Many outstanding books on faith and work topics were published in 2025, and it was an honor to feature and review many of them here at IFWE. As we begin to wrap up the year, we wanted to take a look back at some of these new books we published excerpts from or one of our contributors reviewed.
We encourage you to not only read these features, but also the books themselves if you haven’t already. They would make great Christmas gifts for friends, family, pastors, or co-workers if you need last-minute ideas.
This list is presented in the order they were featured on the IFWE blog in 2025, starting with our own Dr. John Pletcher and a book that would be relevant as you begin 2026.
Your Omni Year: Step Into All God Has In Store by Dr. John Pletcher
Are you eager to deepen your understanding of God and live a more fulfilling life? Explore the concept of omni to discover God’s nature—his omnipotence, omniscience, and omnipresence.
Read an excerpt here: All Your Enemies: How to Win Battles with Faith-Filled Confidence
Order the book here.
When Work Hurts: Building Resilience When You’re Beat Up or Burnt Out by Meryl Herr
If you’re struggling to see the purpose in your job or know someone who is, this new book offers biblical wisdom for finding resilience when work is painful, uncertain, or unfulfilling.
Read an excerpt here: Working in the New Jerusalem
Read our review here: Finding Meaning & Resilience in Difficult Seasons: A Review of ‘When Work Hurts’
Order the book here.
Healthy Calling: From Toxic Burnout to Sustainable Work by Arianna Molloy
“Calling” is a word we hear a lot today. This new book helps us explore how our vocational calling is a communicative process, dynamic relationship, and growth-based journey.
Read an excerpt here: What’s Missing in the Calling Conversation?
Order the book here.
Faith & Work: Galvanizing Your Church for Everyday Impact by Missy Wallace & Lauren Gill
For church leaders who hope to help others effectively marry Christ-centered, biblical faith with their daily endeavors, this new book offers many key benefits.
Read an excerpt here: Work As a Context for Heart Change & City Impact
Read our review by Dr. John Pletcher here: 3 Beautiful Benefits in the New Book ‘Faith & Work’
Order the book here.
Mere Economics by Drs. Art Carden & Caleb Fuller
‘Mere Economics’ is an excellent new book that shows us how trade is relational and markets create opportunities for human flourishing.
Read an excerpt here: Want to Feed the Multitudes? Specialize
Read our review here: Grasping the Principles of Our Father’s World: A Review of ‘Mere Economics’
Order the book here.
To Invent Is Divine: Creativity and Ownership by James R. Edwards
When we invent, we participate in the ongoing act of bringing order and beauty out of chaos. This new book explains how innovation reflects the image of God.
Read our review here: Why Are Human Beings Creative? A Review of ‘To Invent Is Divine’
Order the book here.
Stewards, Not Owners: The Joy of Aligning Your Money with Your Faith by Dana & Bill Wichterman
For Christians, having wealth is not a sin, but it must be stewarded wisely. This new book explains how our money can be used for the glory of God.
Read an excerpt here: The Relationship Between Work & Rest
Read our review by Scot Bellavia here: Making Your Money Work for God: A Review of ‘Stewards Not Owners’
Order the book here.
The Good Investor: How Your Work Can Confront Injustice, Love Your Neighbor, and Bring Healing to the World by Robin John
What is the true purpose of investing? A new book explains how this is a form of work and a way of participating in God’s ongoing restoration of the world.
Read an excerpt here: Being a ‘Good’ Investor Doesn’t Mean Being Bad at Investing
Read part one of our review here: A Spirituality of Investing: A Review of ‘The Good Investor’ (Part One)
Read part two of our review here: A Spirituality of Investing: A Review of ‘The Good Investor’ (Part Two)
Order the book here.
