Dr. Derrick Marshall returns to the publishing scene with second volume of ‘The Heart of a Son’
‘The Theology of Sonship’ examines the cultural impact of fatherlessness while pointing readers toward healing, belonging, and restored identity through Jesus Christ
EL PASO, Texas – In a time marked by rising conversations around broken families, identity formation, mental health, masculinity, and emotional healing, Dr. Derrick Marshall offers a Christ-centered message of restoration in his latest work, “The Heart of a Son Vol. 2 The Theology of Sonship” (published by WestBow Press).
The book explores how fatherlessness impacts identity, faith, and relationships while pointing readers toward healing through a relationship with God the Father. Combining biblical theology, pastoral insight, and original doctoral research, Marshall presents a compelling message that the gospel does more than forgive sin — it restores sons and daughters to the Father.
Centered on the theme of sonship, the book seeks to reveal God as Father and humanity as his children. Through Scripture and real-life ministry experience, Marshall examines how emotional, spiritual, and relational wounds connected to fatherlessness continue to shape individuals, families, churches, and communities.
“This book will appeal to readers because fatherlessness has affected countless families, churches, and communities,” Marshall explains. “Many people carry questions about identity, belonging, rejection, forgiveness, and healing. The book speaks to those wounds with biblical truth, pastoral compassion, and practical hope.”
Unlike many books that approach fatherlessness strictly through sociology or psychology, “The Theology of Sonship” presents the issue through a Christological and theological lens. With this, the author hopes to remind readers that Sonship is available to everyone. Through Jesus, God is able to restore, heal, and break the generational cycle of fatherlessness.
“The Heart of a Son Vol. 2 The Theology of Sonship”
By Dr. Derrick Marshall
Softcover | 5.5 x 8.5in | 210 pages | ISBN 9798385080014
E-Book | 210 pages | ISBN 9798385080007
Available at Amazon and Barnes & Noble
About the Author
Dr. Derrick Marshall is a pastor, author, teacher, and the lead pastor of LIFEchurch in El Paso, Texas. He holds a Doctor of Ministry degree from Southeastern University where his research focused on fatherlessness, identity, and the theology of sonship. Through his writing and ministry, Marshall seeks to help people encounter the love of God the Father, find healing through Jesus Christ, and live with restored identity and purpose. For more information, visit www.derrickmarshallonline.com.
WestBow Press is a strategic supported self-publishing alliance between HarperCollins Christian Publishing and Author Solutions, LLC — the world leader in supported self-publishing. Titles published through WestBow Press are evaluated for sales potential and considered for publication through Thomas Nelson and Zondervan. For more information, visit www.westbowpress.com or call 844-714-3454.