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Becoming the Man God Created You to Be
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Mark Batterson
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Mark Batterson
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Play the man. Make the man.
Somewhere along the way, our culture lost its definition of manhood, leaving generations of men and men-to-be confused about their roles, responsibilities, and relationships and the reason God made them men. It's into this "no-man's-land" that New York Times best-selling author Mark Batterson declares his mantra for manhood: Play the man.
In this inspiring call to something greater, he helps men understand what it means to be a man of God by unveiling seven virtues of manhood. Mark shares inspiring stories of manhood, including the true story of the hero and martyr Polycarp, who first heard the voice from heaven say, "Play the man". Mark couples those stories with practical ideas about how to disciple the next generation of men who will put God first, family second, and career third.
This is more than an audiobook; it's a movement of men who will settle for nothing less than fulfilling their highest calling to be the men and the fathers God has destined them to be.
Download the accompanying reference guide.©2017 Baker Books (P)2017 Oasis AudioListeners also enjoyed...
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- Unabridged
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With his trademark enthusiasm and contagious joy, Mark Batterson helps listeners overcome feelings of guilt, fear, and doubt because in Christ there is no condemnation. Unpacking the promises of Romans 8, he shows listeners that they are more than conquerors - right now and forever. And because of that, the possibilities for their lives are limitless. Christians from all walks of life will find themselves set free by this inspiring and entertaining listen.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Inspiring
- By Alicia on 12-12-15
By: Mark Batterson
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Chase the Lion
- If Your Dream Doesn't Scare You, It's Too Small
- By: Mark Batterson
- Narrated by: Mark Batterson
- Length: 7 hrs and 19 mins
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Chase the Lion is more than a catch phrase; it’s a radically different approach to life. It’s only when we stop fearing failure that we can fully seize opportunity by the mane. With grit and gusto, New York Times best-selling author Mark Batterson delivers a bold message to everyone with a big dream. This is a wake-up call to stop living as if the purpose of life was to simply arrive safely at death. Our dreams should scare us. They should be so big that without God they would be impossible to achieve.
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2 out of 5 stars
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Boring & repetitive
- By Jen Marinacci on 11-11-17
By: Mark Batterson
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The Grave Robber
- How Jesus Can Make Your Impossible Possible
- By: Mark Batterson
- Narrated by: Mark Batterson
- Length: 7 hrs and 12 mins
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The Grave Robber is a nonfiction Christian living book that discusses the seven miracles of Jesus in the Book of John and their importance for our lives today.
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3rd Batterson Book in 4 months
- By D. Oldfield on 05-05-17
By: Mark Batterson
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Do It for a Day
- How to Make or Break Any Habit in 30 Days
- By: Mark Batterson
- Narrated by: Mark Batterson
- Length: 8 hrs and 45 mins
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Destiny is not a mystery. Destiny is daily habits. Our lives are built on our patterns of behavior: both constructive and counterproductive habits. Whether we attain the things we desire - mental and physical health, financial freedom, fulfilling relationships - is determined by the things we do and the things we don’t. The good news? You’re one habit away from a totally different life! You don’t have to tackle the next 30 years. You just have to start with right now.
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2 out of 5 stars
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An ok book
- By Angela on 01-18-22
By: Mark Batterson
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Double Blessing
- Don't Settle for Less Than You're Called to Bless
- By: Mark Batterson
- Narrated by: Mark Batterson
- Length: 7 hrs and 48 mins
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New York Times best-selling author and pastor Mark Batterson believes the key to radically increasing your faith, joy, and abundance can be found in these three words: Flip the blessing. His discovery started with a simple experiment. Whenever Batterson received a blessing, he would give a similar blessing away. If someone paid him a compliment or gave him a gift or went out of their way to help him, he would return the favor by doing something similar for someone else.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Makarios is real!🙏🏼💛☀️
- By Egbert Oostburg on 08-17-20
By: Mark Batterson
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A Million Little Miracles
- Rediscover the God Who Is Bigger than Big, Closer than Close, and Gooder than Good
- By: Mark Batterson
- Narrated by: Mark Batterson
- Length: 9 hrs and 23 mins
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Think you’ve never experienced a miracle? With all due respect, you have never not. In fact, you are one! There never has been—and there never will be—anyone else like you. That isn’t a testament to you. It’s a testament to the God who created you. Your fingerprint, eyeprint, and voiceprint are unlike anyone else’s. Simply put, you matter to God. Most of us take everyday miracles for granted, including the one that stares back at us in the mirror. It’s time to take them for gratitude. Why is that so important? Because whatever you don’t turn into praise turns into pride.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Astounding facts, intriguing discoveries
- By A. Alexander on 04-18-25
By: Mark Batterson
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The Circle Maker
- Praying Circles Around Your Biggest Dreams and Greatest Fears
- By: Mark Batterson
- Narrated by: Mark Batterson
- Length: 7 hrs and 35 mins
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It's time you learned from the legend of Honi the Circle Maker. When his land was drought-stricken in ancient times, Honi ha-M'agel drew a circle in the sand, stepped inside it, and wouldn't budge until God answered his petition for rain. Honi's story transformed author Mark Batterson's own experience with prayer and inspired him to document his journey to praying more powerful prayers in The Circle Maker.
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5 out of 5 stars
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This has changed my prayer life.
- By Sheri on 09-18-13
By: Mark Batterson
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Whisper
- How to Hear the Voice of God
- By: Mark Batterson
- Narrated by: Mark Batterson
- Length: 7 hrs and 16 mins
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The voice that spoke the cosmos into existence is the same voice that parted the Red Sea and made the sun stand still in the midday sky. One day, this voice will make all things new, but it’s also speaking to you now! That voice is God’s, and what we’ve learned from Scripture is that He often speaks in a whisper. Not to make it difficult to hear Him, but to draw us close. Sure, in ancient times and in mysterious ways, God spoke to His people, but is He still speaking now? Mark Batterson certainly believes so. And he wants to introduce you to the seven love languages of God.
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2 out of 5 stars
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Disappointing
- By Michael Brown on 08-15-19
By: Mark Batterson
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Please, Sorry, Thanks
- The Three Words That Change Everything
- By: Mark Batterson
- Narrated by: Mark Batterson
- Length: 4 hrs and 36 mins
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The best predictor of success in life, in love, and in leadership is your proficiency at please, sorry, and thanks. Those three words are the foundation of all healthy relationships and successful careers. Those three words are the only ceiling on achieving your dreams. Those three words will determine how happy you are.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Awesome, Encouraging Book to Improve Communication
- By Kerri Rocco on 04-11-23
By: Mark Batterson
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- Dr. Goodloe
- 08-10-17
Excellent
After reading and listening to this book, I am confident in saying this is a MUST have. To God be the glory! Play the man!!!
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- Thomas Lawford
- 06-20-17
A must read for both young and older men.
A great Incorporation of both the buckle and historical accounts. This is a wonderful perspective on what it means to really be a man.
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- Amazon Customer
- 06-19-17
play the man
loved this book. For a man trying to define manhood. it's a must read. Thanks to the author.
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- D. Oldfield
- 07-16-17
Finest campion to Scriptures for...
Young Dads. Mark's stories knocked it out of the park! I'll be gifting this to other dads.
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- Ryan G
- 08-09-18
Want Man Guidelines?
If you are a young man who wants to know how to be a man and a father, or a man and a father who wants to know how to do your job as a man and father better, this is the book for you. Mark Batterson is a very good example of what it means to recognize you're not doing what you should and then beginning to do it. he doesn't claim to be perfect, but he does have some amazing examples and sets an amazing example himself. This book is highly recommended.
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- Virginia Brandhorst
- 08-27-18
excellent read, I recommend every man read it!
excellent read, I recommend to every man read it especially if you were bringing up children, this book will relight the fire of being a man, man of the house, man of your family and community.
#playtheman
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- mistie johnson
- 03-02-24
Excellent book!
Loved this book. Has a lot of Biblical principles on manhood. Really stepping up into your God ordained position as a man. A must read for men!
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- JReel
- 08-27-21
Play The Man, be a man.
in a world of canceled culture this book inspires you to resist the indoctrination of a man's design. we have been given a gift and a responsibility to live up to what our creator has charged us to be. this book is a great reminder to resist a culture and Play The Man.
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- Jim D. Miller
- 06-11-17
Great Read!
I enjoy listening to Mark Batter son narrate his own books. Wonderful content and challenge!
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- Ken N
- 04-18-19
Excellent!
Great read for father's desiring to lead and be led. reinforces parenting-mentoring is intentional not accidental.
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