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Title: The Orthodox Heretic

Subtitle: And Other Impossible Tales

Author: Peter Rollins

Narrator: Peter Rollins

Format: Unabridged

Length: 4 hrs and 6 mins

Language: English

Release date: 07-20-16

Publisher: Peter Rollins

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 68 votes

Genres: Religion & Spirituality, Christianity

Publisher's Summary:

For so many, the Christian faith is viewed as little more than a drug that enables the weak to escape reality. An opiate that helps its users to avoid facing the injustice of the world and making a stand against it. In short, the Christian faith is perceived to be a counter-revolutionary ideology that keeps people passive, infantile, and ineffectual.

In contrast, Peter Rollins has crafted a series of parables that shatter this popular perception. Parables that demonstrate how radical faith has never been concerned with escaping the world we inhabit but rather with engaging it more fully. That genuine Christian faith has never capitulated to injustice but rather fought against it at every turn.

These parables outline a non-religious approach to a subversive message of Christianity, one that is not concerned with questions regarding theism and atheism, but rather one that invites us into a different way of living in the world.

Members Reviews:

Must Read

For any Christian that battles with themselves or others owe it to themselves to read this book. This is a deep book that gives you no choice but to observe yourself. Great book. Thank you Mr. Rollins!

I really appreciated this book.

I devoured this book quickly. I listened to it on Audible while driving, so Im not sure stopping it after each chapter made sense for me. After finishing it, I immediately ordered two copies- one for me and one for someone for whom I care deeply. I will now read it a chapter at a time to consider what each has to offer.

There are many reasons to read a book like this. I am a person of the Christian faith and read this in hopes it would challenge, deepen, and take my faith to more meaningful places. It did. Rollins plays with stories we have heard, even Biblical stories, and adapts some of them in ways which help us see some deeper truths we may not have considered before.

I feel that for the stories to have the most effect on the reader, he/she will need to allow the story to affect them. At least thats how it was for me. I read hoping to consider something new, and most of the time I was not let down.

So read, reflect, ponder, and most importantly ACT on what you read.

challenging and intriguing

i love his stories and he challenges my traditional ideas of the Christian faith. some of the stories will speak to you deeply depending on where you are on your journey.

Poetic and Important

Peter Rollins has tapped into the mystical genre of parable to articulate 33 incredibly nuanced and relatable tenets of faith.

From theodicy, heresy and infidelity to love, hope and sacrifice, Rollins leads the listener to unique alternate worlds where one can entertain hypotheticals that have real world implications.

These parables will be so important for so many.

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Title: A Woman's Place

Subtitle: A Christian Vision for Your Calling in the Office, the Home, and the World

Author: Katelyn Beaty, Christine Caine - foreword

Narrator: Teri Schnaubelt

Format: Unabridged

Length: 6 hrs and 57 mins

Language: English

Release date: 07-19-16

Publisher: Brilliance Audio

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 15 votes

Genres: Religion & Spirituality, Christianity

Publisher's Summary:

The managing editor of Christianity Today and founder of the popular Her.meneutics blog encourages women to find joy in vocation in this game-changing look at the importance of women and work.

The conversation about women and work is heated and head-line grabbing. While women today inhabit every professional sphere, many women still feel that work is something to justify, to others and to themselves. Something that is good - up to a point. In Christian circles, where the traditional family model is highly regarded, women who sense a calling to professional sectors struggle to pursue that calling without much church or peer support.

Katelyn Beaty presents a new way for women - and the church - to think about work. She encourages women in all seasons and spheres to find ways to express the biblical call to rule over creation, no less in the office than in the home or ministry setting.

Beaty looks at the scriptural basis for work - from the Garden of Eden to the Proverbs 31 woman and beyond - and traces the evolution of our concepts of public and domestic spheres and the rise of the single-earner family ideal. Arguing that the historical exclusion of women from spheres of influence does not reflect God's intention for humanity, she traces how drastically women's roles in Western society have changed in recent decades; how the work-home divide came to exist in the first place; and the biblical and theological arguments for cultural influence outside the home. She shares several stories of Christian women who are leading powerful institutions, making decisions that affect dynamic cultural change, and finding a vocation that extends beyond what was long thought to be theirs.

She does not insist that all women must work outside the home; instead, she gives both men and women a better framework for discussing the role of career, desire, and calling in a Christian life.

Sure to spark debate and discussion, A Woman's Place will be a game-changing look at the importance of women and work in Christian circles.

Members Reviews:

So that's it, then?

I had high hopes for this one. Unfortunately I was sorely disappointed. Throughout the book, I continued to winder the purpose of the book. It seems to me the only purpose was for name dropping and to complain about churches not having more programs for single women. It was a waste of time and money.

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Title: The Essential Guide to the Power of the Holy Spirit

Subtitle: God's Miraculous Gifts at Work Today

Author: Randy Clark

Narrator: William Crockett

Format: Unabridged

Length: 5 hrs and 14 mins

Language: English

Release date: 07-08-16

Publisher: Destiny Image Publishers

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 22 votes

Genres: Religion & Spirituality, Christianity

Publisher's Summary:

The Holy Spirit Wants to Work Through You!

Because of division over these controversial questions, many Christians have embraced a major deception about the Holy Spirit - that he is no longer powerfully at work in the world today.

Randy Clark has been an eyewitness to the miraculous work of the Holy Spirit, and a key participant in watching him powerfully transform lives across the Earth. This easy-to-understand guide equips everyday believers to understand and activate the Spirit's power in their lives today.

The Essential Guide to the Power of the Holy Spirit will help you:

To fulfill your destiny, you must unlock the power of the Holy Spirit in your life. He is God on the Earth, and he wants to use you to release his kingdom today!

Members Reviews:

Good Information, Horrible Reading

What did you love best about The Essential Guide to the Power of the Holy Spirit?

A good primer for the continuist position of the spiritual gifts, with helpful responses to typical ceessationist arguments. That said, there is a lot to be desired here, such as better exegesis of supporting texts, and a clearer explanation of important ideas.

Any additional comments?

The narration was dreadful. It sounded like he was trying to sell me a used car, and he had a habit of adding "s" at the end of words where it clearly should not have been. I listened to this as an audio companion to my Kindle copy, and found that his tone made it difficult to read along. It was bad enough that I would not recommend the audio book, but would suggest simply reading it instead.

this would benefit rate book if it had not been

the storyline was good the references was good I like the book but the reader was melodramatic ruin the book didn't like it didn't finish it

Good content, horrible listening experience.

How could the performance have been better?

Randy Clark is a faithful guide to the world of spiritual gifts. However, I don't understand how William Crockett was chosen as the reader. Every line--every single line--is emphasized like it's an epic pronouncement from a movie trailer. And maybe it's not him but the recording equipment, but every time he says "Holy Spirit," he pronounces it "Holy Spirits" with an -s at the end. It's very distracting. And there are other things mispronounced--mostly Greek words (but not always). The narration made for a very poor experience.

Any additional comments?

I wish Randy Clark would read his own books. As a preacher, he could do it well. I get that a lot of time is involved, but I think it's important for works like this one.

Great book/Not a great reading

Great book. Good research makes it a good introduction to scholarship but it's also very accessible.

The narration had quite a bit to be desired. It was a little overly dramatic but worse the narrator tended to put an "s" at the end of words with a "t" at the end of it. The worst example fills the book as he often referred to the Holy Spirit as the "Holy Spirits."

Poor performance ruins content

I will probably purchase the book to give the author a chance and to really focus on the story. Why? Well, the narrator is truly awful. At times he sounds like a computer generated voice. He says "spirits" instead of Spirit.

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Title: Reading Biblical Literature: Genesis to Revelation

Author: The Great Courses

Narrator: Professor Craig R. Koester

Format: Original Recording

Length: 18 hrs and 27 mins

Language: English

Release date: 06-24-16

Publisher: The Great Courses

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 118 votes

Genres: Religion & Spirituality, Christianity

Publisher's Summary:

Rightly recognized as one of the world's most important spiritual texts, the Bible has shaped thousands of years of faith, art, and human history. Yet for all its importance to believers and nonbelievers alike, we rarely engage with the Bible as a collection of unique narratives that were only later united into what we now know as the Old and New Testaments. And these different texts - historical narratives, dramatic visions, poems, songs, letters - speak to a broad range of experience, from joy and wonder to tragedy and mystery.

The diversity of material in biblical books like Exodus, Isaiah, Psalms, Mark, and Revelation has prompted people throughout history (from religious scholars to celebrated artists to everyday worshippers) to ponder and debate the meaning of these classic texts. To truly understand and appreciate the Bible's many perspectives on faith, war, suffering, love, memory, community, and other enduring themes, it is enlightening to use a literary approach to reading and thinking about these separate books.

Enjoy an intellectual adventure like no other in Reading Biblical Literature: Genesis to Revelation, which offers a comprehensive, book-by-book analysis of the Bible from the fascinating perspective of literature and narrative. Delivered by acclaimed religion scholar Professor Koester of Luther Seminary, these 36 lectures guide you through ancient stories, empowering you to engage with the books of the Bible as richly meaningful texts. From the lives of figures like Moses and King David to the Gospel accounts of Jesus and the formation of the earliest Christian communities, you get an unforgettably vivid sense of the Bible as a tale filled with complex characters, dramatic conflicts, universal themes, inspirational wisdom, hidden meanings, revolutionary crises, and powerful life lessons. No wonder it's considered the greatest story ever told.

PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying reference material will be available in your My Library section along with the audio.

Members Reviews:

Well Done! Perfect summary with excellent hist

Perfect summary with excellent historical and theological context. Good experience for all faiths. Delight to listen to.

Great analysis, could go deeper

An excellent analytical look at an iconic book. I learned a great deal. It's only flaw is that it was too short. In many parts it went very deep. But many potential insights were passed over for the length of the course.

scholarly and listenable

insights made me want to return to the actual texts for more study. professor was credible throughout without seeming dogmatic. Thanks

Didn't like the approach taken by the professor

What would have made Reading Biblical Literature: Genesis to Revelation better?

When I first saw this course I thought this is exactly what I've been waiting for. The Great Courses offer some very well-thought out courses on religion but there didn't seem to be one that covered all or most of the books of the Bible from a literary perspective. However, after finishing this course I wish the professor would've taken a different approach. Specifically one that involved discussing all of the major events in each of the books and for the most part in the order they appear in the traditional Bible.

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Title: The Blessing of Humility

Subtitle: Walk Within Your Calling

Author: Jerry Bridges

Narrator: Arthur Morey

Format: Unabridged

Length: 3 hrs and 20 mins

Language: English

Release date: 06-01-16

Publisher: christianaudio.com

Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 27 votes

Genres: Religion & Spirituality, Christianity

Publisher's Summary:

We all admire humility when we see it. But how do we practice it? How does humility - the foundational virtue of the normal Christian life - become a normal part of our everyday lives?

Jerry Bridges sees in the Beatitudes a series of blessings from Jesus, a pattern for humility in action. Starting with poverty in spirit - an acknowledgment that in and of ourselves we are incapable of living holy lives pleasing to God - and proceeding through our mourning over personal sin, our hunger and thirst for righteousness, our experience of persecutions large and small, and more, we discover that humility is itself a blessing: At every turn, God is present to us, giving grace to the humble and lifting us up to blessing.

Members Reviews:

So so

There are a few important points/truths but there are much better books on the subject. I do a humility study every year and this one was flat. Iâd pass on this one.

Blessed

I looked forward to reading the last book written by a humble, godly man who writes what is true about the blessing of humility and I was not disappointed.

The Christian family is certainly going to miss this man of great faith and his great ability to write with truth ...

You can never go wrong with a Jerry Bridges book. The Christian family

is certainly going to miss this man of great faith and his great ability to

write with truth and accuracy; even his titles were intriguing.

A Must Read

A must read for all who want a deeper walk with the Lord. This Jerry's last book. It is quiet sobering that in his 80's he was still discipling all of us.

An all time great book

Only this man Jerry Bridges could write a book on this subject. He has written so many good books on how we as God's children should live.

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Title: Holy Sh!t - The Insanity of Blind Faith: Volume One, Christianity

Author: Casper Rigsby

Narrator: Paul Sating

Format: Unabridged

Length: 2 hrs and 23 mins

Language: English

Release date: 04-26-16

Publisher: Atheist Republic Publications

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 104 votes

Genres: Religion & Spirituality, Christianity

Publisher's Summary:

In this book, Casper Rigsby addresses the doctrine of Christianity known as the Bible, and dives head long into the insanity within that text. The book will introduce the non-Christian to some of the most irrational and illogical ideas within the Christian doctrine and will remind the progressive or moderate Christian of just how insane the Bible is.

It will also present the notion that by wearing the label of Christian, they are signing a metaphorical terms of service agreement that says that they agree with all the insanity presented there by proxy, and will hopefully leave the listener questioning why anyone would believe any of this nonsense.

Lastly, this title will ask the listener to take off the blinders of faith, even if only for a minute, and take an objective look at the insanity within the Bible.

Members Reviews:

Couldn't stop...

Normally when I listen to audiobooks I listen for just 15 to 60 minutes at a time. Once I got started with this book I couldn't stop I listened to the whole thing in the first day. It is plainly written and without the arrogance that you might sense from Dawkins. Another thing that was attractive was the way the arguments were made - Point/counterpoint style. In short I do not think you will be disappointed this is definitely a good listen.

Full of factual info...

I don't agree with everything Casper Rigsby believes, but the man points out facts that cannot be refuted.. I, myself, have come to a place where I realize the Christian belief system is full of holes that make no sense what so ever, and books like this help me to understand, I'm not alone (although it feels that way much of the time).. If you question what Christianity teaches, this is a great book to get some very factual answers..

Entertaining and insightful

....the more I listened, the more I learned.

I LOVED THIS BOOK! I highly recommend it.

A sermon not a book

He spends all the time reading chapter upon chapter in the Bible and then spends a few second stating the obvious about why he doesn't agree. Not education or easy to listen too!

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Title: The Bruised Reed

Author: Richard Sibbes

Narrator: Jim Denison

Format: Unabridged

Length: 4 hrs and 28 mins

Language: English

Release date: 04-19-16

Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc.

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 23 votes

Genres: Religion & Spirituality, Christianity

Publisher's Summary:

Richard Sibbes is widely considered to have been one of the fathers of Puritanism in the 17th century. His passionate sermons and devotional works have persisted throughout the centuries and continue to influence modern-day scholars and people all over the world.

Taking a phrase from Matthew 12:20, Sibbes explains what it means to be a "bruised reed". It is a metaphor that exemplifies the way in which God humbles sinners by allowing them to see sin in the way that he sees it - the lesson being that God sometimes wounds before healing but with the ultimate goal of deepening our love for Christ.

Sibbes believed very strongly that "God's love rests on Christ" and often spoke of the comfort to be gained by acknowledging this. He preached that the same can be had for those who live in Christ and seek redemption for their sins.

Members Reviews:

Fire and Brimstone rears it's ugly head

Rather dated, unsurprisingly since it was written in 1630.No more than mildly diverting. Too fundamentalist.

absolutely amazing book for the lowly

a must have for the Christian who's beaten up by life circumstances and all seems hopeless

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Title: Happiness

Author: Randy Alcorn

Narrator: Randy Alcorn

Format: Unabridged

Length: 22 hrs and 43 mins

Language: English

Release date: 04-18-16

Publisher: Tyndale House Publishers, Inc.

Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 32 votes

Genres: Religion & Spirituality, Christianity

Publisher's Summary:

Christians are supposed to be happy. In fact we are supposed to radiate joy, peace, and contentment that are so unmistakable and so attractive that others are naturally drawn to us because they want what we have. And yet, in today's culture, the vast majority of Christians are perceived as angry, judgmental people who don't seem to derive any joy from life whatsoever. So why aren't we happy?

Unfortunately, many Christians are taught early on that God doesn't want us to be happy (he wants us to be holy). In fact many Christians are laboring under the false notion that God himself is not happy. But nothing could be further from the truth! God does want us to be happy. The Bible is filled with verses that prove that ours is a happy, joy-filled god who not only loves celebrations but also desperately wants his children to be happy. Why else would he go to the lengths he did to ensure our eternal happiness in his presence? We know that we will experience unimaginable joy and happiness in heaven, but that doesn't mean we can't also experience joy and happiness here on earth.

In Happiness, noted theologian Randy Alcorn dispels centuries of misconceptions about happiness and provides indisputable proof that God not only wants us to be happy, he commands it. The most definitive study on the subject of happiness to date, this book is a paradigm-shifting wake-up call for the church and Christians everywhere.

Members Reviews:

Wanna be happy?

The title of this book intrigued me. Who would not want to be more happy? Is God happy? How can we find the happiness we are all looking for? I was not disappointed. Randy Alcorn's premise, drawn from scripture and church history, is that God himself IS happy and wants us to be happy too! The book helps explain and expound this idea. So glad I listened. Worth every minute!

Life Changing

Would you consider the audio edition of Happiness to be better than the print version?

There are pros and cons. I liked having the audio version because the book is very long and I could take it with me this way. I liked listening to Randy Alcorn read it, the passion he has for the subject is amazing. The con is I will have to go back to my bookmarks and right some stuff down. He gives a lot of verses (good thing) and I want to look some of them up.

What did you like best about this story?

This book changed my view of God and life. It sounds so melodramatic to say that, but it is true. I have been guilty of saying, "God wants us to do the right thing, our happiness doesn't matter." This book made me re-think that statement and realized God does care about our happiness, which is huge to me on how I view Him. I now know that God wants us to do the right thing and the right thing leads to our greatest happiness.

What does Randy Alcorn bring to the story that you wouldnt experience if you just read the book?

Passion for the subject matter.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Yes but at the length of it, it was impossible to do so.

Any additional comments?

This book was lengthy and in some places maybe even a little too lengthy, yet it was important for the author to provide a lot of scripture to back up what he was saying so maybe not.

At the end of the day though, it didn't matter. This book is now in my top five non-fiction Christian books.

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Title: Limitless

Subtitle: Your Past Is a Memory. God Makes All Things New.

Author: Jentezen Franklin

Narrator: Sean Runnette

Format: Unabridged

Length: 5 hrs and 18 mins

Language: English

Release date: 04-01-16

Publisher: christianaudio.com

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 10 votes

Genres: Religion & Spirituality, Christianity

Publisher's Summary:

When it seems like everything is falling apart, it can be hard to stay focused on the promises of God. With the weight of the world on your shoulders, it becomes very inviting to sit down and give up. Before you know it, doubts, frustration, and bitterness begin to creep in and steal all of the joy and power from your life and your relationship with God.

The past is just a memory. God makes all things new.

In Limitless, best-selling author Jentezen Franklin encourages you to stop listening to the negative voices in your head that say things are never going to get better. You don't have to believe that your kids are never going to serve God or that you'll never regain your health. In this book you'll discover how to:

You don't have to live a powerless, lukewarm Christian life. You can be victorious through the power of the Holy Spirit!

Members Reviews:

exceptional

This has been the best, best book I have ever listened to the principles and teachings have caused a major transformation in my life, and I have connected to God like never before. God bless pastor Franklin and his ministry/church. Amen

I loved it!

This was a great book, I gained so much insight! The book was very inspiring to me!

very inspirational

another well written book! very inspirational and motivation! a must read! :-) check it out, you will not be disappointed

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Title: Four Portraits, One Jesus (Audio Lectures)

Subtitle: A Survey of Jesus and the Gospels

Author: Mark L. Strauss

Narrator: Mark L. Strauss

Format: Original Recording

Length: 5 hrs and 59 mins

Language: English

Release date: 03-02-16

Publisher: Zondervan

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 21 votes

Genres: Religion & Spirituality, Christianity

Publisher's Summary:

To Christians worldwide, the man Jesus of Nazareth is the centerpiece of history, the object of faith, hope, and worship. Even those who do not follow him admit the vast influence of his life. For anyone interested in knowing more about Jesus, study of the four biblical Gospels is essential.

Four Portraits, One Jesus is a thorough yet accessible introduction to these documents and their subject, the life and person of Jesus. Like different artists rendering the same subject using different styles and points of view, the Gospels paint four highly distinctive portraits of the same remarkable Jesus.

With clarity and insight, Mark Strauss illuminates these four books, first addressing their nature, origin, methods for study, and historical, religious, and cultural backgrounds. He then moves on to closer study of each narrative and its contribution to our understanding of Jesus, investigating things such as plot, characters, and theme. Finally, he pulls it all together with a detailed examination of what the Gospels teach about Jesus' ministry, message, death, and resurrection, with excursions into the quest for the historical Jesus and the historical reliability of the Gospels.

(This product is an audio lecture by the author recorded before a live audience and is based on the text of the book Four Portraits, One Jesus.)

Members Reviews:

Very informative

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Yes, it was helpful and fun to listen to

What other book might you compare Four Portraits, One Jesus (Audio Lectures) to and why?

It had the feeling of a podcast

Have you listened to any of Mark L. Strausss other performances before? How does this one compare?

No

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Yes definitely

Any additional comments?

It's not the book, it's a lecture about the book. But it's lengthy and in several parts and still worth a listen.

Shorthand to the Gospels.

Deeper than the hours of enjoyment will be the understanding and insight that these lectures leave you with.

C Thornton

This book is an awesome book. I have listened to it at least 5 times. I would highly recommend it.

Summary not the actual book

The narrator is not reading the book he is just giving a summary. I bought this book to be read the actual chapters not to hear summaries.

not exact

Would you consider the audio edition of Four Portraits, One Jesus (Audio Lectures) to be better than the print version?

this audio version contains most of the text but not all. So if you are studying for the test, you should read the book, if you do not want to miss any detail. But if you are cramming, this really helps.

What does Mark L. Strauss bring to the story that you wouldnt experience if you just read the book?

the author's voice is clear and easier to understand, makes difficult text enjoyable and easier to recall.