Rod Williams grew up in a loving family, with a policeman for a father. Yet he found that his pursuit of a lifestyle that promised money, pleasure, power and popularity left him feeling broken, lost and desperate. As a drug dealer who became addicted to heroin and gambling, Rod saw his life spiral out of control and found himself in prison.

In her new book Swansong, Jo-Anne Berthelsen encourages us to make our interactions with others as positive as we can through God’s strength. Combining her own experiences with biblical teaching, Jo-Anne shares how twelve words including empathy, affirmation and forgiveness can be used to build up those around us.

It can be tough growing up and navigating pressure from peers and social media. In her new book, Izzy’s Unexpected Week, Emily Owen looks at these issues through a fictional story aimed at 8 to 11 year olds, helping kids see how Jesus cares for them in the everyday circumstances of their lives, and how they can grow in faith.