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I Served Religion
- Encouraging Critical Thinking While Believing
- Narrated by: Bill Jacobson
- Length: 1 hr and 28 mins
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Publisher's summary
Critical thinking is a gift from God and it is also overlooked when it comes to religion. The author shares his personal experience breaking free from the chains of religion. The author also hopes that his book will create a dialogue among the religious sectors regarding the great gift of critical thinking.
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- Fighting for Certainty in an Age of Deception
- By: John MacArthur
- Narrated by: John MacArthur
- Length: 3 hrs and 43 mins
- Abridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 294
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 238
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Story5 out of 5 stars 230
Right now, Truth is under attack, and much is at stake. Christians are caught in the crossfire of alternative Christian histories, emerging faulty texts, and a cultural push to eliminate absolute Truth altogether. As a result, many churches and Christians have been deceived. Worse still, they propagate the deception that poses itself as Truth!
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5 out of 5 stars
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Pure Truth Necessary For the Times
- By Tracie on 09-27-08
By: John MacArthur
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Jesus' Alternative Plan
- The Sermon on the Mount
- By: Richard Rohr OFM
- Narrated by: Dean Gallagher
- Length: 7 hrs and 57 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 129
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 116
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Story5 out of 5 stars 114
Richard Rohr Rohr goes through the teachings of the Sermon on the Mount, explaining the historical and cultural context of each verse and offering guidance for what it means for Christians today.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Updated Version
- By Anonymous User on 03-30-23
By: Richard Rohr OFM
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Multiply
- Disciples Making Disciples
- By: Francis Chan, Mark Beuving
- Narrated by: Francis Chan
- Length: 8 hrs and 35 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 546
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 460
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 462
You were made to make disciples. Jesus gave His followers a command: “Follow Me.” And a promise: “I will equip you to find others to follow Me.” We were made to make disciples. Designed for use in discipleship relationships and other focused settings, Multiply will equip you to carry out Jesus’ ministry. Each of the 24 sessions in the audio book corresponds with an online video at www.multiplymovement.com, where New York Times best-selling author David Platt joins Francis Chan in guiding you through each part of Multiply.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Inspirational
- By Ashley on 07-01-15
By: Francis Chan, and others
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The First Paul
- Reclaiming the Radical Visionary Behind the Church's Conservative Icon
- By: Marcus J. Borg, John Dominic Crossan
- Narrated by: Mel Foster
- Length: 8 hrs and 20 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 48
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 38
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Story5 out of 5 stars 40
Paul is second only to Jesus as the most important person in the birth of Christianity, and yet he continues to be controversial, even among Christians. How could the letters of Paul be used both to inspire radical grace and to endorse systems of oppression - condoning slavery, subordinating women, condemning homosexual behavior? Borg and Crossan use the best of biblical and historical scholarship to explain the reasons for Paul's mixed reputation and reveal to us what scholars have known for decades: The later letters of Paul were created by the early church to dilute Paul's message.
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5 out of 5 stars
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A Liberal Paul
- By Kayla on 05-12-20
By: Marcus J. Borg, and others
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Jesus on Trial
- A Lawyer Affirms the Truth of the Gospel
- By: David Limbaugh
- Narrated by: Walter Dixon
- Length: 12 hrs and 16 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 490
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 435
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 427
In Jesus on Trial, New York Times bestselling author David Limbaugh applies his lifetime of legal experience to a unique new undertaking: making a case for the gospels as hard evidence of the life and work of Jesus Christ. Limbaugh, a practicing attorney and former professor of law, approaches the canonical gospels with the same level of scrutiny he would apply to any legal document and asks all the necessary questions about the story of Jesus....
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1 out of 5 stars
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What a disappointment
- By JB on 10-07-14
By: David Limbaugh
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The Jesus You Can't Ignore
- What You Must Learn from the Bold Confrontations of Christ
- By: John MacArthur
- Narrated by: John MacArthur
- Length: 3 hrs and 28 mins
- Abridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 128
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 116
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Story5 out of 5 stars 116
Best-selling author John MacArthur gives readers a fresh look at how Jesus addressed attacks against the truth. Meek and mild. Politically correct. A great teacher. These are the popular depictions of Jesus. But they aren't the complete picture. Maybe because it's uncomfortable, or maybe because it's inconvenient, Christians and non-Christians alike are overlooking the fierceness of the Savior, His passionate mission to make the Gospel clear and bring people into the Kingdom of God.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Great point that I never considered before.
- By Phillip on 03-27-17
By: John MacArthur
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The Myth of a Christian Religion
- How Believers Must Rebel to Advance the Kingdom of God
- By: Gregory A. Boyd
- Narrated by: Art Carlson
- Length: 6 hrs and 38 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 87
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 72
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 70
In this sequel to his best seller, The Myth of a Christian Nation, Dr. Gregory Boyd issues a clear call to manifest God’s beauty and revolt against evil—with Jesus’ life as our example. Passionate theology and practical insight combine to create a guidebook for simple, radical, Christlike living.
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5 out of 5 stars
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A great sequel
- By Jim H. on 01-05-22
By: Gregory A. Boyd
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After You Believe
- Why Christian Character Matters
- By: N. T. Wright
- Narrated by: Antony Ferguson
- Length: 10 hrs and 1 min
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 367
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 297
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 288
We are all spiritual seekers, intuitively knowing there is more to life than we suspect. This is a book for anyone who is hoping there is something more while we’re here on Earth. There is. We are being called to join the revolution, and Wright insightfully encourages readers to find new purpose and clarity by taking us on an eye-opening journey through key biblical passages that promise to radically alter the work of the church and the direction of our lives.
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5 out of 5 stars
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True Spirituality
- By Wayne on 04-11-11
By: N. T. Wright
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Intensional
- Kingdom Ethnicity in a Divided World
- By: D.A. Horton
- Narrated by: D.A. Horton
- Length: 4 hrs and 14 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 27
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 24
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Story5 out of 5 stars 24
When it comes to the ethnic divisions in our world, we speak often of seeking racial reconciliation. But at no point have all ethnicities on Earth been reconciled. Animosity, distrust, and hostility among people from various ethnicities have always existed in American history. Even in the church, we have often built walls to divide God’s people from each other. In Intensional, pastor D. A. Horton steps into the tension to offer vision and practical guidance for Christians longing to embrace our Kingdom ethnicity, combating the hatred with the hope of Jesus Christ.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Loved Every Moment!
- By Marqus Rose on 02-26-21
By: D.A. Horton
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The Great Omission
- Reclaiming Jesus's Essential Teachings on Discipleship
- By: Dallas Willard
- Narrated by: Grover Gardner
- Length: 7 hrs and 25 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 231
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 181
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 175
The last command Jesus gave the church before he ascended to heaven was the Great Commission, the call for Christians to "make disciples of all the nations.
"But Christians have responded by making "Christians", not "disciples". This, according to brilliant scholar and renowned Christian thinker Dallas Willard, has been the church's Great Omission.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Am I Christian enough to make it to heaven?
- By Steve S. Herron on 06-03-16
By: Dallas Willard
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The Power of the Cross
- Putting It to Work in Your Life
- By: Tony Evans
- Narrated by: Calvin Robinson
- Length: 6 hrs and 14 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 52
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 49
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Story5 out of 5 stars 49
In The Power of the Cross, Tony Evans applies Christ's work to life today. He systematically and pastorally explains three aspects of the cross: its person, its purpose, and its power.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Power of the Cross
- By Donnie Thomas on 06-07-23
By: Tony Evans
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Who Am I?
- Identity in Christ
- By: Jerry Bridges
- Narrated by: Alistair Begg
- Length: 2 hrs and 33 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 174
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 157
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Story5 out of 5 stars 156
Best-selling author Jerry Brides ( The Pursuit of Holiness, The Discipline of Grace, The Bookends of the Christian Life, and many other books) asks perhaps the most fundamental question of existence: "Who am I?" He then turns to scripture to unpack for the Christian eight clear, interlocking, illuminating answers.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Excellent Biblical Encouragement
- By Thomas Pirone on 10-28-16
By: Jerry Bridges
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Swear to God
- The Promise and Power of the Sacraments
- By: Scott Hahn
- Narrated by: Brian Keeler
- Length: 5 hrs and 6 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 114
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 85
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 86
Written in an accessible style, Swear to God is a testament to the seven sacraments, which Hahn sees not as boring rituals, but as powerful reminders of our covenants with God.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Swear to God
- By LW on 07-03-24
By: Scott Hahn
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Things Hidden
- Scripture as Spirituality
- By: Richard Rohr O.F.M.
- Narrated by: John Quigley O.F.M.
- Length: 10 hrs and 26 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 89
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 80
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Story5 out of 5 stars 80
The Bible is meant to be about transformation, not merely information. In Things Hidden, Richard Rohr invites you to experience Scripture as spirituality - as a living text that can breathe new life into your relationship with God and change your way of seeing the world.
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5 out of 5 stars
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excellent and inspirational in the insights
- By Nana on 11-03-22