 Prayer

How would you feel if doctors told you there was something terribly wrong with your unborn child? This was what Beth Appleby and her husband had to face after a routine antenatal scan for their third child.. Read More »

NEW BOOK: A Piece of Orange

Be Immersed Anew in the Fruit of the Spirit

‘Each poem lodges a droplet of God’s life into your soul, which will strengthen, encourage and inspire.’
Peter Read, Vice-Principal, Regents Theological College

Did you know that one-third of the Bible is made up of poetry? From the richness of the Psalms to the passion and challenge of the prophets, the biblical authors often found poetry to be the best medium for conveying God’s heart to His people. And with poetry experiencing a resurgence in popularity, could it now be the means to help Christians engage with well-known truths in new and life-changing ways? Read More »

How can Christians look on the bright side? – Shaun Lambert with Premier Christian Radio

Doesn’t it feel like the world is in a bad place right now?

Rev Dr Shaun Lambert joined Lydia Bennett to discuss positivity and how to find light in the deepest of darkness… Read More »

Christian Resources Together Fiction Book of the Year, 2024

Last month, Instant Apostle was delighted to see one of our books win an industry award!

Novelist Jo Sheringham’s first book with us, The Perfect Companion, won the Christian Resources Together Fiction Book of the Year Award. These awards have been described as the Oscars of the Christian publishing world, and to win one as a small publisher is an incredible achievement. So often, a prize like this goes to a well-known novelist writing for one of the big publishers in America… Read More »

NEW BOOK: The Narrow Path

A Journey into the Abundant Heart of God

‘Leads us on a gentle exploration of Christ’s teaching, helping us to marvel afresh at the Son of God, and encouraging us to consider where there may be room for improvement in our own lives.’
David Wilson, National Director at Precept Ireland

In 2 Corinthians 1:4, Paul talks about how we are able to comfort others in their troubles with the comfort we ourselves have received from God. It was in seeking to do just this that Carolyn Dawson found herself writing a popular devotional blog, and now The Narrow Path… Read More »