
Hope of Nations
Standing Strong in a Post-Truth, Post-Christian World
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Every week a terrorist attack, riot, or political scandal makes the headlines - and we feel the world around us shaking again. We struggle to separate truth from biased statements and hope from naïveté. We wonder how we got here and where these uncertain days will take us.
One of the world’s top investigative reporters, John S. Dickerson, addresses this post-truth, post-Christian society in Hope of Nations.
Hope of Nations shows us how and why the world is changing, where those changes will lead, and what it looks like to live like Christ in today’s society. With fascinating historical and political background, Dickerson helps us understand:
- The five major forces driving global change in the world today
- Why violent displays of Islam continue resurfacing
- The incoming moral, social, and political impact of American millennials
- Ten ways to respond biblically to trends shaping the world right now
- How to live with Christian courage and compassion in tumultuous times
“Times of great social upheaval are times of great spiritual opportunity,” writes Dickerson. “You can live the adventure of this era with great purpose. You can know with confidence that the Creator of the universe appointed you to bring light and life to this moment in human history.”
Among the youngest award-winning journalists and a seminary-trained pastor, Dickerson brings his reporting skills, generational perspective, and biblical insights to this groundbreaking audiobook.
Get a larger view of what is happening with your community, your government, and your international neighbors in this thoughtful look at global events in light of your unique Christian calling.
Dive deeper into the statistics behind the text with illustrations, charts, and graphs included in the audiobook companion PDF.
Download the accompanying reference guide.©2018 John S. Dickerson (P)2018 ZondervanListeners also enjoyed...
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- Tim Bankes Sr.
- 04-01-20
A must for your library
John really takes our everyday life and shows us how to intertwine the Christian walk in every step of the day and night.
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- Amazon Customer
- 01-23-21
Great Content
Thought Provoking and insightful; eye opening for those that want to practically walk out their faith
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- Ted Baker
- 02-15-21
Eye opening read
A lot of msterial in this book. I also purchased the book for further study.
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- Laci L.
- 08-13-21
a absolute life changer!
this is a start to finish attention keeper! you will want to listen over and over again!
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