A full decade before Wab Kinew took office as Manitoba’s first Indigenous premier (the equivalent of governor in the U.S.), he said a long goodbye to his Ndede, Tobasonakwut, his beloved father. In this captivating, page-turning memoir, Kinew tells the story of a father and a son and the careful, ha
Authors Darcy Whitecrow and Heather O’Connor employ fictional narrative—an Ojibwe grandmother, Nookomis, retelling the history of the Ojibwe horse breed to her grandchildren on a momentous night—to relate the true story of how the Ojibwe breed was saved from annihilation.In an authors’ note, Whitecr
Few Christian living books have a premise as unique as Lori G. Melton’s Journey with a Giant. The Allegan, Mich.-based spiritual director shares her formative journey with Mister (Fred) Rogers as she guides readers in choosing their own “giant” of the faith.Drawing from Hebrews 12 and the “cloud of
It is the prevailing theory that the punk-rock-rap-numetal-reggae band, P.O.D, came to success after 9/11. America was grieving, and the positive, faith-filled message of P.O.D was the needed balm for the nation. Since then, P.O.D (which stands for Payable on Death) has been a perpetual underdog, ne
A rabbit named Belle and a squirrel called Boo share a wondrous friendship that appears to be unshakeable. Each year, they enjoy a Pumpkin Day Tea where they express their thankfulness for their friendship and all that is good in their lives.This year, Belle is hosting, and she sends an invitation t
University of Connecticut men’s basketball coach Dan Hurley probably holds the title of the most disliked coach in the sport despite his winning ways on the court. Hurley cannot seem to help himself. He frequently crosses the line, arguing with officials, players, and even fans from other programs.
In this second book in the Big Adventures for Growing Minds series—the first is God's Little Astronomer—author Tina Cho invites children to join a young oceanographer as he climbs into a submarine and takes a trip down, down, down beneath the waves to explore the wonders God made.Cho interweaves sci
The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry is a tender love story that older adults will appreciate, reminiscent of Richard Farnsworth in The Straight Story.When British retiree Harold Fry learns that Queenie, a past friend, is dying, he begins a very unexpected journey—on foot.“Tell her,” he says into t
When a young First Nations child named James wakes up in the middle of the night, he can’t get back to sleep as he recalls his science class and wonders about the way the earth spins and gravity functions. He gets out of bed, pulls aside the curtains, and moonlight floods his room, creating an illum
Author Ian Morgan Cron (The Road Back to You) turns his attention from the Enneagram to the 12 Steps in this book that manages to be both entertaining and sobering, fun and deadly serious.Lest readers think the 12 Steps are not for them, they are: “We’re all addicts. It’s what human beings do with t
In this delightful novel written for a female audience, author Sharon Mondragon skillfully blends romance, laugh-out-loud humor, narratives of brokenness and reconciliation, the ambiance of Southern hospitality and charisma, and biblical wisdom.In the small town of Raeburne’s Ferry, Ga., 24-year-old
Partner, there ain’t nothin’ better than a home-cooked meal alongside the chuck wagon. Or so I’ve been led to believe from watching Cowboy Kent Rollins’ YouTube channel. The closest I’ve ever come to an experience like that was having a picnic lunch in the back of my grandpa’s 1972 Ford station wago
In this charming novel for children ages 8 to 12, author Anna Rose Johnson, a member of the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians (Ojibwe-Anishinaabe), masterfully melds her First Nations heritage and Christian faith into a narrative that gives young readers a glimpse of the consequences of war
When Dr. Nicolas Wolterstorff talks about grief, people listen. They should.Wolterstorff has voiced illuminating insights about grief since the 1983 climbing accident that claimed the life of his 25-year-old son Eric. Many have read his 1987 Lament for a Son, which Wolterstorff calls his articulatio
The musical series A Week Away follows youth at a Christian summer camp called Camp Aweegaway. It’s based on the popular 2021 Netflix film of the same name. The camp offers its share of unique characters: Max (Antonio Cipriano), a foster kid who is a camp project; Lennie, a bubbly believer who devel
In this fascinating picture book filled with energetic illustrations, children are introduced to a fictional dog named Tucker, whose story is based on the lives and true adventures of two conservation dogs—Pepin and Wicket.In an author note, Carol Foote explains what conservation dogs do: “Conservat
Fresh from the imagination of Tyler Perry comes a sweet, modern retelling of the Book of Ruth in Ruth and Boaz.In this first faith-based film produced by Perry in partnership with Devon Franklin, we meet Ruth (Serayah McNeill) as a rising R&B singer who is uncomfortable with the sexualized costumes
When First Nations Version: An Indigenous Bible Translation of the New Testament was published in August 2021, it was welcomed beyond the expectations of the consulting editors by Indigenous Peoples of North America and some in the majority culture. In response to that positive feedback, the First N
In Hosea, one of the prophetic books in the Old Testament, God does not just ask the prophet Hosea to preach, but he asks him to embark on a difficult life (“Marry a promiscuous woman”) in order to paint a picture of God’s relationship with his people Israel in the years before the Assyrian captivit
Note: The Banner has a subscription to republish articles from Religion News Service. This interview by Kathryn Post was published Oct. 16, 2025 on religionnews.com. It has been edited for length and Banner style.Pastor Philip Thornton strode onto the platform of his Legacy Faith Church in Susquehan