KAINOS LIBRARY

A curated archive of formative works in faith, creativity, entrepreneurship, experiential design, branding, and cultural leadership.

ALL THAT IS MADE — Alabaster Co
Faith-based
Beauty · Theology · Creativity
A visual and contemplative exploration of God’s presence in creation, suffering, and renewal. This book embodies faith through design and invites you to experience theology through form, beauty, and creative encounter.
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ART AND FAITH — Makoto Fujimura
Faith-based
Theology · Beauty · Cultural Formation
A serious theological exploration of creativity as spiritual and cultural formation. Fujimura presents art as a participation in God’s ongoing work of renewal, offering a profound vision of making as a sacred and world-shaping act.
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THE BAIT OF SATAN — John Bevere
Faith-based
Forgiveness · Unity · Spiritual Warfare
A critical work on how offense becomes a strategic trap that fractures relationships and derails spiritual purpose. Bevere exposes how division takes root and offers a path toward freedom, reconciliation, and guarded unity.
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THE BLESSED LIFE — Robert Morris
Faith-based
Generosity · Stewardship · Kingdom Economics
A foundational teaching on God’s design for generosity and the flow of blessing. Morris reframes giving not as obligation or transaction, but as alignment with the Kingdom’s economy and the heart of God.
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CALLED TO CREATE — Jordan Raynor
Faith-based
Entrepreneurship · Calling · Work as Worship
A distinctly Christian vision for building businesses that reflect the character and creativity of God. It reframes entrepreneurship as a sacred assignment rather than a secular career path.
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CHRISTIAN CREATIVITY — Butch Hartman
Faith-based
Creativity · Entrepreneurship · Calling
A practical and highly accessible guide to turning God-given creative gifts into real work and income. It provides tangible frameworks for Christians who feel called to build in the marketplace without compromising conviction.
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CRAZY LOVE — Francis Chan
Faith-based
Spiritual Formation · Obedience · Eternal Perspective · Generosity
A powerful reorientation toward a life fully surrendered to God. This book reframed generosity and my perception of finance. Especially its call to radical, others-first living as an expression of love and obedience.
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DREAM BIG — Bob Goff
Faith-based
Calling · Risk · Vision
A clear and practical invitation to help you identify what you are passionate about and what you were uniquely created to build.
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FIND YOUR PEOPLE — Jennie Allen
Faith-based
Community · Discipleship · Spiritual Formation
A biblical and practical guide to rebuilding deep, rooted Christian community in a culture of isolation. Allen offers a clear framework for cultivating committed, spiritually anchored friendships as an essential part of formation.
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GODMOTHERS: WHY YOU NEED ONE. HOW TO BE ONE. — Lisa Bevere
Faith-based
Women’s Spiritual Growth · Mentoring · Relationships
A candid, powerful invitation to embrace godmother-type relationships and to learn how to fill that role for others. Lisa draws from her own life, biblical stories, and the world of fairy tales to show how deep connection and mentorship can unlock your identity and calling in Christ.
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LEADERSHIP NOT BY THE BOOK — David Green
Faith-based
Leadership · Entrepreneurship · Kingdom Culture
A countercultural vision for building businesses under the authority of scripture rather than conventional success metrics. Green presents leadership as obedience, stewardship, and eternal impact, rather than ambition or strategy alone.
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MERE CHRISTIANITY — C. S. Lewis
Faith-based
Apologetics · Theology · Worldview Formation
A clear and intellectually rigorous articulation of the Christian faith. Lewis dismantles cultural assumptions and presents a reasoned, compelling vision of what it means to live as a true follower of Christ in belief and practice.
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WILD AT HEART — John Eldredge
Faith-based
Masculinity · Identity · Spiritual Design
A defining work on the heart of a man and the God-given desires built into masculine design. Eldredge offers essential insight for both men and women into the longing for adventure, purpose, and strength that shapes how men love and lead.
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Additional Reads: Business, Branding & Creative Excellence

These books are not faith-based, but they have been incredibly formative in how I think about business, branding, marketing, hospitality, and experiential design. They’ve influenced the way I build Kainos — thoughtfully, creatively, and with intention.

Faith and biblical teaching always come first here, and Scripture is the foundation of every decision. If you come across a principle that doesn’t align with God’s Word, use wisdom in choosing what to apply.

Even though these are not theology books, we can learn from research, strategy, and creative disciplines to operate with excellence. To me, pursuing excellence in our craft is God-honoring — stewarding our gifts, showing up with skill, and building with quality and integrity.

- Alyvia, Founder of Kainos Studios

BRAND ON! — Brandon Coleman Jr.
Not faith-based
Brand Strategy · Brand Alignment · Leadership
A concise framework for building a brand that feels consistent across every touchpoint, from messaging and visuals to culture and customer experience. Coleman explains how alignment fuels trust, clarity, and growth, and how even small brand “disconnects” can quietly erode impact.
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BUILDING A STORY BRAND — Donald Miller
Not faith-based
Brand Messaging · Marketing · Communication Strategy
A framework for clarifying your brand message so customers understand who you are, what you offer, and why it matters. This book offers a practical structure for simplifying your message, creating clear calls to action, and making your brand story compelling and memorable.
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CONTAGIOUS — Jonah Berger
Not faith-based
Brand Strategy · Consumer Psychology · Experience Design
A strategic look at why people talk about and share certain products, ideas, and experiences. Berger breaks down the psychological patterns behind organic virality and offers a practical framework for designing brands that spread.
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GIFTLOGY — John Ruhlin
Not faith-based
Business Strategy · Client Experience · Relationship Marketing
A strategic guide to giving thoughtful, high-impact gifts that build deep relationships, increase referrals, and boost client retention through intentional generosity.
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START WITH WHY — Simon Sinek
Not faith-based
Purpose · Leadership · Brand Strategy
A foundational exploration of why people follow purpose before product. Sinek breaks down the psychology of belief-driven influence and offers a framework for building brands, teams, and movements that lead from conviction instead of function.
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UNREASONABLE HOSPITALITY — Will Guidara
Not faith-based
Hospitality · Brand Experience · Leadership
A masterclass in transforming the ordinary into the unforgettable. Though not written from a faith lens, it exemplifies the care and intentionality we are called to embody. It deeply shaped how I think about genuine hospitality and detail in experience.
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