201 ratings | 58 reviews | avg rating:4.48

Christa’s Year In Books

Christa’s 2025 Year in Books

Take a look at Christa’s Year in Books, including some fun facts about their reading.

Go to Christa’s 2025 Year in Books

Christa Petzold’s Followers (52)

Christa’s Bookshelves

to-read (22)
currently-reading (2)
read (262)

Christa’s Friends (38)

Hannah

1,145 books | 66 friends

Kris

3,482 books | 94 friends

Tiffany Goldman

1,165 books | 277 friends

Heather

783 books | 326 friends

Candice Yamnitz

445 books | 123 friends

Davis Smith

1,244 books | 184 friends

Rachel

2,043 books | 35 friends

Lucas Vicensotti

180 books | 3 friends

More friends…

2026 Reading Challenge

2026

READING

CHALLENGE

Christa Petzold has read 4 of 45 books.

Christa Petzold

Goodreads Author

Born

Ann Arbor, Michigan , The United States

Website

https://www.christapetzold.com

Genre

Christian, Fiction, Nonfiction

Member Since

November 2013

edit data

Christa Petzold is a pastor’s wife and stay-at-home mother of four. Her passion is writing fiction and nonfiction that highlights the love of Christ for His Bride, the Church. She holds a master’s degree in Theology from Concordia University Irvine, a bachelor’s degree in Mathematics and Lutheran Secondary Education from Concordia University Wisconsin, and is currently pursuing a PhD in History of Exegesis through Concordia Seminary. She lives with her family in Antioch, Illinois, and spends her time homeschooling, writing, reading, and studying church history.
Find her on Instagram @christa.petzold and at christapetzold.com.

Learn more
Ask the Author

To ask Christa Petzold questions, please sign up.

Combine Editions
Christa Petzold’s books

Average rating: 4.74 · 330 ratings · 148 reviews · 7 distinct works • Similar authors

	New Augsburg (New Augsburg Trilogy #1) 4.58 avg rating — 120 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	New Augsburg: Book 2 4.79 avg rating — 72 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	New Augsburg: Book 3 4.88 avg rating — 58 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Male & Female: Embracing Your Role in God's Design by Concordia Publishing House, Christa Petzold (Goodreads Author), Jonathan Petzold (Goodreads Author) 4.68 avg rating — 37 ratings — published 2021 — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Gathered by Christ: The Overlooked Gift of Church 4.92 avg rating — 25 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Journey Through Church History: Student Book it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 19 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	New Augsburg Trilogy 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

More books by Christa Petzold…

Christa is Currently Reading

Christa Petzold is currently reading

Women of the Reformation in Germany and Italy

by Roland H. Bainton

bookshelves: currently-reading

Rate this book

Clear rating

1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

Jan 09, 2026 12:10PM

Christa Petzold is currently reading

The Burning of Rosemont Abbey

by Naomi Stephens (Goodreads Author)

bookshelves: currently-reading

Rate this book

Clear rating

1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

Dec 28, 2024 09:39PM

rss
Christa’s Recent Updates

Christa Petzold finished reading The Science of Storytelling by Will Storr	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
4 hours, 35 min ago · like
Christa Petzold liked Ivan's review of Journey Through Church History: Student Book: "An excellent book that summarizes each important figure with in 3-5 pages. This book has already assisted me in explaining church history. It is an easy to read and well organized book. Highly recommend for any adult looking to develop a historic tim" Read more of this review »
Jan 13, 2026 06:24AM · see review
Christa Petzold rated a book it was amazing The Life of Anthony: The Coptic Life and the Greek Life by Athanasius of Alexandria	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
Jan 11, 2026 09:34AM · like
Christa Petzold is currently reading Women of the Reformation in Germany and Italy by Roland H. Bainton	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
Jan 09, 2026 12:10PM · 1 like · like
Christa Petzold finished reading Sowing Hope (A Gathering of Mercies #2) by Heather Wood (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
Jan 09, 2026 06:29AM · like
Christa Petzold liked Michelle's review of New Augsburg: Book 3 (New Augsburg Trilogy): "A great story of redemption for one of the people of New Augsburg you wouldn't expect to hear about. Very well written and, once again, I loved getting to hear (listened on audible) the various parts of LCMS doctrines and beliefs woven throughout. Wo" Read more of this review »
Jan 07, 2026 05:52PM · see review
Christa Petzold has read Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
I'm not sure why I had yet to read this book, but somehow it escaped me until now. I listened to it on a road trip today and wow... I'm not ready to write a review, but I have many thoughts... ...more
Jan 04, 2026 10:50PM · 3 likes · like · see review
Christa Petzold is currently reading Sowing Hope (A Gathering of Mercies #2) by Heather Wood (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
Jan 02, 2026 09:53AM · like
Jan 02, 2026 09:53AM · like · view books
Christa Petzold finished reading We Believe in the Holy Spirit (Ancient Christian Doctrine, #4) by Joel C. Elowsky	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
Dec 31, 2025 09:39PM · 1 like · like