As 2022 comes to a close, here are some of the things our staff have read, watched, or listened to this year that have informed our work and/or personal development that we wanted to share as a resource.
A More Beautiful and Terrible History: The Uses and Misuses of Civil Rights History by Jeanne Theoharis
When we look back at history or legends like MLK Jr., we romanticize and whitewash the path towards justice. This book does a powerful job of telling the real history and how none of these movements was a given outcome, but hard won and we are living in those moments today.
Recommended by Andrew Feil
A World Without Email: Reimagining Work in an Age of Communication by Cal Newport
This book inspired ENP to take a deeper dive into a tool like Asana and to think deeper on how we are communicating.
Recommended by Andrew Feil
Becoming All Things: How Small Changes Lead To Lasting Connections Across Cultures by Michelle Ami Reyes
This is a beautifully written and practical book on connecting across cultures for both people of color and white folks, all rooted in Scripture.
Recommended by Gabrielle Piceno
Bread for the Resistance
Devotions for renewal or hope as you engage in resistance to injustice.
Recommended by Christian Gonzalez
Galilean Journey: The Mexican-American Promise by Virgilio P Elizondo
For Hispanic/Latinx exploring their faith and identity rooted in Christ, the Galilean Journey not only affirms but also provides clarity to the gift of being a Hispanic/Latinx image bearer of God in both faith circles and in the world at large.
Recommended by Daniel Dominguez
Managing Leadership Anxiety: Yours and Theirs by Steve Cuss
I have experienced a lot of leadership anxiety since stepping into leadership at ENP and this book has helped me have some tools and language to process this chronic anxiety many of us deal with.
Recommended by Andrew Feil
My Body is Not a Prayer Request by Amy Kenny
This book combined theology, history, personal stories, and. humor while providing practical steps for engaging with disability justice in the Church.
Recommended by Gabrielle Piceno
Praying Like Monks, Living Like Fools by Tyler Staton
This book is currently redirecting my prayer and walk with the Holy Spirit. It is rich and deep and breaks open new avenues to connect with Christ.
Recommended by Grace Berg
Rediscipling the White Church: From Cheap Diversity to True Solidarity by David W. Swanson
We are serious about discipleship in the western evangelical church, but our blinders are on to how we have missed out when it comes to racial justice. This book is for anyone who feels more could be done when it comes to unification and equity in their churches.
Recommended by Grace Berg
The 5am Club by Robin Sharma
The 5 am Club method gives practical steps to dedicating the first 2 hours in the morning to professional growth, as well as spiritual, intellectual, physical, and mental care.
Recommended by Suzzy Pinal
The Scout Mindset: Why Some People See Things Clearly and Others Don’t: by Julia Galef
I think we live in a world where identity politics is far too common. People take politics and other issues personally. So how do we stop from doing that ourselves? We take on a Scout Mindset. Introspection can help us see things more clearly. Certain aspects were definitely enlightening for me.
Recommended by Paul Castillo
Truth Over Tribe: Pledging Allegiance to the Lamb, Not the Donkey or the Elephant by Patrick Miller and Keith Simon
Patrick and Keith really break down why and how we put our allegiance everywhere else but Jesus first. An analytical, critical, and hopeful look at American politics.
Recommended by Grace Berg
Voices of Lament: Reflections on Brokenness and Hope in a World Longing for Justice edited by Natasha Sistrunk Robinson
This is a book written by multiple women of color, writing their stories of sorrow and of healing in that same space.
Recommended by Christian Gonzalez
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Recommended by Andrew Feil
Club Creciendo by Cesar Lozano
In my continuous training as an educator in the area of mental health, I have a subscription to these Spanish workshops focused on training me as a public speaker, leadership, and coach.
Recommended by Suzzy Pinal
Crucial Conversations For Mastering Dialogue
Our ENP staff team did this online workshop together to sharpen our skills for internal and external communication.
Recommended by Andrew Feil
Mons. Fabio Martínez Castilla
I like to listen to Monsignor Fabio’s reflections on different Bible verses.
Recommended by Suzzy Pinal
Disruptive Peacemakers by John Williams and Erin Takeuchi
This pod is older but full of wisdom, depth, and practical active steps we can take to become peacemakers in our everyday life.
Recommended by Grace Berg
Footnotes with Jemar Tisby
Jemar is a historian / theologian who does a beautiful job of hosting conversations about modern issues with an eye to the past.
Recommended by Andrew Feil
Recommended by Christian Gonzalez
Managing Leadership Anxiety: Yours and Theirs by Steve Cuss
This podcast has helped me a lot with my anxiety as a leader.
Recommended by Suzzy Pinal
Reclaiming My Theology by Brandi Miller
This podcast challenges me to hear different perspectives and journeys of people who are healing from the traditional church.
Recommended by Christian Gonzalez
Robin Sharma, author of The 5am Club, also runs 2 podcasts that have been helpful for my development:
Recommended by Suzzy Pinal
Strengthening the Soul of Your Leadership by Ruth Haley Barton
Ruth has been a faithful guide for me to think deeper and invite the Holy Spirit to be my teacher and not just rely on my natural abilities.
Recommended by Andrew Feil
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