Sarah Youngs devotional brand is one of the most successful devotionals of all time
WEBWIRE – Friday, August 4, 2023
Thomas Nelson announcedthat theJesus Callingbrand by Sarah Young has surpassed 45 million units sold. Originally published in October 2004, the 365-day devotionalJesus Callinghas expanded to include childrens devotionals, Bible storybooks, journals, seasonal books, as well as the new bestselling prayer devotionalJesus Listens,published in October 2021. Over the past nineteen years, the sales and inspirational reach ofJesus Callingbrand have grown steadily. With more than 45 million units sold, theJesus Callingbrand is one of the most successful devotionals of all time.
Jesus Callinghas connected with people from all walks of life in an extremely unique and truly unparalleled way, said Michael Aulisio, Vice President and Publisher of theJesus Callingbrand at Thomas Nelson. While the inspiration, faith, and hope thatJesus Callingdelivers is impossible to measure, these massive sales figures confirm the tremendous impact of theJesus Callingmessage.
PublishingJesus Callingwas a long, prayer-filled journey, said Sarah Young. Ever since its publication, Ive prayed daily for people who are readingJesus Callingor any of my subsequent books. I consider it an amazing privilege and a God-given responsibility to pray for readers.
This fall Thomas Nelson will addJesus Listens for Advent & Christmas(on sale October 3, 2023) to the popular line of life-changing devotional books.
TheJesus Callingbrand has also inspired the television showJesus Calling: Stories of Faith,which shares inspiring and encouraging stories of success, loss, heartbreak, and redemption told by people of faith from all walks of life. Grammy-winner Chris Tomlin hosts the third season of guests including Amy Grant, Rev. Run & Justine Simmons, Tim Tebow, Tabitha Brown, and Walker Hayes. All three seasons ofJesus Calling: Stories of Faithare available on UP Faith & Family, the leading streaming service in uplifting entertainment.
TheJesus Calling Podcasthas been downloaded nearly 15 million times since its 2016 launch. Each weekly podcast episode features two guests business leaders, actors, church leaders, musicians, authors, and everyday readers who share personal stories of faith. Recent guests have included Dionne Warwick, Patti LaBelle, Kristin Chenoweth, Reba McEntire, Kathie Lee Gifford, T.D. Jakes, Rita Wilson, and Melinda Gates.
TheJesus Callingapp is packed with digital versions ofJesus Calling,Jesus Listens, and other products available on-the-go along with special features like the ability to take notes, share messages with a friend, and search by keyword, date, or Bible verse. This summer a special compilation calledLiving Hope: 365 Devotions to Know Jesus Is Always with Youwill be available exclusively in the app and features devotions fromJesus Calling, Jesus Always,Jesus Today,plus some brand-new devotions.Living Hopewas specifically compiled by Sarah Young to speak to the real needs of those who are battling anxiety, depression, and hopelessness and let them know Jesus is always close beside us and they are not alone. TheJesus Callingapp is available on Apple and Android platforms.
TheJesus Calling Magazineis published digitally and in print quarterly. The Summer 2023 issue features actress Tamera Mowry-Housley on the cover and highlights stories of people who have stepped out in faith like country star Aaron Tippin, MLS player Walker Zimmerman, and everyday people like Bill Magnusson, whose gift of a piano changed an eleven-year-old autistic childs life. The print magazine is available at Books-A-Million, Mardel Christian bookstores, and select independent Christian bookstores.
Jesus Callinghas sold more than 45 million units across more than 30 languages since its 2004 publication. TheJesus Callingbrand includes childrens devotionals, Bible storybooks, journals, seasonal books, and a quarterly print and digitalJesus Callingmagazine, theJesus CallingPodcast, theJesus Calling: Stories of Faithtelevision program, and an app available on both Apple and Android platforms. For additional information visit JesusCalling.com.
Thomas Nelsonis a world leading publisher and provider of Christian content and has been providing readers with quality inspirational product for more than 200 years. As part of HarperCollins Christian Publishing, Inc., the publishing group provides multiple formats of award-winning Bibles, books, gift books,curriculum and digital content, with distribution of its products in more than 100 countries. Thomas Nelson is headquartered in Nashville, TN. For additional information visitThomasNelson.com.