Book Studies
At ReThink315, we believe today’s students, and the adults guiding them, deserve thoughtful, biblical tools for navigating faith, doubt, and culture. We offer these resources at no cost because we believe the local church, the family, and the classroom are essential spaces for these conversations and we want to equip you well, without creating a financial barrier. These book studies are designed for small groups, discipleship settings, and leadership development. Each study is discussion-based and shaped by our mission to build clarity, confidence, and community around the gospel.
Disclaimer
ReThink315 is not affiliated with or in direct partnership with the authors or publishers of the books we recommend. We do not receive compensation of any kind, and while we may not endorse every statement or position ever made by these authors, we find these particular works to be helpful and aligned with the mission and values of our ministry. We suggest you purchase these books directly from the publisher or a trusted retailer.
Telling a Better Story by Joshua D. Chatraw is a guide to engaging our culture with the Christian faith in ways that are thoughtful, persuasive, and empathetic. Instead of relying on abstract arguments alone, Chatraw teaches readers how to listen well, understand the cultural “stories” people live by, and then show how the gospel provides a truer, richer, and more hopeful narrative. Drawing on insights from theology, philosophy, and apologetics, the book equips Christians to connect the message of Jesus to real human longings and struggles, helping others see Christianity not as outdated or oppressive but as the better story that makes sense of life, truth, and hope.
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Making Sense of God by Timothy Keller is written for people who are skeptical about Christianity or unsure if faith has anything meaningful to offer in modern life. Instead of starting with traditional proofs for God’s existence, Keller explores the deeper questions everyone wrestles with—meaning, identity, hope, morality, and justice—and shows how secular answers often fall short. He then makes the case that Christianity not only addresses these longings more coherently but also offers a foundation for true freedom, purpose, and joy.
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The Secular Creed by Rebecca McLaughlin examines the cultural slogans often seen on yard signs—such as “Black Lives Matter,” “Love Is Love,” and “Women’s Rights Are Human Rights”—and thoughtfully engages them from a Christian perspective. Rather than dismissing these statements, McLaughlin explores the truths they contain, the challenges they raise, and the ways the gospel offers a fuller vision of justice, love, and human dignity. The book helps Christians engage with contemporary cultural values in a way that is both compassionate and faithful, showing that Christianity not only affirms human worth but also provides the deepest foundation for equality, identity, and hope.
So the Next Generation Will Know by Sean McDowell and J. Warner Wallace is a practical guide for helping today’s young people understand and embrace the Christian faith in a world filled with competing voices and digital noise. Rather than relying on outdated methods or assuming that truth alone will persuade, the authors show readers how to build meaningful relationships, understand the pressures shaping Gen Z, and communicate the gospel in ways that are clear, compassionate, and compelling. Drawing on research, apologetics, and real ministry experience, the book helps adults connect biblical truth to the real questions and struggles young people face. The result is a thoughtful, actionable resource that equips parents, pastors, and mentors to guide the next generation toward a confident, resilient, and purposeful faith.
I Don’t Have Enough Faith to Be an Atheist by Norman Geisler and Frank Turek is a clear and accessible exploration of why Christianity offers the most reasonable and coherent explanation for the world as we know it. Rather than relying on blind belief or emotional appeal, the authors walk readers through a logical, evidence-based case for God’s existence, the reliability of the New Testament, the identity of Jesus, and the historical reality of the resurrection. Drawing from philosophy, science, morality, and history, the book shows how atheism actually requires far more faith to maintain, while Christianity aligns deeply with observable reality. It equips believers to think critically, engage skeptics respectfully, and develop a confident, intellectually grounded faith that makes sense of life, truth, and the human longing for meaning.
On Guard by William Lane Craig is a clear, accessible introduction to the intellectual foundations of the Christian faith, written for ordinary believers rather than specialists. Craig walks readers through the major arguments for God’s existence—cosmological, moral, and teleological—while also addressing the identity of Jesus, the historical evidence for the resurrection, and the challenge of suffering. Blending philosophy, logic, theology, and practical examples, the book equips Christians to articulate their beliefs with confidence and clarity. Rather than encouraging combative debate, On Guard helps believers think well, communicate graciously, and understand why the Christian worldview offers a compelling, rational explanation for reality.