The Pickoff is a baseball metaphor that exposes how the enemy of God uses a variety of tactics to impede the Christian’s progress on the bases. In an age of spiritual lethargy where too many Christians are caught napping between first and second base, it’s imperative that we “stand firm against the schemes of the devil” so that we may arrive home safely.

While the pickoff move is becoming a lost art in the world of baseball, it remains a primary weapon in the enemy’s arsenal. After Christians are awarded first base, Satan will immediately look to pick them off, sending them back to the dugout in shame. If he can’t do that, he’ll settle for the stationary Christian who seems content on just standing “safely” as first base. But our Lord will have none of this. He exposes the enemy’s devices and provides the perfect coaching to help us round the bases in joy.

This book will change how you view both baseball and the Christian life. Whether you’re a rookie believer or a seasoned veteran, you’ll find fresh insights for staying spiritually alert.

“Baseball and theology are a match made in heaven, but rarely have they been brought together with such pastoral wisdom and prophetic insight. Scott Womble has hit a spiritual grand slam, as his baseball metaphor brilliantly illuminates both the tactics of the enemy and the path to victory in Christ. Womble reminds us that Christianity isn’t a spectator sport — it’s about getting in the game and running the bases with passionate abandon. A must-read for anyone who wants to avoid being picked off by the enemy and score for the Kingdom.”
— LEONARD SWEET — author of over seventy books and professor @ Drew University, George Fox University, and Northwind Seminary

“Scott Womble provides a very practical guide for the reflective Christian to navigate the complexities of following Jesus in our day. The Pickoff draws from the engaging world of baseball for the perfect bridge that connects Scripture to everyday life.”             
— DON SANDERS — Leadership Development Pastor, Harvester Christian Church, Missouri

The Pickoff: Coaching Christians to Safely Round the Bases. Eugene, OR: Wipf & Stock, 2025.

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The Bible is a frustrating book to many Christians. It’s not uncommon to hear that it’s difficult to understand. To complicate the matter, we live in a culture that dismisses the importance of God’s word altogether and we are left to wonder if Scripture has lost its impact. At a time when the world needs the wisdom of God’s word, many are skeptical as to why they should bother reading the Bible at all. Scott Womble brings hope to this bleak situation by showing how we can not only learn to read and interpret the Bible more skillfully, but also enjoy our time in study. In addition to discussing critical issues such as literary context, genre identification, and background study, Womble breaks new ground by encouraging us to both “hear” and “see” the text (semiotics). This incorporation of semiotics into the interpretive process helps us more fully interact with the word. While sound interpretation is of great importance, the end goal of Bible reading is application. For Womble, this is the crux of the matter. Scanning prominent theories of application and concluding with seven guidelines, this book is sure to help Jesus followers become more intentional doers of the word.
 

Foreword by LEONARD SWEET

“Rarely have I read something that balances academic rigor, practical application, and readability as well as Scott Womble does in Bringing the Depths into Focus. His insights on mental imagery and visualizing the text are worth the purchase price.”
— JEFF MILLER — Professor of Bible, Milligan University

“Scott Womble has spent many years teaching his students the science and art of interpreting the Bible. In this book he enables readers to discover the rich message of Scripture and gives them tools for properly applying it to their lives.”
— JACK KUHATSCHEK — author of Applying the Bible

Bringing the Depths into Focus: Engaging Difficulties in Biblical Interpretation. Eugene, OR: Wipf & Stock, 2021. 

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This book was featured on Logos Bible Software’s homepage.

Beyond Reasonable Doubt is not just another book among many tackling the issues surrounding the role of women in the church. After witnessing discussions on this topic in settings as varied as the seminary classroom, the foyers in the local church, and even his own living room, Scott Womble sought to bring these perspectives into one holistic discussion. The result is a comprehensive resource which addresses theology, exegesis and everyday life. Utilizing the hypothetical setting of a courtroom, Womble argues that the case which sentences women to secondary roles in ministry demands a retrial. An accumulation of 95 solid arguments is presented on behalf of the women who need a defense attorney as they await the verdict regarding their place in the church. His 95 theses raise more than reasonable doubt and clearly show that women must be released into ministry.

Scot McKnight called Beyond Reasonable Doubt, “A Book That Cannot Be Ignored.”

Beyond Reasonable Doubt: 95 Theses Which Dispute the Church’s Conviction Against Women. USA: Xulon Press, 2008.

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Scott’s CV can be found here