Austin Carty
@RevAustinCarty
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Here primarily to share and learn about good books. Author of “The Pastor’s Bookshelf: Why Reading Matters for Ministry” (Eerdmans, 2022).
Joined March 2022
And just like that, “Some of the Words Are Theirs” is back at #1 new release in Christian Preaching in paperback, too. Can’t tell you how grateful I am for all of the support!
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Thanks to all of you Kindle readers, “Some of the Words Are Theirs” remains the #1 new release on Amazon in Christian Preaching—this two weeks after its official release!
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RT @byronborger: What a marvelous little essay by the author @RevAustinCarty (whose books we promote here at Hearts & Minds.) "Compound Int….
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There is something life-giving about rooting oneself in a single community—about investing ourselves in a mutual fund, so to speak.
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On this book release day, I want to thank @scotmcknight , @KSPrior, @HootenWilson, @ClaudeAtcho, @RootAndrew, @ericbarreto, Tom Long, and Neal Plantinga for lending their heavy weight names to my humble little project. I couldn’t be more grateful.
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I am deeply honored by this warm and enthusiastic review from @byronborger!.
I called it a pre-order, but it came early, so we've got one of these five now. Please read my enthusiastic words about this amazing book.
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RT @eerdmansbooks: In Some of the Words Are Theirs, Austin Carty reflects on #sermonwriting as a sacred act of self-discovery and meaning-m….
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I have an essay over at @FrontPorchRepub today—a brief reflection inspired by my experience as a Leader’s Way fellow at @BerkeleyatYDS.
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There is something life-giving about rooting oneself in a single community—about investing ourselves in a mutual fund, so to speak.
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What a great surprise to learn that “Some of the Words Are Theirs” is currently the top new release in Christian Preaching on Amazon!
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I have a new book coming out July 15 and copies are now available for pre-order! If interested, please consider buying from @byronborger at Hearts and Minds, a great indie store owned by a true book lover and faithful champion of The Pastor’s Bookshelf!.
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Given the stiff competition in today’s attention economy, many pastors feel pressured to make their sermons strikingly original. But Austin Carty, a longtime pastor and award-winning writer, has a...
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Thrilled to share this interview I conducted with my friend Neal Plantinga on Steinbeck’s Grapes of Wrath. Also referenced: @RootAndrew and his good and important work. @HootenWilson @ClaudeAtcho.
In this week’s #ScandalOfReading, Cornelius “Neal” Plantinga Jr. and @RevAustinCarty discuss one of America’s most celebrated novels: John Steinbeck’s The Grapes of Wrath.
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RT @HootenWilson: If you're reading Go Tell It On the Mountain w/ @ClaudeAtcho & @RevAustinCarty on @christandpc the latest episode is up t….
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Excited for my friend @HootenWilson on the release of her newest book—yet another important work on the formative power of faithful reading by one of our best and most thoughtful Christian scholars.
BOOK LAUNCH DAY! Today my 7th book comes out--just as exciting as my first! #readingfortheloveofGod
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RT @expositcllctv: In this new episode of the Expositors Collective podcast, @RevAustinCarty shares about the importance of reading good b….
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So tremendously honored!.
@RevAustinCarty book "The Pastor’s Bookshelf" has been named the Preaching Book of The Year. Carty "understands that for pastors reading is more than a source of information; it is an exercise in spiritual formation." Check out the full description in the PM Winter 2023 issue.
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RT @revtizzy: Book 12 for ‘23: I didn’t need to be convinced of the value of reading, but @RevAustinCarty’s book was a great encouragement….
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Check out Episode 2 of Lit Pulpit! @ClaudeAtcho @christandpc.
In this week’s #ScandalOfReading, @ClaudeAtcho and @RevAustinCarty continue their discussion of James Baldwin’s “Go Tell It On the Mountain.”
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Today marks one year since “The Pastor’s Bookshelf” was released to the world. What a delightful and surprising ride it has been. @eerdmansbooks
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I’m grateful to @TrevinWax for citing “The Pastor’s Bookshelf” in a very thoughtful and insightful post today at @TGC on the formative power of reading.
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A reflection on the books you read and forget—and why they still matter.
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In response to an uptick in requests for personalized copies, I have just received a brand new shipment of books from @eerdmansbooks. Comment or PM me if you’d like a copy!
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