Embolden Media Group Author Philip Anthony Mitchell Debuts at No. 1 on the New York Times and Publishers Weekly Best Sellers Lists with Contend

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Lake Mary, FL (Oct. 23, 2026)—Embolden Media Group celebrates a landmark week for client Philip Anthony Mitchell, whose debut book, Contend: Standing Boldly for Biblical Truth While Winning the War Within (Thomas Nelson, Oct. 13, 2026), launched at No. 1 on the New York Times Advice, How-To & Miscellaneous list and No. 1 on the Publishers Weekly Hardcover Nonfiction list for the week of Oct. 26, 2026.

Contend also debuted at No. 8 on the USA Today Best-Selling Booklist, reached No. 1 among all books on Amazon during its first week, and ranked No. 2 on the Amazon Charts nonfiction list for the week of Oct. 18. Within days of release, the book had sold more than 100,000 copies across print, e-book, and audio.

Embolden Media Group represented Mitchell in the development and sale of Contend, which includes a foreword by Matt Chandler.

“Philip came to this project with a clear message and the courage to deliver it without apology,” said Jevon Bolden, founder and CEO of Embolden Media Group. “Readers have answered in extraordinary numbers, and it has been a privilege to represent him and this book. I’m excited for what comes next.”

Contend is available now wherever books are sold.

About Philip Anthony Mitchell
Philip Anthony Mitchell is the founder and lead pastor of 2819 Church in Atlanta, Georgia. A native of Queens, New York, he is also the founder of the 2819 Institute. Contend is his debut book.

About Embolden Media Group
Embolden Media Group is a boutique literary agency and publishing consulting firm representing some of the most engaging, transformative, and authentic voices in our culture, including several New York Times, USA Today, Publishers Weekly, and ECPA best-selling authors. Founded in 2017, Embolden Media Group is a market leader in cultivating and amplifying the works of women writers, authors of color, and forward-thinking creators whose diverse ideas move the world.

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