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Faith & Christian · SportsMike Yorkey: Christian Book and Sports Memoir Collaborator with 120+ Books
Mike Yorkey is a San Diego based author and collaborator with more than 120 books, best known for the Every Man’s Battle series with Fred Stoeker. He specializes in Christian nonfiction, sports memoirs and inspirational stories.
- Specialties: Faith & Christian, Sports, Memoir, Fiction
- Based in: San Diego, California
- Known for: The Every Man’s Battle series, with over 3 million copies in print
- Best for: Pastors, Christian leaders, athletes and veterans with a faith-centered story.
Who is Mike Yorkey?
Yorkey has written or co-written more than 120 books, including more than two dozen under his own name. The Every Man’s Battle series he wrote with Fred Stoeker has more than three million copies in print.
His collaborations include The Maker’s Diet with Jordan Rubin, The Shot Caller with former gang member Casey Diaz, Tip of the Spear with Green Beret Ryan Hendrickson, and books with NFL players Colt McCoy and Eric LeGrand. He has also worked with Left Behind co-author Tim LaHaye and written Christian fiction and historical war narratives.
He is an ECPA Gold Medallion winner and a Christy Award nominee, two of the main honors in Christian publishing.
Notable books
- Every Man’s Battle (series) with Fred Stoeker
- The Maker’s Diet with Jordan Rubin
- The Shot Caller with Casey Diaz
- Tip of the Spear with Ryan Hendrickson
Track record
- 120+ books written or co-written
- ECPA Gold Medallion winner, Christy Award nominee
- Christian nonfiction, sports, military and fiction
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Pastors, Christian leaders, athletes and veterans with a faith-centered story.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Mike Yorkey?
Mike Yorkey is a San Diego based author and collaborator with more than 120 books, best known for the Every Man’s Battle series with Fred Stoeker. He specializes in Christian nonfiction, sports memoirs and inspirational stories.
What has Mike Yorkey written?
Notable titles include Every Man’s Battle (series) (with Fred Stoeker); The Maker’s Diet (with Jordan Rubin); The Shot Caller (with Casey Diaz); Tip of the Spear (with Ryan Hendrickson).
How much does Mike Yorkey charge?
Mike Yorkey does not publish fixed prices; quotes depend on the book’s length, complexity and timeline. For typical market rates, see our ghostwriter cost guides and free cost calculator.
How do I hire Mike Yorkey?
His website has a contact form for collaboration inquiries.
Who is Mike Yorkey a good fit for?
Pastors, Christian leaders, athletes and veterans with a faith-centered story.
This is an independent profile compiled from public sources, including Mike Yorkey’s own website, publisher pages and press coverage, last reviewed in October 2026. My Book Written is not affiliated with Mike Yorkey and does not receive payment for this listing. Figures such as book counts and bestseller totals are as published by the writer. If you are Mike Yorkey and would like something updated, please contact us.
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