From "Cradled in the Arms of Compassion: A Spiritual Journey from Trauma to Recovery," by Frank Rogers Jr.

From "Theologizin' Bigger," by @pastortrey05.com.

"Intersexion: A Story of Faith, Identity, and Authenticity," by Cynthia Vacca Davis. "Intersexion" is a true story that plays out at the tense and tenuous intersection of identity and religion. "Intersexion" is available from www.lakedrivebooks.com

From "Tiger in a Lifeboat: Discovering India, Deconstructing Faith, and Deciding to Trust Again," by @laurencibene.bsky.social.

From "Lost Faith and Wandering Souls," by @davidrmorris.bsky.social.

When we do the work to understand ourselves, we can access and reclaim our true and authentic emotions. This book shows what real life looks like in becoming whole. Now available. "Holy Disobedience: Sex, Sin, and Secrets in the Biggest Church No One Knows," by Melissa Duge Spiers.

From "Baptistland," by @christabrown.bsky.social

From "Gaslighting for God" by Becky Garrison.

From "Faith Unleavened" by Tamice Spencer-Helms.

It can take three lifetimes to heal from so much trauma, so define what you want to heal. You can have a richly layered life free from the system that caused trauma. Check out Melissa Duge Spiers's new book, Holy Disobedience, at retailers everywhere.

From "Cradled in the Arms of Compassion: A Spiritual Journey from Trauma to Recovery" by Frank Rogers Jr.

From Navigating the Waves of Grief: Healing Prompts and Reflections to Move You Forward, by Kate J. Meyer

From Holy Disobedience: Sex, Sin, and Secrets in the Biggest Church No One Knows, by Melissa Duge Spiers. @the.glory.whole

"Compelling and insightful, this is an important addition to the growing genre of memoirs about high-control religion." –Cait West, author of Rift: A Memoir of Breaking Away from Christian Patriarchy www.lakedrivebooks.com/books/holy-d...

From "You Are Not Your Trauma: Uproot Unhealthy Patterns, Heal the Family Tree" by Caroline Beidler.

JOKES ON ME!!! Spoiler alert: I moved a crossed the planet, and it all fell apart. But wouldn’t have had it any other way. For those new here, hi! My name is Brandon, and I’m an ex-pastor-turned-homo, and this quote is from my sassy book about coming out of evangelicalism, Stumbling.

Have you heard of the Festival of Faith and Writing? We'll be there, and even if you can't make it, check it out for some great reading recommendations open.substack.com/pub/lakedriv...

Tuesday, March 31! This is a book about fierce honesty, radical freedom for those raised in controlling systems, and the beautiful mess of becoming whole. "Spiers’s writing is propulsive and intelligent.” —TIA LEVINGS, author of the NYT bestselling A Well-Trained Wife

From "Stumbling: A Sassy Memoir about Coming Out of Evangelicalism", by @flanbran.bsky.social

From the Lake Drive Backlist: "Bring It Home: The Adventure of Finding Yourself after Being Lost in Religion" by Matt Kendziera. Bring It Home—here's a spiritual memoir that will make you laugh as it touches your heart." —Brian D. McLaren, author of Do I Stay Christian?

I Hardly Knew Me: Following Love, Faith, and Skittles to a Transgender Awakening, by Nia Chiaramonte, tells the coming-out journey of a Christian transgender woman - with warmth and wisdom. Read my review: www.sonderbooks.com/Nonfiction/i... @lakedrivebooks.bsky.social @niac.bsky.social

From "A Thousand Tiny Paper Cuts The Subtle, Insidious Nature of Spiritual Abuse and Life on the Other Side" by Katherine Spearing

What will be remarkable about this book is the entirety of Emily’s story. But it is all the more powerful because the abuse she experienced was in her own family, as well as from a widely revered, respected, and powerful individual in American Christianity. open.substack.com/pub/lakedriv...

From "Giving Up God: Resurrecting a Spirituality of Love and Wonder" by Sarah Henn Hayward

From "Theologizin' Bigger: Homilies on Living Freely and Loving Wholly" by @pastortrey05.com

In the past couple weeks, my publisher announced my new book deal, and a congregation announced that they’d called me to be their next pastor. Lotta change coming my way real soon. 2026 lookin just as crazy as the last several years, but it might just be kind to me 🥹

Becky Garrison's Gaslighting for God: How to Save Yourself from Spiritual Narcissists will help you better recognize when you get into a religious community where there's narcissistic behavior (like, that never happens, right?).

If God is there and God is good, then surely God has given us to one another. And what a magnificent, terrifying, overwhelming, complicated, beautiful gift. From Tiger in a Lifeboat: Discovering India, Deconstructing Faith, and Deciding to Trust Again by Lauren Cibene

"Of course, back then, it never occurred to me how convenient it was for the pastors that they got to channel God into telling everyone they should obey them." Read this new post by @christabrown.bsky.social open.substack.com/pub/lakedriv...

Author Katherine Spearing now on the cult.ture podcast talking about her new book, A Thousand Tiny Paper Cuts. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a...

What is the cost of being known—as a queer minority, ally, or asker of difficult questions—and what does it mean to come into one’s own?

We’ve got exciting news. Lake Drive Books has re-signed public theologian Trey Ferguson for a new book. After his Theologizin Bigger, Trey will return with the tentatively titled God Still Loves the World: Imagination, Compassion, and the Journey to Ourselves. @pastortrey05.com

“Send a text of love and healing; I promise, it gets through.” From "Amen: Questions for a God I Hope Exists" by Julia Rocchi.

Celebrating a year at Lake Drive Books @lakedrivebooks.bsky.social! Couldn't have dreamed of more rewarding work or a better team. 😊📚

Hello Writing Community! We are delighted to announce our Second Official Bluesky *** #MSWL Day *** February 26, 2026. 🎉🎉🎉 Agents + editors can post what they ✨wish✨ they had in their inboxes; writers can find their next best fit for querying. Learn more: manuscriptwishlist.com/2025/01/the-...

"Somehow showing more of my vulnerability and humanity to others has made it possible for others to show more of their vulnerability and humanity to me." From "I Hardly Knew Me: Following Love, Faith, and Skittles to a Transgender Awakening" by Nia Chiaramonte

Releasing March 31, this important new book is about fierce honesty, radical freedom for women raised in controlling systems, and the beautiful mess of becoming whole. We’d LOVE for you to join in the effort! Get your advance copy NOW by registering for the launch team: forms.gle/F7yfce3FvGRs...

“I may one day return to enjoying church from the inside, but for now, I remain committed to living it with those who remain on the outside.” From "Intersexion: A Story of Faith, Identity, and Authenticity" by Cynthia Vacca Davis

“Countless resources shine light on dark details of malignant individuals and institutions. But Becky Garrison uniquely equips us with her master class in surgical satire.” -Brad Sargent

Spend some time understanding the patterns of spiritual narcissism and what might trigger you, and you'll find you can set better boundaries and keep moving forward in your life. Becky Garrison's "Gaslighting for God: A Satirical Guide to Save Yourself from Spiritual Narcissists" can help!

"I'm much more at ease with uncertainty now, more at peace with the unknown I've fallen deeply in love with mystery but I remember the intense discomfort unnerving restlessness, the haunting fear" from "unbelieve" by @marlataviano.bsky.social

"Spiers’s writing is propulsive and intelligent.” —Tia Levings, author of the New York Times bestselling A Well-Trained Wife Now available for preorder. This is about fierce honesty, freedom for women raised in controlling systems, and the beautiful mess of becoming whole.

“When something goes terribly wrong with the connection between the individual and a personal attachment to faith… there may not be a matter of growth at stake, but simple survival.” From "Lost Faith and Wandering Souls," by @davidrmorris.bsky.social

How's your BS meter when it comes to religion and spirituality?? Becky Garrison has always had a pretty good one, which led her write her just-released Gaslighting for God: A Satirical Guide to Save Yourself from Spiritual Narcissists, in stores now.

From Baptistland by Christa Brown. This quote names the fear many survivors face—not a call to silence, but a reminder of why safety, support, and accountability matter. Our hope is for communities where truth can be told without punishment and healing is possible.

Excited to share that Lake Drive Books has signed internationally known ethicist and author David P. Gushee, PhD, for a new book drawn from his years of preaching—not from the classroom or the academy, but from lived experience with real communities.

“Spiritual narcissism is a psychological pattern where individuals exploit spiritual practices to reinforce self-importance.” From "Gaslighting for God" by Becky Garrison

"You can have religious freedom, as long as you think and act like us." This is the implicit statement of so much American religion, dating back to colonization. Becky Garrison, a descendant of Roger Williams, should know. www.lakedrivebooks.com/books/gaslig...

“I could not negotiate any longer with a god who could not meet me on blood-soaked asphalt next to shell casings, evidence markers, and white chalk.” From "Faith Unleavend" by Tamice Spencer-Helms

“A deep and sharply insightful commentary on narcissistic leadership.” —Tia Levings www.lakedrivebooks.com/books/gaslig...