Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/611844 to listen full audiobooks. Title: A New Kind of Normal: Hope-Filled Choices When Life Turns Upside Down Author: Carol Kent Narrator: Jill Blackwood Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 5 hours 56 minutes Release date: March 14, 2023 Genres: Christianity Publisher's Summary: Carol Kent has lived every parent's nightmare. After her only son was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole, Carol's life took a permanent detour. She and her husband, Gene, have been adjusting ever since, moving to Florida to be near the prison, starting a new ministry for prison inmates and their families, and sharing the faithfulness of God with anyone who will listen. A New Kind of Normal begins with the story of that horrible night when Carol and Gene learned their son had been arrested, but it doesn't end there. In fact, Carol knows what it means to live with an unthinkable circumstance that will never change-and to still make hope-filled choices. Through the eight chapters in this book, Carol will use their own story, the story of Mary mother of Jesus, and stories of women who have experienced their own 'new normal' to share how God has led them to choose life, gratitude, vulnerability, involvement, forgiveness, trust, and action. Journaling questions are included in the audiobook companion PDF download.

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/614658 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Rethinking Life: Embracing the Sacredness of Every Person Author: Shane Claiborne Narrator: Shane Claiborne Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 9 hours 18 minutes Release date: February 7, 2023 Genres: Christianity Publisher's Summary: Read by the author. Drawing on Scripture, church history, and his own story, Shane Claiborne explores how a passion for social justice issues surrounding life and death--such as war, gun ownership, the death penalty, racial injustice, abortion, poverty, and the environment--intersects with our faith as we advocate for life in its totality. Many of us wonder how to think about and act on issues of life and death beyond abortion and the death penalty--yet the heated debates in our churches and the confusion of our own hearts sometimes feel overwhelming. What does a balanced, Christian view of what it means to be 'pro-life' really look like? Combining stories, theological reflection, and a little wit with a Southern accent, activist Shane Claiborne explores the battle between life and death that goes back to the Garden of Eden. Shane draws on his childhood growing up in the Bible Belt, his own change of perspective on how to advocate for life, and his years of working on behalf of all people to help us: - Learn from the Bible and the early church about valuing life - Deepen our understanding of what a pro-life stance can look like - Discover ways to discuss topics that are dividing our culture and churches - Find encouragement when we feel politically homeless - Renew our hope that there is a good way forward, even in difficult times   We need a new movement that stands up for life--without exceptions. This moving and incredibly timely book creates a larger framework for thinking about God's love and our faith as we embrace a consistent ethic that values human life from womb to tomb. Accompanying photos and journal prompts are included in the audiobook companion PDF download.

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/615640 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Gifts of Grace: 25 Advent Devotions Author: Jared C. Wilson Narrator: Chuck Badger Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 3 hours 11 minutes Release date: October 1, 2022 Genres: Christianity Publisher's Summary: Delight in God’s wonderful gifts of grace with this Advent devotional for Christmas. Just as with opening the doors of an Advent calendar day by day, this Advent devotional will build your anticipation for Christmas so that you can fully absorb and enjoy its central gift—Jesus Christ. Reflecting on a few short verses each day, this devotional examines the wonderful gifts of grace that we receive through the coming of Christ and belief in his gospel. Author Jared C. Wilson says in his introduction: “My prayer for you is that examining the diamond of the gospel facet by facet for the next 24 days will find you on Day 25 more awestruck and joy-filled about the glory of Christ our Lord. It is only by beholding Christ’s glory, in fact, that we can be made like him (2 Corinthians 3:18).”

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/613831 to listen full audiobooks. Title: The Bible Told Them So: How Southern Evangelicals Fought to Preserve White Supremacy Author: J. Russell Hawkins Narrator: Mike Chamberlain Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 8 hours 29 minutes Release date: September 27, 2022 Genres: Christianity Publisher's Summary: Why did southern white evangelical Christians resist the civil rights movement in the 1950s and 1960s? Simply put, they believed the Bible told them so. These white Christians entered the battle certain that God was on their side. Ultimately, the civil rights movement triumphed in the 1960s and fundamentally transformed American society. But this victory did little to change southern white evangelicals' theological commitment to segregation. Rather than abandoning their segregationist theology, white evangelicals turned their focus on institutions they still controlled and fought on. Focusing on the case of South Carolina, The Bible Told Them So shows how, despite suffering defeat in the public sphere, white evangelicals continued to battle for their own institutions, preaching and practicing a segregationist Christianity they continued to believe reflected God's will. Increasingly caught in the tension between their sincere belief that God desired segregation and their reluctance to give voice to such ideas for fear of being perceived as bigoted or intolerant, by the late 1960s southern white evangelicals embraced the rhetoric of colorblindness and protection of the family as measures to maintain both segregation and respectable social standing. This strategy set southern white evangelicals on an alternative path for race relations in the decades ahead.

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/613796 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Prophetic Forecast: Insights for Navigating the Future to Align with Heaven's Agenda Author: Joshua Giles Narrator: Joshua Giles Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 7 hours 17 minutes Release date: September 20, 2022 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 5 of Total 2 Ratings of Narrator: 5 of Total 2 Genres: Christianity Publisher's Summary: God's global reset has begun—and He will get the glory out of the chaos. An unprecedented shaking is underway in the systems and nations of this earth. But even as the world churns with upheaval, you can stand firm. Through biblical teaching and sound prophetic insight, pastor and prophet Joshua Giles will help you discover God's plans and strategies to prepare for the unusual and uncertain times ahead. Here is everything you need to align with heaven's agenda, overcome fear of the future, find your purpose, and thrive amid the change.

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/613785 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Mothering by the Book: The Power of Reading Aloud to Overcome Fear and Recapture Joy Author: Jennifer Pepito Narrator: Lisa Larsen Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 7 hours 0 minutes Release date: September 13, 2022 Genres: Christianity Publisher's Summary: Becoming a better, happier mom starts with the stories you tell your kids As a mom, you want to nurture a strong family, but fear steals your joy. Sometimes you wonder if you're failing your children or whether you're cut out for this. Beloved writer and mom of seven Jennifer Pepito understands. She was intent on loving her children well, but fear and worry pushed her around. Ultimately, she found her joy in a most surprising place: the pages of classic literature she was reading aloud to her children every day. These stories helped her reclaim the wonder of childhood for herself and her children. In Mothering by the Book, Jennifer takes you on a fascinating, whimsical journey that will bring freedom and fun to your parenting—one great book at a time.

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/611275 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Cultural Identity and the Purposes of God: A Biblical Theology of Ethnicity, Nationality, and Race Author: Steven M. Bryan Narrator: Tom Parks Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 9 hours 23 minutes Release date: July 26, 2022 Genres: Christianity Publisher's Summary: Humanity's diverse nationalities, ethnicities, and races were intended to be a blessing from God. However, due to sin and rebellion, these differences often result in alienation, hatred, and even violence, becoming one of the most urgent problems facing the world. Cultural divisions are unfortunately common in the church, too. How can Christians embrace God's purposes for diversity and experience renewal and unity as his people? Steven Bryan presents a biblical framework for thinking about cultural identity and experiencing cultural diversity as a positive good that God intended. Writing from more than 20 years of experience in cross-cultural mission work in Ethiopia, Bryan examines historical and political aspects of nationality, ethnicity, and race. This practical examination of cultural ideologies—including multiculturalism, nationalism, and intersectionality—helps readers move from asking, Who am I? to Who are we? as God's people.

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/614475 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Pressing Into The Kingdom of God Author: Jonathan Edwards Narrator: John Formsma Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 1 hour 52 minutes Release date: July 18, 2022 Genres: Christianity Publisher's Summary: Jonathan Edwards lived from 1703-1758, and was used by God in the American Great Awakening. He is often referred to as America’s greatest theologian. This sermon was preached to encourage every person to make every effort to get into the kingdom of God—that none should be left out. This audiobook is read from Edwards’ original text with only a few minor changes to make it more understandable to the listener. Edwards opened the sermon by defining “pressing into” the kingdom, explaining why every one should earnestly seek it. He reminded the hearers that, by nature, all are in a perishing necessity of salvation, utterly lost when outside the kingdom. But then encouraged them in every possible way, addressing objections as he urged all to “violently” and with unfailing tenacity press into the kingdom. He directed them to look beyond and through all the difficulties, and warmly pointed them to the glorious possibility of actually entering and enjoying the great excellencies of the kingdom.

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/612998 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Kingdom Nuggets Author: Solomon Hailu Ph.D. Narrator: William J Ritterskamp Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 1 hour 21 minutes Release date: July 14, 2022 Genres: Christianity Publisher's Summary: Kingdom nuggets presents a quick look into the kingdom of God according to the teachings of Jesus and his disciples. Jesus spent more time in proclaiming the kingdom of God more than any other subjects during his ministry on earth. His top priority was to restore the kingdom of God back to the life of humanity. Hence, Jesus invited people of all walks of life to enter the Kingdom of God. Jesus spoke about the kingdom of God to ordinary people including, fishermen, outcast, criminals, tax collectors as well as to prominent people such as the pharisees, lawyers, politicians and wealthy businessmen. Furthermore, Jesus conveyed his message of the kingdom of God to diverse ethnic, gender, cultural, national and age groups. As the book reveals, Jesus emphasized the universality of the kingdom of God through his sermons and parables in every village and town he went. Equally and importantly, the disciples of Jesus took the urgent message of the kingdom of God to the nations of the world where Jesus did not reach with the message of his kingdom. The book takes us on a brief Biblical journey, beginning from the origin of the kingdom of God on earth, its temporary suspension on earth, its restoration and its final consummation on earth. About the Author: Solomon Hailu, Ph.D. is a full Professor of Political Science at Oral Roberts University, in Oklahoma, USA. He has published numerous academic books and journal articles in the areas of international security, United Nations African peace Conflict and Development. Dr. Hailu has also extensively written books on the kingdom of God.

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/614445 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Faith Arising Author: T.I. Frazier Narrator: Larry Wayne Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 1 hour 54 minutes Release date: June 20, 2022 Genres: Christianity Publisher's Summary: Faith Arising explores the process that helped me create context for my faith story. As you read, I hope you find parts of my journey to which you can relate. I don’t expect everything that has worked for me to be a solution for you, although you may find tools, ideas, and “aha moments” for your own faith story. I invite you to critically examine key moments in your life where you felt lost, heartbroken, inspired, challenged, courageous, overwhelmed, and at peace. I have had a life filled with joyous experiences and am eternally grateful for all the incredible blessings. I have had communities come along beside me in moments of despair. I would be remiss if I didn’t mention my African brothers in Christ, my brothers-in-arms, my family, and those who have adopted me into their family as if I were their own. In this book, however, I explore the limiting beliefs that held me back, the hardships I faced, and the moments of shame. I am ultimately responsible for getting up and taking ownership of who I am and who I am to become; to find a way to go beyond the broken moments and arise. This story is for everyone! Maybe you can relate to me directly regarding the growth stages and faith development. Perhaps you see your son, daughter, brother, sister, employee, colleague, or friend. I invite you to investigate your faith with me and ask some of the questions I considered to strengthen my resolve. Questions like, How do I define my faith? What gave me resilience when I fell apart, became discouraged, or suffered? How did I navigate difficult relationships? What mechanism inside of me caused me to arise? The ideas shared in Faith Arising are based on Christian teachings.