Joyful Parenting Podcast · New Colony Church

2 Recommended Non-Christian Books for Ages 16+

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Why does this pastor say Extreme Ownership is the number one book America needs to hear?
A pastor recommends two non-Christian books for teenagers 16+: Extreme Ownership by Jocko Willink and Leif Babin to combat victim mentality, and Living Forward by Michael Hyatt and Daniel Harkavy for life planning. He explains how both align with biblical principles like discipline, stewardship, and vision.

As heard by us

Two non-Christian books are recommended as practical aids for teaching biblical truth, responsibility, and purpose.

This episode frames two non-Christian books, for ages 16 and up, as practical tools parents can use to press biblical truth into ordinary life rather than as stand-ins for Scripture.

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Why you'd press play

Two books that help you talk with your teen about responsibility and direction.

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