Used to Go to Church
Rethinking God on the Frontline of Life's Tragedies
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Life can often be brutal, unjust, and fraught with emotional trauma. As a first-responder chaplain for more than 23 years, Nick Vleisides has experienced countless scenes of unbearable grief and pain. When asking the brokenhearted, "Do you have a faith to help you through?" the response in some form is almost always, "Well, we used to go to church."
Blending firsthand accounts of tragedy with opportunity for raw self-examination and reflection, Vleisides delves into the realm of spirituality and belief amid loss and despair. For the "spiritual but not religious", who want to pursue God outside the walls of organized religion, Used to Go to Church is an invitation to rethink faith and open up to a life centered on grace, mercy, and love.
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You Can Trust God to Write Your Story
- Embracing the Mysteries of Providence
- By: Nancy DeMoss Wolgemuth, Robert D. Wolgemuth
- Narrated by: Nancy DeMoss Wolgemuth, Robert D. Wolgemuth
- Length: 5 hrs and 20 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 150
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 128
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 128
In their first book together, best-selling authors Robert and Nancy DeMoss Wolgemuth share biblical and modern-day stories of God’s providence at work, including their own story of finding love and marrying - the first time for Nancy at age 57 and the second time for Robert, a widower. Each story will inspire you as you watch God redeem impossible situations in the unlikeliest ways. Learn to see His hand in your life, and you'll never be the same.
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5 out of 5 stars
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A Wonderful, Scripturally Founded, Encouragement!
- By Jennifer Harvey on 10-07-19
By: Nancy DeMoss Wolgemuth, and others
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Preparing for Heaven
- What Dallas Willard Taught Me About Living, Dying, and Eternal Life
- By: Gary Black Jr., Richard J. Foster - foreword
- Narrated by: Jim Denison
- Length: 10 hrs and 30 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 38
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 37
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Story5 out of 5 stars 37
In his acclaimed books, renowned writer, speaker, and philosophy professor Dallas Willard explored the nature of Christian life in God's Kingdom. Yet one topic remained undisclosed: Willard's understanding of heaven and eternal life. In the months before his death, Willard engaged in moving and insightful conversations about the meaning of life and the life to come with close friend and theologian Gary Black, Jr. These inspiring dialogues were steeped in biblical theology as well as practical wisdom grounded in the here-and-now.
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5 out of 5 stars
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preparing fir heaven
- By Colin C. on 09-21-21
By: Gary Black Jr., and others
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The Relentless Tenderness of Jesus
- By: Brennan Manning
- Narrated by: Arthur Morey
- Length: 7 hrs and 16 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 46
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 38
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Story5 out of 5 stars 38
Is God a wrathful judge? A gentle healer? A father? Brother? Friend? In The Relentless Tenderness of Jesus, Brennan Manning brings you to a deeper understanding of the true nature of God. Through poignant and unforgettable stories and challenging observations, Manning helps you stretch your mind and reject simplistic explanations of who God really is.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Beautiful, Poetic, Convincing
- By Elizabeth Doonan on 12-03-22
By: Brennan Manning
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When God Doesn't Make Sense
- By: James C. Dobson
- Narrated by: Mike Trout
- Length: 5 hrs and 51 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 89
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 84
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Story5 out of 5 stars 84
Every person who lives long enough will eventually encounter circumstances that are difficult to explain theologically. From years of counselling experience, Dr. James Dobson offers assurance of God's constant care, even when human suffering is beyond our comprehension.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Good book for difficult times
- By Judith J. on 12-05-17
By: James C. Dobson
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Divine Disruption
- Holding on to Faith When Life Breaks Your Heart
- By: Dr. Tony Evans, Chrystal Evans Hurst, Priscilla Shirer, and others
- Narrated by: Dr. Tony Evans, Chrystal Evans Hurst, Priscilla Shirer, and others
- Length: 5 hrs and 13 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 1,162
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 1,029
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Story5 out of 5 stars 1,026
In Divine Disruption, Dr. Tony Evans and his children pull back the curtain on their faith-shaking experiences, in order to provide biblical wisdom and practical encouragement for how to deal with the hard, unexpected things we all inevitably face.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Beautiful, Heartfelt, and Transparent
- By DW on 11-10-21
By: Dr. Tony Evans, and others
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The Holy Longing
- The Search for a Christian Spirituality
- By: Ronald Rolheiser
- Narrated by: Bill Loran
- Length: 9 hrs and 34 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 66
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Performance4 out of 5 stars 52
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 52
Listeners will be fully engaged in a unique and altogether fascinating discussion of Christian spirituality. Rolheiser seeks to reconcile the rift between a smorgasbord of spiritual voices and an authentic Christian discipleship by the use of anecdotes, personal examples and a wide range of literary and cultural references. His starting point is the desire within us that longs irresistibly for fulfillment.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Great content
- By Allison Winter on 11-07-23
By: Ronald Rolheiser
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Untangling Emotions
- By: J. Alasdair Groves, Winston T. Smith
- Narrated by: Lance Smith
- Length: 7 hrs and 9 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 102
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 82
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Story5 out of 5 stars 80
Our emotions are complex. Some of us seem able to ignore our feelings, while others feel controlled by them. But most of us would admit that we don’t always know what to do with how we feel. The Bible teaches us that our emotions are an indispensable part of what makes us human―and play a crucial role in our relationships with God and others. Exploring how God designed emotions for our good, this book shows us how to properly engage with our emotions.
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5 out of 5 stars
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So good
- By Skyler on 07-21-24
By: J. Alasdair Groves, and others
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Walking in the Garden of Souls
- George Anderson's Advice from the Hereafter for Living in the Here and Now
- By: George Anderson, Andrew Barone
- Narrated by: Chris Sorensen
- Length: 8 hrs and 48 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 105
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 91
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 90
For 27 years, George Anderson, widely considered the world's greatest living medium, has listened to those on the other side, gaining a unique awareness of what those souls want his millions of believers to know, to understand, and to accept. Now Anderson shares this wisdom - and offers an incomparable perspective on the questions faced in day-to-day life.
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2 out of 5 stars
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I'M A FAN...BUT...
- By Gary Francis Burnham on 03-29-20
By: George Anderson, and others
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Fear Gone Wild
- A Story of Mental Illness, Suicide, and Hope Through Loss
- By: Kayla Stoecklein, Lysa TerKeurst - foreword
- Narrated by: Kayla Stoeklein
- Length: 5 hrs and 14 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 233
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 208
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Story5 out of 5 stars 206
Despite his deep desire to overcome mental illness and lead others out of their own pain, pastor Andrew Stoecklein died by suicide at the age of 30. In the wake of the tragedy, his widow, Kayla, embarked on a journey to better understand Andrew’s harrowing battle, come alongside those with similar struggles, and help the church overcome the stigma of suicide.
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1 out of 5 stars
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Too religious
- By Jennifer W. on 05-10-21
By: Kayla Stoecklein, and others
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Amish Grace
- How Forgiveness Transcended Tragedy
- By: Donald B. Kraybill Ph. D., Steven M. Nolt Ph. D., David L. Weaver-Zercher Ph. D.
- Narrated by: Richard Powers
- Length: 6 hrs and 59 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 269
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Performance4 out of 5 stars 160
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Story4 out of 5 stars 160
The remarkable response of the Amish Community to the horrific shooting of 10 schoolgirls at Nickel Mines, Pennsylvania in October 2006 stunned the larger world. Amish Grace tells the incredible story of this community's reaction to the senseless shooting and explores its profoundly countercultural practice of forgiveness.
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1 out of 5 stars
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I wish I could un-hear this book
- By Sara on 01-29-14
By: Donald B. Kraybill Ph. D., and others
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To Be Told
- God Invites You to Coauthor Your Future
- By: Dan B. Allender PhD
- Narrated by: William Sarris
- Length: 6 hrs and 51 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 74
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 67
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 67
God wants to reveal himself through your story. Discover how he has written your life so far and how he is leading you into the rest of your story. Everyone wants clearer guidance from God on what to do with their future. In this insightful book, therapist and Professor Dan Allender shows you how to listen to the stories of your life and identify the themes that God has written there.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Thought Provoking and Inspiring
- By michelle deuz on 04-10-21
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Unfollow
- A Memoir of Loving and Leaving the Westboro Baptist Church
- By: Megan Phelps-Roper
- Narrated by: Megan Phelps-Roper
- Length: 10 hrs and 17 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 2,184
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 1,922
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Story5 out of 5 stars 1,907
At the age of five, Megan Phelps-Roper began protesting homosexuality and other alleged vices alongside fellow members of the Westboro Baptist Church in Topeka, Kansas. Founded by her grandfather and consisting almost entirely of her extended family, the tiny group would gain worldwide notoriety for its pickets at military funerals and celebrations of death and tragedy.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Insightful, honest and engaging
- By C.B.E. on 11-28-19
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I Give Up
- The Secret Joy of a Surrendered Life
- By: Laura Story, Leigh McLeroy - contributor
- Narrated by: Jill Blackwood
- Length: 5 hrs and 24 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 95
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 80
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Story5 out of 5 stars 80
Newlywed Laura Story thought she had control over the great life ahead of her. After all, she followed Jesus and had a promising new job as a worship leader. Why would God not want to fulfill her dreams? But when Laura and her husband, Martin, faced a brain tumor, infertility, and a son’s birth defect, she realized she’d been looking for a happiness that comes from circumstances, rather than a deeper joy that comes from God. Again and again, Laura had to surrender her vision for her life so she could embrace God’s vision.
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3 out of 5 stars
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1st book was better
- By Scott D. Christiansen on 06-18-20
By: Laura Story, and others
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Befriend
- Create Belonging in an Age of Judgment, Isolation, and Fear
- By: Scott Sauls
- Narrated by: Dean Gallagher
- Length: 6 hrs and 22 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 93
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 79
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 79
Is real friendship too risky? We live in a world where real friendship is hard to find. Suspicious of others and insecure about ourselves, we retreat into the safety of our small, self-made digital worlds. Tragically, even the church can become a place that reinforces this isolation. Jesus models a much richer vision of friendship. Scott Sauls, pastor and teacher, invites you to see the breadth of Christ's love in this audiobook, Befriend.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Great post election therapy.
- By Manoli on 12-20-16
By: Scott Sauls
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- Connerp
- 01-03-22
Honest, Challenging, and Beautiful Stories!
I am a hospital chaplain and I connected very much to his words and stories. What was most impressive about this book is the author's discussion of God's presence in the midst of bad things. It was very insightful and optimistic... as well as challenging to anyone who works in ministry! I loved it!
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- Maureen
- 08-11-23
Life Enhancing!
As a reformed Christian Fundamentalist, I found this book enlightening.
Am reconsidering whether I’m Agnostic or Christian after reading this book.
Just one picky criticism - the repetition of “as a first responder chaplain” should have been caught by an editor. :)
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