The Upside of Adversity
Rising from the Pit to Greatness
Failed to add items
Add to Cart failed.
Add to Wish List failed.
Remove from wishlist failed.
Adding to library failed
Follow podcast failed
Unfollow podcast failed
Get 2 free audiobooks during trial.
Buy for $7.66
No default payment method selected.
We are sorry. We are not allowed to sell this product with the selected payment method
-
Narrated by:
-
Os Hillman
-
By:
-
Os Hillman
About this listen
Can God actually use prolonged difficulty in our lives for good? Os Hillman says yes! After a seven-year journey filled with adversity in his personal and work life, Os went from the pit of despair to operating an international speaking and teaching organization for workplace leaders that has taken him to more than 20 countries. Like the Joseph of the Bible, Os let God use a long string of personal calamities - what he terms his "Joseph Pit" - to form him for leadership, influence and service. During this seven-year process, Os learned there is a "Joseph Calling" on the lives of many who experience extraordinary levels of adversity in their lives. He documents this process in The Upside of Adversity.
Here, you'll discover a roadmap for navigating through the deep and often treacherous waters of adversity including the seven reasons we experience difficulties, and three ways we respond. You'll discover hope and inspiration in the stories of those who survived and overcame their hard times to rise to positions that revealed God's power and purpose. You'll discover why Os believes God is raising up modern-day Josephs today and what you need to know to successfully fulfill God's purposes in and through your adversity. Like a well-thrown life preserver, Hillman gives you the wisdom you need to see your negative experiences as God-given opportunities to experience God in ways you never thought possible. Do you find yourself in adversity today? Do you have a "Joseph Calling?" It may be the best thing that ever happened to you. Find out why!
©2007 Os Hillman (P)2007 Os HillmanListeners also enjoyed...
-
The Josiah Manifesto
- By: Jonathan Cahn
- Narrated by: Lawrence Richardson
- Length: 8 hrs and 47 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
Is there an answer, a guide, a blueprint that reveals what you need to know to survive, to stand, and to prevail in view of what’s coming in the days ahead? Has it been revealed to us in the appearing of a sign from an ancient mystery playing out in modern times before our eyes? The Josiah Manifesto opens up the stunning mysteries that lie behind the dramatic events of recent times that have changed our world—and the message hidden within them with regard to what lies ahead.
-
-
Just Avoid This One
- By Aaron Baker on 09-07-23
By: Jonathan Cahn
-
Breaking Generational Curses from the Courts of Heaven
- Annulling Demonic Covenants in Your Bloodline
- By: Robert Henderson
- Narrated by: Dalan Decker
- Length: 2 hrs and 9 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
Are your prayers going unanswered? Have you been suffering with no respite or breakthrough? Does it feel like the devil is opposing you at every turn? These are just a few signs that generational curses are at work in your life.
-
-
Just not for me.
- By Shiloh on 11-26-24
By: Robert Henderson
-
Own Your Past Change Your Future
- A Not-So-Complicated Approach to Relationships, Mental Health & Wellness
- By: Dr. John Delony
- Narrated by: Dr. John Delony
- Length: 6 hrs and 47 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
You’ll laugh. You’ll cry. Your thoughts and actions will be challenged. And if you take the steps John outlines, you’ll learn how to leave the past where it belongs and get on the path to healing.
-
-
I love Dr. John Delony but...
- By Stef on 05-12-22
By: Dr. John Delony
-
The Unseen Realm
- By: Dr. Michael S. Heiser
- Narrated by: Gordon Greenhill
- Length: 15 hrs and 43 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
In The Unseen Realm, Dr. Michael Heiser examines the ancient context of scripture, explaining how its supernatural worldview can help us grow in our understanding of God. He illuminates intriguing and amazing passages of the Bible that have been hiding in plain sight. You'll find yourself engaged in an enthusiastic pursuit of the truth, resulting in a new appreciation for God's word.
-
-
But the paper book.
- By garth jeffcoat on 05-26-18
-
The Prayer of Jabez
- Breaking Through to the Blessed Life
- By: Bruce Wilkinson, David Kopp
- Narrated by: Bruce Wilkinson
- Length: 1 hr and 42 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
Bruce Wilkinson takes listeners to 1 Chronicles 4:10 to discover how they can release God's miraculous power and experience the blessings God longs to give each of us. The life of Jabez, one of the Bible’s most overlooked heroes of the faith, bursts from unbroken pages of genealogies in an audacious, four-part prayer that brings him an extraordinary measure of divine favor, anointing, and protection. Listeners who commit to offering the same prayer on a regular basis will find themselves extravagantly blessed by God, and agents of His miraculous power, in everyday life.
-
-
Thank you!🙏
- By MMM on 01-26-17
By: Bruce Wilkinson, and others
-
The Power of Purpose, The Power of Vision
- By: Doctor Myles Munroe
- Narrated by: Doctor Myles Munroe
- Length: 1 hr and 20 mins
- Original Recording
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
This one-of-a-kind presentation will change your life. Listen as Dr. Myles Munroe helps you to unveil your vision and purpose in life to achieve maximum success.
-
-
clearity of vision
- By michael on 11-15-11
-
The Josiah Manifesto
- By: Jonathan Cahn
- Narrated by: Lawrence Richardson
- Length: 8 hrs and 47 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
Is there an answer, a guide, a blueprint that reveals what you need to know to survive, to stand, and to prevail in view of what’s coming in the days ahead? Has it been revealed to us in the appearing of a sign from an ancient mystery playing out in modern times before our eyes? The Josiah Manifesto opens up the stunning mysteries that lie behind the dramatic events of recent times that have changed our world—and the message hidden within them with regard to what lies ahead.
-
-
Just Avoid This One
- By Aaron Baker on 09-07-23
By: Jonathan Cahn
-
Breaking Generational Curses from the Courts of Heaven
- Annulling Demonic Covenants in Your Bloodline
- By: Robert Henderson
- Narrated by: Dalan Decker
- Length: 2 hrs and 9 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
Are your prayers going unanswered? Have you been suffering with no respite or breakthrough? Does it feel like the devil is opposing you at every turn? These are just a few signs that generational curses are at work in your life.
-
-
Just not for me.
- By Shiloh on 11-26-24
By: Robert Henderson
-
Own Your Past Change Your Future
- A Not-So-Complicated Approach to Relationships, Mental Health & Wellness
- By: Dr. John Delony
- Narrated by: Dr. John Delony
- Length: 6 hrs and 47 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
You’ll laugh. You’ll cry. Your thoughts and actions will be challenged. And if you take the steps John outlines, you’ll learn how to leave the past where it belongs and get on the path to healing.
-
-
I love Dr. John Delony but...
- By Stef on 05-12-22
By: Dr. John Delony
-
The Unseen Realm
- By: Dr. Michael S. Heiser
- Narrated by: Gordon Greenhill
- Length: 15 hrs and 43 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
In The Unseen Realm, Dr. Michael Heiser examines the ancient context of scripture, explaining how its supernatural worldview can help us grow in our understanding of God. He illuminates intriguing and amazing passages of the Bible that have been hiding in plain sight. You'll find yourself engaged in an enthusiastic pursuit of the truth, resulting in a new appreciation for God's word.
-
-
But the paper book.
- By garth jeffcoat on 05-26-18
-
The Prayer of Jabez
- Breaking Through to the Blessed Life
- By: Bruce Wilkinson, David Kopp
- Narrated by: Bruce Wilkinson
- Length: 1 hr and 42 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
Bruce Wilkinson takes listeners to 1 Chronicles 4:10 to discover how they can release God's miraculous power and experience the blessings God longs to give each of us. The life of Jabez, one of the Bible’s most overlooked heroes of the faith, bursts from unbroken pages of genealogies in an audacious, four-part prayer that brings him an extraordinary measure of divine favor, anointing, and protection. Listeners who commit to offering the same prayer on a regular basis will find themselves extravagantly blessed by God, and agents of His miraculous power, in everyday life.
-
-
Thank you!🙏
- By MMM on 01-26-17
By: Bruce Wilkinson, and others
-
The Power of Purpose, The Power of Vision
- By: Doctor Myles Munroe
- Narrated by: Doctor Myles Munroe
- Length: 1 hr and 20 mins
- Original Recording
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
This one-of-a-kind presentation will change your life. Listen as Dr. Myles Munroe helps you to unveil your vision and purpose in life to achieve maximum success.
-
-
clearity of vision
- By michael on 11-15-11
-
The Secrets to Deliverance
- Defeat the Toughest Cases of Demonic Bondage
- By: Alexander Pagani
- Narrated by: Phil Schoen
- Length: 4 hrs and 12 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
In recent years, deliverance ministry has become increasingly difficult. Even the most seasoned ministers struggle to locate and expel demons. Individuals think they are free from demonic bondage, only to be blindsided by another oppressive force. But, for New York Pastor Alexander Pagani, one experience changed everything. He realized how demons lodge themselves in hidden areas of our lives. First, a demon can quite literally reside in an area of the body.
-
-
Amazing book!
- By Cjimenez on 09-13-23
By: Alexander Pagani
-
It's Time to Pray
- God's Power Changes Everything
- By: Carter Conlon
- Narrated by: Carter Conlon, Bennett Hughes
- Length: 6 hrs and 39 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
There are far too many Christians who are walking around dejected, depressed, hopeless, powerless, and in bondage to the flesh. Yet this is not what the Christian life is or should be. Though we will experience difficulties, in the midst of these things we are not powerless and without hope. The most powerful thing we can do in our lives is pray. Join Pastor Carter in this book as he looks at the lesson Jesus gives us in Mark 9 - along with some of his own personal experiences and testimonies - and how it relates to us, our walk with God, and our impact on the world.
-
-
EYE OPENING,CONVICTING,PROVOKING,OVERALL LOVING!!!
- By Teahunte on 06-01-19
By: Carter Conlon
-
The Hand of God
- Finding His Care in All Circumstances
- By: Alistair Begg
- Narrated by: David Cochran Heath
- Length: 6 hrs and 8 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
Are we hapless victims of life's whims? Are we driven along by some blind and impersonal force? A thousand times, "No!" says pastor and author Alistair Begg. Instead, Begg says we are the objects of God's providential care. We reside under his guiding and protecting hand. In this richly textured study of Joseph's life, listeners will discover God at work shaping Joseph's circumstances so that he can ultimately redeem and reconcile his family. And they'll see the hand of God in their own lives, lovingly guiding them through their disappointments and struggles to a place of peace.
-
-
Worthwhile
- By Jill V on 01-12-20
By: Alistair Begg
-
10 Qualities That Move You from a Believer to a Disciple
- By: Dennis Rouse
- Narrated by: Kyle Cruz
- Length: 6 hrs and 23 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
Do you simply believe and do "the church thing" or are you passionately pursuing what it means to be a fully committed disciple of Christ? Pastor Dennis Rouse takes us on a journey to discover the answer in this audiobook. Not only can individuals learn to move from just believing to becoming a disciple, this is also written with small groups in mind and is perfect for leading a church community to a deeper place of discipleship. Each chapter features questions with a group discussion in mind.
-
-
Christianity broken down into 10 easy steps
- By Aaron on 03-28-18
By: Dennis Rouse
-
Throw the First Punch
- Defeating the Enemy Hell-Bent on Your Destruction
- By: Beth Guckenberger
- Narrated by: Beth Guckenberger
- Length: 5 hrs and 10 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
In this modern-day collection of our enemy’s activities, learn to anticipate how Satan will attack and discern powerful techniques to preemptively fight against him.
-
-
Love Beth's Books
- By Lyn F on 12-09-24
-
Stop Worrying
- Live in the Peace & Favor of God
- By: Troy Black
- Narrated by: Troy Black
- Length: 9 hrs and 44 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
I have a question for you, and I hope you’ll be honest with yourself about the answer: Are there areas of your life you would enjoy more if you worried less? If so, I want you to make the same decision I made years ago. Decide to do something about it.
-
-
It was really helpful.
- By Cooloff12 on 01-03-23
By: Troy Black
-
When Your Bad Meets His Good
- Find Purpose in Your Pain
- By: Kimberly Jones-Pothier
- Narrated by: Kimberly Jones-Pothier
- Length: 7 hrs and 11 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
Imagine a life in which we literally believe God and take him at his word, one in which we let the trials and tribulations that hit us roll off our backs. We look at those trials as a “life college” and learn everything we can through them. We get better, not bitter. When relationships fail, instead of looking at them as our personal failures, we believe rejection is God’s protection and that he wanted the people out of our lives. The points in this book are all about perception shifts - learning how to take the bad and shift it for our good.
-
-
Heartfelt Funny & Funny!
- By Createaface on 04-02-19
-
Overcoming When You Feel Overwhelmed
- 5 Steps to Surviving the Chaos of Life
- By: Jentezen Franklin
- Narrated by: Jentezen Franklin
- Length: 7 hrs and 53 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
Jentezen pulls back the curtain on the enemy's tactics to hinder your spiritual growth, distract your attention, and keep you from living to your fullest potential during this critical season of prophetic history.
-
-
YOU ARE THE ONE! THIS IS THE PLACE! NOW IS THE TIME!
- By Sheila Barnett on 06-18-22
-
The Journey
- How to Live by Faith in an Uncertain World
- By: Billy Graham
- Narrated by: John H. Mayer
- Length: 12 hrs and 15 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
Chapter by chapter, Graham leads us on a journey in faith. We learn about God and His purpose for our lives; who Jesus is and what He has done for us. We learn to deal with challenges along the way: temptation; wrong thoughts and motives; habits that destroy our spirit; and what to do when life turns against us.
-
-
He does it again!
- By Crutcher on 07-04-06
By: Billy Graham
-
The Supernatural Ways of Royalty
- Discovering Your Rights and Privileges of Being a Son or Daughter of God
- By: Bill Johnson, Kris Vallotton
- Narrated by: John Moore
- Length: 8 hrs
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
Supernatural Ways of Royalty reveals your true identity as a child of the King of Kings, royal heir to the eternal Kingdom of God. Kris Vallotton and Bill Johnson denounce the pauper mentality many Christians have and present your royal inheritance through Christ's ultimate act of redemption. The Authors personal, supernatural experiences will convince you of your own royal status and inspire you to claim your personal inheritance gift from your Father, the King of Kings.
-
-
Life Changing
- By KLM on 04-26-16
By: Bill Johnson, and others
-
Fearless Living in Troubled Times
- Finding Hope in the Promise of Christ's Return
- By: Michael Youssef
- Narrated by: Grover Gardner
- Length: 8 hrs and 8 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
Is it really possible to live fearlessly in such troubled times? Dr. Michael Youssef points to the first-century church, guiding you through the practical wisdom and powerful hope found in 1 and 2 Thessalonians - Paul's letters to believers who lived in a hostile world.
-
-
the truth
- By Anonymous User on 03-29-24
By: Michael Youssef
-
Overcomer
- 8 Ways to Live a Life of Unstoppable Strength, Unmovable Faith, and Unbelievable Power
- By: David Jeremiah
- Narrated by: Tommy Cresswell
- Length: 6 hrs and 54 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
In Overcomer, beloved teacher David Jeremiah offers his insights on one of the most quoted but least understood passages of the Bible: the apostle Paul’s admonition to the Ephesians to take up the whole armor of God (Ephesians 6:10-18). With his signature depth, wisdom, and compassion, Dr. Jeremiah explores the powerful relevance of spiritual armor as a critical tool each day as we confront the specific challenges in our lives and of our time.
-
-
Great book.
- By Luke on 12-13-18
By: David Jeremiah
What listeners say about The Upside of Adversity
Average customer ratingsReviews - Please select the tabs below to change the source of reviews.
-
Overall
- Marvin Z. Jones
- 03-27-15
EXCELLENT
Excellent. Narration is right on. Very informative. My most effective teaching is Chapter 6. You got to read it. Excellent!
Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
You voted on this review!
You reported this review!
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
- Cheryl G
- 01-10-20
Have you heard of a "Joseph Calling?"
This book, narrated by it's author, Os Hillman, explains why God uses adversity in our lives and what is on the other side. The Upside of Adversity is thought provoking and life changing. Recommended highly.
Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
You voted on this review!
You reported this review!