Recommended books

I love to read and learn, especially non-fiction.

I really value learning, and I know of few better ways to learn than to read books. It is the distillation of wisdom that another person’s life has been in pursuit of finding—and they get to share their secrets with me (at a fraction of what it would cost were I to hire them directly, no less).

There are lots of authors I admire, and there are some great books out there that were written by one-timers. I certainly don’t have the corner on book recommendations, and there are many others who have much bigger and better lists than I do.

Still, I can let you in on the books and reading that have most impacted me. As a result, this is less of a list that includes all of the books I’ve enjoyed, and more of a list of books that have significantly influenced my life and thinking.

I’ll say that again. This list only includes the books that have most impacted me.

Since I don’t read fiction books that much (like, it’s less than 5% of my total reading, honestly), and I’d imagine most people don’t want to read more academic theological books, I’m going to keep this list to what I know best—Christian and business-oriented non-fiction, keeping them in alphabetical order.

But if you’re looking for my absolute favorites, I’ll cap it off with my all-timers.


Christian books

As a bonus, I’d strongly recommend checking out Frank Viola’s list of the best 100 Christian books ever written. I used that as a huge guide for me in finding books and authors I had never heard of at the time, but have since played a significant role in my personal and spiritual development.


Non-Christian books

My all-timers

If you only want to know the books that have most-most impacted me (two “mosts” makes it really real, ya know?!), here they are. 🚧 Words and descriptions as to why coming soon.


01. The Normal Christian Life by Watchman Nee

02. The Release of the Spirit by Watchman Nee

03. From Eternity to Here by Frank Viola

04. Finding Organic Church by Frank Viola

05. Ragamuffin Gospel by Brennan Manning

06. Sit, Walk, Stand by Watchman Nee

07. Praying Like Monks, Living Like Fools by Tyler Staton

08. Furious Longing of God by Brennan Manning

09. Victory in Christ by Charles G. Trumbull

10. The Culture Code by Daniel Coyle