About the Author

Mark Batterson is the New York Times bestselling author of seventeen books for adults, including Whisper, Chase the Lion, and Double Blessing, as well as several books for children, including God Speaks in Whispers. He is the lead pastor of National Community Church in Washington,
D.C. One church in seven locations, NCC owns and operates Ebenezers Coffeehouse, The Miracle Theatre, and the DC Dream Center. Mark holds a doctor of ministry degree from Regent University. He and his wife, Lora, have three children and live on Capitol Hill. Summer Batterson Dailey is a recent graduate of Southeastern University and is working as a social worker in Washington, D.C. She previously collaborated with her dad on the children's
book God Speaks in Whispers.

Reviews

CBA Bestseller

“Few authors capture the imagination with the written word like Mark Batterson. His personal stories and biblical convictions will lead you to new places as you are encouraged to lean into and listen for the voice of God day after day. Open your heart, but more importantly open your ears and discover afresh the whisper of a God who still longs to speak to His people.”
—Brian Houston, founder and global senior pastor of Hillsong Church

“If you’ve ever longed to hear the voice of God, this book is an essential guide. I’ve been deeply blessed by the personal and prescriptive words of Mark Batterson in Whisper. Packed full of practical steps and godly wisdom, Whisper is one of those books you won’t be able to put down. It will open your eyes and your ears to God in a new way.”
—Christine Caine, founder of Propel Women and author of Unashamed

“Some of the most frequent questions I get as a pastor have to do with hearing from God. In Whisper, Mark Batterson cuts through the confusion and shows the way to a deeper and closer relationship with God—one that leaves us guessing less and discerning more.”
—Steven Furtick, pastor of Elevation Church and New York Times best-selling author

“Not a day passes that I don’t ask, ‘Lord, what should I do?’ I need His counsel and crave His guidance. For that reason I welcome this book. May God use it to attune my heart to His.”
—Max Lucado, pastor and author