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ID: 753741

Title: Love the Ones Who Drive You Crazy: Eight Truths for Pursuing Unity in Your Church

Author: Jamie Dunlop

Narrator: Jamie Dunlop

Format: Unabridged

Length: 3:49:17

Language: English

Release date: 11-28-23

Publisher: Bookwire

Genres: Religion & Spirituality, Christianity

Summary:

Loving Those at Church Who Are Hard to Love

Churches are full of differences. Those differences might be rooted in culture or personality or even musical style. In recent years, differences over political and social issues have frayed the unity of many churches. Yet if a church is centered onChrist alone, then unity at church will sometimes require building genuine friendships that bridge across all those differences. How can Christians navigate those relationships? Can they really love people at church who sometimes drive them crazy?

This practical guide explores 8 truths from Romans 1215 that show ushowto find God-exalting unity at church with those we struggle to love.Love the Ones Who Drive You Crazyis a roadmap to finding joy in Christ through the many differences we have with fellow believers, a joy that powerfully declares the glory of God. Because easy love rarely shows off gospel power.

- Rooted in Scripture:Examines Paul's teaching to the churches in Rome who, like us, were struggling to find unity in Christ amidst their own differences of background, priorities, and convictions

- Reflective:With questions to enhance discussion or reflection, this book helps readers diagnose their own struggles with others at church. Perfect for personal meditation or small-group study

- Widely Applicable:Addresses a great variety of conflicts within a church, not merely how to navigate specific issues

- Practical:Teaches readershowto love those who drive them crazy, not justwhy

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ID: 757272

Title: Reforming Criminal Justice: A Christian Proposal

Author: Matthew T. Martens

Narrator: Tim Tremaine

Format: Unabridged

Length: 14:05:48

Language: English

Release date: 11-28-23

Publisher: Bookwire

Genres: Religion & Spirituality, Non-Fiction, Christianity, Social Science

Summary:

Noted Attorney and Seminary Graduate Matthew T. Martens Answers the Question: Does the Design and Operation of the American Criminal Justice System Reflect Christian Love of Neighbor?

Jesus told his followers that the entirety of the Old Testament's law is encapsulated in the commands to love God and to love their neighbors as themselves. InReforming Criminal Justice: A Christian Proposal, Matthew T. Martens argues that love of neighbor must be the animating force for true reformation of the criminal justice system, obligating us to seek the best for both the criminally victimized and the criminally accused.

Using his theological training Martens reveals how Scripture provides several guideposts (accuracy, due process, accountability, impartiality, and proportionality) for loving our neighbors as it relates to criminal justice. Then, drawing on his near quarter century practicing criminal law, he examines how America's justice system falls short of the biblical standard. By understanding how our current system operates and considering how love of neighbor relates to issues of crime and justice, we will be better equipped to seek true Christian reform of the justice system.

- A Biblical Perspective on Criminal Justice:Offers a biblical framework for thinking about the concept of justice for both the victim and the perpetrator

- Examines the History of the American Criminal Justice System:Surveys the evolution of the criminal justice system in the United States with a focus on its misuse from the time of the Civil War to the civil rights movement

- Assesses the Criminal Justice System:Examines the operation of the American justice system today, including plea bargains, assistance of counsel, the death penalty, and more

- Foreword by Derwin L. Gray:Pastor of Transformation Church in Indian Land, South Carolina, and the author ofHow to Heal Our Racial DivideandBuilding a Multiethnic Church

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ID: 671585

Title: Mother, Nature: A 5,000-Mile Journey to Discover if a Mother and Son Can Survive Their Differences

Author: Jedidiah Jenkins

Narrator: Jedidiah Jenkins

Format: Unabridged

Length: 6:53:24

Language: English

Release date: 11-07-23

Publisher: Random House (Audio)

Genres: Biography & Memoir, General, Travel Tips

Summary:

NATIONAL BESTSELLER • From the author of To Shake the Sleeping Self . . .

“Exquisitely written and completely compelling . . . As Jedidiah Jenkins traces a 5,000-mile route with his wildly entertaining mother, Barb, he begins to untangle the live wires of a parent-child bond and to wrestle with a love that hurts.”—Suleika Jaouad, author of Between Two Kingdoms

 

LAMBDA LITERARY AWARD FINALIST

When his mother, Barbara, turns seventy, Jedidiah Jenkins is reminded of a sobering truth: Our parents won’t live forever. For years, he and Barbara have talked about taking a trip together, just the two of them. They disagree about politics, about God, about the project of society—disagreements that hurt. But they love thrift stores, they love eating at diners, they love true crime, and they love each other. Jedidiah wants to step into Barbara’s world and get to know her in a way that occasional visits haven’t allowed.

 

They land on an idea: to retrace the thousands of miles Barbara trekked with Jedidiah’s father, travel writer Peter Jenkins, as part of the Walk Across America book trilogy that became a sensation in the 1970s. Beginning in New Orleans, they set off for the Oregon coast, listening to podcasts about outlaws and cult leaders—the only media they can agree on—while reliving the journey that changed Barbara’s life. Jedidiah discovers who Barbara was as a thirty-year-old writer walking across America and who she is now, as a parent who loves her son yet holds on to a version of faith that sees his sexuality as a sin.

 

Along the way, he peels back the layers of questions millions are asking today: How do we stay in relationship when it hurts? When do boundaries turn into separation? When do we stand up for ourselves, and when do we let it go?

 

Tender, smart, and profound, Mother, Nature is a story of a remarkable mother-son bond and a moving meditation on the complexities of love.

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ID: 757252

Title: O Come, O Come, Emmanuel: A Liturgy for Daily Worship from Advent to Epiphany

Author: Jonathan Gibson

Narrator: Jonathan Gibson

Format: Unabridged

Length: 16:03:02

Language: English

Release date: 10-31-23

Publisher: Bookwire

Genres: Religion & Spirituality, Christianity, Prayer

Summary:

A 40-Day Devotional Liturgy for Advent, Christmas, and Epiphany

During Christmas, homes are filled with good food, welcoming family, and lively cheer. Streets are lined with lights and sprinkled with snow. Amid this season of beauty, even Christians can become distracted, keeping Jesus at an unintentional distance. How can Christians effectively prepare their hearts for the arrival of their King and worship him the way he deserves?

O Come, O Come, EmmanuelbyJonathan Gibson presents a40-day devotional liturgy guiding readers through Advent, Christmas, and Epiphanyhelping them keep their eyes fixed on Christ. Designed as a resource for theholiday season, each reading includes a guided meditation, applicable Scripture readings, hymns, prayers, creeds, and prompts for petition and confession. For individuals and families, this devotional will help Christians focus on Jesus and meditate on the mystery of his incarnation.

- 40 Daily Devotions:FeaturingseasonalScripture readings, hymns, prayers, and creeds, as well as time for meditation, petition, and confession

- Created for Advent, Christmas, and Epiphany:Guides readers from November 28 through January 6

- Repetition throughout Readings:Scripture, hymns, and creeds repeat to help readers memorize important material

- Written byJonathan Gibson:Author ofBe Thou My Vision: A Liturgy for Daily Worship

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ID: 660467

Title: Tupac Shakur: The Authorized Biography

Author: Staci Robinson

Narrator: Jamal Joseph, Staci Robinson

Format: Unabridged

Length: 14:07:00

Language: English

Release date: 10-24-23

Publisher: Random House (Audio)

Genres: Biography & Memoir, Arts & Entertainment

Summary:

The authorized biography of the legendary artist, Tupac Shakur, a “touching, empathetic portrait” (The New York Times) of his life and powerful legacy, including mementos, handwritten poetry, musings, and more

Artist, poet, actor, revolutionary, legend

Tupac Shakur is one of the greatest and most controversial artists of all time. More than a quarter of a century after his tragic death in 1996 at the age of just twenty-five, he continues to be one of the most misunderstood, complicated, and influential figures in modern history. Drawing on exclusive access to Tupac’s private notebooks, letters, and uncensored conversations with those who loved and knew him best, this estate-authorized biography paints the fullest and most intimate picture to date of the young man who became a legend for generations to come.

In Tupac Shakur, author and screenwriter Staci Robinson—who knew Tupac from their shared circle of high school friends in Marin City, California, and who was entrusted by his mother, Afeni Shakur, to share his story—unravels the myths and unpacks the complexities that have shadowed Tupac’s existence. Decades in the making, this book pulls back the curtain to reveal a powerful story of a life defined by politics and art—a man driven by equal parts brilliance and impulsiveness, steeped in the rich intellectual tradition of Black empowerment, and unafraid to utter raw truths about race in America.

It is a story of a mother and son bound together by a love for each other and for their people, and the relationship that endured through their darkest times. It is a political story that begins in the whirlwind of the 1960s civil rights movement and unfolds through a young artist’s awakening to rage and purpose in the ’90s era of Rodney King. It is a story of dizzying success and its devastating consequences. And, of course, it is the story of Tupac’s music, his timeless, undying message as it continues to touch and inspire us today.

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ID: 569679

Title: Funny You Should Say That

Author: Gerry Dee

Narrator: Michael Neeb

Format: Unabridged

Length: 6:12:43

Language: English

Release date: 10-17-23

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Genres: Essays & Memoirs, General Comedy

Summary:

One of Canadas top comedians shares the funniest stories from his life and career in this collection of hilarious essays

For more than two decades, Gerry Dee has made audiences laugh, first as a hard-working stand-up comedian, and then as the star of his own CBC television program, Mr. D. Dee became a physical education teacher, thinking he would have it made: coaching, summers off and a good pension. But he found himself dreaming of a career in comedy, until one day, years later, he turned in his teaching certificate and picked up a microphone. He went on to become one of Canadas top comics.

In his new book of essays, Dee writes about his lifebeing a kid in suburban Toronto, becoming a father, starring in his own TV show, going on the road to comedy clubs across Canada and the US. He takes us behind the scenes of Last Comic Standing, Mr. D and everywhere in between. There was the time he set up his own DVD-signing appearances, only to have no one show up. Or the time he was flown to the Bahamas, where he performed for drunken fishermen and their nieces. And he shares his lifelong affliction with hypochondria and all the medical conditions he doesnt have. This is Gerry Dee at his comedic finest. 

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ID: 656194

Title: Ignite: Unlock the Hidden Potential Within

Author: Andre De Grasse, Dan Robson

Narrator: Mark Onaba

Format: Unabridged

Length: 8:37:25

Language: English

Release date: 10-17-23

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Genres: Sports & Recreation, Self Development, Health & Wellness, Other

Summary:

Insightful, practical lessons on life, on and off the track, from an Olympic and world champion

Not only is Andre De Grasse blazingly fast on the track, hes also incredibly popular with his fans. His beaming smile and magnetic personality have won over millions of people around the world. Who could forget De Grasses friendly rivalry with sprinting legend Usain Bolt? Or when he became the first Canadian to capture medals in all three sprint events during a single Olympics? His gold medal victory in the 200-metre race at the 2020 Tokyo Summer Olympics captivated Canadians witnessing a feat not accomplished by any other Canadian in close to a century.

In Ignite, De Grasse shares important lessons from his improbable journey to becoming an Olympic champion. As one of the fastest humans alive, De Grasse has demonstrated what it takes to perform at your best under enormous pressure and to continue to push the limit of what seems impossible. De Grasse shares inspirational stories and lessons about the determination, resilience and perseverance it takes to become the best. Readers will gain from his insights from the track and beyond to unlock their own hidden potential and stare down lifes challenges whether at work, at home, or in pursuit of their dreams. 

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ID: 757250

Title: You're Not Crazy: Gospel Sanity for Weary Churches

Author: Ray Ortlund, Sam Allberry

Narrator: Ray Ortlund, Sam Allberry

Format: Unabridged

Length: 4:26:57

Language: English

Release date: 10-17-23

Publisher: Bookwire

Genres: Religion & Spirituality, Christianity

Summary:

Practical Advice for Weary Leaders Who Want a Gospel-Centered Culture for Their Church

Being a pastor is hard. Whether it's relational difficulties in the congregation, growing opposition toward the church as an institution, or just the struggle to continue in ministry with joy and faithfulness, the pressure on leaders can be truly overwhelming. It's no surprise that pastors are burned out, tempted to give up, or think they're going crazy.

While we're quick to assert what the gospelsays, we're often too slow to admit what the gospel shoulddofor our churches: reflect Christ's beauty through a godly, grace-filled culture.

In this practical guide, seasoned pastors Ray Ortlund and Sam Allberry help weary leaders renew their love for ministry by equipping them to build a gospel-centered culture into every aspect of their churches. Emphasizing the importance of healthy doctrine, they explain that failing to also nurture a healthy culture can be frustrating, polarizing, and even unbiblical. This encouraging guide features Scripture-focused advice on honesty, honor, preaching, leadership, and mission to support leaders and help them regain a beautiful, Christ-centered vision for their ministries.

- A Great Resource for Pastors, Church Planters, and Seminary Students:Encourages weary church leaders with Christ-centered advice on hospitality, discipleship, preaching, and more

- Valuable Ministry Insights:Each chapter features discussion questions and a brief, engaging conversation between the authors about the topic

- By Pastors Ray Ortlund and Sam Allberry:Expanding on their podcast,You're Not Crazy

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ID: 666340

Title: Determined: A Science of Life Without Free Will

Author: Robert M. Sapolsky

Narrator: Kaleo Griffith

Format: Unabridged

Length: 13:42:37

Language: English

Release date: 10-17-23

Publisher: Penguin Audio

Genres: Non-Fiction, Science & Technology, Biology & Chemistry, Philosophy

Summary:

The instant New York Times bestseller

“Excellent…Outstanding for its breadth of research, the liveliness of the writing, and the depth of humanity it conveys.” – Wall Street Journal

One of our great behavioral scientists, the bestselling author of Behave, plumbs the depths of the science and philosophy of decision-making to mount a devastating case against free will, an argument with profound consequences

Robert Sapolsky’s Behave, his now classic account of why humans do good and why they do bad, pointed toward an unsettling conclusion: We may not grasp the precise marriage of nature and nurture that creates the physics and chemistry at the base of human behavior, but that doesn’t mean it doesn’t exist. Now, in Determined, Sapolsky takes his argument all the way, mounting a brilliant (and in his inimitable way, delightful) full-frontal assault on the pleasant fantasy that there is some separate self telling our biology what to do.

Determined offers a marvelous synthesis of what we know about how consciousness works—the tight weave between reason and emotion and between stimulus and response in the moment and over a life. One by one, Sapolsky tackles all the major arguments for free will and takes them out, cutting a path through the thickets of chaos and complexity science and quantum physics, as well as touching ground on some of the wilder shores of philosophy. He shows us that the history of medicine is in no small part the history of learning that fewer and fewer things are somebody’s “fault”; for example, for centuries we thought seizures were a sign of demonic possession.

Yet, as he acknowledges, it’s very hard, and at times impossible, to uncouple from our zeal to judge others and to judge ourselves. Sapolsky applies the new understanding of life beyond free will to some of our most essential questions around punishment, morality, and living well together. By the end, Sapolsky argues that while living our daily lives recognizing that we have no free will is going to be monumentally difficult, doing so is not going to result in anarchy, pointlessness, and existential malaise. Instead, it will make for a much more humane world.

*This audiobook includes a downloadable PDF containing Tables, Charts, Diagrams, and Footnotes from the book.

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ID: 716619

Title: Don't Waste Your Life

Author: John Piper

Narrator: Lloyd James

Format: Unabridged

Length: 6:26:27

Language: English

Release date: 10-10-23

Publisher: Bookwire

Genres: Religion & Spirituality, Christianity, Counseling & Inspirational

Summary:

In This Bestselling Book, John Piper Challenges Christians to a God-Exalting Life

Many spend their lives on trivial diversions, seeking earthly comfort and pleasure above all else. But Jesus said, 'Whoever loses his life for my sake will save it,' calling us into the eternal purpose and God-exalting life for which we were made.

In this bestselling book, John Piper warns readers of the dangers of an irrelevant life that counts for nothing and calls Christians to the deeper joys, and risks, that matter for eternity. This new edition features a revised preface and updated statistics.

- Over 1 Million Copies Sold

- Written by Bestselling Author John Piper:Author ofDesiring God;Providence;andCome, Lord Jesus

- Second Edition:Features a new preface, redesigned cover, and small revisions to the content

- Great Gift for High School or College Students:Inspires Christians to make a lasting difference for the cause of the gospel

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