Do you ever feel like there are so many books you’d like to read, but then you go to pick one and you never really know where to start? Did your friend share a long list of podcast recommendations and you have no idea what to download first? At Cafe 1040, we love sharing resources that keep us growing and learning so we polled a few of our staff to see which books and podcasts they’d recommend.

We put together a list of books and podcasts we think are worth your time. Whether you are looking to stretch your mind, deepen your faith, or just disconnect for a little while, we think these resources will enrich your 2020.

Books: 

1. Something Needs to Change: A Call to Make Your Life Count in a World of Urgent Need, by David Platt

2. Across the Street and Around the World: Following Jesus to the Nations in Your Neighborhood…and Beyond, by Jeannie Marie

3. Extreme Ownership: How U.S. Navy SEALs Lead and Win, by Jocko Willink and Leif Babin

4. We are Not the Hero, by Jean Johnson

5. Life on Mission: Joining the Everyday Mission of God, by Dustin Willis and Aaron Coe

6. The Five Dysfunctions of Team: A Leadership Fable, by Patrick Lencioni

7. Disciple Making Among Hindus: Making Authentic Relationships Grow, by Timothy Shultz

Podcasts:

1. Right From Heart Podcast

2. Support Raising Solutions Podcast

3. The Gospel Coalition

4. The Carey Nieuwhof Leadership Podcast

5. Typology Podcast

6. This Cultural Moment

7. That Sounds Fun with Annie F. Downs

Take a look back at our 2018 and 2019 list!