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The Kingdom That Turned the World Upside Down
- By: David W. Bercot
- Narrated by: William Crockett
- Length: 8 hrs and 20 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 56
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 43
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Story5 out of 5 stars 43
If someone were to ask you what was the theme of Jesus' preaching, what would be your answer? Man's need for salvation? God's love for mankind? The new birth? To be sure, Jesus spoke about all of those things. And they're all essential truths. But none of them were the theme of his teaching. The theme of Jesus' message was the kingdom of God. Wherever he went, Jesus preached about the kingdom. The irony is that the message of the kingdom is almost totally missing from the gospel that's preached today.
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5 out of 5 stars
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The ball is in your court
- By PracticePiety on 02-14-19
- The Kingdom That Turned the World Upside Down
- By: David W. Bercot
- Narrated by: William Crockett
Transformative pointing exclusive to truth
Reviewed: 01-11-25
This book and several others have continued to point me towards the red letters of Jesus Christ, and what that causes us to lead a king based life, following, of course the king, the prophet, and the priest of Jesus, our Lord and Holy Spirit we have unfortunately extracted two of these three from most of our modern day theology And lifestyle. If you are looking for a challenge to point you towards truth, this is a great place to start and finish always at the red letters of Jesus!
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Church 3.0
- Upgrades for the Future of the Church
- By: Neil Cole
- Narrated by: Brad Smith
- Length: 9 hrs and 12 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 14
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 13
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Story5 out of 5 stars 13
Neil Cole's best-selling book Organic Church described the fastest growing segment of contemporary Christianity - the so-called organic church. Now in this next-step book, he answers questions about how to deal with theological and organizational issues that come up. He talks about issues such has what to do with finances, children, heresy, leader training, and rituals and ordinances. Without the top-down structure of a denomination, even people who are proponents of this small, house-church model worry that they are not doing it right.
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5 out of 5 stars
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challenges for the old ways to do things
- By Nooa on 03-25-24
- Church 3.0
- Upgrades for the Future of the Church
- By: Neil Cole
- Narrated by: Brad Smith
Humble wisdom, and graceful truth!
Reviewed: 01-26-23
12 years after the authors issuing of this book, many of its trees are unchanged and applicable in considering our church, the church, the bride of Christ. Great wisdom, and truth provided with deep understanding of scripture in the heart of the gospel. I pray you read, learn and apply with Neil call rights in this challenge book.
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From Strength to Strength
- Finding Success, Happiness, and Deep Purpose in the Second Half of Life
- By: Arthur C. Brooks
- Narrated by: Arthur C. Brooks
- Length: 5 hrs and 49 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 3,382
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 2,960
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 2,937
At the height of his career at the age of 50, Arthur Brooks embarked on a seven-year journey to discover how to transform his future from one of disappointment over waning abilities into an opportunity for progress. From Strength to Strength is the result, a practical roadmap for the rest of your life. Drawing on social science, philosophy, biography, theology, and eastern wisdom, as well as dozens of interviews with everyday men and women, Brooks shows us that true life success is well within our reach.
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3 out of 5 stars
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A self-help book for overeducated overachievers
- By 11104 on 02-23-22
- From Strength to Strength
- Finding Success, Happiness, and Deep Purpose in the Second Half of Life
- By: Arthur C. Brooks
- Narrated by: Arthur C. Brooks
In life, learning and taking action matters
Reviewed: 01-26-23
I feel overwhelmed and blessed to continue to learn from teachers, like this author, who is helping all of us be guided to a more complete and fulfilling life. I have watched any of these truths and fooled those in front of me and I’ve been blessed to learn these truths early to be able to experience more of what God and grace have given us a courage you to read this book and share it with others.
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For Such a Time as This
- My Faith Journey Through the White House and Beyond
- By: Kayleigh McEnany
- Narrated by: Kayleigh McEnany
- Length: 6 hrs and 6 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 1,322
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 1,186
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Story5 out of 5 stars 1,177
If you would have told me that in the year 2020 I would stand at the White House podium and communicate with the American people as COVID-19 ravaged the globe and violent protests beset the nation, I would have told you that you were crazy. But Jesus Christ had this very plan for my life.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Everyone should read this book
- By Amazon Customer on 12-10-21
- For Such a Time as This
- My Faith Journey Through the White House and Beyond
- By: Kayleigh McEnany
- Narrated by: Kayleigh McEnany
Huh…I didn’t expect that
Reviewed: 08-26-22
I was told that I will meet Kayleigh in the next two months at an event and struggle with people in politics questioning their motivation and personal self serving behavior. What I learned about this young woman was nothing short of wow! A person of power, authority, strength, intelligence, conviction and unwavering and unashamed faith! This book is restoring my passion for our nation and our tomorrows!
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Out of a Far Country
- A Gay Son's Journey to God. A Broken Mother's Search for Hope
- By: Christopher Yuan
- Narrated by: Christopher Yuan, Nancy Wu
- Length: 7 hrs and 28 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 566
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 516
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Story5 out of 5 stars 515
Christopher Yuan, the son of Chinese immigrants, discovered at an early age that he was different. He was attracted to other boys. As he grew into adulthood, his mother, Angela, hoped to control the situation. Instead she found that her son and her life were spiraling out of control - and her own personal demons were determined to defeat her. Years of heartbreak, confusion, and prayer followed before the Yuans found a place of complete surrender, which is God's desire for all families.
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5 out of 5 stars
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phenomenal testimony!
- By Daniel on 06-01-16
- Out of a Far Country
- A Gay Son's Journey to God. A Broken Mother's Search for Hope
- By: Christopher Yuan
- Narrated by: Christopher Yuan, Nancy Wu
Not every day!
Reviewed: 08-24-22
Wow! I didn’t expect to experience this. I was reading another book that referenced this book and so I purchased it. Curious to what or how it would approach these topics of grace, love, patience, sexuality and idolatry. I was was left nervous, humbled, broken and uncomfortable as this incredibly transparent and real story unfolded. The Honest expression of feeling and thought was so genuine and real that it was almost scary! This book of love will expose, engage, give grace and poor out love into your story!
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Becoming Whole
- Why the Opposite of Poverty Isn't the American Dream
- By: Dr. Brian Fikkert, Kelly M. Kapic
- Narrated by: Joe Geoffrey
- Length: 8 hrs and 43 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 48
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 44
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 42
We are the richest people ever to walk the face of the earth, but according to research, we aren't becoming happier. Families and communities are increasingly fragmented, loneliness is skyrocketing, and physical and mental health are on the decline. Our unprecedented wealth doesn't seem to be doing us much good. Yet, when we try to help poor people at home or abroad, our implicit assumption is that the goal is to help them to become like us.
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5 out of 5 stars
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The truth shared is clear and cuts to the heart of serving the poor
- By Kelly Vance on 07-29-24
- Becoming Whole
- Why the Opposite of Poverty Isn't the American Dream
- By: Dr. Brian Fikkert, Kelly M. Kapic
- Narrated by: Joe Geoffrey
Questions, challenges, answers and a place for discussion!
Reviewed: 08-01-22
Dr. Fikkert, as always, puts forth a compelling argument with incredibly validating stories of transformation. He uses deep access to resources outcomes and avoids the often complaining/comparing style that is so common today. He makes his pints, proofs and stories of truth and let’s you chew on these thoughts in hopes to see transformation towards a heart of love.
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Seeking Allah, Finding Jesus
- Third Edition with Bonus Content, New Reflections
- By: Nabeel Qureshi, Lee Strobel - foreword
- Narrated by: Nabeel Qureshi, Michelle Qureshi, Lee Strobel, and others
- Length: 8 hrs and 51 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 4,071
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 3,630
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Story5 out of 5 stars 3,622
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. Providing an intimate window into a loving Muslim home, Qureshi shares how he developed a passion for Islam before discovering, almost against his will, evidence that Jesus rose from the dead and claimed to be God.
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5 out of 5 stars
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INCREDIBLE!!! This book affected me greatly!!!
- By Maria on 08-24-18
- Seeking Allah, Finding Jesus
- Third Edition with Bonus Content, New Reflections
- By: Nabeel Qureshi, Lee Strobel - foreword
- Narrated by: Nabeel Qureshi, Michelle Qureshi, Lee Strobel, Mark Mittelberg, David Wood
Nitrate resonance
Reviewed: 06-03-22
I thought that might be the most unexpected title but in my third time rereading this book I realize it’s one of the rarest and most feared topic as to me…. Explain to me the Trinity. Though these two words only begin to answer the Way this book has touched me and those I’ve provided to it is also the depth that the author goes in order to touch all of those points of misunderstanding or non-understanding of the gospel. This beautiful book I am confident will have a great impact on you and anyone that you share it with
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Get Your Life Back
- Everyday Practices for a World Gone Mad
- By: John Eldredge
- Narrated by: John Eldredge
- Length: 6 hrs and 18 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 1,418
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 1,224
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Story5 out of 5 stars 1,217
In Get Your Life Back, New York Times best-selling author John Eldredge provides a practical, simple, and refreshing guide to taking your life back. By practicing a few wonderfully simple practices - or what John calls “graces” - you can begin to recover your soul, disentangle from the tragedies of this broken world, and discover the restorative power of beauty.
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5 out of 5 stars
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For Such A Time As This
- By Michelle on 04-18-20
- Get Your Life Back
- Everyday Practices for a World Gone Mad
- By: John Eldredge
- Narrated by: John Eldredge
Pause….breathe…listen
Reviewed: 04-08-22
Your heart and soul were made for more than this….yet you chase after something that you barely even know. John paints such a beautiful reminder for the soul that seeks to know and be known. Not just ethereal impossibilities and miraculous spectaculars but truly tactical approaches to feed the deepest parts of your longing! I hope you choose to pick up this book and feast on the truths found in it!
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Gay Girl, Good God
- The Story of Who I Was, and Who God Has Always Been
- By: Jackie Hill Perry
- Narrated by: Jackie Hill Perry
- Length: 4 hrs and 17 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 4,686
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 4,174
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Story5 out of 5 stars 4,157
In Gay Girl, Good God, author Jackie Hill Perry shares her own story, offering practical tools that helped her in the process of finding wholeness. Jackie grew up fatherless and experienced gender confusion. She embraced masculinity and homosexuality with every fiber of her being. She knew that Christians had a lot to say about all of the above. But was she supposed to change herself? How was she supposed to stop loving women, when homosexuality felt more natural to her than heterosexuality ever could?
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1 out of 5 stars
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How to know if this book is for you:
- By Neil on 04-18-19
- Gay Girl, Good God
- The Story of Who I Was, and Who God Has Always Been
- By: Jackie Hill Perry
- Narrated by: Jackie Hill Perry
Gay Girl, Good Explanation
Reviewed: 05-27-20
Reading through this book gave me a new perspective for a reality I’ve never known, and an opinion about a divisive topic that is biblically based. So appreciate your candor and your wisdom. I think as I reread this, God will continue to use it. Thank you!
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The Many Lives of Michael Bloomberg
- Innovation, Money, and Politics
- By: Eleanor Randolph
- Narrated by: Steven Jay Cohen
- Length: 15 hrs and 13 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 160
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 132
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 132
With unprecedented access, the veteran New York Times reporter and editorial writer who covered New York City and state politics offers a revealing portrait of one of the richest and famously private public figures in the country: business genius, inventor, innovator, publisher, philanthropist, activist, sly wit, and potential presidential candidate Michael Bloomberg.
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1 out of 5 stars
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Great story ruined by a terrible voice
- By Christian M. on 09-26-19
- The Many Lives of Michael Bloomberg
- Innovation, Money, and Politics
- By: Eleanor Randolph
- Narrated by: Steven Jay Cohen
Who is the next president?
Reviewed: 12-10-19
So it has become a desire of mine to learn about the top prospective democrats that could potentially win. This story of Michael Bloomberg is astonishing story of hard work, competency and sheer determination. It is inspiring even though I conflict on many levels with Bloomberg’s ideologies. He is unabashedly powerful, forceful and simultaneously extremely concerned about the wellness of others. Generosity is pronounced from day one and his extreme wealth and influence has allowed him to explode to what I would argue could give the strongest position to remove the current president, though it appears his run is unlikely. I appreciate the intensity and willingness to fail and learn. Great book!
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