Discover the Top 100 Audiobooks in Religion & Spirituality, Christianity

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Title: Thomas Merton on Sufism

Author: Thomas Merton

Narrator: Thomas Merton

Format: Original Recording

Length: 6 hrs and 57 mins

Language: English

Release date: 08-16-17

Publisher: Now You Know Media Inc.

Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 3 votes

Genres: Religion & Spirituality, Christianity

Publisher's Summary:

In the 20th century, Thomas Merton, one of Christianity's great mystics, encountered the ancient Eastern mystical tradition known as Sufism. The result was an outpouring of mystical insight and spiritual wisdom.

In these talks, you will discover what first electrified Merton. The Sufi mystics have given us one of the world's most-read poets, Rumi; the beautiful mystical dance of whirling dervishes; interreligious insight; and new forms of contemplation. A visionary who sought to synthesize the best of Eastern and Western spiritualities, Thomas Merton's profound interest in the Sufi mystics is more relevant today than ever.

Merton explores the contemplative wisdom of Sufism to enhance our Christian understanding of mysticism and spiritual practice. In one of his talks to the novices at Gethsemani, he said, "The Sufis are seeking to know God and have ways of seeking to know God, and this should have some success with us.... We should be closer to the Sufis."

In these talks you will watch the development of Merton's spirituality as he moved toward a greater understanding of interreligious dialogue. Merton believed that the Sufis had much to teach us about prayer, mysticism, and contemplation.

Merton will bring you to new and exciting places as he reflects on Sufism and the mystical life. What Merton taught in the mid-20th century is prophetic for spiritual seekers in the contemporary world.

Photograph of Thomas Merton by Sybille Akers. Used with permission of the Merton Legacy Trust and the Thomas Merton Center at Bellarmine University.

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Title: Thomas Merton on Poetry

Author: Thomas Merton

Narrator: Thomas Merton

Format: Original Recording

Length: 7 hrs and 22 mins

Language: English

Release date: 08-16-17

Publisher: Now You Know Media Inc.

Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes

Genres: Religion & Spirituality, Christianity

Publisher's Summary:

"Literature, drama, poetry, make certain statements about [human] acts that can be made in no other way." (Thomas Merton)

Take Thomas Merton as your personal poetry professor.

You know Thomas Merton as one of the most beloved voices of the 20th century: a profound mystic, a gifted writer, and an exceptional teacher. He was also a celebrated poet and lifelong lover of literature, and these lectures showcase his extraordinary insights into poetry. Whatever your level of familiarity with poetry, hearing Merton in his own voice will invigorate your imagination.

In this captivating set, Merton explores how poetry illuminates such topics as love, suffering, spirituality, and nature. Under his guidance, you will look at poets like William Blake, Gerard Manley Hopkins, WH Auden, TS Eliot, Emily Dickinson, Ezra Pound, Charles Peguy, and Dante Gabriel Rossetti. Both thoroughly in touch with contemporary society and unafraid to critique it from a Christian lens, Merton provides a unique perspective on classic literature.

These lectures transport you into Thomas Merton's classroom. As you will discover, Merton saw poetry not only as one of the most profound modes of human expression but also as a way to encounter Jesus. A brilliant author himself, Thomas Merton possessed an unparalleled appreciation for these poets' work. Let the words of this masterful poet enlighten you today.

Photograph of Thomas Merton by Sibylle Akers. Used with permission of the Merton Legacy Trust and the Thomas Merton Center at Bellarmine University. These recordings are from the archives of the Thomas Merton Center at Bellarmine University in Louisville, Kentucky.

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Title: Seek First the Kingdom

Subtitle: A Spiritual Retreat with Fr. Anthony Gittins

Author: Fr. Anthony Gittins CS Sp PhD

Narrator: Fr. Anthony Gittins CS Sp PhD

Format: Original Recording

Length: 6 hrs and 5 mins

Language: English

Release date: 08-09-17

Publisher: Now You Know Media Inc.

Genres: Religion & Spirituality, Christianity

Publisher's Summary:

How would you like to take a retreat with one of the leading spiritual teachers in the country?

Fr. Anthony Gittins, PhD, is a world-renowned scholar who delivered the keynote address for the 2012 Los Angeles Religious Education Congress. A teacher par excellence and scholar at the Catholic Theological Union, Fr. Gittins will guide you to deeper understanding about what it means to search for Christ in Seek First the Kingdom: A Spiritual Retreat.

Through ten 35-minute conferences, you will cover the most vital topics about what it means to live a Christian life today. You will explore such traditional themes as hope, the Holy Spirit, and spirituality. You will then look at such captivating topics as imagination, adventure, and growing old. Some conferences, like "Conversion", will reexamine essential topics for lifelong Christians. Others, like "Community and Communitas" will introduce you to themes that may not be familiar to you. Finally, in "Do This in Memory of Me", you will discover anew the words of Jesus.

In Seek First the Kingdom, you will find enlightenment about what it means to be a disciple of Christ today, as well as encouragement for your spiritual journey. Anyone with a hunger and thirst for God's justice and God's kingdom will treasure this course. These audio conferences are impeccably crafted. Join Fr. Gittins on this powerful retreat series today.

Critic Reviews:

"Joseph Godfrey's thinking in the philosophy of religion is unusually rich, combining a deep understanding of the tradition with the best methodologies that contemporary philosophy has to offer. The result is a clear and informed treatment of the most important issues in philosophy of religion today." (Prof. John Greco, Leonard and Elizabeth Eslick Chair in Philosophy, Saint Louis University)

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Title: "Putting Out into the Deep"

Subtitle: An Ignatian Retreat

Author: Rev. Harry Cain SJ LST, Virginia Blass DMin

Narrator: Rev. Harry Cain SJ LST, Virginia Blass DMin

Format: Original Recording

Length: 4 hrs and 28 mins

Language: English

Release date: 08-03-17

Publisher: Now You Know Media Inc.

Genres: Religion & Spirituality, Christianity

Publisher's Summary:

To "put out into the deep", whether in reference to interpersonal relationships, fishing, or professional decisions, always entails risk, exploration, and commitment.

This retreat locates the well-known phrase in a faith context, providing practical answers for tapping into the depths of Catholic teaching. It is designed for those in search of a bold new approach to growing in their relationship to God that is, at the same time, steeped in scripture and tradition.

Using the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola, Fr. Cain and Ms. Blass provide complementary insights from their respective backgrounds, as they share their diverse knowledge. Their combined guidance results in a multi-faceted program that is sure to deepen your faith life.

A few questions that these two experts will deal with are: How is risk involved in one's spiritual growth and journey? How do I know what God desires for me? What about my own desires? Compassion will act as a focal point throughout the course, as you explore the kind of freely-given love that only God can offer. Forgiveness will also be explored as a great grace, which leads one more fully into true freedom and into communion with God.

Under the guidance of these seasoned teachers, you will walk with Christ, to unveil how your desires and hopes, fears, and confusion are either enhancing or preventing your life-long journey with him. Join these two sage voices in conversation today.

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Title: As It Was in the Days of Noah

Subtitle: Warnings from Bible Prophecy About the Coming Global Storm

Author: Jeff Kinley

Narrator: Maurice England

Format: Unabridged

Length: 5 hrs and 44 mins

Language: English

Release date: 06-30-17

Publisher: christianaudio.com

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 5 votes

Genres: Religion & Spirituality, Christianity

Publisher's Summary:

The story of Noah is one of the most captivating in all the Bible. Yet most people remember it mainly as a children's story found in picture books and heard in Sunday school classes. But this tragedy really took place - and widely overlooked is Jesus' stunning prophecy that the final days of planet Earth would be just as it was in the days of Noah. His point? That there would be striking parallels between Noah's day and the end times - with warnings of God's imminent judgment upon the world. Is Jesus' prophecy now being fulfilled? And if yes, how then should we respond? As It Was in the Days of Noah explores the similarities between the two periods, such as the rapid rise in evil and increasingly flagrant disregard for God. A powerful resource that...

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Title: 43 John - 2016

Author: Skip Heitzig

Narrator: Skip Heitzig

Format: Original Recording

Length: 29 hrs and 33 mins

Language: English

Release date: 06-13-17

Publisher: Connection Communications

Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 2 votes

Genres: Religion & Spirituality, Christianity

Publisher's Summary:

The gospel of John is a unique eyewitness testimony of the life of Jesus that emphasizes his deity and provides information about him that's not found in the other gospels. John wrote this account so we would know that we can find true, abundant life in Christ alone: "But these are written that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that believing you may have life in His name" (John 20:31). In this verse-by-verse study of John, Skip Heitzig takes us through Jesus' public ministry, his teachings to the disciples, his death, and his resurrection.

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Title: When the Soul Listens

Subtitle: Finding Rest and Direction in Contemplative Prayer

Author: Jan Johnson

Narrator: Sarah Zimmerman

Format: Unabridged

Length: 5 hrs and 28 mins

Language: English

Release date: 06-13-17

Publisher: christianaudio.com

Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 6 votes

Genres: Religion & Spirituality, Christianity

Publisher's Summary:

Do you long for depth and authenticity in your relationship with God? Do you want purpose and daily direction but can't seem to find the right prayer to receive it? When the Soul Listens will guide you away from formulas and step-by-step prayer plans toward contemplative prayer, "the lifestyle that allows you to experience God's presence", writes author Jan Johnson. Learn to find rest and guidance in God, opening yourself to God's presence and direction through this practical approach.

If you are disillusioned, experiencing spiritual dryness, or simply looking for the next step in your spiritual growth, When the Soul Listens offers a clear path to a fulfilling connection with God.

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Title: The Simplicity of Healing

Subtitle: A Practical Guide to Releasing the Miracle Power of God's Word

Author: Sandra Kennedy

Narrator: Sheree Wichard

Format: Unabridged

Length: 3 hrs and 58 mins

Language: English

Release date: 06-12-17

Publisher: Destiny Image Publishers

Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 13 votes

Genres: Religion & Spirituality, Christianity

Publisher's Summary:

God's Word is the key that unlocks the door for you to step into freedom from disease and step into that abundant life which Jesus provided for us. By the power of God's Word, you can conquer anything and everything the enemy sends your way and continue to conquer all the days of your life! - Dr. Sandra Kennedy

Receiving your healing was never meant to be a complicated process; it should be as simple as putting God's Word into practice in your life!

In Dr. Sandra Kennedy's groundbreaking book, The Simplicity of Healing, you will receive teaching on how to practically activate God's Word and experience God's healing power in every area of your life that's hurting: physical health, emotions, finances, relationships, and more!

Also, you'll be encouraged by Dr. Kennedy's personal healing testimony and receive a list of scriptures that you can pray and confess to receive your healing breakthrough.

Learn how God's Word is your secret to:

God's Word holds the key to your healing and wholeness.

Learn how to release its miracle power over every area of your life that's hurting!

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Title: Giant Slayers

Subtitle: Ground Rules for Overcoming Life's Greatest Obstacles

Author: Leif Hetland

Narrator: William Crockett

Format: Unabridged

Length: 7 hrs and 36 mins

Language: English

Release date: 06-09-17

Publisher: Destiny Image Publishers

Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 4 votes

Genres: Religion & Spirituality, Christianity

Publisher's Summary:

The world is full of giants....

Some come knocking on our doors, threatening to tear our lives apart. Others are far away, guarding treasure and glory, waiting to see who will challenge them.

Maybe debt is your giant - a pile of second and third notices that you don't know how to answer. Maybe it is an illness - a diagnosis that destroys hope or an injury that puts an end to your dreams. Maybe your giant is a cause - a suffering people that pulls at your sense of justice or an inequality in your community. Maybe it is fear - a paralyzing doubt that sends you into long days of anxiety and depression. Hunger, disease, poverty, corruption, abuse, deceit, war, addiction, hate - we live in a world of giants.

Fortunately, we also live in a world of giant-killers!

Encounter the story of David and Goliath like never before. Learn the practical "ground rules" that will bring you into a life of facing your fears, overcoming obstacles, and slaying the giants that keep you from fulfilling your destiny!

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Title: Discover Your Destiny

Subtitle: Let God Use You Like He Made You

Author: Tony Evans

Narrator: Mirron Willis

Format: Unabridged

Length: 6 hrs and 22 mins

Language: English

Release date: 06-01-17

Publisher: christianaudio.com

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 2 votes

Genres: Religion & Spirituality, Christianity

Publisher's Summary:

You are destined for great things.

Let Dr. Tony Evans show you the importance of discovering your own God-given purpose and discover the reasons why you are here.

God has ordained a custom-designed life for you that leads to the expansion of his kingdom. Until you know the reason why you were uniquely created, you will feel empty and frustrated. But a clear understanding of your personal assignment from God brings deep satisfaction, God's greatest glory, and the most benefit to those around you. Embark on a journey to discover your particular calling - a journey that includes:

Understanding God's kingdom agenda for the whole world and his singular role for you, his ambassador, leads to a bright future filled with hope.

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