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Title: Rise Above: My 500 Days of Faith, Forgiveness, and Fighting Back

Author: Steve Zakuani

Narrator: Steve Zakuani

Format: Unabridged Audiobook

Length: 6 hours 42 minutes

Release date: September 3, 2024

Genres: Christianity

Publisher's Summary:

Loss. Defeat. Hardship. Suffering. Pain. They're at the center of the experience of being human. And yet, these experiences can cripple-unless they result in strength. When a sudden accident resulted in multiple fractures to his leg and threatened to take him out of soccer permanently, Steve Zakuani faced his biggest challenge yet. The road to his soccer success hadn't merely involved athletic challenges; in the years leading up to his position with the Seattle Sounders, Zakuani had overcome an upbringing in one of London's roughest neighborhoods, battled personal apathy, and learned to not only walk but run after an accident that left doctors without hope for his future in soccer. He found renewed purpose through the influence of a mentor and, through that mentor, found his purpose in God's call on his life. Yet his early challenges began to look small after Zakuani suffered another injury that broke his leg-and, this time, threatened his career. That injury-and the 500 days of recovery before he returned to the field-forced him to grapple with who he was when his identity in soccer and his personal goals were taken out of his hands. This book, drawn from journals written during his recovery, gives readers a raw, honest look into Zakuanis story-and coach readers how to face tragedy with a positive mindset, how to set goals that are bigger than their adversity, how to remain hopeful in their darkest moments, and how to help others in their life overcome their own adversities. Includes a study guide to aid in personal reflection or group discussion

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Title: Demons: What the Bible Really Says About the Powers of Darkness

Author: Michael S. Heiser

Narrator: Gordon Greenhill

Format: Unabridged Audiobook

Length: 8 hours 59 minutes

Release date: September 3, 2024

Genres: Christianity

Publisher's Summary:

2020 Center for Biblical Studies Finalist for Biblical Theology The truth about demons is far stranger―and even more fascinating―than what's commonly believed. Are demons real? Are they red creatures with goatees holding pitchforks and sitting on people's shoulders while whispering bad things? Did a third of the angels really rebel with Satan? Are demons and "principalities and powers" just terms for the same entities, or are they different members of the kingdom of darkness? Is the world a chaotic mess because of what happened in Eden, or is there more to the story of evil? What people believed about evil spiritual forces in ancient biblical times is often very different than what people have been led to believe about them today. And this ancient worldview is missing from most attempts to treat the topic. In Demons, Michael Heiser debunks popular presuppositions about the very real powers of darkness. Rather than traditions, stories, speculations, or myths, Demons is grounded in what ancient people of both the Old and New Testament eras believed about evil spiritual forces and in what the Bible actually says. You'll come away with a sound, biblical understanding of demons, supernatural rebellion, evil spirits, and spiritual warfare.

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Title: Christ and Calamity: Grace and Gratitude in the Darkest Valley

Author: Harold L. Senkbeil

Narrator: Harold L. Senkbeil

Format: Unabridged Audiobook

Length: 2 hours 36 minutes

Release date: September 3, 2024

Genres: Christianity

Publisher's Summary:

2021 Christianity Today Beautiful Orthodoxy Award of Merit Lord, do you not care if we perish? That's what the frightened disciples shouted to Jesus as he slept in the stern of a storm-tossed boat. In the midst of suffering and uncertainty, we're all prone to think that God has forgotten us, he doesn't care, or he's powerless to do anything. In Christ and Calamity, Harold L. Senkbeil speaks pastorally to our suffering and uncertainty. Senkbeil shows God's constant and faithful grace to us. With Paul he encourages us: “Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances, for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you” (1 Thess 5:16–18). Calamities come in many different sizes, and God addresses them all in his word and by his Spirit. Even when we don't see or feel it, God is always faithful. “If I dwell in the uttermost parts of the sea, even there your hand shall lead me, and your right hand shall hold me” (Ps 139:9–10). The disciples' faith in the midst of the storm may have been weak, but Jesus was mighty to save. And he will save you, too. No matter how small your faith, you can count on him to hear your anguished cry and to answer.

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Title: Angels: What the Bible Really Says About God’s Heavenly Host

Author: Michael S. Heiser

Narrator: Gordon Greenhill

Format: Unabridged Audiobook

Length: 7 hours 37 minutes

Release date: September 3, 2024

Genres: Christianity

Publisher's Summary:

What does the Bible really tell us about the heavenly host? Everyone knows that angels have wings, usually carry harps, and that each of us has our own personal guardian angel, right? We all have some preconceptions about angels from movies, television shows, and other media, but you might be surprised to know that a lot of those notions aren't based on anything from the Bible. If you read Luke 1:26-38 and imagine the angel Gabriel standing before Mary with neatly folded white wings, you're not getting that picture from anything the Bible itself says. What the Bible really says about angels is overlooked or filtered through popular myths. This book was written to help change that. It's a book about the loyal members of God's heavenly host, and while most people associate them with the word "angel," that's just one of many terms the Bible uses for supernatural beings. In The Unseen Realm,Michael Heiser opened the eyes of thousands to seeing the Bible through the supernatural worldview of the ancient world it was written in. In his latest book, Angels, Dr. Heiser reveals what the Bible really says about God's supernatural servants. Heiser focuses on loyal, holy heavenly beings because the Bible has a lot more to say about them than most people suspect. Most people presume all there is to know about angels is what has been passed on in Christian tradition, but in reality, that tradition is quite incomplete and often inaccurate. Angels is not guided by traditions, stories, speculations, or myths about angels. Heiser's study is grounded in the terms the Bible itself uses to describe members of God's heavenly host; he examines the terms in their biblical context while drawing on insights from the wider context of the ancient Near Eastern world. The Bible's view on heavenly beings begins with Old Testament terms but then moves into literature from the Second Temple period-Jewish writings from around the 5th century BC to the 1st century AD. This literature from the time between the Old Testament and the New Testament influenced the New Testament writers in significant ways. With that important background established, the book focuses on what the New Testament tells us about God's holy ones. Finally, the book reflects on common misconceptions about angels and addresses why the topic is still important and relevant for Christians today.

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Title: The Façade

Series: #1 of The Façade Saga

Author: Michael S. Heiser

Narrator: Mike Duty

Format: Unabridged Audiobook

Length: 13 hours 27 minutes

Release date: September 3, 2024

Ratings: Ratings of Book: 5 of Total 1

Genres: Christianity

Publisher's Summary:

Sci-fi meets historical fact in this thrilling novel by ancient-language scholar Michael S. Heiser.Haunted by his parents' death and his career failures, Dr. Brian Scott has begun to settle for the life he's been given.Until he's kidnapped by military insiders known as The Group.Disappearances. Visitations. Murder.Brian and a team of world-class scholars are given a confidential mission: To prepare humanity for a new reality. They are here. But as the government's involvement with extraterrestrials is revealed, strange things begin to happen.Something isn't right. Unpeeling layer after layer of deception and counter-deception, Brian moves toward a shocking revelation that will forever alter how humanity sees itself.Every document cited in The Façade actually exists.Every ancient text discussed in The Façade is authentic.Every historical figure referred to or quoted in The Façade is real.

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Title: Surviving and Thriving in Seminary: An Academic and Spiritual Handbook

Author: Benjamin K. Forrest, H. Daniel Zacharias

Narrator: H. Daniel Zacharias

Format: Unabridged Audiobook

Length: 4 hours 26 minutes

Release date: September 3, 2024

Genres: Christianity

Publisher's Summary:

Seminary can be rich and rewarding, but also disorienting. In addition to the typical challenges of doing graduate studies, your experiences in seminary affect how you see God, other people, and yourself. The stakes are high, but the good news is that you're not alone on this journey. In Surviving and Thriving in Seminary, two experienced professors (and former seminary students) guide you through what to expect and how to navigate your years in seminary. They tell you what they tell their own students--and what they wish they'd heard themselves. You'll get practical advice on how to prepare your own heart and relationships, how to manage your time and energy, and how to acquire the study skills you need. This essential book encourages and equips current and soon-to-be students to get the most out of their time in seminary.

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Title: Honest Prayers for Mama Bears

Author: Hillary Morgan Ferrer

Narrator: Nan McNamara

Format: Unabridged Audiobook

Length: 6 hours 52 minutes

Release date: September 3, 2024

Genres: Christianity

Publisher's Summary:

Encouragement to Pray What You Really Feel In the everyday battle of raising kids who love Jesus while living in a world that doesn't, God invites you to come to Him. No cleaning up, no pretenses, no fancy words—all you need is to tell Him what's truly on your heart and then ask for the wisdom, encouragement, and protection that only He can provide. From the bestselling team behind Mama Bear Apologetics® comes a one-of-a-kind book of prayers gathered from mamas just like you, speaking to the spectrum of seasons, concerns, and needs faced throughout Christian motherhood. You will become more vulnerable and intentional in your conversations with God as you pray in specific and timely ways for your family, your community, and even for yourself. Honest Prayers for Mama Bears puts words to the cries of your heart as you seek clarity and truth in today's confused culture. Through these praises, confessions, thanksgivings, and petitions, you'll lay your burdens at your heavenly Father's feet and experience His comfort and hope as you entrust Him with your unedited thoughts.

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Title: The House That Jesus Built: Leading Our Churches Back to God’s Original Blueprint

Author: Natalie Runion

Narrator: Natalie Runion

Format: Unabridged Audiobook

Length: 5 hours 43 minutes

Release date: September 3, 2024

Genres: Christianity

Publisher's Summary:

At a time when churches seem far from God’s design, bestselling author Natalie Runion challenges us as Christians to follow the Bible’s blueprint for building holy, healthy churches that disciple holy, healthy followers of Christ. In recent years, we’ve seen the “great resignation” in Church leadership and attendance, the devastation of spiritual abuse, and the breakdown of faith within our culture. In The House That Jesus Built, Natalie encourages all of us to recognize our role as Jesus’ disciples in rebuilding our churches, brick by brick. With personal stories and practical ideas, she guides us to: - Be honest about past disappointments while still engaging with our church communities - Ask how we as Christ followers have contributed to pain in our churches and how we can help heal one another - Use the book of Acts as the blueprint for empowering the family of God to be the family of God - Understand how even the apostles wrestled with their places in the early Church but remained committed to love God, love people, and make disciples - Be unified on the foundation of Jesus Christ The House That Jesus Built will stir your heart to see God’s churches realigned with the Great Commission and the Great Command. As Natalie reminds us, we are the Church. We are the ones who can partner with Jesus to build something beautiful out of the rubble—and back on the Rock.

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Title: Dialed In: Reaching Your Full Capacity as a Man of God

Author: Jim Ramos

Narrator: Jim Ramos, John Behrens

Format: Unabridged Audiobook

Length: 5 hours 51 minutes

Release date: September 3, 2024

Genres: Christianity

Publisher's Summary:

Males are born. Men are made. Dialed In motivates and equips men to become spiritual leaders in their homes, churches, and communities as they stand strong in a dangerous world. Popular podcaster Jim Ramos speaks to the hunger deep within the masculine soul in this practical exploration of Paul’s letters to Timothy and Titus. Men who wonder how to lead well in today’s confusing culture will find: - Twenty key qualities of a man of God, such as servanthood, vigilance, and faithfulness - What it means to function at “full capacity” in every aspect of life - Insights into why Paul’s letters aren’t just for pastors but for all of us - What true masculinity looks like in God’s eyes - How men can live a life surrendered to Jesus Christ God made man to live at his highest level—both spiritually and physically—to carry the full weight of his masculine soul. Including self-assessments and questions for small groups, Dialed In goes beyond vague principles to teach men how to become God’s man and hear the words their souls crave: “Well done, my good and faithful servant.”

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Title: Teach a Man to Fish: Engaging the Local Church to Create Sustainable, Transformational Missions

Author: Florence Muindi, Charlie Vittitow

Narrator: Cynthia Kimola, Brian Conover

Format: Unabridged Audiobook

Length: 8 hours 4 minutes

Release date: September 3, 2024

Genres: Christianity

Publisher's Summary:

You’ve probably heard the old saying, “Give a man a fish, and you feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish, and you feed him for a lifetime.” The same basic principle applies to missions work. Too many churches and other missions organizations over-emphasize Relief Aid―no-strings-attached, handouts of vital supplies given in the immediate aftermath of a disaster. While necessary and lifesaving, Relief Aid is only a temporary fix. Once the funds dry up and the ground team leaves, the impoverished community is often no better off than they were before. In Teach a Man to Fish, the authors illustrate the benefits of “wholistic transformational development,” where―through engagement with the local church― the community is empowered to identify and carry out long-term sustainable solutions to meet its own needs. A few of the steps that “wholistic transformational development” includes are: - Give dignity to “the least of these” - Address the root causes of poverty to provide solutions for the affected - Help the vulnerable to become empowered in their own communities Filled with real-life stories from the authors’ own experiences, Teach a Man to Fish provides churches and missions organizations with a blueprint for helping people help themselves in order to create lasting change and long-term sustainability and independence.