• Mystery and Lament: When It Looks Like Your Child’s Life is Falling Apart by Cameron Cole
• When (Bad) Fear Hijacks My Parenting, God is My Refuge by Dawson Cooper
• Hope and Help for the Fearful Parent by Anna Meade Harris
• Prayers for the Worried Parent by Anna Meade Harris
• Parenting in the Dark: Biblical Truths to Remember When You Don’t Know What to Do by Tracey Rector
• How the Fear of the Lord Strengthens a Fearful Parent by Christina Fox
• Jesus, Take the Wheel: Parenting Through Panic Attacks by Anna Meade Harris
• My Child Left the Faith; Am I a Failure as a Parent? by Davis Lacey

• Anxious, Embodied Souls: What is the Remedy? with Liz Edrington
• Ask the Experts: Finding a Better Story on Anxiety with Liz Edrington and Alice Churnock
• Fear Factor in Parenting: Taking Refuge in the Fear of the Lord

Be sure to check out the season “Fear Factor in Parenting” on the Rooted Parent Podcast. 

Unhitching From the Crazy Train: Finding Rest In a World You Can’t Control by Julie Sparkman and Jennifer Phillips. An excellent resource for anyone who seeks to dismantle their idols and take on the yoke of Christ, living free under the leadership of God alone. See our Rooted review here.

Fear and Faith: Finding the Peace Your Heart Craves by Trilla Newbell. “In Fear and Faith, Trillia will encourage you as she reflects on Scripture and her own story. She will show you Jesus, who was tempted like you in every way. She will show you the character of God and how it inspires faith.”

A Holy Fear: Trading Lesser Fears for the Fear of the Lord by Christina Fox. Read Rooted’s review here. 

A Small Book for the Anxious Heart by Ed Welch. “A Small Book for the Anxious Heart is a small but powerful devotional to remind men and women of the encouraging, beautiful words in Scripture to anxious people.”

The Worry-Free Parent: Living in Confidence So Your Kids Can Too by Sissy Goff. “Here is the help you need to experience freedom from anxiety, raise confident, courageous kids, and become a worry-free family in an increasingly anxious world.”

God is Still Good:Gospel Hope and Comfort for the Unexpected Sorrows of Motherhood by Katie Faris. “God is Still Good gives moms the freedom to grieve, and gently reminds moms of the importance of grieving through those painful seasons.”

Midnight Mercies, Walking with God through Depression in Motherhood by Christine M. Chappell. “Because Chappell shares her struggle with profound depression with such vulnerability and insight, I was deeply encouraged and drawn to the tremendous hope we find in our gentle and loving God even though I have not experienced the same suffering.”

• Caring for Single Parent Families at Christmas by Hannah Dow
• Blair Linne and Collin Hansen on Fatherlessness and the Church by Rooted
• The Loneliness of Parenting Alone by Anna Meade Harris
• Ministering the Love of the Father to the Fatherless by Anna Meade Harris
• The Sufficiency of God for the Single Parent by Anna Meade Harris

• Ask Alice: Divorce and Coparenting During the Holidays – Practical Ways to Help Kids Transition Between Homes and Traditions

God’s Grace for Every Family: Biblical Encouragement For Single-Parent Families and the Churches That Seek to Love Them Well by Anna Meade Harris. “This gospel-centered work addresses the single parent who needs to know that God sees, loves, and cares for their family. The book also addresses the church at large, in the hopes that Christians will come to understand the unique needs of single-parent families and do a better job of welcoming, valuing, and loving them.”

• Ministering to Boys as a Female Youth Minister by Rebecca Heck
• Why Youth Ministries Should Foster More Male-Female Friendships by Mac Harris
• Four Ways our “Biblical Masculinity” Talks Need to Change by Kendal Conner and Seth Stewart
• Addressing Male Students About Sexual Assault: Fear and the Image of God by Russell Boone

• The Boy Crisis: How To Retain and Deepen the Faith of High School Boys with Dr. Anthony Bradley
• All About Boys with David Thomas: Boys and Purpose
• Ask Alice: Boys and Eating Disorders
• Rooted Podcast: How Do We Love and Disciple Boys Well?

Raising Emotionally Strong Boys: Tools Your Son Can Build on For Life by David Thomas. “Helpful also for grandparents, teachers, and anyone else who has a boy in their life, this book shows how a strong emotional foundation leads to a Christ-like sense of masculinity that will serve him well his whole life.”

He Reads Truth. He Reads Truth and She Reads Truth are worldwide communities who read God’s Word together every day. Founded in 2015 and 2012, He Reads Truth and She Reads Truth invite men and women to engage with Scripture through daily curated reading plans, online conversation led by a smart and thoughtful community of contributors, and resources created at the intersection of beauty, goodness and Truth

• Ministry to Young Women Is Not A “Check Your Brains at the Door” Endeavor by Cameron Cole
• How Do Male Ministers Lead Female Students? by Lauren Gilbert
• Why Youth Ministries Should Foster More Male-Female Friendships by Mac Harris
• Girls Ministry Amid the Rising Tide of Feminism by Kendal Conner

Four Words that Describe Today’s Pre-Teen Girls: Revive Our Hearts

• Rooted Podcast: How Do We Love and Disciple Girls Well?
• Rooted 2017: Alice Churnock on Media Messages and the Impact on Adolescent Body Image

FaceTime: Your Identity in a Selfie World by Kristen Hatton. “In this easy-to-read guide, Kristen Hatton takes girls on a step-by-step, hope-filled journey toward understanding who they are, who loves them, and how to live out of that love every day.”

She Reads Truth: “She Reads Truth is a worldwide community of women who read God’s Word together every day. Founded in 2012, She Reads Truth invites women of all ages to engage Scripture through curated daily reading plans, as well as online conversation led by a vibrant community of contributing writers.”

• Prayers for a Teenager Who Is Under Pressure by Dawson Cooper
• Welcoming the Anxious Student to Youth Group by Liz Edrington
• Helping Teenagers Cope with Stress and Anxiety by April Haberman
• Five Questions to Ask Your Teenager About His or Her Anxiety by David Murray
• Only the Gospel Will Save Teenagers From Their Anxiety by Seth Stewart
• Student Series: What Students Need from You During Seasons of Mental Illness by Emily Jenkins

The Deeper Roots of Youth Anxiety (IFS)

• Anxious, Embodied Souls: What is the Remedy? with Liz Edrington
• Ask Alice: A Conversation with Dr. Stacey Gilbert on Teenagers Struggling with Anxiety and Depression
• Rooted Podcast: Dave Thomas on Adolescent Anxiety

Mental Health and Gen Z. In this episode, Mikel Del Rosario, Jonathan Morrow, Jenny Wang, and Erin Waller Roy discuss how the mental health of Generation Z has been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic and how the church can better minister in light of their experiences.

Anxiety: Finding the Better Story (31-Day Devotionals for Teenagers). by Rooted’s own Liz Edrington. “With daily Scripture readings, breathing exercises, and additional mental-health resources, this little book offers you comfort and help in your anxiety. See how your anxiety fits into the big story of your life―and of the whole universe―and learn how Jesus can bring you peace.”

Why Is My Teenager Feeling Like This?: A Guide for Helping Teens through Anxiety and Depression by David Murray. In this companion guide to his book for teens Why Am I Feeling Like This?, pastor and counselor David Murray offers spiritual encouragement and practical direction for parents and other adults who want to help but don’t know where to start.”

A Christian’s Guide to Mental Illness: Answers to 30 Common Questions by David Murray and Tom Karel. “A Christian’s Guide to Mental Illness answers 30 commonly asked questions about mental health from a Christian perspective. Intended for caregivers, this accessible resource will equip family, friends, and churches with wisdom for caring for individuals with mental health illnesses.”