The Heart of the Artist, Second Edition
A Character-Building Guide for You and Your Ministry Team
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Milton Bagby
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By:
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Rory Noland
About this listen
Discover how to flourish as an artist in the Church.
God is interested in your art and your heart. The Heart of the Artist, now in an updated second edition, deals head-on with issues every person in an arts ministry faces, including:
- Servanthood versus stardom
- Excellence versus perfectionism
- Handling criticism
- Jealousy and envy
- Managing your emotions
- The spiritual disciplines of the artist
- And much more
Each chapter includes provocative questions for group discussion and personal action steps for individual application. Somewhere between pride and self-abasement lies true humility - just one aspect of the balanced character God wants to instill in you as a musician, a technical media artist, or other creative person involved in ministry.
The Heart of the Artist will give you a better understanding of yourself and your unique place in the body of Christ. You'll find wisdom and encouragement that can help you survive the challenges and reap the rich joys of a ministry in the creative arts.
Discussion questions and accompanying figures are available in the audiobook companion PDF download.
PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio.
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In Brave Enough, popular author Nicole Unice challenges you to get real about the places where you feel too scared to change, too tired to endure, or too worried to move on. Through personal stories and biblical application, Nicole will lead you on a journey beyond worry and into the life God has planned for you - one that's beautiful, full, and free.
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Very Cliche and White Female Centered
- By Sakinah on 05-25-18
By: Nicole Unice
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Gospel-Driven Ministry
- An Introduction to the Calling and Work of a Pastor
- By: Jared C. Wilson, Ray Ortlund - foreword
- Narrated by: Steven Grimsley
- Length: 7 hrs and 38 mins
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In Gospel-Driven Ministry, Jared Wilson looks at the qualifications for the pastorate, addressing the notion of a call to ministry and how to identify the marks of maturity and affirm a call. In addition, he unpacks the eight core practices of pastoral ministry and offers guidance to prepare pastors for long-term, healthy ministry.
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Uniquely Strong Book on the Care of Souls
- By JPN on 01-19-23
By: Jared C. Wilson, and others
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The One Year Uncommon Life Daily Challenge
- By: Tony Dungy, Nathan Whitaker
- Narrated by: Adam Lazarre-White
- Length: 18 hrs and 56 mins
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This year, strengthen the core of your life and faith like never before. Beloved Super Bowl-winning coach Tony Dungy is known for his truly uncommon character—as a coach, a dad, and a mentor. Yet it didn’t happen overnight. He learned that the path to significance and ultimate success starts with a challenge that we can all take: to discover what God has in store for you by spending time with Him every day.
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Wonderfully inspiring
- By geoff k hutton on 01-31-18
By: Tony Dungy, and others
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Emotionally Healthy Discipleship
- Moving from Shallow Christianity to Deep Transformation
- By: Peter Scazzero
- Narrated by: Peter Scazzero
- Length: 8 hrs and 27 mins
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In Emotionally Healthy Discipleship, best-selling author Pete Scazzero combines three decades of wisdom with hard lessons from his own ministry journey. He lays out what is required for church leaders to multiply deeply changed people who are growing in relationship with God, themselves, and others. Scazzero begins with four beneath-the-surface, systemic gaps that undermine serious discipleship. He provides a clear vision for a church culture that deeply changes lives and then practically unpacks the seven biblical marks of emotionally healthy discipleship.
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New Work
- By Daniel on 06-30-21
By: Peter Scazzero
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Lies Young Women Believe
- And the Truth That Sets Them Free
- By: Nancy Demoss Wolgemuth, Dannah Gresh
- Narrated by: Pamela Klein
- Length: 5 hrs and 19 mins
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Many young women have been lied to. Through a nationwide survey and in-depth discussion groups, Nancy and Dannah have listened carefully to the heart of the younger generation, and they felt compelled to write this book. In it, Nancy and Dannah expose the 25 lies young women most commonly believe.
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My opinion
- By Kim on 10-02-19
By: Nancy Demoss Wolgemuth, and others
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Finally Free
- Fighting for Purity with the Power of Grace
- By: Heath Lambert
- Narrated by: Bob Souer
- Length: 5 hrs
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If you have struggled personally against the powerful draw of pornography, or if you have ever tried to help someone fighting this battle, you know how hard it is to break free. But real freedom isn't found by trying harder to change. Nor is it found in a particular method or program. Only Jesus Christ has the power to free people from the enslaving power of pornography. In Finally Free, Dr. Heath Lambert, a leader in the biblical counseling movement, lays out eight gospel-centered strategies for overcoming the deceitful lure of pornography.
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We need books like this
- By Tim on 01-25-18
By: Heath Lambert
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In Unison
- The Unfinished Story of Jeremy and Adrienne Camp
- By: Jeremy Camp, Adrienne Camp, Amanda Hope Haley
- Narrated by: Mark Smeby, Beth Gulbrandsen
- Length: 4 hrs and 1 min
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While on a three-month-long tour, Jeremy met and built a friendship with the lead singer of another band. In a beautiful and inspiring story, their love unfolded taking them both by surprise. After 16 years of marriage, Jeremy and Adrienne have experienced devastating losses and incredible joy and have grown alongside each other. They continue to strengthen their friendship as they juggle life and frequent separations, due to tour schedules, with the demands and stressors of parenting their three kids.
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Highly Recommended
- By twenty-four on 05-11-20
By: Jeremy Camp, and others
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Emotionally Healthy Spirituality
- It's Impossible to Be Spiritually Mature, While Remaining Emotionally Immature
- By: Peter Scazzero
- Narrated by: Peter Scazzero
- Length: 6 hrs and 23 mins
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In this revised best-selling book, Peter Scazzero outlines a road map for discipleship with Jesus that is powerfully transformative. He unveils what's wrong with our current definition of "spiritual growth" and offers not only a model of spirituality that actually works, but seven steps to change that will help you experience authentic faith and hunger for God.
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Very thoughtful book
- By Anonymous User on 01-28-22
By: Peter Scazzero
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Intentional Faith
- Aligning Your Life with the Heart of God
- By: Allen Jackson
- Narrated by: Allen Jackson
- Length: 3 hrs and 29 mins
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Many Christians experience low points in their faith, times when their spiritual lives have grown cold, stagnant, or routine. They feel frustrated and are desperate to reconnect with God. Yet encouragement alone is not enough. We need God's power to bring transformation, and we need specific tools and a focused intent to know the Lord.
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Excellent content and narration!!
- By Pam on 08-24-24
By: Allen Jackson
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The One Year Daily Insights with Zig Ziglar
- By: Zig Ziglar, Dr. Ike Reighard
- Narrated by: Bob Souer
- Length: 12 hrs and 47 mins
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Do you want to make the most of your life? Zig Ziglar, one of today’s most respected motivational speakers and authors, sincerely hopes and believes that you do. In this audio book, you will find a selection of Zig’s favorite Scriptures, an insightful message, thoughtful questions to lead you to a deeper application of the message, and an inspirational quote to motivate you each day of the year.
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Phenomenal Wisdom, Exceptionally Motivating
- By V on 01-15-12
By: Zig Ziglar, and others