The Barnabas Center Book Club

Join us as The Barnabas Center kicks off its SUMMER Book Club! Together, we will explore books selected by The Barnabas Center for you to follow along at your own pace. Due to the length of summer and to accommodate travel, we will have two book choices that you are welcome to read whichever one you are more interested in, or both.

You will be given a guideline with suggested read-by dates to encourage you and help facilitate discussion points. How and when you read is completely up to you! You will also receive, through our  website and Instagram posts, updates and points to consider.

We will begin on June 1st and conclude on August 1st. This time we will be reading two different books, and the first has the option of a workbook if you would like to add.  We plan to meet in August when summer is winding down and we are getting geared up for fall.  This will be a coffee and group discussion facilitated by Haley Webster, MA, LPC Associate (Time and Date TBD). This Coffee and Chat is a great chance to ask questions and hear about others' opinions and experiences.


 Email directly to Haley Webster at haley.webster@barnabascenterhou.com or click link below to sign up for Book Club!

Winning the War with your Mind: Change your Thinking, Change your Life (Self-Help)
By: Craig  Groeschel
June 1st -July 1st
Craig Groeschel explores how our thoughts shape our lives and how many of us are trapped in destructive patterns due to lies we've come to believe. Drawing from Scripture, psychology, and personal experience, he explains that real, lasting change happens when we learn to identify those lies, replace them with truth, and rewire our brains to align with God’s Word.

The link to purchase the book can be found at: Winning the War with Your Mind
The workbook for this book can be found at: Winning the War Workbook

Theo of Golden (Novel)
By: Levi Allen
July 1- August 1st
Theo of Golden is a heartwarming literary novel that follows the journey of Theo, an 86-year-old Portuguese man who arrives in the Southern town of Golden. Inspired by 92 framed pencil portraits displayed in a local coffee shop, Theo embarks on a mission to purchase each portrait and return it to its rightful owner. Through this simple yet profound act of kindness, he forms deep connections, uncovers personal stories, and brings healing to a community in need of compassion.

The narrative delves into themes of generosity, purpose, and the transformative power of human connection. Theo's journey is not just about returning portraits but about touching lives and reminding others of the beauty in everyday acts of kindness.

The link to purchase this book can be found at: Theo of Golden
Author, Allen Levi's Link to Book Club Questions:  https://www.allenlevi.com/book-club-questions

In Setting Parents Free, Cox emphasizes that perfection is not the goal of parenting. Instead, he advocates for being a "good enough" parent—acknowledging that mistakes will happen but that these moments can be opportunities for growth and connection. The book is structured around seven key questions that many parents grapple with

Dr. Cox combines research, personal anecdotes, humor, and biblical wisdom to offer insights into these areas, aiming to equip parents with the tools they need to nurture their children's emotional and spiritual well-being.

Our team of therapists is always reading — whether it’s for fun, to stay current on emerging trends (because yes, it always comes up in therapy!), or to deepen our research and knowledge.

By nature, we’re observers and lifelong learners. We each have our favorite books — the ones that have shaped us personally or professionally — along with others we simply know are worth recommending.

LPC- Associate

Falling Upward: A Spirituality for the Two Halves of Life by Richard Rohr is a thought-provoking spiritual guide that explores how life’s setbacks and challenges — especially those encountered in the second half of life — can lead to deeper wisdom, inner freedom, and true spiritual growth.

Haley says: This book gave me such clarity on life. I have so many underlined parts or notes in the margin that I could never loan my copy out. 

LPC, Director of The Barnabas Center 

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