62 New Biblical Counseling Books Published in 2021

A Word from Bob 

Soon, I’ll be posting my 10^th Annual List of Top Biblical Counseling Books of the Year. Since this is 2021, in that upcoming RPM Ministries post, I’ll include 21 Top Biblical Counseling Books of 2021.

But there were more than 21 biblical counseling books published in 2021—at least 62. And every book is excellent and deserving in it’s own right of being noted as a “top book.” So, here are all the biblical counseling books I’ve found that were published in 2021. I’m listing them alphabetically by author, then with a direct link to the book embedded in the title, then with the publisher, and with the number of pages. If you know of biblical counseling books written this year that I’ve not listed, please let me know so I can add them to this list.

Note: For direct links to over 1,000 biblical counseling books, see The Annual Guide to Biblical Counseling Resources: 2021 Edition. The Annual Guide provides annotated summaries of every book, and collates each book with an easy-to-use topical index.

2021 Biblical Counseling Books

1. Ash, Christopher, and Steve Midgley. The Heart of Anger: How the Bible Transforms Anger in Our Understanding and Experience, Crossway, 224 Pages.

2. Berg, Jim. Help! I’m Addicted, Shepherd Press, 64 Pages.

3. Brandt, Brad. Help! I Live with Chronic Pain, Shepherd Press, 64 Pages.

4. Chappell, Christine. Help! I’ve Been Diagnosed with a Mental Disorder, Shepherd Press, 64 Pages.

5. Chappell, Christine. Help! My Teen Is Depressed, Shepherd Press, 64 Pages.

6. Cheong, Robert. Restoration Story: Why Jesus Matters in a Broken World, New Growth Press, 192 Pages.

7. Crabtree, Sam. Practicing Thankfulness: Cultivating a Grateful Heart in All Circumstances, Crossway, 144 Pages.

8. Crotts, John. Hope: Living Confidently in God (31-Day Devotionals for Life), P&R Publishing, 96 Pages.

9. Delaney, Sue Nicewander. Help! My Loved One Had a Stroke, Shepherd Press, 64 Pages.

10. Delaney, Sue Nicewander. Help! My Spouse Died, Shepherd Press, 64 Pages.

11. Dunham, David, and Krista Dunham. Table for Two: Biblical Counsel for Eating Disorders, New Growth Press, 144 Pages.

12. Dykas, Ellen. Toxic Relationships: Taking Refuge in Christ (31-Day Devotionals for Life), P&R Publishing, 104 Pages.

13. Emlet, Mike. Saints, Sufferers, and Sinners: Loving Others as God Loves Us, New Growth Press, 208 Pages.

14. Enter, Barbara, and Gina Weinmann. Who Needs a Friend When You Can Make a Disciple? Shepherd Press, 160 Pages.

15. Garn, Elizabeth. Freedom to Flourish: The Rest God Offers in the Purpose He Gives You, P&R Publishing, 200 Pages.

16. Gifford, Greg. Hearts & Habits: How We Change for Good, Kress Biblical Resources, 144 Pages.

17. Graham, Michael. Cheer Up! The Life and Ministry of Jack Miller, P&R Publishing, 156 Pages.

18. Hambrick, Brad. Making Sense of Forgiveness: Moving from Hurt Toward Hope, New Growth Press, 160 Pages.

19. Higbee, Garrett. Helping a Hurting Friend: Bringing the Hope of Christ in Hard Times, New Growth Press, 24 Pages.

20. Hill, Megan. Partners in the Gospel: 50 Meditations for Pastors’ and Elders’ Wives, P&R Publishing, 128 Pages.

21. Hill, Megan. Patience: Waiting with Hope (31-Day Devotionals for Life), P&R Publishing, 104 Pages.

22. Holcomb, Justin, and Lindsey Holcomb. Children and Trauma: Equipping Parents and Caregivers, New Growth Press, 24 Pages.

23. Hubach, Stephanie. Parenting & Disabilities: Abiding in God’s Presence (31-Day Devotionals for Life), P&R Publishing, 104 Pages.

24. Huie, Eliza, and Esther Smith. The Whole Life: 52 Weeks of Biblical Self-Care, New Growth Press, 176 Pages.

25. James, Scott. God Cares for Me: Helping Children Trust God When They’re Sick, New Growth Press, 32 Pages.

26. Johnson, Dale. The Church as a Culture of Care: Finding Hope in Biblical Community, New Growth Press, 176 Pages.

27. Jones, Robert, Kristin Kellen, and Rob Green. The Gospel for Disordered Lives: An Introduction to Christ-Centered Biblical Counseling. B&H Academics, 400 Pages. 

28. Kell, Garrett. Pure in Heart: Sexual Sin and the Promises of God, Crossway, 192 Pages.

29. Kellemen, Bob. Consider Your Counsel: Addressing Ten Mistakes in Our Biblical Counseling, New Growth Press, 100 Pages.

30. Kellemen, Bob. Grief and Your Child: Sharing God’s Comfort in Loss, New Growth Press, 24 Pages.

31. Kellemen, Bob, and Steve Viars, Editors. Christ-Centered Biblical Counseling: Changing Lives with God’s Changeless Truth, Harvest House, 480 Pages. (Revised and Updated 2021 Edition.) 

32. Mack, Wayne. A Practical Guide for Effective Biblical Counseling: Utilizing the 8 “I’s” to Promote True Biblical Change, Shepherd Press, 160 Pages.

33. Marshall, Cheryl, and Caroline Newheiser. When Words Matter Most: Speaking Truth with Grace to Those You Love, Crossway, 224 Pages.

34. Mehl, Scott, Rachel Cain, and Ann Goudzwaard. Intro to Messy Care and Discipleship: A Companion Guide, Shepherd Press, 160 Pages.

35. Mumma, Matt, and Richard Dewey. Help! I Have Parkinson’s Disease, Shepherd Press, 64 Pages.

36. Newheiser, Jim. How to Love Difficult Parents: Wisdom for a Challenging Relationship, New Growth Press, 24 Pages.

37. Newheiser, Jim. Money, Debt, and Finances: Critical Questions and Answers, P&R Publishing, 360 Pages.

38. Nielson, Kathleen. Prayers of a Parent for Adult Children. P&R Publishing, 88 Pages.

39. Nielson, Kathleen. Prayers of a Parent for Teens. P&R Publishing, 88 Pages.

40. Nielson, Kathleen. Prayers of a Parent for Young Adults. P&R Publishing, 88 Pages.

41. Nielson, Kathleen. Prayers of a Parent for Young Children. P&R Publishing, 88 Pages.

42. Ortlund, Dane. Deeper: Real Change for Real Sinners, Crossway, 192 Pages.

43. Ortlund, Jani. Help! I’m Married to My Pastor: Encouragement for Ministry Wives and Those Who Love Them, Crossway, 128 Pages.

44. Ortlund, Ray. The Death of Porn: Men of Integrity Building a World of Nobility, Crossway, 144 Pages.

45. Pierre, Jeremy, and Greg Wilson. When Home Hurts: A Guide for Responding Wisely to Domestic Abuse in Your Church, Christian Focus, 288 Pages. 

46. Powlison, David. The Pastor as Counselor: The Call for Soul Care, Crossway, 80 Pages.

47. Quinn, Pat. Praying in Public: A Guidebook for Prayer in Corporate Worship, Crossway, 176 Pages.

48. Reju, Deepak, and Jonathan Holmes. Rescue Plan: Charting a Course to Restore Prisoners of Pornography, P&R Publishing, 256 Pages.

49. Reju, Deepak, and Jonathan Holmes. Rescue Skills: Essential Skills for Restoring the Sexually Broken, P&R Publishing, 272 Pages. 

50. Reju, Deepak, and Marty Machowski. Build on Jesus: A Comprehensive Guide to Gospel-Based Children’s Ministry, New Growth Press, 208 Pages.

51. Sayers, Brian. Help! I’m Being Manipulated, Shepherds Press, 64 Pages.

52. Scott, Stuart. Help! Someone I Love Suffers from Traumatic Brain Injury, Shepherd Press, 64 Pages.

53. Stegeman, Daniel. Help! I Want to Be a Loving Husband, Shepherd Press, 64 Pages.

54. Swett, Jenilyn. Singleness: Living Faithfully Christ (31-Day Devotionals for Life), P&R Publishing, 104 Pages. 

55. Tripp, Margy. It’s Not Too Late: Restoring Broken Relationships with Teenage and Adult Children, Shepherd Press, 128 Pages.

56. Tripp, Paul. Do You Believe? 12 Historic Doctrines to Change Your Everyday Life, Crossway, 480 Pages.

57. Viars, Steve. Overcoming Bitterness: Moving from Life’s Greatest Hurts to a Life Filled with Joy, Baker Books, 224 Pages. 

58. Wallace, Jocelyn. Helping Children with Body Image: Teaching Them to See What god Sees. New Growth Press, 24 Pages.

59. Welch, Ed. Gwen Tells Tales: When It’s Hard to Tell the Truth, New Growth Press, 32 Pages. 

60. Welch, Ed. A Small Book about Why We Hide: How Jesus Rescues Us from Insecurity, Regret, Failure, and Shame, New Growth Press, 256 Pages. 

61. Whitman, Lauren. A Biblical Counseling Process: Guidance for the Beginning, Middle, and End, New Growth Press, 112 Pages.

62. Whitney, Donald. Ten Questions to Diagnose Your Spiritual Health, NavPress, 192 Pages.

Join the Conversation 

Of these 62 biblical counseling books published in 2021, which ones most impacted your ministry? Your personal life?

If you know of biblical counseling books written this year that I’ve not listed, please let me know so I can add them to this list.