Mark Batterson

Not My Circus: Living with Courage, Conviction, and Compassion in a World of Chaos by @MarkBatterson releases on October 20, 2026, and it is available for preorder!! Hardcover: $27.98 purchase link: amazon.com/Not-My-Circus-… @WaterBrookPress

about to begin my summer study break. when I was 21, I read a bio about Albert Einstein. page 755 changed my life. Einstein said, “Never lose a HOLY CURIOSITY.” during study break, I curate a cross-section of books—history and biography, theology and science, along with a few fiction. those books are the seedbed for upcoming books and series. some books are chosen because I love the author or subject. others I actually disagree with, but want to understand how they think. some books are new, but I mix in old books to avoid something CS Lewis called chronological snobbery. will I read all of them? wish me luck!

in the past two decades, the world has gone wild. twenty years ago, we didn’t have iPhones! how wild is that? cloud were cumulus, cookies were chocolate chip, and reels were for fishing. deepfakes and doomscrolling, AI and algorithms, are now a daily reality. how do we navigate this cultural moment? with holy courage, spiritual discernment and amazing grace. thanks for pre-orders of #NotMyCircus! check out sample chapter markbatterson.com

Excited to announce a new book releasing on October 20–Not My Circus. It’s time to poke the bear! You may not agree with everything I write, but at the very least, you’ll learn how to navigate this cultural moment with holy courage, spiritual discernment and amazing grace. Read a sample chapter: markbatterson.com/books/not-my-c…

Happy Independence Day! Two weeks ago, my brother in law @vintagerobb got an ALS diagnosis. standing with him, kneeling with him—lots of love and faith! challenging Zeke Schmidgall, Asif Shaikh, and Marty Sloan. #icebucketchallenge

@jeremesuey Won’t He 😂✅💯

@MarkBatterson And five months later the Cubs won the World Series. #miracles

ten years ago today—July 2, 2016—I prayed a bold prayer and God healed my lungs. I have not touched an inhaler from that day to this day. never underestimate the power of prayer! the God who did it before can do it again—TESTIMONY is PROPHECY. this post is a prayer, in Jesus name, amen.

It took 13 years to write my first book. the first book starts with the first sentence and I’d like to help turn that dream into reality! Our next Writers Workshop is Sept 23, right before our Renew Gathering featuring Makoto Fujimura. Register here: ncc.re/renew

RESTORE IS BACK FOR 2026!🎉 Join us Sept. 15–16, 2026, in Washington, D.C., for an unforgettable time of inspiration and connection. Hear from one of our keynote speakers, @MarkBatterson of @NCC, inviting you to join us! Register here today: prisonfellowship.org/about/church-p…

looking for a summer read 🌞 look no further 👀 #WinTheDay is $1.99 @AmazonKindle and the sequel #GraduallyThenSuddenly is 44% off on @amazon for limited time.

There’s a joy this world can’t give you and can’t take away. Watching people get baptized this Sunday and hearing what the Lord has done in their hearts is so powerful! Jesus said, “The harvest is plentiful, but the laborers are few.” Grateful @NCC doesn’t stay inside its four walls and is sending more laborers into His harvest. @MarkBatterson @NCC_Worship

The hardcover version of Gradually Then Suddenly: How to Dream Bigger, Decide Better, and Leave a Lasting Legacy by @MarkBatterson is ON SALE for $18.98 purchase link: amazon.com/Gradually-Then… @WaterBrookPress

Profoundly impacting @trinityforum

Summer Replay is here! ☀️ We’re kicking off our Believe Big Podcast Summer Replay Series with one of our most encouraging episodes: “Bold Prayers Honor God” with Pastor Mark Batterson. This season, we’re revisiting listener-favorite conversations that continue to offer hope, wisdom, and encouragement for the cancer journey and beyond. In this episode, Mark reminds us that faith does not always mean seeing the whole path ahead. Sometimes, it means taking the next step, praying the bold prayer, and trusting God in the waiting. Whether you’re listening for the first time or revisiting this powerful conversation, we pray it encourages you to believe big again. 🎧 Listen to our first Summer Replay episode today: loom.ly/FlOYGHA #podcast #prayer #healing @MarkBatterson

It was a joy!

Your very existence is a miracle and a powerful testament to the One who created you. On May 26-28, come spend time in Scripture and learn from @MarkBatterson to cultivate a holy, Christ-centered curiosity. Get more details at register.thecove.org/events/detail/….

If you were betting in 1st century on WHAT would last the longest—Roman Empire or Christianity—WHO would have the greatest influence—Caesar Augustus or Jesus—you bet the farm on Rome. 2000 years later, CAESAR IS A SALAD and two billion people celebrate Easter #ChristIsRisen @NCC

Easter Sunrise at the Lincoln Memorial. 6:30 AM. Invite a friend. @NCC eastersunrise.com