In the last episode, we talked about 11 ways to grow spiritually strong this summer, and I mention reading great Christian biographies.

I often talk about the importance of reading Christian biographies as a way to see God's faithfulness and movement in His people throughout history.

And over the years, I've given a variety of lists of my favorite Christian biographies, but in this episode, I want to suggest nine titles for you to consider reading this summer. While there is some overlap, I think these nine Christian biographies are important to read for the days in which we live.

Here's my suggested reading list (in no particular order):* Brother Andrew: God’s Smuggler * Corrie ten Boom: Tramp for the Lord * Hudson Taylor: Hudson Taylor’s Spiritual Secret (by Dr. and Mrs. Howard Taylor) * C.T. Studd: C.T. Studd: Cricketer and Pioneer (by Norman Grubb) * George Müller: Autobiography of George Müller * Richard Wurmbrand: Tortured for Christ * John Hyde: Praying Hyde (by EG Carre) * Christopher Yuan: Out of a Far Country * They Found the Secret (by V. Raymond Edman)

Bonus suggestions (honorable mentions):* Darlene Deibler Rose: Evidence Not Seen * Jackie Pullinger: Chasing the Dragon * Brother Yun: Heavenly Man * Leonard Ravenhill: In Light of Eternity * Oswald Chambers: Abandoned to God * David Wilkerson: Cross and the Switchblade

Also, consider downloading a list of recommended reading (classic Christian books and other great biographies). While the list needs to be updated, it will give you a great starting point.

You can also check out the seven-part series of "Greatest Biographies" that I did with Eric Ludy on the Daily Thunder Podcast.

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Deeper Christian Podcast • Episode 288

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