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Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/343520 to listen full audiobooks.Title: Following Jesus: Finding Our Way Home in an Age of AnxietyAuthor: Henri J. M. NouwenNarrator: Fred SandersFormat: Unabridged AudiobookLength: 3 hours 31 minutesRelease date: September 17, 2019Ratings: Ratings of Book: 3 of Total 1 Ratings of Narrator: 5 of Total 1Genres: ChristianityPublisher's Summary: âTimeless wisdom for life from one of the great spiritual masters of our age.ââJames Martin, S.J., author of Jesus: A Pilgrimage The beloved author of The Return of the Prodigal Son offers an inspirational and compelling case for why Christianity is still relevant, beautiful, intelligent, and necessary in our modern world. At one of the lowest points in Henri Nouwenâs life, he gave a series of lectures on the importance of following Jesus in an age of anxiety. Drawn from those talks, Following Jesus reveals the deep turmoil and sometimes turbulent inner life of a man who has become an icon of compassion and vulnerability for Christians and non-Christians alike. He writes eloquently about calling and purpose, fear and hope, and he explains why, with so many choices available to the twenty-first-century seeker, including atheism and secularism, the greatest reward for those looking for fulfillment is to choose belief in God. Along the way he offers warm, insightful, and practical spiritual habits to help readers navigate the narrow, sometimes arduous, but ultimately gratifying road of conviction and faith. Praise for Following Jesus âFew writers have influenced me more than Henri Nouwen. These newly published lectures offer fresh and timely insights amid the familiar cadences of Nouwenâs prose, written from a place of deep anxiety but even deeper hope.ââJohn Inazu, professor of political science, Washington University in St. Louis, author of Confident Pluralism âIn Following Jesus, beloved pastor and spiritual mentor Henri Nouwen guides the reader on the journey he has traveled as a follower of Jesus. Without minimizing the anxieties, fears, and brokenness that touch down in every readerâs story, Nouwen gently leads the way into a life that centers on Jesus and engulfs the follower with Godâs love, a sense of belonging, and a purpose that endures. Truly a wise and welcome word for anyone in this age of anxiety.ââCarolyn Custis James, author of Half the Church: Recapturing Godâs Global Vision for Women and Finding God in the Margins
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Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/344109 to listen full audiobooks.Title: 1 Peter 1-2: Audio LecturesSeries: Part of Zondervan Biblical and Theological LecturesAuthor: Dennis R. EdwardsNarrator: Dennis R. EdwardsFormat: Unabridged AudiobookLength: 1 hour 51 minutesRelease date: June 4, 2019Genres: ChristianityPublisher's Summary: The Zondervan Biblical and Theological Lectures series provides a unique audio learning experience. Unlike a traditional audiobook's direct narration of a book's text, 1 Peter 1-2: Audio Lectures includes high quality live-recordings of college-level lectures that cover the important points from each subject as well as relevant material from other sources. 1 Peter 1-2: Audio Lectures features scholar and pastor Dennis R. Edwards teaching through the book of 1 Peter in 17 engaging and challenging lessons. Based on Edwards' 1 Peter commentary in The Story of God Bible Commentary series, lessons explain and illuminate each passage of Scripture in light of the Bible's grand story. Edwards offers an engaging and probing introduction to the entire book of 1 Peter, guiding viewers in creatively and faithfully living out the Bible's message in today's context. Using a story-centric approach, this set of lessons is ideal for formal and informal students alike, and for everyone who wants to better understand 1 Peter today. 1 Peter 1-2: Audio Lectures brings expert teaching from world-class biblical scholar Dennis R. Edwards directly to interested learners. These lectures breathe life into each text of the book, examined in its canonical and historical setting, in order to foster discernment in living God's story faithfully and creatively with and for the church in the twenty-first century.
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Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/344110 to listen full audiobooks.Title: 1 Peter 3-5: Audio LecturesSeries: Part of Zondervan Biblical and Theological LecturesAuthor: Dennis R. EdwardsNarrator: Dennis R. EdwardsFormat: Unabridged AudiobookLength: 1 hour 59 minutesRelease date: June 4, 2019Genres: ChristianityPublisher's Summary: The Zondervan Biblical and Theological Lectures series provides a unique audio learning experience. Unlike a traditional audiobook's direct narration of a book's text, 1 Peter 3-5: Audio Lectures includes high quality live-recordings of college-level lectures that cover the important points from each subject as well as relevant material from other sources. 1 Peter 3-5: Audio Lectures features scholar and pastor Dennis R. Edwards teaching through the book of 1 Peter in 17 engaging and challenging lessons. Based on Edwards' 1 Peter commentary in The Story of God Bible Commentary series, lessons explain and illuminate each passage of Scripture in light of the Bible's grand story. Edwards offers an engaging and probing introduction to the entire book of 1 Peter, guiding viewers in creatively and faithfully living out the Bible's message in today's context. Using a story-centric approach, this set of lessons is ideal for formal and informal students alike, and for everyone who wants to better understand 1 Peter today. 1 Peter 3-5: Audio Lectures brings expert teaching from world-class biblical scholar Dennis R. Edwards directly to interested learners. These lectures breathe life into each text of the book, examined in its canonical and historical setting, in order to foster discernment in living God's story faithfully and creatively with and for the church in the twenty-first century.
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Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/344169 to listen full audiobooks.Title: Change Your Thoughts, Change Your World: How Life-Giving Thoughts Can Unlock Your DestinyAuthor: Bobby SchullerNarrator: Bobby SchullerFormat: Unabridged AudiobookLength: 5 hours 4 minutesRelease date: May 28, 2019Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.83 of Total 6Genres: ChristianityPublisher's Summary: Pastor, writer, and host of the popular television broadcast Hour of Power, Bobby Schuller shows readers the importance of paying attention to our thoughts because they shape our actions. There is no doubt that our thoughts impact our lives. What we think about will ultimately result in the decisions that will guide our lives. Yet we very often don't think about what we think about. We don't realize that our thought lives can be scattered or disciplined, anxious or at peace, filled with faith and hope or wallowing in despair. We instead just allow our minds to wander like corks on the sea. What if we are supposed to be training our minds, thinking with discipline, so we can be the people God has called us to be? This, of course, is what God wants for us. In his letter to the Corinthians, Paul urges us to 'put on the mind of Christ.' Too often, we allow very dark thoughts like bitterness, entitlement, fear, or despair to be our norm. Then we self-medicate through substances, work, or other vices just to get our minds off of what's ailing us. In this book, Schuller explains why we need to focus our thoughts on whatever is true, noble, right, pure, lovely, admirable, excellent, or praiseworthy, as Philippians says. He shows us how to train our minds through spiritual disciplines and prayer. For anyone who feels stressed out, exhausted, or in a rut, this book can change their thoughts and their lives.
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Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/344068 to listen full audiobooks.Title: Undaunted: Daring to do what God calls you to doAuthor: Christine CaineNarrator: Christine Caine, Ben HollandFormat: Unabridged AudiobookLength: 7 hours 42 minutesRelease date: May 28, 2019Ratings: Ratings of Book: 5 of Total 4Genres: ChristianityPublisher's Summary: Embrace your identity as God's beloved, step out of your own brokenness, and bring hope to a darkened world. You have a calling to fulfill. Are you ready to take the risk of moving past your past to fulfill it? Christine Caine faced hurdles that seemed insurmountable--abuse, abandonment, and the loss of a child. Yet she decided to answer God's call on her life no matter where it would lead her. Many times, the only thing that kept her going was knowing that she was God's beloved. She was God's chosen. Secure in those truths, she moved beyond her pain so she could live the adventure of bringing God's light and love to others around the world. In this updated and expanded edition of her bestselling book, Undaunted, Christine challenges you to embrace the reality of God's love so you can speak it to others as you live out your own unique calling. As Christine writes, 'Love like Christ's can lift you out of betrayal and hurt. It can deliver you from any mess. Love like that can release you from every prison of fear and confusion. And love like God's can fill you up till it spills out of you, and you have to speak about it, share it, spread it around.' You already have all you need to bring hope to others. With additional biblical teaching, new stories, and a new epilogue, this updated and expanded edition of Undaunted will awaken you to how God wants to work through you and in you as you dare to become who God created you to be. Also available: Undaunted student edition, video curriculum, and study guide.
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Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/344150 to listen full audiobooks.Title: The Path of Life: Walking in the Loving Presence of GodAuthor: Lisa N. RobertsonNarrator: Ginny WelshFormat: Unabridged AudiobookLength: 6 hours 7 minutesRelease date: May 7, 2019Genres: ChristianityPublisher's Summary: âI give The Path of Life my highest recommendation.â--Lysa TerKeurst, #1 New York Times bestselling author Uncover joy on your path of life. God has a path for each of our lives--a path full of adventure, challenges, and joy. Biblical paths are not all that different from the paths we encounter in our world today. Finding Godâs path is not a mystery. Throughout the Bible, God makes it clear that He will teach us, show us, speak to us, and guide us on this path. Lisa Robertson is passionate about walking alongside women to uncover the mysteries, symbolism, and truths about the path of life. Perfect for fans of Lysa TerKeurst and Priscilla Shirer -- this book blends sound, biblical teaching with heartfelt wisdom. Scriptures to inspire your journey and study questions are available in the audiobook companion PDF download.
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Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/344076 to listen full audiobooks.Title: Truth Plus Love: The Jesus Way to InfluenceAuthor: Matt BrownNarrator: Mark SmebyFormat: Unabridged AudiobookLength: 4 hours 21 minutesRelease date: April 23, 2019Genres: ChristianityPublisher's Summary: Imagine what our world might look like if Christians became known for remarkable love, as well as life-giving truth. The stakes are high and the need is great for Christians to represent Jesus to a watching world. And today, we have more influence than ever before--for better and for worse. We are among the first generations to have access to a global megaphone through social media. But it's not enough to speak truth louder to a noisy culture. To counter the reputation Christians have earned, our love must be just as loud. Ask evangelist Matt Brown, and he will tell you Christians today are facing a crisis of influence. In our rush to speak truth to today's tensions, cultural issues, and trending controversies, it becomes all too easy to focus on proving our points rather than extending God's grace. Conversely, when we seek only to love yet never proclaim a better way, we short-circuit God's plan. Truth Plus Love invites you to rediscover the biblical framework for engaging culture as ambassadors of Christ. Through biblical insight, cultural analysis, and practical principles, Matt Brown outlines how to champion truth without compromise, how to love unconditionally, and ultimately, how to step into this great adventure of representing God to the world. It's hard, it's messy, and it's the unfinished project of a lifetime, yet here we find our great adventure: representing God to a watching world.
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Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/342663 to listen full audiobooks.Title: Run the Mile You're In: Finding God in Every StepAuthor: Ryan HallNarrator: Brandon Barnes, Ryan HallFormat: Unabridged AudiobookLength: 4 hours 59 minutesRelease date: April 16, 2019Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.54 of Total 13 Ratings of Narrator: 4.5 of Total 2Genres: ChristianityPublisher's Summary: Journey with Olympian and American half marathon record holder Ryan Hall as he reflects on the joys and trials of running and, along the way, shows you how he found God in every step. Ryan Hall is an Olympic athlete and American record holder in the half marathon, but as a kid, Ryan hated running. He wanted nothing to do with the sport until one day, he felt compelled to run the fifteen miles around his neighborhood lake. He was hooked. From that day forward, Ryan felt a God-given purpose in running. He knew he could, and would, race with the best runners in the world and that his talent was a gift to serve others. These two truths launched Ryan's twenty-year athletic career and guided him through epic failures and exceptional breakthroughs to competing at the highest level. Now a coach, speaker, and nonprofit partner, Ryan shares the powerful faith behind his athletic achievements and the lessons he learned that helped him push past his limits, make space for relationships that enrich his life on and off the running trails, and cultivate a positive mindset. As you learn more about Ryan and his incredible path, you'll gain the tools you need to: - Focus on your purpose and say no to distractions - Select and strive for the right goals--goals for the heart and the body - Deal with defeat and disappointment - Endure immense pain and build resilience - Run like you've already won Ryan's story is one of encouragement and inspiration for readers of any age and level of running ability--or none at all. It's a story that shows that you, too, can change your outlook, see God's hand in your life, and run the race that really matters. Praise for Run the Mile Youâre In: 'Run the Mile You're In is not about winning races and setting running records. It's about always moving forward. Moving outward is an act of courage. The reward is living the lifestyle and embracing the dream.' --Bart Yasso, newly retired chief running officer, Runner's World 'Ryan's journey on and off the course is touching and a meaningful way to live by helping others. This is an uplifting book of joy and finding your sense of purpose.' --Meb Keflezighi, Olympic silver medalist; Boston Marathon and NYC Marathon champion
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Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/345099 to listen full audiobooks.Title: Reforesting Faith: What Trees Teach Us About the Nature of God and His Love for UsAuthor: Matthew SleethNarrator: Matthew SleethFormat: Unabridged AudiobookLength: 5 hours 6 minutesRelease date: April 16, 2019Genres: ChristianityPublisher's Summary: This groundbreaking walk through Scripture by former physician and carpenter Dr. Matthew Sleeth makes the convincing case that trees reveal more about God and faith than you ever imagined. âChristians looking to reconnect to the natural world will relish Sleethâs passionate call to Christian stewardship of the Earth.ââPublishers Weekly Fifteen years ago, Matthew Sleeth believed that science and logic held the answers to everything. But when tragedy struck, he opened the Bible for the first time and was surprised to find that God chose to tell the gospel story through a trail of trees. Thereâs a tree on the first page of Genesis, in the first psalm, on the first page of the New Testament, and on the last page of Revelation. The Bibleâs wisdom is referred to as a tree of life. Every major biblical character and every major theological event has a tree marking the spot. A tree was the only thing that could kill Jesusâand the only thing Jesus ever harmed. Reforesting Faith is the rare book that builds bridges by connecting those who love the Creator with creation and those who love creation with the Creator. Join Dr. Sleeth as he explores the wonders of life, death, and rebirth through the trail of trees in Scripture. Once you discover the hidden language of trees, your walk through the woodsâand through Scriptureâwill never be the same.
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Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/344124 to listen full audiobooks.Title: What's Next?: The Journey to Know God, Find Freedom, Discover Purpose, and Make a DifferenceAuthor: Chris HodgesNarrator: Mark SmebyFormat: Unabridged AudiobookLength: 4 hours 34 minutesRelease date: April 16, 2019Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4 of Total 1Genres: ChristianityPublisher's Summary: Have you ever felt like something important is missing from your life? Do you feel stuck in a spiritual rut? A deeper and more intimate relationship with God is closer than you think. At various points along our life's journey, we've all found ourselves asking, 'Which way do I go? Where will this road take me? Is that really where I want to go?' Pastor and bestselling author Chris Hodges teaches us that at these crossroads, it's essential to pause and remember our priorities. In What's Next, Hodges reveals the four practical steps anyone can use to gain lasting spiritual maturity, helping us: - know God better than ever - find freedom in our day-to-day lives - discover our God-given purposes - make an impact on everyone we meet What's Next teaches us that it's time to look beyond what seems logical, convenient, or advantageous. Instead, we need to look to God as our ultimate GPS, our soul's true compass, if we want to live a purposeful, joyful, and significant life for eternity. Accessible and clear, concise but profound, What's Next? is the guide you need to find your way and discover the joy that comes walking the road of deeper faith--no matter where you are in your journey.
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Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/345083 to listen full audiobooks.Title: To Stop a Warlord: My Story of Justice, Grace, and the Fight for PeaceAuthor: Shannon Sedgwick DavisNarrator: Shannon Sedgwick Davis, Kevin R. FreeFormat: Unabridged AudiobookLength: 10 hours 0 minutesRelease date: April 2, 2019Genres: ChristianityPublisher's Summary: One womanâs inspiring true story of an unlikely alliance to stop the atrocities of a warlord, proving that there is no limit to what we can do, even in the face of unspeakable injustice and impossible odds âThis compelling and inspiring book beautifully moves each of us to take action to help the most vulnerable among us.ââArchbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu Late one night in the summer of 2010, Shannon Sedgwick Davis, a lawyer, human rights advocate, and Texas mom to two young boys, first met a Ugandan general to discuss an unconventional plan to stop Joseph Kony, a murderous warlord whoâd terrorized communities in four countries across Central and East Africa. For twenty-five years, Kony and his Lordâs Resistance Army had killed over a hundred thousand people, displaced millions, and abducted tens of thousands of children, forcing them to become child soldiers. After Sedgwick Davis met with survivors and community leaders, aid workers and lawmakers, it was clear that the current international systems were failing to protect the most vulnerable. Guided by the strength of her beliefs and convictions, Sedgwick Davis knew she had to help other parents to have the same right she hadâto go to sleep each night knowing that their children were safe. But Sedgwick Davis had no roadmap for how to stop a violent armed group. She would soon step far outside the bounds of traditional philanthropy and activism and partner her human rights organization, the Bridgeway Foundation, with a South African private military contractor and a specialized unit within the Ugandan army. The experience would bring her to question everything she had previously believed about her role as a humanitarian, about the meaning of justice, and about the very nature of good and evil. In To Stop a Warlord, Shannon Sedgwick Davis tells the story, for the first time, of the unprecedented collaboration she helped build with the aim of finally ending Joseph Konyâs warâand the unforgettable journey on an unexpected path to peace. A powerful memoir that reads like a thriller, this is a story that asks us just how hard we would fight for what we believe in. 100 percent of the authorâs net proceeds from this book will go to organizations seeking justice and protection for civilians in conflict zones.
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Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/344144 to listen full audiobooks.Title: The Here, Now: Unearthing Peace and Presence in an Overconnected WorldAuthor: Kate MerrickNarrator: Jill BlackwoodFormat: Unabridged AudiobookLength: 4 hours 30 minutesRelease date: April 2, 2019Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.5 of Total 2Genres: ChristianityPublisher's Summary: Kate Merrick takes readers on a journey to drop the distractions and check back into their actual lives, discovering the good, true, and beautiful things God offers when they choose to be present right here, right now. For too many women, life just passes by. They feel a lack, a deep dissatisfaction with their circumstances, so they busy themselves in an effort to distract from their less-than-hoped-for lives, constantly looking for what better season may be coming next. In the process, they miss the everyday glorious moments God wants to use and speak through today. In Here, Now, Kate Merrick invites women to stop running away from their actual lives and instead to walk in the peace and fullness God offers when they quiet their souls, listen to what he's saying, and live with brave intentionality. With more than a little personal confession, humor, and honest contemplation, Kate brings readers into her journey to look deep inside her heart, identify and remove the obstacles that prevent her from being truly present, and intentionally receive the gifts of God found in all of life's moments--the painful ones, the big and beautiful ones, and also the ordinary ones.
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Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/344116 to listen full audiobooks.Title: How to Pray: Developing an Intimate Relationship with GodAuthor: Ronnie FloydNarrator: Josh ChildsFormat: Unabridged AudiobookLength: 8 hours 44 minutesRelease date: April 2, 2019Ratings: Ratings of Book: 5 of Total 1Genres: ChristianityPublisher's Summary: In this completely updated twentieth anniversary edition, pastor Ronnie Floyd invites believers to join him in better understanding effective prayer with a practical and helpful plan for how to pray. Whether you are a beginner or a seasoned veteran in prayer, this audiobook will meet you where you are and encourage you to move to a new level in your prayer life. The audiobook includes a new foreword from Dr. Floyd, the long-standing pastor of Cross Church in Northwest Arkansas and the new president for the National Day of Prayer.
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Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/343602 to listen full audiobooks.Title: A Sin by Any Other Name: Reckoning with Racism and the Heritage of the SouthAuthor: Robert W. LeeNarrator: Robert W. Lee, January LaVoyFormat: Unabridged AudiobookLength: 4 hours 25 minutesRelease date: April 2, 2019Ratings: Ratings of Book: 5 of Total 1Genres: ChristianityPublisher's Summary: A descendant of Confederate General Robert E. Lee chronicles his story of growing up with the South's most honored name, and the moments that forced him to confront the privilege, racism, and subversion of human dignity that came with it. With a foreword by Rev. Dr. Bernice A. King. The Reverend Robert W. Lee was a little-known pastor at a small church in North Carolina until the Charlottesville protests, when he went public with his denunciation of white supremacy in a captivating speech at the MTV Video Music Awards. Support poured in from around the country, but so did threats of violence from people who opposed the Reverend's message. In this riveting memoir, he narrates what it was like growing up as a Lee in the South, an experience that was colored by the world of the white Christian majority. He describes the widespread nostalgia for the Lost Cause and his gradual awakening to the unspoken assumptions of white supremacy which had, almost without him knowing it, distorted his values and even his Christian faith. In particular, Lee examines how many white Christians continue to be complicit in a culture of racism and injustice, and how after leaving his pulpit, he was welcomed into a growing movement of activists all across the South who are charting a new course for the region. A Sin by Any Other Name is a love letter to the South, from the South, by a Leeâand an unforgettable call for change and renewal.
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Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/344146 to listen full audiobooks.Title: The Apostles' Creed: Discovering Authentic Christianity in an Age of CounterfeitsAuthor: R. Albert Mohler, Jr.Narrator: Tom ParksFormat: Unabridged AudiobookLength: 6 hours 59 minutesRelease date: March 26, 2019Genres: ChristianityPublisher's Summary: I believe. These two words are among the most explosive words any human can utter. The Apostles' Creed has shaped and guided Christian faith for almost two thousand years. Shared by Protestant, Roman Catholic, and Eastern Orthodox traditions, it is perhaps the most compelling statement of Christian doctrine the world has ever known. But do we know what it really meansâand how it applies to us today? In The Apostles' Creed, renowned theologian and pastor R. Albert Mohler Jr. works line-by-line and phrase-by-phrase through each section of the Creed, revealing the rich truths it contains, including: - the profound mystery of the Trinity - the miracle of the Incarnation - the world-shaking truth of the resurrection - the hope of Christ's return - the theological heritage contained in this ancient statement The Apostlesâ Creed is an often-overlooked treasure that contains the power to shape us for vibrant and steadfast living today, equipping believers to live faithfully in a post-Christian culture.
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Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/344181 to listen full audiobooks.Title: The Making of Us: Who We Can Become When Life Doesnât Go As PlannedAuthor: Sheridan VoyseyNarrator: Sheridan VoyseyFormat: Unabridged AudiobookLength: 5 hours 2 minutesRelease date: March 19, 2019Genres: ChristianityPublisher's Summary: Beautiful Things Can Emerge from Life Not Going as Planned When life takes one too many unexpected turns, do you find yourself saying, âI donât know who I am anymoreâ? In the wake of shattered dreams, do you wonder how you will keep goingâand if youâll ever find purpose or joy again? After infertility, an international move, and a professional change shook Sheridan Voyseyâs world, he realized that he couldnât reconcile his expectations with the life he was living. Feeling lost, he decided to pair his spiritual journey with a literal one: a hundred-mile pilgrimage along the northeast coast of England. Inspired by the life and influence of the seventh-century monk Cuthbert, Sheridan travelled on foot from the Holy Island of Lindisfarne to Durham. Taking his friend DJ along for the journey, and keeping a journal by his side, Sheridan discovered not resolution but peace. Not ambition but purpose. Not shouts of convictions but whispers of the presence of God. In The Making of Us, Sheridan invites us to join him as he walks along Englandâs shores and we trace the borders of our own hearts. Part pilgrimâs journal, part call to reflection, The Making of Us eloquently reminds us of the beauty of journeying into uncertainty, the freedom of letting go, and the wonder of losing our identity only to discover who we really are. Follow along on Sheridanâs journey with photos available in the audiobook companion PDF download.
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Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/344184 to listen full audiobooks.Title: The Gospel-Driven Church: Uniting Church Growth Dreams with the Metrics of GraceAuthor: Jared C. WilsonNarrator: Steve LyonFormat: Unabridged AudiobookLength: 7 hours 45 minutesRelease date: March 12, 2019Ratings: Ratings of Book: 5 of Total 1 Ratings of Narrator: 5 of Total 1Genres: ChristianityPublisher's Summary: Many evangelical churches face the problem of the open 'back door'--even as new people arrive, older members are leaving, looking for something else. Combined with this problem is the discipleship deficit, the difficult truth that most evangelicals are not reaching the unchurched at the rates they think they are. In fact, many of the metrics that we often 'count' in the church to highlight success really don't tell us the full story of a church's spiritual state. Things like attendance, decisions, dollars, and experiences can tell us something about a church, but not everything. To cultivate a spiritually healthy church we need a shift in our metrics--a 'grace-shift' that prioritizes the work of God in the lives of people over numbers and dollars. Are people growing in their esteem for Jesus? Is there a dogged devotion to the Bible as the ultimate authority for life? Is there a growing interest in theology and doctrine? A discernible spirit of repentance? And perhaps most importantly, is there evident love for God and for our neighbors in the congregation? Leading a church culture to shift from numerical success to the metrics of grace can be costly, but leaders who have conviction, courage, and commitment can lead while avoiding some of the landmines that often destroy churches. Wilson includes diagnostic questions that will help leaders measure--and lead team transparency in measuring as a group--the relative spiritual health of their church, as well as a practical prescriptive plan for implementing this metric-measuring strategy without becoming legalistic. Most attractional church models can lean heavily on making changes to the weekend worship gatherings. And while some of these changes can be good, thriving grace-focused churches are driven by a commitment to the gospel, allowing the gospel to inform and shape the worship service and the various ministries of the church. Charts, appendices, and further resources available in the audiobook companion PDF download.
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Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/343550 to listen full audiobooks.Title: American Priest: The Ambitious Life and Conflicted Legacy of Notre Dame's Father Ted HesburghAuthor: Wilson D. MiscambleNarrator: Fred SandersFormat: Unabridged AudiobookLength: 20 hours 11 minutesRelease date: March 12, 2019Genres: ChristianityPublisher's Summary: A provocative new biography probes deeply into the storied life of Father Ted Hesburgh, the well-loved but often controversial president of Notre Dame University. Considered for many decades to be the most influential priest in America, Rev. Theodore M. Hesburgh, played what many consider pivotal roles in higher education, the Catholic Church, and national and international affairs. American Priest examines his life and his many and varied engagementsâfrom the university he led for thirty-five years to his associations with the Vatican and the White Houseâand evaluates the extent and importance of his legacy. Author and Notre Dame priest-professor Wilson D. Miscamble tracks how Hesburgh transformed Catholic higher education in the postwar era and explores how he became a much-celebrated voice in America at large. Yet, beyond the hagiography that often surrounds Hesburghâs legacy lies another more complex and challenging story. What exactly were his contributions to higher learning; what was his involvement in the civil rights movement; and what was the nature of his role as advisor to popes and presidents? Understanding Hesburghâs life and work illuminates the journey that the Catholic Church traversed over the second half of the twentieth century. Exploring and evaluating Hesburghâs importance, then, contributes not only to the colorful history of Notre Dame but also to comprehending the American Catholic experience. Praise for American Priest âAn excellent, engaging biography . . . [Miscamble] deftly captures the âwhole Hesburghâ in a fair and thorough portrait.â âCatholic Philly âExcellent . . . the story that Father Miscamble tells is an all-American storyâthe rise of a Catholic of relatively modest background, close to his immigrant roots, to a place of prominence among the nationâs elite.â âPublic Discourse
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Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/344603 to listen full audiobooks.Title: The Universal Christ: How a Forgotten Reality Can Change Everything We See, Hope For, and BelieveAuthor: Richard RohrNarrator: Arthur MoreyFormat: Unabridged AudiobookLength: 8 hours 46 minutesRelease date: March 5, 2019Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.38 of Total 73 Ratings of Narrator: 4.5 of Total 14Genres: ChristianityPublisher's Summary: NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER âą From one of the worldâs most influential spiritual thinkers, a long-awaited book exploring what it means that Jesus was called âChrist,â and how this forgotten truth can restore hope and meaning to our lives. âAnyone who strives to put their faith into action will find encouragement and inspiration in the pages of this book.ââMelinda Gates In his decades as a globally recognized teacher, Richard Rohr has helped millions realize what is at stake in matters of faith and spirituality. Yet Rohr has never written on the most perennially talked about topic in Christianity: Jesus. Most know who Jesus was, but who was Christ? Is the word simply Jesusâs last name? Too often, Rohr writes, our understandings have been limited by culture, religious debate, and the human tendency to put ourselves at the center. Drawing on scripture, history, and spiritual practice, Rohr articulates a transformative view of Jesus Christ as a portrait of Godâs constant, unfolding work in the world. âGod loves things by becoming them,â he writes, and Jesusâs life was meant to declare that humanity has never been separate from Godâexcept by its own negative choice. When we recover this fundamental truth, faith becomes less about proving Jesus was God, and more about learning to recognize the Creatorâs presence all around us, and in everyone we meet. Thought-provoking, practical, and full of deep hope and vision, The Universal Christ is a landmark book from one of our most beloved spiritual writers, and an invitation to contemplate how God liberates and loves all that is.
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Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/344173 to listen full audiobooks.Title: Memory-Making Mom: Building Traditions That Breathe Life Into Your HomeAuthor: Jessica SmarttNarrator: Jaimee PaulFormat: Unabridged AudiobookLength: 5 hours 46 minutesRelease date: March 5, 2019Ratings: Ratings of Book: 3.8 of Total 5 Ratings of Narrator: 5 of Total 1Genres: ChristianityPublisher's Summary: What will your children remember of their childhood? Calling all moms who want to break out of monotony, distraction, and busyness to a life of making lasting memories with your kids and drawing your family closer to one another and to God! Whatâs the solution to gaining the balanced, meaningful life you desire with your family? Create traditions that bring joy and significance! Popular 'Smartter Each Day' blogger and mom of three, Jessica Smartt explains why memory-making is the puzzle piece that todayâs families are longing for. As Jessica shares her ideas, traditions, and beautiful insights on parenting in this well-written resource guide, she highlights the tradition-gifts kids need most with 300+ unique traditions including: - Food: memories that stick to your ribs - Holidays: fall bucket lists, crooked Christmas trees, and lingering over Lent - Spontaneity: going on adventures - Faith: why you need the puzzle box Memory-Making Mom is jam-packed with her own favorite childhood traditions, those she has started with her own children, traditions tied to the Christian faith, and additional ideas that you can take and tailor to suit your needs. Jessica also offers spiritual guidance and practical encouragement to modern parents to keep on adventuringâeven when they are fighting distractions, are on a budget, and exhausted. A rich resource of two hundred-plus unique traditions and beloved family recipes available in the audiobook companion PDF download.
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