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Chad Statler

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Excellent Narration for an Excellent Book

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Reviewed: 07-02-25

I loved this book and didn’t quite know what to expect. I’m a big fan of Strobel’s “Case For…” series and this was published prior to that. And admittedly, this is different. In a good way. The “Case For…” series has topics about great themes like Christ and Heaven and Hope and Creation. But this was about getting in the mind of atheists and how to best present the gospel to them. It was much more relaxed in tone and felt more like a casual conversation of someone who you might be having brunch with. Strobel does an excellent job in his other books, of course. But those books are much more about making a case or defense of a specific point and the reader acts as a member of the jury and there are often interviews taking place to back up his arguments. There is none of that here. This was much more about Strobel’s interpretation of church in an almost “behind the scenes” look of Case for Christ. If you’re a fan of Case for Christ or any of Strobel’s works, this would be quite refreshing. At first, I was disappointed that Strobel wasn’t narrating the book as he does such a fantastic job with his other books but I loved the narrator and could hear Strobel’s voice just as well. This is an interesting topic to me and i find it fascinating that this was Strobel’s first book because it is a strong debut and a very solid start to his books. I’m a fan of this book, glad I read it, got lots of things out of it, and suggest you try it.

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Excellent Follow Up to “Tactics”

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Reviewed: 05-27-25

This book is an excellent follow up to Koukl’s previous book on the topic “Tactics.” I highly recommend reading it first but it’s not required. This book does a great job of showing the various topics that you might encounter and presenting different conversations that you might have and intelligent responses. It’s a great book to have in your arsenal if you’re studying apologetics!

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Lee Strobel Does It Again

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Reviewed: 04-21-25

I’ve read all of Strobel’s books and got this one the day it was released. It did not disappoint. In my opinion, this book is most closely related to one of his previous books called “Case for Miracles.” However, this focuses more on paranormal ideas and what the Bible says about it. If you like Strobel, this is a solid read.

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Moments That Mean Something

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Reviewed: 03-17-25

After listening to “Conversations With Jesus,” I was struck by the way that he painted the picture of a scene. He is sure to bring in all perspectives of an event when people are hearing Jesus. It reminds me of looking at a picture through a jewel. You might see something in a slightly different way. While I’d heard of each of these stories, I could appreciate them in a new light and this book struck my interest in other books of his including “Messiah.” For those looking to view stories they know in a new light, this is a great find.

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One of the Greatest Christian Books I’ve Ever Read

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Reviewed: 10-09-24

No other book has opened my mind, heart, and soul in such a way. This book is a masterpiece drawing upon science, logic and eventually scripture. If you’re considering it, stop considering and just get it. And be sure to read the whole thing because every premise builds on the premise before it. The whole picture or “box top” is brought together at the end. Don’t do yourself a disservice by only getting through a portion of it. Instead, appreciate each chapter and trust that the writers know what they’re doing. Because they do. I pray the anyone who reads this would read this post would read this book and watch as God works in their life. For others like it, I’d recommend The Case for Christ or Mere Christianity. But while I read those first, this one was the absolute best to me. I bought a physical copy because an audiobook wasn’t enough. Just read it! God bless!

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What the Films Should Have Been

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Reviewed: 01-11-23

Truly an essential read if you’re a Star Wars fan and wanted more from the sequel trilogy. Adam Christopher does an excellent job of weaving the many plot holes left from the sequel trilogy into a compelling story. Audio production and narrator, William DeMerritt, were superb! Highly recommend!

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Incredible Performance for an Incredible Story

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Reviewed: 10-11-22

I haven’t seen this kind of wonder and magic since Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone. I loved the story and Jim Dale is truly the best of the best. He takes it to another level just like he did with the Harry Potter audiobooks. Peter Pan has always been a story close to my heart and this tale masterfully introduces all of the different aspects of the story in natural ways. It has just the right balance of magic, reality, humor, and heart. Definitely recommend!

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