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No one intends to lead up with a toxic soul, but the compound interest of discouragement and disappointment steals your passion for building God’s church. Somewhere along the way, doing the work of God steals your heart for God, but it doesn’t have to be that way. Toxic Soul examines the challenges church leaders face such as dealing with criticism, people leaving the church, a lack of resources, unmet expectations, and more.
It’s possible to lead and love Jesus at the same time. It’s possible to have friends in ministry and not see every other church as a competitor. It's possible to feel successful no matter the size of your church.
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Craig Groeschel (lifechurch.tv) and his church have hosted an international multichurch campaign called One Prayer, a month-long concerted focus on unifying the many different, diverse churches participating by praying together and serving their local communities. This compilation book features chapters by seventeen passionate church leaders, including Andy Stanley, Francis Chan, Jentezen Franklin, Perry Noble, Steven Furtick, and others.
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- By William on 05-31-11
By: Craig Groeschel - editor, and others
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The Art of Neighboring
- Building Genuine Relationships Right Outside Your Door
- By: Jay Pathak, Dave Runyon
- Narrated by: Carlos Erbach
- Length: 4 hrs and 42 mins
- Unabridged
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We have hundreds of "friends" through online social networking, but we often don't even know the full name of the person who lives right next door. This unique and inspiring book asks the question: What is the most loving thing I can do for the people who live on my street or in my apartment building? Through compelling true stories of lives impacted, the authors explain how to create genuine friendships with the people who live in closest proximity to us.
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Great Content, Performance is almost robotic
- By Elizabeth on 07-25-13
By: Jay Pathak, and others
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Fresh Air
- Trading Stale Spiritual Obligation for a Life-Altering, Energizing, Experience-It-Everyday Relationship with God
- By: Chris Hodges
- Narrated by: Brandon Batchelar
- Length: 7 hrs and 23 mins
- Unabridged
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Fresh Air is about to sweep into your life. This powerful debut audiobook from Chris Hodges will revive your spirit and show you how to be fueled by God like never before. Take a deep breath of fresh air...and experience what it means to live an "I get to" - not an "I've got to" - kind of life every day.
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not a religious book at all!
- By All-access Customer on 06-11-17
By: Chris Hodges
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Barefoot Church
- Serving the Least in a Consumer Culture
- By: Brandon Hatmaker
- Narrated by: Adam Black
- Length: 6 hrs and 9 mins
- Unabridged
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There's got to be more to church than this. People around the world are seeking a community that focuses more on others than on themselves. Yet most don't know where to start. Drawing from his own journey, Brandon Hatmaker reminds us that serving the least is not a trendy act of benevolence but a lifestyle of authentic community and spiritual transformation. In Barefoot Church, Brandon offers practical ideas for creating service-based, missional communities and explains how the organizational structure of a church can be created or restructured for mission in any context.
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Awesome
- By John on 01-16-13
By: Brandon Hatmaker
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You Are Beloved
- By: Bobby Schuller
- Narrated by: Bobby Schuller
- Length: 6 hrs and 46 mins
- Unabridged
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Are you ever concerned that you don’t deserve to love and be loved because you are continually having to prove yourself? In You Are Beloved, Bobby Schuller shows you how to let go of these fears and put your trust in the One who sees you for who you really are. Here is an easy to follow, proven path to personal dignity for all those who think they are not good enough no matter how much they achieve. This path is illuminated by the truths that it is not about what you accomplish, but what has already been accomplished for you; not about what you have, but what has already been provided; and not about who others say you are, but who God says you are. Know that you are valued, cared for, and embraced. You Are Beloved will help you rebuild your life as a response to that assurance.
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Always enjoy his books and stories!
- By Ted Ziegenbusch on 09-09-18
By: Bobby Schuller
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Addicted to Busy
- Recovery for the Rushed Soul
- By: Brady Boyd
- Narrated by: Wes Bleed
- Length: 5 hrs and 14 mins
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Are you busier than you want to be? Than you need to be? Than you are meant to be? It's time to break busy. We are all spread too thin, taking on more than we can handle, trying to do so much - almost as if we are afraid that if we were to take a moment of rest, we might discover that all our busyness is covering up an essential lack in our lives. But God never meant for us to be so busy. God desires for us peace.
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Speeding up to slow down... :)
- By Angie Monroe on 10-03-16
By: Brady Boyd
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Plan B
- What to Do When God Doesn't Show Up the Way You Thought He Would
- By: Pete Wilson
- Narrated by: Pete Wilson
- Length: 6 hrs and 10 mins
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What do you do when a shattered dream or an unmet expectation causes you to turn to Plan B? Pastor and author Pete Wilson uses real-life stories of disappointments and tragedy along with biblical stories such as David, Joseph, and Ruth to help listeners face their own overwhelming situations and through them to learn God is working to help them surrender their plans to receive his.
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God speaks through Pete Wilson
- By Amelia in Kentucky on 04-16-12
By: Pete Wilson
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Hope for Your Marriage
- Experience God’s Greatest Desires for You and Your Spouse
- By: Clayton Hurst, Ashlee Hurst, Joel Osteen - foreword
- Narrated by: James Anderson Foster, Sarah Zimmerman
- Length: 5 hrs and 14 mins
- Unabridged
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Are you willing to do whatever it takes to have the marriage you dreamed of? Interestingly, this is the question Clayton and Ashlee ask young couples before they get married and married couples in crisis. If they answer yes, then there is hope for the couple. If they are willing to commit to the hard work ahead, they have a very good shot.
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A Must-have Marriage Resource!
- By S. Bright on 03-14-18
By: Clayton Hurst, and others
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Wild Goose Chase
- Rediscover the Adventure of Pursuing God
- By: Mark Batterson
- Narrated by: Mark Batterson
- Length: 5 hrs and 24 mins
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Most of us have no idea where we're going most of the time. Perfect. "Celtic Christians had a name for the Holy Spirit - An Geadh-Glas, or 'the Wild Goose.' The name hints at mystery. Much like a wild goose, the Spirit of God cannot be tracked or tamed. An element of danger, an air of unpredictability surround Him. And while the name may sound a little sacrilegious, I cannot think of a better description of what it's like to follow the Spirit through life. I think the Celtic Christians were on to something.
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Amazing Chase!
- By Angie on 07-22-12
By: Mark Batterson
What listeners say about Toxic Soul: A Pastor's Guide to Leading Without Losing Heart
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- Darrell Nickles
- 04-14-21
If you are a Pastor this is a “must read”!
This book gives candid insight into the struggles of pastoring while offering real solutions.
Maybe the best book on the topic ever!
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- suzdo
- 06-22-22
Important read for burnout in ministry
Very good read. This book had multiple stories of issues in ministry alongside solutions.
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- ROBERT J PETERSEN
- 06-20-19
Good Reminders
Cautionary tales and encouraging words to help those in vocational ministry avoid bitterness, burnout, and self destruction.
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- Loo
- 01-25-23
So great!
I'm very thankful for this book. it made me feel like I wasn't alone and gave great instruction to prevent burnout in ministry. I can't wait to share it with my husband and other pastors.
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- Jeff Wuertz
- 05-23-18
great stuff for pastors
this is one of the best books I've heard in a long time and I've heard several books. Very cathartic for the soul.
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- Djk
- 10-19-18
For pastors
Every pastor should read this book. It will make you aware of pitfalls to look out for or call out areas you struggle with now.
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- Annalea
- 11-27-22
Real, raw, priceless.
As someone who is called but has not yet entered the ministry, this book is absolutely invaluable. Thank you, Jason & Jeremy, for writing it, and sharing the uncomfortable and incontrovertible aspects of what it means, in everyday practice, to devote one’s life to serving God’s people within the four walls.
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- K. Mooney
- 02-26-23
Refreshed and Renewed
Being alone is hard, but feeling alone is worse. I appreciate pastors Jason and Jeremy for sharing their insight, and helping me step out of feeling alone in my toxic soul and toward the joy in the work to which God has called me.
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- Stephen Horne
- 05-02-22
must read!
this is an absolute must, for anyone in the ministry, or even considering the ministry! this book spoke to me on so many levels. at times I felt he was writing what I felt.
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- CJ Burroughs
- 03-14-22
Added to my annual reading list
if you are a pastor, add this book to your list! I identified so deeply with the pain described in this book but I'm hopeful with the help offered as well!
don't wait, read this now!
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