
The Problem of Life
How to Find Identity, Purpose, and Joy in a Disenchanted World
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Compelling answers to your biggest questions about life.
The Western world faces unprecedented levels of depression, anxiety, and loneliness. Despite advancements in wealth, knowledge, and longevity of life, many feel their lives lack significance, leading to a deep longing for fulfillment and happiness.
In The Problem of Life, author Mark Clark recounts a pivotal moment when he mistakenly informed a woman of her husband's death. This profound mistake taught him invaluable lessons about existence and purpose. He argues that our relentless pursuit of money, family, and friendships—while important—often distract us from what truly matters, leaving us disenchanted.
What if we could address this inner ache? What if we could discover our true place in the world?
In this final book of a trilogy which began with The Problem of God, Clark presents 11 practical principles to help us flourish. He explores foundational topics like our origins, identity, and the meaning of suffering while drawing from biblical theology, psychology, and engaging stories, like:
- His battle with Tourette Syndrome and how it made him a better preacher and person.
- How he accidentally saved a woman from killing herself.
- Why scientists and tennis players agree that the cultural conversation about gender is all backward.
- Why your view on Sea World may predict your level of anxiety.
- What the dramatic events surrounding a false missile alert in Hawaii in 2018 have to do with you.
The Problem of Life illustrates how we may be looking in all the wrong places for joy, contentment, and satisfaction and points us toward God as the remedy for our brokenness.
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- By Boston, MA on 04-05-25
By: Agnes Callard
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The Problem of God
- By: Mark Clark
- Narrated by: Mark Clark
- Length: 7 hrs and 36 mins
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The Problem of God is written by a skeptic who became a Christian and then a pastor, all while exploring answers to the most difficult questions raised against Christianity. Mark grew up in an atheistic home, and after his father's death, began a skeptical search for truth through exploring science, philosophy, and history, asking the big questions of life, and eventually finding answers in Christianity. In a disarming, winsome, and persuasive way, The Problem of God responds to the top 10 questions people raise against God, and Christianity.
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Very Convincing and Quite Good
- By Daniel on 12-07-19
By: Mark Clark
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The Problem of Jesus
- Answering a Skeptic’s Challenges to the Scandal of Jesus
- By: Mark Clark, Ray Johnston - foreword
- Narrated by: Mark Clark
- Length: 10 hrs and 53 mins
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Here is a portrait of Jesus that in some ways will affirm what traditional Christianity has always understood about him...and, in other ways, upend it altogether. Award-winning author Mark Clark delves into the person and work of Jesus of Nazareth: his parables and miracles, his controversial challenge of discipleship and obedience, his seemingly insane claim to be God, and what his death and resurrection (if they did happen) actually mean.
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The Meaning of the Cross
- By The Critic on 03-02-23
By: Mark Clark, and others
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Be All You Can Be
- A Challenge to Stretch Your God-Given Potential
- By: John C. Maxwell
- Narrated by: Henry O. Arnold
- Length: 5 hrs and 55 mins
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You have big dreams and major goals for your life. You want to be a leader, fulfilled and fully realized, always able to take what life throws at you and stretch beyond the status quo. But for some reason, you never quite get there. You just aren't living up to your potential, and you don't know why. Now America's leadership expert John Maxwell gives you the tools you need to Be All You Can Be. In this powerful book filled with easy-to-grasp truths you can put to work right away, you'll discover the principles of success that can really help you succeed.
By: John C. Maxwell
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Breaking the Patterns That Break You
- Healing from the Pain of Your Past and Finding Real Hope That Lasts
- By: Tori Hope Petersen, Bob Goff - foreword
- Narrated by: Tori Hope Petersen, Tom Parks
- Length: 5 hrs and 9 mins
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At some point everyone finds themselves wondering, Why do I keep falling into the same patterns that leave me feeling broken? Will I ever move past the pain and experience healing? Is there something wrong with me? Author, speaker, former foster youth, and overcomer Tori Hope Petersen shows listeners how to break the destructive thought and behavioral patterns that have kept them stuck in the pain of their pasts so they can find freedom, and experience real healing that lasts.
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Beautifully honest
- By Ryan Donegan on 04-07-25
By: Tori Hope Petersen, and others
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A Story Is a Deal
- How to use the science of storytelling to lead, motivate and persuade
- By: Will Storr
- Narrated by: Will Storr
- Length: 6 hrs and 16 mins
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In this highly anticipated follow-up to the Sunday Times bestseller THE SCIENCE OF STORYTELLING, acclaimed story guru Will Storr shows you how to engage and influence your audience to create irresistible pitches, build rock solid brand loyalty, motivate teams and lead with charisma and authenticity. With examples ranging from Aztec rituals to Apple's legendary advertising successes (and long-forgotten fails), A STORY IS A DEAL lays out a revolutionary new method for creating the most persuasive messaging: by harnessing the power of our storytelling brains.
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It is the story.
- By Bob Conder on 03-05-25
By: Will Storr
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Open Socrates
- The Case for a Philosophical Life
- By: Agnes Callard
- Narrated by: Agnes Callard
- Length: 12 hrs and 14 mins
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Socrates has been hiding in plain sight. We call him the father of Western philosophy, but what exactly are his philosophical views? He is famous for his humility, but readers often find him arrogant and condescending. We parrot his claim that “the unexamined life is not worth living,” yet take no steps to live examined ones. In Open Socrates, acclaimed philosopher Agnes Callard recovers the radical move at the center of Socrates’ thought, and shows why it is still the way to a good life.
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Not what you think.
- By Boston, MA on 04-05-25
By: Agnes Callard
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Validation
- How the Skill Set That Revolutionized Psychology Will Transform Your Relationships, Increase Your Influence, and Change Your Life
- By: Caroline Fleck PhD
- Narrated by: Caroline Fleck PhD
- Length: 9 hrs and 10 mins
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We all spend a lot of energy trying to get people to listen to us, and despite our best efforts, we often fail. But what if the secret to influencing others was to demonstrate acceptance? Enter validation—communication where one accepts and sees the validity in another person’s experience. Research on validation shows that it has profound effects, from improving relationships and de-escalating conflicts to increasing one’s influence and self-compassion.
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A work of LOVE
- By Mark A. Tomski, M.D. on 02-25-25
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Believe
- Why Everyone Should Be Religious
- By: Ross Douthat
- Narrated by: Ross Douthat
- Length: 7 hrs and 41 mins
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As a columnist for the New York Times who writes often about spiritual topics for a skeptical audience, Ross Douthat understands that many of us—whether we are agnostic, somewhat religious, or longtime believers—want to have more faith than we do. But we think we can't believe the way our ancestors did, knowing what we know now—can we? With clear and straightforward arguments, Believe shows how religious belief makes sense of the order of the cosmos and our place within it, illuminates the mystery of consciousness, and explains the persistent reality of encounters with the supernatural.
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A book for thoughtful theists, atheists and agnostics
- By Fingersfive on 04-15-25
By: Ross Douthat
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Gentle
- Rest More, Stress Less, and Live the Life You Actually Want
- By: Courtney Carver
- Narrated by: Courtney Carver
- Length: 8 hrs and 29 mins
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Being Gentle is about being grounded in self-compassion and a fierce commitment to less—becoming the Gentle You isn’t about taking the easy road. Organized into three parts—Rest, Less, and Rise—Courtney Carver's Gentle provides simple challenges and practices that will help listeners radically and gently shift their pace, headspace, and heart. Becoming the Gentle You is a practice of real self-care that, over time, will soothe your nervous system and strengthen your relationships.
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Kind thoughts
- By AliceR on 03-23-25
By: Courtney Carver
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Stop Bullshitting Yourself
- By: Drew Hanlen
- Narrated by: Chris Abell
- Length: 3 hrs and 50 mins
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Legendary NBA trainer Drew Hanlen—performance coach to stars like MVP Joel Embiid and Jayson Tatum—reveals his proven, step-by-step system for personal and professional transformation that has fueled the success of some of the top athletes and business leaders in the world.
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The interactive pages
- By jr. on 03-10-25
By: Drew Hanlen
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Generation Hoodwinked
- The Impact of the Nephilim Agenda Today
- By: Laura Sanger PhD
- Narrated by: Laura Sanger PhD
- Length: 12 hrs and 26 mins
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We are at war. The primary battlefield is our mind. The Seed War of Genesis 3 is the longest standing, consecutive war in history. The impact cannot be underestimated but tragically, most people are oblivious because they have fallen prey to the mind control tactics of the Nephilim. Who are the Nephilim? What is their agenda? And how has the Nephilim Agenda impacted our daily lives? If Jesus won the Seed War, why are we still amid a supernatural battle of epic proportions?
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Author was very researched
- By Amazon Customer on 04-11-25
By: Laura Sanger PhD
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Loved to Life
- A 40-Day Pilgrimage with Love Himself That Will Change Your Life
- By: Ann Voskamp
- Narrated by: Ann Voskamp
- Length: 8 hrs and 5 mins
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You aren’t alone. God knows what it feels like to be where you are, where you have been. God Himself knows how hard this broken planet is. This is the truest story in the whole universe: God is the only One who has ever loved you to death and came to resurrect you into the fullest life you always hoped for. Embark with New York Times bestselling author of One Thousand Gifts, Ann Voskamp, on a 40-day spiritual pilgrimage following the entire life of Jesus through the Gospel of John.
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Beautiful in every way
- By Jody W. on 02-12-25
By: Ann Voskamp
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Scrambled or Sunny-Side Up?
- Living Your Best Life after Losing Your Greatest Love
- By: Loren Ridinger, Serena Williams - foreword
- Narrated by: Piper Goodeve
- Length: 6 hrs and 12 mins
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Scrambled or Sunny-Side Up? Living Your Best Life After Losing Your Greatest Love shares Loren Ridinger’s life story—one that began with her husband JR Ridinger’s bold vision to change the world through the power of the Internet. Alongside JR, she helped pioneer Market America, empowering thousands of entrepreneurs to succeed on their own terms using the power of online shopping. However, Loren’s journey took a heartbreaking turn with JR’s sudden passing after thirty-six years of partnership and marriage.
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so not worth it
- By Anonymous User on 03-30-25
By: Loren Ridinger, and others
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The New Thought Treasury
- The Greatest Works of the Original Success Thinkers
- By: Napoleon Hill, Mitch Horowitz, Claude M. Bristol, and others
- Narrated by: Mitch Horowitz
- Length: 56 hrs and 29 mins
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A Treasure Trove Library to Motivate, Inspire, and Change You for All Time!
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Great Info
- By Connie West on 02-27-25
By: Napoleon Hill, and others
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Here Be Dragons
- Treading the Deep Waters of Motherhood, Mean Girls, and Generational Trauma
- By: Melanie Shankle
- Narrated by: Melanie Shankle
- Length: 5 hrs and 36 mins
- Unabridged
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In medieval times, uncharted waters were marked on maps as Here Be Dragons to signify that no one knew what dangers might lie ahead. Melanie Shankle quips that the years spent raising our teenage daughters could be labeled the same due to the uncertainties before us. Filled with personal stories and written in the same whimsical and honest style Melanie is known for, Here Be Dragons will have you both laughing out loud and crying—as you confront the challenges of raising your own strong, independent daughter while fighting dragons along the way.
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Beautiful Book!!!
- By J. Grady on 02-25-25
By: Melanie Shankle
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Ready As You Are
- Discovering a Life of Abundance When You Feel Inadequate, Uncertain, and Disqualified
- By: Brittany Maher, Cassandra Speer
- Narrated by: Kate Marcin, Lisa Larsen
- Length: 5 hrs and 33 mins
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Are you eager to walk in the calling and purpose God has for your life but are feeling uncertain? Maybe you're not sure if you're educated enough, or if it's the right time, or if you even have the authority to take a step forward. Perhaps you're at a standstill and are holding out for ideal conditions, or even an invitation, before you act. In Ready As You Are, Brittany Maher and Cassandra Speer say it's time to stop waiting to live on mission. God wants to use you now, right where you are, with the tools you already have.
By: Brittany Maher, and others
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Perfect Is Boring (and It Tastes Like Kale)
- Finding Belonging and Purpose Without Changing Who You Are
- By: Jess Johnston
- Narrated by: Jess Johnston
- Length: 4 hrs and 35 mins
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Jess Johnston used to feel alone in her mess. In a random burst of courage, she started sharing those insecurities and struggles out loud, and what she found shocked her. Again and again, people replied, “Me too! I thought I was the only one!” Over the past decade she’s reached hundreds of thousands of women with her messages of authenticity and refreshing realness, and this is what she’s found: Women are really, really hard on themselves, and we should stop it.
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I've never loved a book as much
- By Lori Ann on 03-17-25
By: Jess Johnston
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Jesus Doesn't Care About Your Messy House
- He Cares About Your Heart
- By: Dana K. White
- Narrated by: Dana K. White
- Length: 6 hrs and 33 mins
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The phrase “cleanliness is next to godliness” isn’t found in the Bible. Your house can never be good enough to please God—not because you can’t scrub it or declutter hard enough, but because that is never what He was looking for in the first place. Join Dana K. White, author of Decluttering at the Speed of Life, as she works through removing the shame associated with having a messy home and reveling in the grace and love of our Savior.
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Relief and Helpful
- By Busy Bee on 02-11-25
By: Dana K. White
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- Jason
- 02-19-25
Fantastic book
Mark Clark’s The Problem of Life is one of those rare books that makes you think deeply while also giving you practical steps to change your life. If you’ve ever wrestled with questions like Who am I? Why am I here? Why does life feel so hard?—this book is for you.
Clark doesn’t just throw out abstract ideas; he shares real, raw stories from his own life—like a moment where he mistakenly told someone their husband had died—to show how we all struggle to find meaning. He also opens up about his Tourette Syndrome and how something he once saw as a weakness actually made him a better communicator and leader. His honesty makes the book feel like a conversation with a friend rather than a lecture.
What makes this book so practical is Clark’s 11 principles for a thriving life. He tackles big issues—identity, suffering, success, and even modern cultural debates—but he always brings it back to what this means for you. Whether he’s talking about the anxiety epidemic, social media’s impact, or why our pursuit of happiness often leaves us empty, he offers biblical wisdom and actionable steps to help you live with more joy and purpose.
If you’re looking for a book that will challenge your perspective while giving you real tools to navigate life, The Problem of Life is a must-read. It’s engaging, thought-provoking, and—most importantly—deeply helpful.
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- jayson
- 03-26-25
Marks ability to convey his message
Mark, with every book you write I am given answers to many of my questions. With your brilliance I am also given many more questions. Thank you for all you do. Honored to be able to listen and learn from you at Bayside.
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- Wendy Houston
- 02-27-25
Everything was covered
This is my favorite book of the three that he wrote in the problem series. I know this book will help so many who have questions about these major social issues and what God’s Word says about them. He explains them in a way that elevates your understanding of such complex and sensitive issues, while staying true to God’s Word in how to navigate them.
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- Candace
- 03-05-25
Excellent read
Mark Clark once again finds a way to communicate the “soulish” things that I have only ever felt and not been able to describe. He has a way of making God feel tangible in this world. Reminding us how incredibly far our God has and will go to pursue us. That God wants us to experience joy in this life and for eternity with Him. It’s always been the goal. I highly recommend this read to anyone, but especially to those who strongly feel the void of living in a broken world where we don’t belong.
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- Johnston Family
- 03-28-25
A changed life
To say that Mark does a good job exploring the problem and joys and pitfalls of life is an understatement. This book will do more than just change your life, it’ll point you to the one who will change your eternity. You were meant for more than picking blackberries! 10/10 Mark!
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- Amazon Customer
- 02-24-25
A Modern Day Mere Christianity
FCS Lewis was riding gear Christianity to a bunch of soldiers during war. In this book is that for today’s intellectual and curious of thought. The stories, quotes and research that went into this book are profound. This will be a recommendation to anybody who is asking questions about faith and or Christianity.
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- Anonymous User
- 02-19-25
Wow!!!
Absolutely one of the most amazing books I have ever heard. Completely worth the read or the listen. Elite insight into eternal content!!!!
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- Keith Baggett
- 03-02-25
Great read for those struggling to find meaning in a world the idolizes the meaningless
The prose in this book are beautiful, and truly capture the majesty and love that can’t help but overflow from a person that has made following God his primary purpose in life. It starts strong and ends even stronger, and does a great job of speaking to the naturalist marred in depression, but not such a good job speaking to the Christian who has finds themselves in the same spot- but maybe that’s a book for another day!
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- Brenda Meneses
- 03-03-25
Such an encouraging view of life and death!
I chose to listen to this book a month after the striking news of Stage 4 metastatic cancer of my husband, my wonderful life partner! This was a hopeful and precious gift of God!
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