Religious

Eldest daughter Shari Franke reveals the shocking true story behind the viral 8 Passengers family vlog and the hidden abuse she suffered at the hands of her mother, and how, in the face of unimaginable pain, she found freedom and healing.

Born to survivalists in the mountains of Idaho, Tara Westover was seventeen the first time she set foot in a classroom....

At one time, Corrie ten Boom would have laughed at the idea that she had a story to tell.....

In Seeking Allah, Finding Jesus, now expanded with new bonus content, Nabeel Qureshi describes his dramatic journey from Islam to Christianity, complete with friendships, investigations, and supernatural dreams along the way....

In this New York Times bestselling biography, Eric Metaxas takes both strands of Bonhoeffer's life—the theologian and the spy—and draws them together to tell a searing story of incredible moral courage in the face of monstrous evil.

Founder of the largest indigenous Christian church in American history, Joseph Smith published the 584-page Book of Mormon when he was 23 and went on to organize a church and found cities....

The women of the Bible lived timeless stories - by examining them, we can understand what it means to be a woman of faith....

Tim Keller on the Christian Life draws from pastor and author Timothy Keller's (1950–2023) nearly 50 years of sermons, conference messages, and books to share practical theological insight that will galvanize leaders and laypeople alike.

In the 1950s, a young Indianapolis minister named Jim Jones preached a curious blend of the gospel and Marxism. His congregation was racially mixed, and he was a leader in the early civil rights movement. Eventually, Jones moved his church, Peoples Temple, to northern California.

The Seven Storey Mountain is the extraordinary spiritual testament of Thomas Merton (1915-1968), a man who experienced life to its fullest in the world before entering a Trappist monastery....

From being raised in a home without the foundation of the gospel to the early days of his marriage and the stress of medical school to his last open-heart surgery in China, President Russell M. Nelson took advantage of every opportunity to learn and become more.

At a time when society is more fractured than ever before, beloved Jesuit priest Gregory Boyle invites us to see the world through a new lens of connection and build the loving community that we long to live in—a perfect message for fans of Anne Lamott, Mary Oliver, and Richard Rohr.

Corrie ten Boom was a Dutch watchmaker who became a heroine of the Resistance, a survivor of Hitler's concentration camps, and one of the most remarkable evangelists of the 20h century....

A fascinating, provocative, and meticulously researched biography that challenges long-held assumptions about the man we know as Jesus of Nazareth....

From author Eric Metaxas comes a brilliant and inspiring biography of the most influential man in modern history, Martin Luther, in time for the 500th anniversary of the Reformation....

Find inspiration to live faithfully today from the example of 40 heroes of faith from the Bible.

A riveting, deeply affecting true story of one girl's coming of age in a polygamist cult....

As a leader in teaching, training, and transforming boys in Detroit, Jason Wilson shares his own story of discovering what it means to “be a man” in this life-changing memoir....

As a boy he dreamed of being a spy undercover behind enemy lines. As a man he found himself undercover for God....

A life-changing spiritual awakening freed Brian "Head" Welch from a stranglehold of drugs and alcohol and prompted him to leave the highly successful nu-metal band KoRn in 2005....

When Pope Pius XII died in 1958, his papers were sealed in the Vatican Secret Archives, leaving unanswered questions about what he knew and did during World War II....

The story of Preston Perry’s path toward God. A hope-filled apologetics and evangelism book written by the popular cohost of the podcast, With the Perrys. Includes a foreword by Jackie Hill Perry.

If you think ghosts are only responsible for hauntings, think again....

The world's most famous demonologists, Ed and Lorraine Warren, were called in to help an average American family who were assaulted by forces too awesome, too powerful....

Widely hailed as a spiritual classic, this inspirational and unfailingly powerful story reveals the life and visions of the Lakota healer Nicholas Black Elk....

Do you ever wonder what it means to truly glorify God in your work if you’re not a pastor, missionary, or religious professional? Rather than offering theological exposition to answer that question, Jordan Raynor and Kaleigh Cox use vivid, fast-paced storytelling to present the captivating lives of five “mere Christians” who will show you what it looks like to follow Christ wherever you live and work.

Lamorna Ash was raised with about as much Christianity as most people in Britain these days: a basic knowledge of hymns and prayers received via a Church of England primary school education; occasional brushes with religious services. But once she started writing about her two friends’ unexpected conversions, she began encountering a recurring phenomenon: in an age of disconnection and apathy, a new generation was discovering religion for itself.

Casting new light on one of the first modern self-identifying witches in the US, Jason Mankey invites you deep into Buckland's life. Known for bringing Wicca to America and sharing it through his writing, Buckland penned more than forty titles, placing him among the most prolific occult authors of all time.

From the heart of 7th-century Makkah to the front lines of 21st-century change, Mothers, Warriors, Scholars, Queens is a powerful journey through the lives of Muslim women who shaped Islamic history with their intellect, piety, leadership, and courage. This book brings together over a dozen inspiring biographies—from Khadijah bint Khuwaylid رضي الله عنها, the first to believe, to Rabi’a al-Adawiyya, the mystic of divine love; from Fatimah al-Fihri, founder of the world’s first university, to Queen Arwa of Yemen and Shajarat al-Durr of Egypt; from the forgotten scholars of ...

Natalie Vellacott worked in Sussex Police for almost a decade, during which time she investigated almost every type of crime from traffic offences, thefts and minor assaults to burglaries, rape and murder. These revealing and often humorous stories from the frontline of policing address the questions Natalie is most frequently asked as a former "cop": what is the worst incident you dealt with? the funniest? the craziest? the most serious? After becoming a Christian halfway through her police service, Natalie also shares personal life experiences, showing how these impacted the way she dealt...

Through vivid storytelling, this historical account reveals the disturbing influences and grim motives that possessed Alessandro Serenelli, St. Maria Goretti’s murderer. Yet it is much more than a chilling tale; this true narrative is a testament of transformation and redemption — God’s mercy shining forth through the most seemingly hopeless of situations. Just as great literature and spiritual writing have the power to transform the soul and spur it on to heroic deeds, the force of immoral prose can corrupt and even drive the soul to unspeakable deeds.

St. Malachy of Armagh lived in an age of turmoil, yet his life radiated holiness, reform, and unwavering devotion. Composed by his cherished friend, St. Bernard of Clairvaux, this compelling biography chronicles Malachy's extraordinary journey from his humble beginnings in Ireland to his apostolic labors, miracles, and untimely death at Clairvaux.

Diez años después… ¡el libro que transformó nuestra visión sobre Jesús regresa más fuerte que nunca! ¿Alguna vez te has preguntado quién fue realmente Jesús de Nazaret ? ¿Un simple predicador rural o el personaje más influyente en la historia de la humanidad? "El profeta de Nazaret" no se conforma con respuestas convencionales. En esta edición especial del 10° aniversario, completamente revisada, ampliada y mejorada, explorarás la figura histórica de Jesús como nunca antes: sin dogmas, sin prejuicios, solo hechos, contexto y análisis riguroso. ✅ ¿Qué encontrarás en ...

Blessed Veronica of Milan (1445–1497) was a most humble and devout lay sister in the Augustinian Order. Despite her lowly position within the order and the fact that she was nearly illiterate, Bl. Veronica maintained an inspiring disposition of joy, humility, and piety. Offered in English for the first time, The Life of Christ Revealed contains her many detailed visions of Our Lord.

The complete testament from a soldier for Christ living an adventurous life for Jesus to reign in the hearts of all mankind. Let’s pray this book blesses the heart and life of everyone who listens to it.

An altar boy is fired by the church for saying he is gay. The unintended career that resulted ensured the word “gay” would be said with understanding and respect in churches, universities, and corporate offices in Mumbai, Tokyo, Singapore, Hong Kong, the United Kingdom, and North America. As a “Prince of a Boy,” Brian is said to have literally saved hundreds of lives and impacted the hearts, minds, and behaviors of millions of others primarily by telling his story with loving kindness. He’s done so through his talks, books, DVDs, columns, radio and TV shows, and podcast.

For over 500 years, Martin Luther’s defiant challenge to the Catholic Church has shaped Christianity, theology, and Western society. This book offers a deep and nuanced exploration of his legacy, examining both his triumphs and controversies. From his theological battles and harsh opposition to dissenters to the lasting divisions within Protestantism, we analyze how Luther’s ideas continue to influence modern faith, politics, and education.

James Polson was once a skeptic who believed that God, heaven, and hell did not likely exist outside of his imagination. He was satisfied with his views until he was involved in a car accident that forced the realization that death can occur at any time. Was he wrong about heaven and hell? If they really existed, where would he be? While these complex questions remained in the back of his mind, Polson embarked on a quest to discover any truth about the existence of God, heaven, and hell.

In this book, I lay bare my mistakes, my regrets, and the worst parts of myself—not to glorify them, but to magnify the miraculous transformation that is possible when a life is fully surrendered to Jesus Christ. If you’ve ever felt too broken, too lost, or too far gone, I invite you to step into this story of redemption. Because what God did for me, He can do for you.

35 Wives opens with 37-year-old Mormon prophet Joseph Smith marrying 14-year-old Helen Mar Kimball. Was it a sacred ceremony? Or was it the rape of a vulnerable girl by a predatory prophet under cover of religious sponsorship? For 120 years, Mormon apologists have argued it was holy matrimony. Telling Helen and her sisters’ stories, 35 Wives is the counter thrust to the Church’s sacred mendacity. Was Joseph a saint or a sinner? Written from an energetic outsider’s POV, 35 Wives is a naturalistic dissection of Joseph and the Church’s truth claims for a skeptical general audience.

Layered with physical, emotional, and relational tension, Through Blurred Vision brings forth the life of a young man that was given a diagnosis that appears in 0.0001% of births. As a result, Kurt Pangborn’s life was encompassed in darkness. Yet despite the daunting realty of this diagnosis’ limitations, Pangborn sought the true light of life in his darkness, and found a message that extends past human reason. Kurt Pangborn’s Through Blurred Vision inspires listeners to turn their pain into praise and apply the “Three P’s” of higher living.

Can we bring back the simple rationality amongst ourselves? In this book, I share with you an 'inner channel' as I walked my religious journey. I answer the most deep-seated questions that I have had to address in my life, on these 2 hot modern subjects. This is, indeed, an exclusive interview about my life as both a Christian and a Scientologist. How do we end up with religious extremists amongst us? Whatever happened to understanding? Sincerity? Friendship. Where did the love go?

Adoniram Judson was unique in his time. He and his wife were among the first missionaries to be sent out from the United States, and his entire ministry was a series of intense mountains and valleys. Adoniram showed a level of commitment and willingness to push through suffering and hard times far beyond what the vast majority of Christians would be willing to endure. His legacy as a pioneer on multiple levels is one that will last through this earth’s remaining time and into the heavenly library. Despite unimaginable hardships, Judson's work bore fruit that continues to impact lives today.

Dans cette biographie révélatrice, nous explorons la vie fascinante de Jorge Mario Bergoglio, mieux connu sous le nom de Pape François, le premier pontife latino-américain et jésuite de l'histoire de l'Église catholique. Basé sur des informations publiques disponibles en ligne et organisées par intelligence artificielle, ce livre offre une nouvelle perspective sur le parcours de l'une des figures les plus influentes du monde contemporain.

AWAKENING... chronicles Cera's life story through her experiences of painful survival, the Law of Attraction, arriving her dream life... spiritual awakening, and Buddhism. Since she's a science lover, many credible sources of fascinating life science discoveries of the world are cited. "The most valuable treasure of this book isn't my stories but those miraculous life science discoveries that inspired me to revisit those ancient religious scripts which I rejected for 56 years. "

En esta biografía reveladora, exploramos la fascinante vida de Jorge Mario Bergoglio, más conocido como el Papa Francisco, el primer pontífice latinoamericano y jesuita en la historia de la Iglesia Católica. Basado en información pública disponible en internet y organizada por inteligencia artificial, este libro ofrece una nueva perspectiva sobre la trayectoria de una de las figuras más influyentes del mundo contemporáneo.

«L'amicizia di Gesù ci ricorda che Dio mette una virgola dove noi credevamo possibile solo un punto finale.» L'amicizia è uno dei valori più importanti per ognuno di noi, ma anche un aspetto della vita così naturale, e a volte dato per scontato, che raramente ci fermiamo a riflettere su cosa significhi davvero la parola "amico". Se ci pensiamo, l'amico è chi cammina sempre al nostro fianco, anche se separato da migliaia di chilometri o da decine di anni di distanza: nell'amicizia, il lontano e la distanza sono dimensioni del tutto relative.

Chi era Enzo Piccinini, medico chirurgo tragicamente scomparso in un incidente stradale nel maggio 1999, amico di don Luigi Giussani e instancabile educatore? A rispondere, a 25 anni dalla morte, è Pier Paolo Bellini, amico e compagno di strada del medico reggiano, insieme a Chiara Piccinini, una delle figlie di Enzo, dando voce all'uomo, alle sue opere e alle parole che hanno segnato la vita di molti.

Can four words change a life? On a rainy autumn day, four words changed the life of a young cardiology nurse. Four little words hurled across a dimly lit exam room struck fear in a mother’s heart. “You are legally blind.” Anita’s journey through blindness began with the devastating diagnosis of retinitis pigmentosa, an untreatable, degenerative retinal disease. At the age of 33, she was forced to face not only vision loss, but also the loss of driving, her nursing career, and even her independence. Anita was convinced that life was over.

“Victorious” é o extraordinário relato autobiográfico de Cheryl Remington, uma mulher cuja extraordinária viagem a transformou de uma criança inocente na Última Profeta de Deus. Esta série abrange uns incríveis 70 anos e capta as profundas provações, revelações e triunfos que definiram a sua vida. Através de histórias vívidas, Cheryl partilha lições íntimas, sabedoria e orientação divina que recebeu, oferecendo aos leitores um raro vislumbre da vida de alguém escolhido por **Adonai**. A sua fé inabalável perante adversidades avassaladoras irá inspirá-lo, desafiá-lo e comovê-lo profundamente.