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Get the latest book from Dr. George Barna:<\/p>\n

Raising Spiritual Champions:<\/h3>\n

Nurturing Your Child’s Heart, Mind and Soul<\/span><\/h4>\n

As Christians, the ultimate goal for your child is to embody the characteristics of Christ\u2015the Son of God sent to demonstrate His desire for us. But how can you realistically help your child imitate the life of Jesus Christ?<\/p>\n

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American Worldview Inventory 2023-25 — By Dr. George Barna<\/h3>\n
The American Worldview Inventory 2023\u20132025<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0<\/i>delivers a data-driven examination of America’s shifting spiritual foundations. Drawing on two years of national research from Arizona Christian University’s Cultural Research Center, Dr. George Barna uncovers the hidden currents reshaping what Americans believe and how they live — especially when it comes to their faith.<\/div>\n
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This groundbreaking report reveals five urgent realities: faith fallout accelerated by COVID, the collapse of biblical worldview, a deeply divided evangelical movement, a striking link between lost faith and rising mental health struggles, and a hopeful framework \u2014 seven foundational beliefs \u2014 for rebuilding spiritual clarity. Essential reading for church leaders, educators, and concerned citizens alike.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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New Book from Hall-of-Famer Paul Westphal<\/h4>\n

A Tale of Two Seasons<\/h3>\n

One Man’s Basketball Journey and His Love for the Game<\/h4>\n

A Tale of Two Seasons<\/em> contrasts two very different seasons from Naismith Hall-of-Famer Paul Westphal’s span of five decades in professional basketball. One season covers his time as the head coach of the NBA Seattle SuperSonics while the other offers insight into his first coaching job at Southwestern College. One paid the highest salary he’d ever earned, while the other paid him nothing.<\/p>\n

Yet, that one special season with Southwestern — now Arizona Christian University — is the season he said was his best year in basketball. His stories about life and basketball, both as a player and a coach, are intertwined with humor, insight, hindsight, and his genuine love for the game.<\/p>\n

**Published in partnership with End Game Press<\/em>.<\/p>\n

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“This is a wonderful book about basketball and life, Paul\u2019s life, from start to finish. The world was a better place when Paul was in it. This book will better make you understand why.”<\/p>\n

-MIKE LUPICA, sports columnist and author<\/p>\n

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\u201cI have been blessed and honored to be part of the NBA family for forty years. I have met so many amazing players, coaches and teammates and friends and fans. But Paul Westphal will always have a special place in my heart. I never met anyone who had a purer heart and had no agenda\u2014just wanted to make the world a better place. He is and always will be part of my life.\u201d<\/p>\n

-CHARLES BARKLEY, eleven-time NBA All-Star and All-NBA, Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall-of-Famer, ESPN and TNT basketball analyst<\/p>\n

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by Dr. George Barna<\/p>\n

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by Dr. George Barna<\/p>\n

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by Dr. George Barna<\/p>\n

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by Dr. George Barna<\/p>\n

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by Len Munsil<\/p>\n

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