If you’ve ever been bullied – as a child or adult – you know how crippling it can be. After it happened to her daughter London, Heather Thompson Day and London wrote a children’s book called Can I Sit Here? They wanted to give other kids the words to name bullying for what it is and encourage adults to take bullying more seriously. But this conversation with this wise author quickly moves into how to identify and respond to bullying whether you’re a child or an adult; how to apologize for being the bully, and how to truly pray for our enemies.

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Where has Derwin Gray had conversations about Jesus? A coffee shop. A golf course. An NFL dressing room. But many Christians don’t do that. This pastor and former NFL defensive back wrote a book called Lit up with Love: Becoming Good News People to a Gospel Starved World. It’s not so much about evangelism, as about becoming a person who overflows with good news. If you don’t always feel you’re overflowing with love or if you cringe at the thought of talking about your faith, this conversation might be especially for you.

Derwin L. Gray is an author, speaker, Lead Pastor at Transformation Church, podcaster and former NFL player.

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Why does the world need another Bible marketed at women? That’s a question Olivia Eldredge, the Editor of The Message Women’s Devotional Bible asked herself. She grew up in the era of “purity culture” and was deeply dissatisfied with much of the Christian content created for women. “It ignores questions I had about Scripture,” she says, “hard questions about how women are mistreated and portrayed.” The introduction to this new devotional Bible bravely declares: “This would be a no-holds-barred project. No question silenced. No difficult topic given shallow treatment. We would name hard things.” And it does. This is a Bible that includes content warnings before stories of rape and abuse. The devotionals by women, like this conversation with Olivia, wrestle with hard questions and come away with hopeful answers.

Olivia Eldredge is the Editor for The Message Bible from NavPress.

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Why is it that in life’s worst moments God can feel so distant? That’s where this conversation with author Dominique Young begins. She knows what it’s like to feel forgotten by God. But Dominique has also discovered that if we look for God’s character, we may be surprised where we find it. Her book, God, Where are you? invites readers to honestly wrestle with our deepest hurts and failures, and live a more transparent and authentic life before God and with each other.

Dominique Young is an author, speaker and Bible teacher.

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If you follow the news, it’s hard not to become outraged by one group or another. Perhaps most discouraging for Christians is how they themselves are sometimes viewed as hateful. How did the world’s greatest love story become associated with hate? That’s where Mark DeYmaz starts his new book Make Me an Instrument of Your Peace. Using St. Francis’ Peace Prayer as a framework, he describes practical ways to respond to the polarization happening in our society and in our churches.

Mark DeYmaz is a pastor at Mosaic Church of Central Arkansas. If you’d like him to lead a book study or seminar on peacemaking, contact Alison at alison@mosaix.info

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Season 2 of Good Books Big Questions launches March 2, 2026 with conversations about books fresh off the press and authors addressing some of the biggest questions about being a Christian in these times:

• How can you be a peacemaker in this polarized world?
• Where is God in our worst moments?
• Can you bring doubts and honest questions to reading the Bible?
• Why don’t Christians share their faith?
• Why are pastors burning out?

Interested in buying the books? Go to NavPress.com. Then use the Discount Code (not case sensitive): GOOD20 on the NavPress books featured in Season 2, and get 20% off until the end of May.

Season 2’s ad-free episodes are full of bold, loving and sensible conversations about faith. They drop weekly on Mondays in March and April.

Good Books Big Questions is a NavPress podcast where conversations about books open the door to bigger conversations about life and faith.

Hosted by Karen Stiller—author of Holiness Here: Finding God in the Ordinary Events of Everyday Life (NavPress, 2024) and The Minister’s Wife: A Memoir of Faith, Doubt, Friendship, Loneliness, Forgiveness and More (Tyndale House, 2020, and an author known for her transparency.

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NavPress editor Deborah Sáenz talks with Karen Stiller about how editors find, woo and work with Christian authors. She shares the story of how she developed a passion for sharing the stories of writers of colour, and why that is so crucial.

We think this conversation is the perfect way to wrap up Season 1 of Good Books Big Questions. We’ll be back in March with Season 2.

Post talk from Deborah: Most of my work as a book editor is behind the scenes, so being on the podcast was a treat! I hope our conversation gives listeners a small glimpse behind the curtain. The business of Christian book publishing is full of beauty and meaning, but also tension and risk. As editors, authors, and readers, having a humble posture and an openness to learning keeps us all in check.

Post talk from Karen: “I loved having the opportunity to have a conversation with my very own editor for my book Holiness Here. Deborah knows what she’s doing and she brings a respect and love for writers and the powerful role books play in our lives. That comes through really clear in this episode."

Who is Deborah Sáenz? Deborah Sáenz is an acquisitions and developmental editor for NavPress, specializing in Christian non-fiction. She has worked in book publishing for 15 years as a marketer, collaborator, and editor. She received a bachelor’s degree in Communication Studies from Northwestern University and a certificate in manuscript editing from the University of Chicago. Deeply committed to elevating underrepresented voices, her passion lies in collaborating with authors of color and helping to increase BIPOC representation in traditional publishing. Originally from the U.S.-Mexico border town of Laredo, Texas, she currently resides in San Antonio.

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How do we stop striving for approval and rest in God’s grace? This is an ongoing question for many people of faith. Author, pastor and speaker Joyce Koo Dalrymple knows what striving feels like, and how tough it is to stop. In this honest conversation Joyce shares the roots of her striving, her wounds of failure, and her journey to believe God’s grace.

Parables of Grace: A Bible Study on God's Heart for His Children is her latest book in the LifeChange Bible Study Series from NavPress. The prevalence of grace in these colorful stories from Jesus might surprise you. And if you’ve ever thought you were the “bad guy” in the stories, you won’t want to miss this episode.

A post conversation quote from Joyce: “God’s grace flows out of His very nature and extends to every one of us who is open to receive it. As a recipient of such grace and forgiveness, may you cultivate an ever-deepening loving relationship with God, one that causes you to overflow with grace toward others and demonstrate justice and mercy in the world.”

After the talk with Karen: “Joyce is so accomplished, she’s a little bit intimidating to think about interviewing, but I didn’t need to worry. Joyce brought her warmth, authenticity and deep honesty about her own journey to this conversation that I think will be a relief to many listeners. It was to me!”

Find all Joyce's LifeChange Bible Studies at NavPress.

Books Joyce mentions Life of the Beloved by Henri Nouwen and Abba’s Child by Brennan Manning.

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Who is Joyce Koo Dalrymple? Joyce Koo Dalrymple is a ministry leader, author, and podcast host. She leads Refuge for Strength, a women’s ministry focused on spiritual formation and listening to God in community. She is also the Chief of Content and Engagement at Khora Collective. A former television journalist and attorney, she frequently guest preaches at local churches and speaks at women’s events and retreats. Her books include Women of the New Testament and Jesus' Passion Week. Joyce received a BA from Stanford University, a law degree from Boston College, and an MDiv from Metro Atlanta Seminary. She and her husband Tim have three daughters and live in Philadelphia.

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