By the Know God Better team · Updated October 6, 2026
Many men spend hours each week driving or working with their hands. These books can turn that time into growth as a follower of Jesus, a husband, a father and a friend.
Use it with other men
Pick one book with a friend or small group, listen to a chapter each week, and meet to talk about one question: What is God asking me to do?
Books to look for
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1. Disciplines of a Godly Man — R. Kent Hughes
Good for: Men who want practical growth
Covers prayer, purity, work, marriage and friendship chapter by chapter.
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2. Wild at Heart — John Eldredge
Good for: Men
Invites men to find their identity and courage in God.
Keep in mind: Some readers disagree with parts of its view of masculinity; compare with Scripture.
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3. The Cost of Discipleship — Dietrich Bonhoeffer
Good for: Serious disciples
A searching look at what it means to follow Jesus, written by a pastor who resisted the Nazis.
Keep in mind: Heavy reading; many prefer it in small portions.
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4. The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry — John Mark Comer
Good for: Busy people
Helps you slow down and make room for Jesus in a rushed life.
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5. Mere Christianity — C.S. Lewis
Good for: Thinkers, skeptics, and new believers
A clear, patient case for the Christian faith first given as radio talks — which makes it a natural fit for listening.
Keep in mind: Some arguments assume a 1940s British setting.
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6. Knowing God — J.I. Packer
Good for: Anyone who wants to go deeper
Explains who God is — His holiness, love, wisdom and grace — and why knowing Him changes daily life.
Keep in mind: Dense in places; slow down or pair with a printed copy.
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