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Title: The Parables of Jesus Made Simple

Subtitle: Updated and Expanded Edition

Author: Matthew Robert Payne

Narrator: Steven A. Gannett

Format: Unabridged

Length: 13 hrs and 57 mins

Language: English

Release date: 09-12-17

Publisher: Revival Waves of Glory Books & Publishing

Genres: Religion & Spirituality, Christianity

Publisher's Summary:

You can live for many years and sit through many sermons without ever really coming to an in-depth understanding of the parables of Jesus. If you want to serve and obey Jesus, you should endeavor to understand the fundamentals of these teachings of Jesus.

In this, his 27th book, Matthew Robert Payne unpacks the parables for today and shows how you can live the life that Jesus promoted when he was on earth. This is the updated and expanded edition of the book he originally published in 2011.

Members Reviews:

Five Stars

Very very good. The need to know about our Brother Jesus

Informs, Explains and Inspires!

I have read many books by author Matthew Robert Payne. In each one he blesses the reader with his detailed honesty and passion for the Lord. I love this book because it is a practical guide to studying the parables that our Lord taught when he was here on earth preaching to the multitudes with His disciples. Matthew brings a refreshing approach by conveying personal accounts of his own struggles and shares finding the Lord through each one. The parables are laid out very plainly and explained in laymen terms making sometimes complicated subject matter wonderfully simplified. It is an excellent in-depth look in an uncomplicated way.

But, be prepared to be challenged with a call to duty and to also look introspectively at your own Christian walk as you read each chapter. Are we as Christians emulating Jesus and displaying His heart to the world and actually taking action do to what we can do? It's a book that informs, explains and inspires what a winning trifecta! I enjoyed this book tremendously and am proud to have this as an addition to my library.

This book delivers on its title

One thing that I really love about this book, is Matthew Robert Payneâs brutal honesty and candor. I have sat through many sermons on earth, and heard many people speak on the parables but I am not sure anyone has presented them with such depth and wisdom. Mr Payneâs honest, and simple approach to them, make them very simple to understand. He gives you permission not to take his word for what he is saying but in a kind and heartfelt way simply offers his own personal and Holy Spirit led insights in to the age old stories that Jesus told.

I do want to warn you however about two things. If you are used to teachers who teach doctrine without personal analogies to open up the subject, and you like the word taught that way, you are going to really have to adapt to a new way of learning with the author. He is very open about his sin life, and personal struggles and this way of teaching made the author very endearing to me.

The second warning I have to say is that the author is very passionate about us not being hearers of the word only and not doers. if you are looking to read a book that will make you feel good about not practicing your faith through action, this is not the book for you. You get a sense that Mr. Payne is very active in giving to the homeless and being Christ everywhere that he goes.

In summary, I have to say that this is by far the best teaching I have ever heard on the parables and it is leading me to totally rethink how I live my Christian life in practice. I give it 5 stars.

Padded Discussion of the Parables

Payne takes the parables Jesus told and discusses them, but he tends to ramble off-topic a lot, although his basic theology is sound.

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Title: The Exodus

Author: Richard Elliott Friedman

Narrator: Richard Elliott Friedman

Format: Unabridged

Length: 5 hrs and 50 mins

Language: English

Release date: 09-12-17

Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc.

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 17 votes

Genres: Religion & Spirituality, Christianity

Publisher's Summary:

Biblical scholars, Egyptologists, archaeologists, historians, literary scholars, anthropologists, and filmmakers are drawn to the mystery of the exodus. Unable to find physical evidence until now, many archaeologists and scholars claim this mass migration is just a story, not history. Others oppose this conclusion, defending the biblical account.

Like a detective on an intricate case no one has yet solved, pioneering Bible scholar and best-selling author of Who Wrote the Bible? Richard Elliott Friedman cuts through the noise - the serious studies and the wild theories - merging new findings with new insight. From a spectrum of disciplines, state-of-the-art archaeological breakthroughs, and fresh discoveries within scripture, he brings real evidence of a historical basis for the exodus - the history behind the story. The biblical account of millions fleeing Egypt may be an exaggeration, but the exodus itself is not a myth.

Friedman does not stop there. Known for his ability to make Bible scholarship accessible to audiences, Friedman proceeds to reveal how much is at stake when we explore the historicity of the exodus. The implications, he writes, are monumental. We learn that it became the starting point of the formation of monotheism, the defining concept of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. Moreover, we learn that it precipitated the foundational ethic of loving one's neighbors - including strangers - as oneself. He concludes, the actual exodus was the cradle of global values of compassion and equal rights today.

Members Reviews:

A great scholarly work, a window to the past of Ancient Israel

I read half of this book in an e-reader, and I heard the other half as an audiobook (narrated by Friedman himself). There is a lot to be said about it.

First, Richard Elliott Friedman is one of my all-time favorite scholars. Reading his work is much like opening the doors to a detective story. One of his earlier books, Who Wrote the Bible is a must read for anyone interested in how the Hebrew Bible was written. Although not strictly necessary, I highly recommend that you read that book before reading this one. In both, you will feel like you are following the steps of a Sherlock Holmes who is an expert in Ancient Israel (at least that's how I feel).

Secondly, Friedman has the art of picking the most interesting parts of the study of Antiquity or at least present it to you in a very interesting manner. As a result, you enjoy the book a great deal.

Finally, Friedman is one of those scholars who critically challenges accepted Bible scholarship presenting solid arguments for his case. He is a great defender of the existence of a pre-exilic priestly source (P), an idea held previously by Yehezkel Kaufmann, and also by S. Mowinckel. Now he tries to propose a more robust theory about the exodus that actually does account for several oddities, especially regarding the Levitic tribe.

This book comes just in time when there is (in my non-expert opinion) an angry division among scholars of Ancient Israel, especially pertaining to the figures of David and Salomon, and the existence of a unified kingdom under their rule. William Dever has denounced a tendency towards a postmodern hyperskepticism (sometimes with political agendas) that is affecting the field.

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Title: Shine

Subtitle: Stepping into the Role You Were Made For

Author: Allison Allen

Narrator: Renee Ertl

Format: Unabridged

Length: 7 hrs and 5 mins

Language: English

Release date: 09-05-17

Publisher: Oasis Audio

Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes

Genres: Religion & Spirituality, Christianity

Publisher's Summary:

Allison Allen made a career of being someone else. Formerly a professional actor, and now a highly sought-after Bible teacher, she knows a thing or two about playing a role. But, she says, all of us play roles nearly all of the time, and it's exhausting. We walk into a room, figure out who we're supposed to be in this context, slip into character, and say the lines we know we should say. We become someone else. Maybe we tell ourselves it's some version of us, but deep down we know this inauthentic role is not what God wants for our lives - and it's not what we want either.

With fascinating personal stories and sharp insight into human nature, Allison Allen calls each woman to drop the brave act and step into the role of a lifetime - being her real self, no matter what the critics might say. She gives women permission to talk about, rather than around, the things they feel, freeing them to step out of the shadows and into the light of God's true calling.

Members Reviews:

Just the book I needed!

This book has truly inspired me. I am glad I finished reading it at the start of the new year, 2018. I believe God wants me to seek him more and finish a variety of things I have been working on. Allison's message is based her own personal experiences and they are truly amazing. Her communication skills are outstanding and I couldn't wait to read each new chapter. I feel renewed in my faith and eager to accomplished all that God calls me to do!

Wonderful. Every Woman Will Be Edified and Encouraged by this Book.

I loved this book. I have had the privilege to sit under Allison in Bible study at our church as she has taught original material, and those studies have been a blessing to me. When I began this book, I was excited to discover that Allison writes just like she teaches in person. The entire book feels like a conversation with a wise, dear friend--engaging, comfortable, familiar, warm, and encouraging.

Allison is deeply in tune with the Holy Spirit, and her authenticity in Christ is evident on every page. It's clear that her heart is to share with readers a message of encouragement and hope that draws from personal experiences as an actor, is rooted in Scripture, and is born out of prayer. This mixture of anecdote, exhortation, and Scripture makes for a book that is as edifying as it is enjoyable to read. Sometimes authors run the risk of overusing a metaphor to communicate a point, and I worried a bit that that might happen here with the acting metaphor, especially since I have no personal experience with that world. Thankfully, Allison adroitly knows when to press in and when to step back.

Any woman who feels like the Lord has more for her--even if that more is going from great to greater still--will find value and wisdom in this book.

Disclaimer: I received a free copy of this book in return for my honest evaluation.

Hold your head high, and go boldly into the spotlight designed by God, just for you, for His glory.

I was given a pre-release of this book and asked to give an honest review. I am still working my way through it, but I already identify strongly with the point of view Allison presents in the book. So many times, we can lose our sense of self amidst the wash of what everybody else is doing.

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Title: Holy Spirit - 2017

Author: Skip Heitzig

Narrator: Skip Heitzig

Format: Original Recording

Length: 2 hrs and 46 mins

Language: English

Release date: 09-01-17

Publisher: Connection Communications

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 13 votes

Genres: Religion & Spirituality, Christianity

Publisher's Summary:

Most of us have heard of the Holy Spirit, but may not be familiar with who He is exactly or what He does. In this study on the Holy Spirit, Skip Heitzig gives us a greater understanding of the third person of the Trinity and the gifts He lavishly bestows on believers.

Members Reviews:

easy

I enjoyed it. very easy listening. coverage fairly good. I think this was done when he was growing. I went back and listen to several sections over again however it was a pleasure I did enjoy it very good very clear. I would like to see what he thinks about in 5 years after this. all that he said is trueish.

Holy Spirit

This author knew little about the Holy Spirit. I knew much more than he taught.

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Title: Thomas Aquinas

Author: Prof. Eleonore Stump PhD

Narrator: Prof. Eleonore Stump PhD

Format: Original Recording

Length: 4 hrs and 51 mins

Language: English

Release date: 08-23-17

Publisher: Now You Know Media Inc.

Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 2 votes

Genres: Religion & Spirituality, Christianity

Publisher's Summary:

This course will have a profound impact on your faith and thinking. Thomas Aquinas, OP (1225-1274), is one of world history's most influential thinkers. His works indelibly shaped Western thought and Christian belief, and his brilliant ideas continue to resonate in universities and churches everywhere. But his complex thought can often seem inaccessible to most of us.

In this superb course, taught by an internationally known Aquinas expert, you will tour his towering thought while gaining powerful insights into your faith and values. You will cover his ethics, metaphysics, epistemology, and philosophical theology. Under Prof. Stump's guidance, you will see the world through his eyes.

You will begin with an introduction to Aquinas' ethics in order to explore his views on human flourishing and morality. Then you will gain tremendous insights into his metaphysics, which engage with the nature of ultimate reality, God's eternity, and much more. After looking at his philosophy of free will, you will explore his epistemology. Finally, you will encounter his complex and fascinating philosophical theology. Along the way Prof. Stump will guide you through complex philosophical concepts with deft and easy-to-understand teaching.

Although he died young, it is impossible to overestimate Aquinas' importance for Western philosophy. His thought remains as relevant today as ever. You don't want to miss this enlightening journey through the thought of one of the great intellectual giants of the Christian tradition.

Critic Reviews:

"Eleonore Stump is arguably one of the most influential philosophers of religion in the world today. She has also made significant contributions in contemporary metaphysics and Medieval Philosophy. In her most recent work in theodicy, she has not only widened the parameters of legitimate philosophical discussion, she has enriched it by the use of second person analogy thus transforming from an abstract and formal theodicy into a profoundly personal theodicy. Both as teacher and scholar, she has impacted the discipline significantly and her writings point to her scholarly and philosophical impact for generations to follow." (Theodore R. Vitali CP, chair of philosophy, Saint Louis University)

"There is no question that Dr. Eleonore Stump is among the brightest of minds and gentlest of hearts. Her writings on how human suffering and divine tenderness coexist have changed the philosophical landscape forever. In this lecture series, she brings her careful thought to the writings of Thomas Aquinas, allowing him to speak to us anew." (Fr. David Meconi, SJ, professor of historical theology, Saint Louis University)

"One would be hard put to find someone more knowledgeable about the thought of Thomas Aquinas than Professor Eleonore Stump and someone more able to make his thought accessible. She is widely acclaimed by students as an excellent teacher. Her scholarship is recognized world wide." (Donald Goergen, OP, PhD, senior fellow, Aquinas Institute of Theology, St. Louis, Missouri)

Members Reviews:

Wonderful

I greatly enjoyed and benefited from this series of talks on the thought of St. Thomas Aquinas. Professor Stump is a wonderful teacher. In these lectures you will get an expert introduction to the philosophical theology of St. Thomas.

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Title: Thomas Merton on Prayer

Author: Thomas Merton

Narrator: Thomas Merton

Format: Original Recording

Length: 6 hrs and 12 mins

Language: English

Release date: 08-16-17

Publisher: Now You Know Media Inc.

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 5 votes

Genres: Religion & Spirituality, Christianity

Publisher's Summary:

Renew your prayer life with Thomas Merton.

Thomas Merton was one of the great spiritual masters: a Trappist monk, profound mystic, and brilliant writer. He inspired men and women from all walks of life with his dedication to prayer and contemplation.

In 1967, near the end of his life, Merton gave a powerful set of lectures on prayer to the Sisters of Loretto. He channeled a lifetime full of wisdom, piety, and prayerfulness into these erudite yet down-to-earth talks. Now, you have the rare opportunity to hear Merton's moving lectures, deepening your own life of prayer with one of the great modern spiritual masters.

This series has been remastered and made available for you to enjoy. In these heartfelt talks, Merton reaches out across the decades to inspire your spirit. He will lead you on a powerful journey, giving you new insights into praying contemplatively. You will explore such topics as religious poverty, philosophy, and monasticism. As you do so, you will discover what it means to truly live as a Christian today.

Recorded half a century ago, these talks remain as powerful today as ever. Merton will transform your life with his timeless insights into contemplation, the search for meaning, and more. Join him on this life-changing experience.

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

Members Reviews:

Extraordinarily Relevant

Thomas Merton's own words spoken over 50 years ago are as meaningful in today's world as if they were spoken 5 minutes ago.

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Title: Ways of Prayer

Subtitle: A Desert Father's Wisdom

Author: Thomas Merton

Narrator: Thomas Merton

Format: Original Recording

Length: 5 hrs and 32 mins

Language: English

Release date: 08-16-17

Publisher: Now You Know Media Inc.

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 5 votes

Genres: Religion & Spirituality, Christianity

Publisher's Summary:

Join Thomas Merton in exploring one of the most influential figures in the history of spirituality.

Born in the fourth century, Saint John Cassian (AD 360-435) lived when tensions between the traditional and innovative peaked. A monk and theologian, Cassian made the Christian tradition relevant for the needs of his day in his spiritual works. Indeed, his spirituality remains essential today; he influenced Saints Benedict and Ignatius of Loyola, and his works continue to be read worldwide.

Now you have the opportunity to discover the vitality of Cassian's philosophy of prayer with Thomas Merton in these remastered recordings of his lectures. A teacher par excellence, Merton breathes new life into ancient texts as he passes tradition onto novices. Merton's lectures are not didactic presentations about Cassian's teachings but rather an application of them for the modern world.

Cassian integrated Eastern monasticism into Western thought, and his conferences provide the principles of monastic life: unceasing prayer, charity, and asceticism. Especially compelling are his teachings about prayer and virtue and his examination of the "prayer of fire" as the goal of contemplation.

Merton guides you through these topics and more in his captivating conferences. You will discover why the mysticism of John Cassian is cherished in the monastic tradition and the wider Christian community alike. These conferences will inspire you as you explore your own spiritual life.

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

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Title: Why Bad Things Happen to God's People

Subtitle: Making Sense of Trials and Tribulations in Your Life

Author: Derek Prince

Narrator: William Crockett

Format: Unabridged

Length: 3 hrs and 30 mins

Language: English

Release date: 08-10-17

Publisher: Destiny Image Publishers

Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 2 votes

Genres: Religion & Spirituality, Christianity

Publisher's Summary:

Timeless encouragement for the challenges of life.

Have you ever asked:

"If God loves me, why I am going through this trial?"

"Why is there so much misery, suffering, persecution, and injustice in the world?"

God's people still experience the challenges of life. There is one factor, however, that sets people of faith apart - hope.

Derek Prince, one of the 20th century's most trusted Bible teachers, invites you to face some of your most difficult circumstances head-on with hope.

In Why Bad Things Happen to God's People, Prince shares timeless truths from the Book of Job that will keep you anchored during any storm.

You will:

Be comforted by resting in the Truth of God's goodness, power, and love - no matter what challenges may come up against you!

Members Reviews:

A good read.

This gave me a different perspective on the book of Job. I didn't agree with everything, but it definitely gave me something to think about.

Five Stars

Great Book

Absolutely wonderful.

Absolutely wonderful.

Five Stars

Really insightful and a comfort to troubling questions

Five Stars

solid

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Title: A Jesuit Retreat with Rev. Howard Gray, SJ

Author: Rev. Howard Gray SJ PhD

Narrator: Rev. Howard Gray SJ PhD

Format: Original Recording

Length: 4 hrs and 52 mins

Language: English

Release date: 08-10-17

Publisher: Now You Know Media Inc.

Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes

Genres: Religion & Spirituality, Christianity

Publisher's Summary:

How would you like to join one of America's leading Jesuits in a retreat you can experience whenever and wherever you desire? These 12 presentations from internationally renowned Rev. Howard Gray SJ are designed for prayer. The aim is to help individuals or groups enter into the experience of prayer as laid out in the classic, the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius Loyola. The Spiritual Exercises offer not a book to be read but a set of guidelines to discover the meaning of God in one's life. As you experience Rev. Gray's retreat, you will get to know God, Christ, and yourself better.

Enjoy these talks at home, while driving, or with others. Explore these spiritual guidelines anew and reflect, along with Rev. Gray, on your relationship with God and others and your understanding of yourself. Ignatius talks frequently about the interior knowledge that should constitute the grace of the Exercises. This interior knowledge consists of an affective appropriation of the life and teaching of Jesus into your own personality so that you can live a life of more dedicated and effective discipleship. In that sense of committed discipleship, the Spiritual Exercises are a call to ongoing conversion, not simply from sin to ethical living, but to a conversion of basic attitudes and values that never cease developing. The Ignatian ideal is one of life-long commitment to making the gospel contemporary, a guideline for all ages.

In the Ignatian process people walk through the revelation that founds Christian faith, guides its hope and inspires its love. In this retreat, you will undertake that pilgrimage. Throughout the stages of this journey you will be confronted with the personal meaning of creation; sin and forgiveness; the person and mission of Jesus; his Passion, Death, and Resurrection; and the challenge about what impact these have in one's own life.

As you embark on this Ignatian pilgrimage, you will be led to a freedom that calls you to self-donation for a world that reflects the peace, justice, and love preached by Christ.

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Title: Theology for Beginners

Author: Frank Sheed

Narrator: Kate Adams

Format: Unabridged

Length: 5 hrs and 46 mins

Language: English

Release date: 08-04-17

Publisher: Ignatius Press

Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 3 votes

Genres: Religion & Spirituality, Christianity

Publisher's Summary:

The acclaimed Catholic writer and apologist Frank Sheed presents one of the most clear and outstanding explanations of the central doctrines of the Christian faith ever written. He starts with a compelling case of good reasons for anyone to study theology, and the wonderful rewards that accompany such a pursuit.

After explaining how God is Spirit, Sheed examines God's infinity and man's creation from nothing. He then covers in depth such key doctrines as the Trinity, the Fall, the Incarnation and Redemption, the Mystical Body, Grace and the Sacraments, and the Last Things. For those to whom these doctrines seem formidable, Sheed brings a fresh approach with lucid and carefully reasoned prose. His beautiful insights and clear explanations will help stir our minds to the inspiring truth of the spiritual realities at the center of human existence.

Members Reviews:

Must read/listen

I recently completed a Masters degree in Theology and yet still found this book immensely helpful. Frank Sheed, in witty and compelling prose, helped fill in a number of gaps in my theological knowledge and provided a helpful synthesis of the whole. Kate does a good job of narrating his work clearly and quickly. It is great to have it in audible format for quick and easy review - which is something you'll want to do! I highly highly recommend it!