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Title: I Am Weak, I Am Strong: Building a Resilient Faith for a Resilient Life

Author: Jay Hewitt

Narrator: Jay Hewitt, Gabe Wicks

Format: Unabridged Audiobook

Length: 6 hours 19 minutes

Release date: November 14, 2023

Genres: Christianity

Publisher's Summary:

Read by the author. Even on the days you struggle to stay strong, you can live a resilient and hopeful life. After receiving a devastating brain cancer diagnosis, Jay Hewitt had a decision to make: Should he give up on faith or practice what he preached and trust that with God all things are possible? In I Am Weak, I Am Strong, Jay chronicles his journey of turning toward Jesus even when circumstances urged him to turn away. Faith in action for Jay included competing in an IRONMAN triathlon while undergoing cancer treatment. His race was a grand gesture of love for his young daughter--and a call to resilience for all of us. I Am Weak, I Am Strong reminds us that our true 'superpower' comes from God. As you read Jay's honest and inspiring words, you will: - Understand the counterintuitive wisdom of strength in weakness - Learn to discern the voice of God and his calling for your life - Live with resilience in the face of any trial - Discover how God moves mountains--even when you least expect it - Feel empowered to pray authentically, boldly, and continually   For anyone who is searching for hope in anxiety and grief, needs validation and compassion in times of doubt, is curious about faith in the face of death, or longs for a more authentic relationship with God, I Am Weak, I Am Strong will teach you that faith grows from the freedom to doubt. Strength grows from realizing how weak we are on our own. And light grows when we follow God's dreams for us, even through the darkness. Reflection questions are included in the audiobook companion PDF download.

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Title: Blessed Are the Peacemakers: A Biblical Theology of Human Violence

Series: Part of Biblical Theology for Life

Author: Helen Paynter

Narrator: Helen Paynter

Format: Unabridged Audiobook

Length: 13 hours 21 minutes

Release date: November 7, 2023

Genres: Christianity

Publisher's Summary:

Read by the author. This volume in Biblical Theology for Life series dives deeply into the topic of human violence. Before exploring what the Bible says about violence, Old Testament scholar Helen Paynter sets out the contours for the study ahead by addressing the various definitions of violence and the theories of its origins, prevalence, and purpose. What is violence? Is there such a thing as 'natural violence'? Is violence a human or social construct or can we describe natural phenomena as violent? How does the concept of violence relate to the concept of evil? Violence is everywhere; is it escapable? How do we resist violence? Having queued up the questions, Paynter takes us to the Bible for answers. Starting with the creation narratives in Genesis considered in comparison with the ancient Near Eastern myths and moving to the conquest of Canaan--the most problematic of biblical narratives--she investigates how these deep myths speak to the origins of human violence and its consequences. The prevalence of violence through biblical history is inescapable. Scripture reveals the hydra-like nature of human violence, investigating types of violence including but not limited to: structural violence, verbal violence, sexual violence, violence as public /political act, racialised violence, including 'othering.' Through the voices of the prophets and then in the teaching of Jesus, the Bible reveals that the seeds of violence exist within every human heart. Even though we see evidence of resistance movements in the Bible, such as the responses to attempted genocide in Exodus and Esther, it is only on the cross that an absorption of violence by God takes place: a defeat of violence by self-sacrifice. Along the way, Paynter considers other relevant biblical themes, including the apocalypse, 'crushing the serpent's head,' and the concept of divine vengeance, culminating in the resurrected Christ's lack of vengeance against those who did him to death. In light of the New Testament, we will consider how the first Christians responded to the structural violence of slavery and patriarchy and how they began to apply Jesus' redemptive, non-vengeful theology to their own day. The book concludes by discussing of what this means for Christians today. For many of us who live without routine encounters with or threats of violence, we must consider our responsibility in a world where our experience is the exception. With attention to the multi-headed hydra that is violence and the concealed structures of violence in our own Western society, Paynter challenges readers to consider their own, perhaps inherited, privilege and complicity. The question of how we regard 'others,' both as individuals and as societies, is a deeply relevant and urgent one for the church: The church can and should be a wholly non-othering body. So what implications does this have for the church and, for example, Black Lives Matter or the rampant xenophobia in our society or immigration and global migration issues? How do we resist evil? What does it mean to turn the other cheek when the cheek that has been slapped is not our own? How do we resist the monster without becoming the monster? Diagrams, tables, and reflection questions can be found in the audiobook companion PDF download.

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Title: A Path through Pain: How Faith Deepens and Joy Grows through What You Would Never Choose

Author: Lisa Young, Ed Young

Narrator: Lisa Young, Ed Young

Format: Unabridged Audiobook

Length: 5 hours 43 minutes

Release date: November 7, 2023

Genres: Christianity

Publisher's Summary:

For anyone going through grief, loss, hurt, or trauma, A Path Through Pain guides readers through their first steps toward healing. Ed and Lisa Young, pastors of Fellowship Church, know the kind of grief that no one should have to suffer—the death of a child. With deep vulnerability, they tell the story of their family's journey through sorrow and anger to hope and healing after the tragic and sudden loss of their daughter.   Having been through the worst, they began to realize how many others were dealing with similar hurt, doubts, and uncertainties and asking the same questions: - How can I move through this period in my life? - Can I restore my trust in God and see His presence in the midst of suffering? - Is there a purpose to pain, even if I can't see it yet?   In A Path Through Pain, the Youngs will offer you a language and a voice to speak about your pain and a way to see that you don't walk this path alone. They'll walk you through concrete ways that daily acts of faith can restore your hope in the faithfulness and power of Jesus Christ. God really does care for us, and in the darkest of places, his light still shines to show us a way through. Discussion questions are included in the audiobook companion PDF download.

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Title: 27 Summers: My Journey to Freedom, Forgiveness, and Redemption During My Time in Angola Prison

Author: Ronald Olivier

Narrator: Guy Branche

Format: Unabridged Audiobook

Length: 5 hours 51 minutes

Release date: November 7, 2023

Genres: Christianity

Publisher's Summary:

Discover hope as you see redemption even in the darkest circumstances. Ronald Olivier shares his dramatic and powerful story of how a young man sentenced to life without parole miraculously found faith, forgiveness, redemption, and restoration. As a teenager Ronald Olivier ran wild in the streets of New Orleans, selling drugs, stealing cars, and finally killing someone on Christmas Day 1991. Ron was sentenced to life in prison without parole and was incarcerated for nearly three decades. Finally, after being locked up for 27 summers at the notorious Louisiana State Penitentiary--known as Angola--Ron was miraculously released in 2018. But what led to this amazing transformation and newfound freedom? 27 Summers recounts Ron's journey of redemption and how even through the agony of solitary confinement and multiple transfers into increasingly dangerous prison environments, Ron kept seeking God for healing and hope. Remarkably, he became the director of chaplains at Mississippi State Penitentiary. Today, Ron loves to combat hopelessness, wherever he finds it, by saying, 'Don't tell me what God can't do!'  As you read 27 Summers you will: - Gain a new perspective on overcoming adversity: Learn new insights about faith and patience from a man who spent almost three decades in a cruel and violent environment. - Explore the power of faith in dark times: Discover how faith can be a guiding light, offering hope and strength when you need it most. - Understand the true meaning of forgiveness: Be encouraged to find grace and forgiveness to overcome the pain of your past. - Find the hope you need for trying times: Take heart and be inspired as you witness the reality that God can redeem and restore anyone.    In 27 Summers you will find hope, redemption, and the power of forgiveness. Ron's inspiring story brilliantly displays God's power to transform individuals, families, and communities, reminding us that there truly is nothing God can't do.

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Title: Pleasing God: The Greatest Joy and Highest Honor

Author: R.T. Kendall

Narrator: Tom Parks

Format: Unabridged Audiobook

Length: 6 hours 29 minutes

Release date: November 7, 2023

Genres: Christianity

Publisher's Summary:

Pleasing God is a practical resource for Christian living that inspires believers to seek the greatest honor of anyone's lifetime--to have the privilege of pleasing God. Christ's total forgiveness means that we do not have to earn our salvation. When we give our lives to Jesus, we are justified by faith alone. Good works are not required. Prayer is not required. Practicing total forgiveness is not required. Wow--what a gift! But chances are, if you have been born again you want to do good works. You want to pray. You want to forgive and love your enemies. You desire to please God. In Pleasing God, bestselling author and well-known preacher, R.T. Kendall, unfolds the meaning of persistent faith. Starting with the story of Enoch, Dr. Kendall explores biblical teachings that call believers to 'find out what pleases the Lord' (Ephesians 5:10). With biblical teaching, personal stories, and humble wisdom, Dr. Kendall answers these questions: - What pleases God (and what displeases Him)? - Why should we please God? - How should we please God? Imagine the joy and peace that will come from pleasing God more than seeking approval from others. The world needs this book!

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Title: Finding Baby Holly: Lost to a Cult, Surviving My Parents' Murders, and Saved by Prayer

Author: Holly Marie

Narrator: Stephanie Richardson

Format: Unabridged Audiobook

Length: 6 hours 42 minutes

Release date: November 7, 2023

Genres: Christianity

Publisher's Summary:

Holly Marie was forty-two years old the day she found out she was missing.   At ten months old, Holly Marie was brought to the door of a church by three barefoot women in white robes and head coverings. Adopted by the pastor and raised in a loving Christian home, Holly nevertheless struggled with the ache of not knowing what had happened to her biological parents. She still felt their absence even as she married and started a family of her own.     When two detectives showed up at the restaurant where she worked and informed her that she had a large family in Florida who had been searching for her for over 40 years, Holly’s past became the reality of her present, and she began the sometimes painful journey of discovering the truth about her origins: Her parents had been brutally murdered, their case still unsolved.   With the help of law enforcement across four states, forensic genealogists, the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, and her newly discovered family members, the missing pieces began to come together. Except these—why had her parents been murdered? And who had murdered them? She soon found out that the truth leads not always to answers but sometimes to more questions, that it also brings healing and restoration, and that we must surrender our unknowns to God until, in His perfect timing, all truths are revealed.   Finding Baby Holly is the true, inspiring story of a wife and mother who was “missing” for over forty years after her parents’ murders, the persistent detectives who never stopped investigating, and the birth family who never lost hope in finding her.

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Title: Our Faithful God Devotional: 52 Weeks of Leaning on His Unchanging Character

Author: Katie Davis Majors

Narrator: Katie Davis Majors

Format: Unabridged Audiobook

Length: 11 hours 21 minutes

Release date: November 7, 2023

Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4 of Total 2

Genres: Christianity

Publisher's Summary:

The bestselling author of Kisses from Katie takes you on a journey through Scripture to discover more about who God is and how much He loves you, in 52 weeks of power-packed devotional readings. In a world of uncertainty, we can find peace in knowing that the God who carried His people through the desert, the God who calmed the seas, the God who promised His presence, is still our God today.  In this unique five-day-a-week devotional, featuring a flexible format that adapts to your schedule, Katie Davis Majors invites you into a yearlong experience of immersing yourself in the truth of who God is. As Katie has discovered, the more time we spend understanding the richness, beauty, and kindness of God, the more quickly our hearts turn toward Him with our needs and our secrets, our hurts and our longings.  Our Faithful God Devotional will help you draw daily closer to the One who sees you, who loves you, and who holds each moment in His hands.

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Title: The Lord Jesus Christ

Author: Daniel Treier

Narrator: Tom Parks

Format: Unabridged Audiobook

Length: 12 hours 10 minutes

Release date: October 31, 2023

Genres: Christianity

Publisher's Summary:

A study of the doctrine of Christ that is biblical and historical, evangelical and ecumenical, conceptually clear and contextually relevant. Lord Jesus Christ expounds the doctrine of Christ by focusing upon theological interpretation of Scripture regarding Jesus's identity. The book's structure traces a Christological arc from the eternal communion of the Triune God through creation, covenants, Incarnation, passion, and exaltation all the way to the consummation of redemptive history. This arc identifies Jesus as the divine Lord who assumed human flesh for our salvation. The book expounds and defends a classically Reformed Christology in relation to contemporary contexts and challenges, engaging both philosophical and global concerns. Each chapter begins with the theological interpretation of a key Scripture text before expounding key concepts of orthodox Protestant Christology. Lord Jesus Christ is a unique example of writing dogmatic theology by way of theological exegesis. The result is a volume that engages the numerous scholarly volumes on Christology that have appeared within the last couple of decades but provides a contemporary account of a traditional view. About the Series: New Studies in Dogmatics seeks to retrieve the riches of Christian doctrine for the sake of contemporary theological renewal. Following in the tradition of G. C. Berkouwer's Studies in Dogmatics, this series will provide thoughtful, concise, and readable treatments of major theological topics, expressing the biblical, creedal, and confessional shape of Christian doctrine for a contemporary evangelical audience. The editors and contributors share a common conviction that the way forward in constructive systematic theology lies in building upon the foundations laid in the church's historic understanding of the Word of God as professed in its creeds, councils, and confessions, and by its most trusted teachers. Works cited can be found in the audiobook companion PDF download.

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Title: Is God Real?: Exploring the Ultimate Question of Life

Author: Lee Strobel

Narrator: Lee Strobel

Format: Unabridged Audiobook

Length: 6 hours 40 minutes

Release date: October 31, 2023

Ratings: Ratings of Book: 2.67 of Total 3

Genres: Christianity

Publisher's Summary:

Read by the author. Lee Strobel, former atheist and legal editor of the Chicago Tribune, weaves together the latest evidence from a range of brilliant scientific and philosophical minds to answer the most consequential question of all time. 'Is God real?' More than two hundred times a second, around the world, questions about God's existence are being typed into search engines. Google alone provides nearly 4 million results to that single question. The topic of the existence of a Creator has enormous implications on our lives, including whether or not we have free will, if there's any such thing as an afterlife, and whether or not there's any basis for human morality. In Is God Real?, Lee Strobel—author of the New York Times bestselling book, The Case for Christ—pulls together material from his previous books to create this updated rational exploration of the proof of God's existence and the basis of our hope.   Writing to skeptics, believers, and anyone who's ever gone through (or is going through) periods of doubt and disillusionment, Lee turns his critical mind and expert interview skills to perennial questions such as: - If God is real, why is there so much suffering? - How do we know which God is real? - If God is real, why does he seem so hidden? - How do recent scientific findings support the claim that God is real? - If God is real, what difference does it make?   Is God Real? is a life-changing exploration of the inquiry at the center of our being. Recommended readings and discussion questions are included in the audiobook companion PDF download.

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Title: Jesus Through Medieval Eyes: Beholding Christ with the Artists, Mystics, and Theologians of the Middle Ages

Author: Grace Hamman

Narrator: Grace Hamman

Format: Unabridged Audiobook

Length: 5 hours 39 minutes

Release date: October 31, 2023

Genres: Christianity

Publisher's Summary:

Read by the author. Jesus through Medieval Eyes will take you on an exploration of medieval representations of Jesus in theology and literature. Who is Jesus? What is he like? And who am I, encountering Jesus? These questions were just as important to Christians in the Middle Ages as they are today. And yet—as C.S. Lewis noted—the modern church tends to forget that people of different cultures and times also thought carefully about who Jesus was; and sometimes their ideas and emphases were different. Medievalist scholar Grace Hamman believes that we can deepen our understanding and adoration of Christ by looking to the Christians of the Middle Ages. Medieval Europeans were also suffering through pandemics, dealing with political and ecclesial corruption and instability, and reckoning with gender, money, and power. But their concerns and imaginations are unlike ours. Their ideas, narratives, and art about Jesus open up paradoxically fresh and ancient ways to approach and adore Christ—and to reveal where our own cultural ideals about the Messiah fall short. Medieval representations of Jesus span from the familiar—like Jesus as the Judge at the End of Days, or Jesus as the Lover of the Song of Songs—to the more unusual, like Jesus as Our Mother. Through the words of medieval people like Julian of Norwich, St. Bernard of Clairvaux, Margery Kempe, and St. Thomas Aquinas, we meet these faces of Jesus and find renewed ways to love the Savior, in the words of St. Augustine, that 'beauty so ancient and so new.' Accompanying images are included in the audiobook companion PDF download.