John Snyder and Chuck Baggett are co-elders of Christ Church New Albany. In this weekly podcast, the two discuss the ancient truths of Christianity with contemporary applications.
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John Snyder and Chuck Baggett are co-elders of Christ Church New Albany. In this weekly podcast, the two discuss the ancient truths of Christianity with contemporary applications.
It’s one of our favorite episodes of the year—sharing new Christian books worth reading and giving. In this 2025 edition, Dr. John Snyder highlights an updated commentary, a missionary biography, a devotional from Jeremy Walker, and more. Perfect for Christmas gifts or planning your 2026 reading list. Find links to every book below!
Every year around this time, we take a look at recent Christian book releases and share our top recommendations for reading or giving. Whether you’re building your 2026 reading plan or searching for thoughtful Christmas gifts, this list is a great place to start.
You might even send this episode to someone who’s shopping for you!
But this conversation goes beyond book suggestions.
John reminds us that our reading life, like our eating life, needs balance. We can read lazily or we can read wisely—stewarding our time and shaping our minds. Read widely, but let Scripture remain central. Read books that stretch both your heart and your understanding—balancing the objective truths of God’s Word with the personal experiences of His people.
A Word in Season
https://shop.mediagratiae.org/products/a-word-in-season-50-days-of-hope-for-hard-times
Good Tidings of Great Joy
https://banneroftruth.org/us/store/devotionalsdaily-readings/good-tidings-of-great-joy/
Cardiphonia
https://www.amazon.com/Cardiphonia-Utterance-Correspondence-Complete-Unabridged/dp/1789876036/ref=pd_lpo_d_sccl_1/143-1962832-2492564?pd_rd_w=yF1Zs&content-id=amzn1.sym.4c8c52db-06f8-4e42-8e56-912796f2ea6c&pf_rd_p=4c8c52db-06f8-4e42-8e56-912796f2ea6c&pf_rd_r=MVP80S95F6QV77PV7B2N&pd_rd_wg=dJlLA&pd_rd_r=d9ee057f-9582-4291-aefb-ff0a4c6acd69&pd_rd_i=1789876036&psc=1
John G. Patton autobiography
https://banneroftruth.org/us/store/history-biography/john-g-paton/
Harmony of the Gospels
https://www.prpbooks.com/book/the-gospel-of-jesus
J. C. Ryle Expository Thoughts on the Gospel Box Set
https://us.10ofthose.com/product/9781783974801/expository-thoughts-on-the-gospels-modernised-boxset
The Whole Counsel
John Snyder and Chuck Baggett are co-elders of Christ Church New Albany. In this weekly podcast, the two discuss the ancient truths of Christianity with contemporary applications.
