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The best books I read in 2025
Published 6 days ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader,
As the year draws to a close, I find myself reflecting in quiet moments—and asking "What actually happened this year, and what's next?"
I'm guessing you're doing the same thing.
So, over the next few weeks, I’ll be sharing the voices, stories, and moments that helped me grow this year:
Books that sparked new ideas
Podcasts I listened to over and over again
Moments that defined the Church and ministry in 2025
I always love the recommendations friends give me. So hopefully these help you.
Today, I’ll start with the top ten books I read this year—in an age where attention spans are getting shorter, you’ll end up stretching your brain and, increasingly, your intellectual resilience when you read a book.
Top 10 books every leader needs to read in 2026.
Whether you’re leading a team, a church, a business, or just trying to lead yourself better, I think you’ll find a few gems here that you’ll want to check out. These were the best books I read in 2025 (not necessarily released in 2025). You may want to check them out as you plan 2026.
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