Play with Fire
Discovering Fierce Faith, Unquenchable Passion, and a Life-Giving God
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Bianca Juarez Olthoff
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Raw, real, and relatable, this audiobook is your guide to navigating life's fires. Bianca Olthoff is here to show that our struggles and hardships may be the fire that refines us instead of destroys us, brings us hope instead of despair, and leads us right into the arms of a God who loves us.
Play with Fire, the debut audiobook by popular speaker and teacher Bianca Juarez Olthoff, is the reminder that God isn't waiting until you have more resources or a spouse or a job so he can use you. He's ready to use you now.
Using the mythical creature, the phoenix, which was also referenced by early church leaders, she parallels this story with God's work in her own life, highlighting the beauty of reinvention with fire as both the impetus and the method for change. Olthoff reminds us that we serve a God who is redemptive and can take the worst situations and use them for his glory.
Play With Fire is a Bible-infused message that will help women discover:
- The way out of the middle is moving forward
- The personal and powerful nature of the Holy Spirit
- The power and sacrifice of transformation
- The unique calling and purpose of life involves transformation
With Olthoff's distinct style, strong storytelling gifts, and powerful bible teaching, Play with Fire will remind listeners that God has huge dreams for them. In Bianca's words, "He's whispering in the wind and speaking through the fire and shouting in silence the extraordinary dream He is birthing in you. His dream for you is far greater than the dream you have for yourself. It's not your identity or income or influence that will make this happen. Like Zechariah 4:6 says, 'It's not by might nor by power, but by my Spirit,' says the Lord." It's time to play with fire.
Study guide and video study also available.
©2016 Bianca Olthoff (P)2016 Thomas Nelson PublishersListeners also enjoyed...
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- Steffi
- 02-01-17
Stirred up a fire in me
Bianca tells a story so passionate and powerful to draw you in and examine your own walk with God.
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- erica belton
- 08-22-24
this is an awesome book
love her ministry. I ordered a hard copy of the book to accompany this audible. The book is life changing
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- Alex
- 03-18-18
So thankful for Bianca &her answer to God’s call in her life!
I loved listening to this book over my Spring Break as I drove back &forth across the hilly terrain of Austin, TX to dog sit &run errands.
I love that Bianca narrates this story. I was a little surprised by how calm her voice was— I’m used to her dynamic voice as she speaks on various ministry platforms.
FANTASTIC book to remind me of the wonders &faithfulness of our God as we all walk through our own personal wilderness seasons ❤️
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- leah reyna
- 02-27-18
extraordinary!
Thank you Bianca for sharing your truth with the world. you reminded me of the promised land.
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- Jennifer
- 03-10-21
Great Book
I love this book. I totally connected with it and Bianca. I can’t wait to read her next book
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- Malia Stewart
- 11-15-18
She is awesome in person love
she is amazing in person full of energy very knowledgeable of the bible great speaker
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- AnnieWaits
- 02-27-18
paradise in the desert.
I needed this-so many nuggets of wisdom. I'm currently navigating my own desert season and feel like this gave me the push to keep being open and vulnerable to God's plan and blessings along the path.
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- Becky Burke
- 06-25-18
Inspirational and eye opening
This spoke to me on so many levels. The reader sounded like how the writer would. I felt like I was having an amazing conversation with a wise and relatable friend who pointed me to God continuously
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- Jana E. Brown
- 09-26-16
Fun, witty, deep, encouraging...I loved it
Fun, witty, deep, encouraging...I loved it
I wanted to listen at every free moment. I recommend it for anyone struggling with his or her faith.
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- lorah
- 09-07-16
Spoke volumes to me!
There were so many parts I wanted to remember, I think I hit "bookmark" every few minutes! I will pray I can be truthful in the struggle and hopeful in the future, as I claim the verses and promises cited. This book came at the perfect time in my life, as they usually do through friends and Christ. Love, love loved it!
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