Additional Resources

On this page you’ll find a wealth of resources that we refer to time and again with our clients. Whether you're on the journey of dating, building a strong foundation in marriage, navigating the challenges of parenting, fostering mental wellness, deepening your spirituality, or seeking guidance through the process of grief, these carefully curated books provide insightful and faith-based perspectives. Tap the resource to be taken directly to Amazon or other online retailers to purchase.

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McNeil Coaching Originals

Meant to Be: A Devotional for Husbands and Wives

Grief Journal: Navigating Difficulty After Loss by Dr. Amanda McNeil

A guided journey through grief of any kind that is self-paced for weekly, monthly, or quarterly entries

Boundaries by Dr. Henry Cloud & Dr. John Townsend

Christian wisdom from psychologists about healthy boundaries in every area

Redeeming Heartache by Dr. Dan B. Allender & Cathy Loerzel

A profound look at three story archetypes of how trauma and pain affect each of us and how we can walk out healing and redemption

Try Softer by Aundi Kolber

A practical walk through elements of trauma healing

Strong Like Water by Aundi Kolber

A practical walk through elements of trauma healing

Winning the War In Your Mind by Craig Groeschel

Discovering why it is crucial to take our thoughts captive for both psychological and spiritual reasons as well as how to implement this

Journal: Anchored Through Anxiety by Cassie Morain

An guided prayer journal with short, simple prompts making it sustainable to daily surrender anxiety through the lenses of Scripture and prayer

Complex PTSD: From Surviving to Thriving by Pete Walker

A deep dive into healing from childhood trauma

Mental Wellness

Boundaries in Dating by Dr. Henry Cloud & Dr. John Townsend

Christian wisdom from psychologists

Saving Your Marriage Before It Starts by Drs. Les & Leslie Parrott

Practical tips for breaking common myths and getting a realistic picture of modern Christian marriage

Saving Your Second Marriage Before It Starts by Drs. Les & Leslie Parrott

Practical psychological wisdom rooted in Christianity for how to make the second marriage last a lifetime

Pre-Marriage & Dating

Sacred Marriage by Gary Thomas

Excellent biblical explanation of marriage

Love & Respect by Dr. Emerson Eggerichs

Excellent biblical explanation of marriage with practical examples of why he craves respect and why she craves love

The Meaning of Marriage by Timothy Keller with Kathy Keller

Excellent biblical explanation of marriage

His Needs, Her Needs by Willard F. Harley, Jr.

Biblical approach to needs based on gender roles; how to affair-proof your marriage

9 Lies That Will Destroy Your Marriage by Robert Paul & Greg Smalley

What are you tempted to believe about marriage based on society’s cues?

Boundaries in Marriage by Dr. Henry Cloud & Dr. John Townsend

Christian wisdom from psychologists for practical dynamics in your marriage

Friends, Partners, and Lovers by Kevin Thompson

A practical breakdown of how to maintain friendship, camaraderie, & passionate romance in the various seasons and demands of marriage

When Work and Family Collide by Andy Stanley

Healthy boundaries to balance modern life and still lead your family

The 5 Love Languages by Gary Chapman

How to make sure you’re communicating love effectively

The 5 Apology Languages by Gary Chapman & Jennifer Thomas

How to apologize in the most meaningful way to your spouse, child, etc.

Cracking the Communication Code by Dr. Emerson Eggerichs

Excellent biblical approach to speaking your spouse’s language; addresses gender-specific issues

Intended for Pleasure by Ed Wheat, MD, and Gaye Wheat

From honeymoon tips and diagrams to FAQs about sex on medications and a sex life into your 80’s and beyond this is our top recommendation for a Christian sex book

ight: The Life-and-Death Power of Sex and Romance by Levi Lusko

From preventing future mistakes to treating past scars and even having the sex talk with your kids, this book addresses it all from a biblical perspective

Sexperiment: 7 Days to Lasting Intimacy With Your Spouse by Ed & Lisa Young

Discovering God’s plan for sex to be passionate and purposeful in marriage

Sheet Music by Dr. Kevin Leman

Frank and practical guide to sex according to God’s plan

Beyond Ordinary by Justin & Trisha Davis

A Christian couple sharing their story of navigating after an affair

Intimate Deception by Sherri Keffer

For women who have experienced sexual betrayal in any form from pornography to affairs

Marriage

Jesus First, Jesus Always by Jeffrey Smith

A foundational book for faith and understanding Jesus’ role in your life

Ordering Your Private World by Gordon MacDonald

This book helps you discern how to cultivate a healthy individual life so you can continue to lead well for the long haul

The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry by John Mark Comer

How to integrate the timeless principles of following Jesus in today’s modern overfull, rushed society

Forgiveness by Rodney Hogue

A small book full of difficult, foundational biblical truth

The Night is Normal by Alicia Britt Chole

A look at how to navigate through dark seasons of spiritual pain

Spirituality

Parenting

The Best of Us: A Spiritual Roadmap for Parents by Tim Ferguson

Developing spiritual disciplines and practical principles to raise your children in the way they should go; short, easy read

Winning the Heart of Your Child by Mike Berry

Developing spiritual disciplines and practical principles to raise your children in the way they should go; good for all parents, but especially inclusive for adoptive parents as well

Parenting: Getting It Right by Andy & Sandra Stanley

Biblical wisdom in parenthood proved with the life of the Stanley’s personal experience

Boundaries with Kids by Dr. Henry Cloud & Dr. John Townsend

Christian wisdom from psychologists

Boundaries with Teens by Dr. Henry Cloud & Dr. John Townsend

Christian wisdom from psychologists

Praying Circles Around Your Children by Mark Batterson

Understanding your spiritual authority and responsibility as a parent; short, easy read

Hope for the Weary Mom: Let God Meet You In The Mess by Stacey Thacker & Brooke McGlothlin

Openly acknowledging mom-guilt and how to navigate the blessed and messy years

The 5 Love Languages of Children by Gary Chapman

How to make sure you’re communicating love effectively

The 5 Love Languages of Teenagers by Gary Chapman

How to make sure you’re communicating love effectively

The "On Becoming Wise" Series

Various books based on the age/stage of the child with practical wisdom, though not all parents will connect with all methods

Grief Journal by Amanda McNeil

A guided journey through grief of any kind that is self-paced for weekly, monthly, or quarterly entries

In Light of Eternity by Randy Alcorn

Short, good for non-readers, for those who have lost a Christian relationship through death

The Grief Guidebook by Gary Roe

For all those navigating the death of a loved one

I'll Hold You In Heaven by Jack Hayford

For loss of a child through miscarriage, stillbirth, abortion, or early infant death

Getting to the Other Side of Grief by Susan J. Zonnebelt-Smeenge & Robert C. DeVries

For the loss of a spouse

Heaven by Randy Alcorn

For those who have lost a Christian relationship through death or want to know more about a believer’s life after our time on earth

Heaven for Kids by Randy Alcorn

Recommended for ages 8-12, this equips children to know about the biblical view of eternity

Grief & Loss

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