Virtual Book Clubs

Fall 2024 book clubs begin the week of September 2.

CFBU's book clubs are for biblical Christians who want to openly and honestly discuss the issues we face in our culture today, without the fear of being racially shamed or canceled. If that's you, then come and join us!

About the Groups:

Length: 6 weeks, 90 minutes per week

Cost: $35 + the cost of the book

This live experience is limited to 25 participants.

Each virtual book group will have a live discussion leader. Please see times and days listed in descriptions below. Once you have registered and paid, you will receive a confirmation. The week before the group, you will be emailed instructions to join the virtual classroom on Google. Weekly discussions will be held on Zoom.

Book clubs are a time of asking questions and discussing the week‘s reading. Each meeting will be recorded and uploaded to the private virtual Classroom, in case you need to miss a week.

All book clubs also offer a virtual experience, which allows participants to access recordings from the live experience.

Social Issues Selection

Bad Therapy

This group will read and discuss Abigail Shrier's latest book, Bad Therapy. In virtually every way that can be measured, Gen Z’s mental health is worse than that of previous generations. Youth suicide rates are climbing, antidepressant prescriptions for children are common, and the proliferation of mental health diagnoses has not helped the staggering number of kids who are lonely, lost, sad and fearful of growing up. What’s gone wrong with America’s youth? This group will discuss Shrier's analysis with Dr. David King, who holds a Doctorate in Social Work.

Discussion Leader: Dr. David King

Day/Time: Wednesdays, 7:30-9 PM (ET)/4:30-6pm (PT)

Dates: September 4, 11, 18, 25, October 2 and 9

Race Selection

Walking in Unity

This group will read and discuss CFBU's new book, Walking in Unity. Monique and Krista discussed what felt like insurmountable barriers in their discussions about race and racism. Walking in Unity is about bringing Christ-centered answers to issues of race and racism. The authors offer a Gospel-centered approach to help guide Christians through this difficult issue.

Discussion Leader: Monique Duson & Krista Bontrager

Day/Time: Mondays at 4pm PT/7pm ET

Dates: October 21, 28, November 4, 11, 18, 25

Social Issues Selection

It's Not Like Being Black

This group will read and discuss Voddie Baucham's new book, It's Not Like Being Black. Bauchams argues that sexual identity and gender ideology advocates have hijacked the civil rights movement, co-opting its success for their own insidious purposes. To make matters worse, many evangelical leaders have gone along to get along—even excusing and redefining sinful behavior as a mere “sexual identity.” This group will consider Baucham's claims, as well as help you contend for biblical truth in the marketplace of ideas.

Discussion Leader: Brandon Smith

Day/Time: Tuesdays, 8-9:30 PM (ET)/5-6:30 PM (PT)

Dates: September 3, 10, 17, 24, October 1 and 8

Spring book clubs will begin in January 2025.