By Danielle
With the holiday season approaching, I wanted to share a new release from Callisto Kids that would be a wonderful resource for any church library, teen Bible study group, or teenage boy.
- The Bible in 52 Weeks for Teen Boys
- Rev. Dr. Wes Bixby, Author
- Agnieszka Zylinska-Rekas, Illustrator
- Release Date: October 6, 2026
- Trade Paperback
- $14.99 USD
- Young Adult Nonfiction / Religion / Biblical Stories & Studies
- Ages 12 to 18
- Grades 7 to 12
Being a teen boy means being busy with school, friends, hobbies, and more―and it’s not always easy to make time for God. That’s where this Bible study comes in! It inspires you to deepen your faith every week over the course of a year, with short but powerful prayers and passages that focus on topics like family, honesty, and sharing your feelings to help you connect the Lord’s wisdom to your life.
Part of the USA Today bestselling The Bible in 52 Weeks series, this engaging guide is written in simple language to help teen boys explore Scripture, strengthen their faith, and connect biblical teachings to everyday life. The author, Rev. Dr. Wes Bixby, is Senior Pastor at the First Congregational United Church of Christ in Sarasota, Florida. All Bible verses are from the New International Version (NIV)—one of the most widely read contemporary English versions of the Bible.
With accessible weekly lessons and opportunities for reflection, The Bible in 52 Weeks for Teen Boys is a thoughtful gift for teens looking to grow in their faith. Get closer to God and brighten up every week with reading guides, exercises, and discussion questions that walk you through each part of the Scripture, one day at a time, in a way that’s designed to be welcoming and non‑threatening.
The Bible in 52 Weeks for Teen Boys begins with an opening prayer, a table of contents, an introduction, and a guide on how to use this book. There are 52 themed chapters, a group study guide, additional resources, and an index. The book is written in an easy-to-read style and it’s personally addressed to the reader, with the goal to “realize that your story is part of God’s plan.”
Reflect on the entire Bible―Touch on every chapter of the Bible over the course of a year (not in order but moving back and forth between the Old and New Testaments), with a schedule that only requires about fifteen minutes of reading per day and one study session per week.
A simple weekly format―Each entry includes six daily readings from the Bible (and a day to catch up), a brief lesson on the week’s theme, a few questions to think about, and a closing prayer.
Room for group discussion―Use this book on your own for personal reflection, or with a group to grow your faith alongside others! The open-ended questions are especially well-suited for group discussion.
Approachable modern visuals―The illustrations by Polish artist Agnieszka Żylińska-Rękas are visually pleasing watercolors of simple imagery geared to a teen boy’s interests: camping, sports, music, dogs, skateboards, ocean waves, etc. This artistic approach aligns with the book’s goal of making Scripture relatable to young readers.
Study with the whole series―Give the gift of deeper faith to everyone in your life with the companion books The Bible in 52 Weeks for Women, The Bible in 52 Weeks for Men, The Bible in 52 Weeks for Families, The Bible in 52 Weeks for Teen Girls, and The Bible in 52 Weeks for Kids.
