Audiobooks by Craig Groeschel

The Benefit of Doubt: Audio Bible Studies: How Confronting Your Deepest Questions Can Lead to a Rich

The strongest faith isn't one without doubts. The strongest faith is a one that grows through doubts. 'Am I the only one who has these doubts? What if my friends, family, or others find out I'm doubting-and even deconstructing-my faith in God? What is really true? Can we be sure about anything?' At some point, we've all had questions about Christianity and doubts about God. We're afraid we might never find answers. Yet we're not sure we're ready for the undoing of our faith altogether. Bestselling author and pastor Craig Groeschel has walked through the valley of doubt himself. In The Benefit of Doubt Workbook, which accompanies the book of the same name, he reveals how asking questions, seeking answers, and wrestling with doubt can actually draw us closer to God. With his trademark humor, warmth, and lay-it-all-on-the-table attitude, Craig shares stories from his own life as well as the Bible to help us wrestle with-and find helpful answers to-questions fueling our doubt: - What should I do when I doubt God's goodness? - Why doesn't God answer my prayers? - Why would God only provide one way to heaven? - Why believe in Jesus when his followers are such hypocrites? - Why does God sometimes feel so far away? - Doesn't science disprove the Bible? - How do I know if what I believe is actually biblical? Doubt is a normal part of faith, but that doesn't make it any less intimidating to navigate. So if you're wrestling with doubts, keep walking, keep knocking, keep asking, and keep seeking. As Craig writes, 'I believe everyone-whether a long-term committed Christian or a long-term committed atheist-struggles with doubts. The doubts of a Christ-follower can take the shape of benign curiosity or a malignant tumor. It seems more Christians today are struggling and questioning or deconstructing their faith. I understand these doubts and want to help. It is my hope that this message moves you into a life after doubt and that you experience the fullness of all God has for you.' The Audio Bible Study series provides a unique learning experience. Instead of sitting down to watch a video teaching for Bible study, listen to the same quality Bible study content on the go! Whether you listen on your commute, while walking outside, or over a lunch break, you can access high-quality audio Bible studies wherever you are. Get the most out of the teaching by diving into the accompanying study guide (sold separately) to walk through reflection questions and individual Bible study to go deeper.

Craig Groeschel (Author), TBD (Narrator)

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The Benefit of Doubt: How Confronting Your Deepest Questions Can Lead to a Richer Faith

Read by the author. God can handle your difficult questions and use them to deepen your relationship with him. 'Am I the only one who has these doubts? What if my friends, family, or others find out I'm doubting--and even deconstructing--my faith in God? What is really true? Does it make me a bad Christian if I have doubts?' At some point, almost all of us have had questions about Christianity and doubts about God. We're afraid we might never find answers, yet we aren't sure if we are ready to abandon our faith altogether. Bestselling author and pastor Craig Groeschel has walked through the valley of doubt himself, and in The Benefit of Doubt, he shows us how asking questions, seeking answers, and wrestling with doubt can actually draw us closer to God. With his trademark humor, warmth, and lay-it-all-on-the-table style, Groeschel shares stories from his own life as well as the Bible to help us wrestle with--and find helpful answers to--the questions fueling our doubt: - What should I do when I doubt God's goodness? - Why doesn't God answer my prayers? - Doesn't science disprove the Bible? - Why would God only provide one way to heaven? - Why believe in Jesus when his followers are such hypocrites? - Why does God sometimes feel so far away? Doubt is an important part of deepening your faith, but that doesn't make it an easy process to walk through. If you're wrestling with doubts, this book, along with God's transformative power, will help you develop a richer faith, a deeper understanding, and a more authentic relationship with God. Exercises and the appendix can be found in the audiobook companion PDF download.

Craig Groeschel (Author), Craig Groeschel (Narrator)

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[Spanish] - El beneficio de dudar: Cómo confrontar tus preguntas más profundas puede llevar a una fe

En El beneficio de dudar, el pastor y autor best seller Craig Groeschel muestra cómo la duda no tiene por qué ser un callejón sin salida, y nos enseña que hacer preguntas, buscar respuestas y luchar con la duda puede, en realidad, acercarte más a Dios. Todos tenemos dudas. Es una parte completamente normal de ser humano y de no tener todas las respuestas. Los cristianos dudan de si Jesús es quien dijo ser, de hasta qué punto los descubrimientos científicos contradicen la Biblia e incluso de si Dios existe. Pero las dudas no tienen por qué alejarte de Dios: en realidad pueden acercarte a Él. El pastor Craig Groeschel conoce la aterradora sensación de '¿y si no es verdad?'. Sabe que la duda forma parte de la fe... y que las dudas pueden ser una invitación a una fe aún más profunda. A través de este libro, Craig se adentrará en cuestiones como - ¿Por qué Dios no responde a mis oraciones? - ¿Por qué debo creer que Dios es bueno? - ¿Por qué Dios sólo proporciona un camino hacia la vida eterna con él? - ¿No contradice la ciencia a la Biblia? - ¿Por qué creer en Jesús cuando sus seguidores son tan hipócritas? La duda no tiene por qué ser un callejón sin salida. Si estás en el valle de la duda, sigue buscando, leyendo y preguntando. No será fácil, pero merecerá la pena. Busca a Dios y le encontrarás... o, mejor aún, Él te encontrará a ti. The Benefit of Doubt In The Benefit of Doubt, Pastor and bestselling author Craig Groeschel shows how doubt doesn't have to be a dead end, demonstrating how asking questions, seeking answers, and wrestling with doubt can actually draw you closer to God. We all have doubts. It's a completely normal part of being human and not having all the answers. Christians doubt whether Jesus is who he said he is, how much scientific discoveries contradict the Bible, and even if God exists at all. But doubts don't have to take you away from God - they can actually draw you nearer to Him. Pastor Craig Groeschel knows the scary feeling of 'what if it's not true?' He knows that doubt is a part of faith--and that doubts can be an invitation to an even deeper faith. Through this book, Craig will walk through questions like: - Why doesn't God answer my prayers? - Why should I believe God is good? - Why would God only provide one way to eternal life with him? - Doesn't science contradict the Bible? - Why believe in Jesus when his followers are such hypocrites? Doubt doesn't have to be a dead end. If you're in the valley of doubt, keep seeking, reading, and asking. It won't be easy, but it will be worth it. Seek God and you will find him . . . or, even better, he will find you.

Craig Groeschel (Author), Julio Dublán (Narrator)

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Think Ahead: 7 Decisions You Can Make Today for the God-Honoring Life You Want Tomorrow

Why do we keep making choices we later regret--sometimes even the same bad choices over and over? Drawing on Scripture, story, and cutting-edge research into human behavior, pastor Craig Groeschel reveals the key to making the choices we want to make and experiencing the joy and freedom God has for us. We all want to make great decisions. So what happens between our good intentions and the choices we actually make in the moment? If only we could make decisions ahead of time rather than when we're under stress, overwhelmed, or swayed by fear or emotion. In Think Ahead, we learn how to do just that. Pastor Craig Groeschel knows from personal experience and as a counselor to others what being trapped in a cycle of poor decision-making is like. In Think Ahead, he shares what he has discovered about the power of 'pre-deciding.' With thought-provoking exercises and questions for reflection, this interactive book teaches us that the quality of our decisions determines the quality of our lives. Think Ahead will help you: - Understand the science behind your decision-making habits - Overcome decision fatigue and debilitating fears - Diminish the role of emotions in decision-making - See how your small choices shape the kind of person you become - Define and put into action the seven life-defining pre-decisions you can make today Becoming the person you want to be starts before you even make a decision. In Think Ahead, you'll discover the power of making decisions today to help you live the life you want to have tomorrow.

Craig Groeschel (Author), Craig Groeschel (Narrator)

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[Spanish] - (Pre)Decide: 7 decisiones que puedes tomar hoy para la vida que quieres vivir mañana

¿Por qué seguimos tomando decisiones de las que luego nos arrepentimos, y a veces incluso las mismas malas decisiones una y otra vez? Basándose en las Escrituras, en historias y en las últimas investigaciones sobre el comportamiento humano, nos revela la clave para tomar las decisiones que queremos y experimentar la alegría y la libertad que Dios tiene para nosotros. Todos queremos tomar excelentes decisiones. Pero ¿qué ocurre entre nuestras buenas intenciones y las decisiones que tomamos al momento? Ojalá pudiéramos tomar decisiones con antelación en lugar de hacerlo cuando estamos estresados, abrumados o influidos por el miedo o las emociones. En (Pre)Decide, aprenderemos cómo hacerlo. El pastor Craig Groeschel sabe por experiencia personal y como consejero lo que es estar atrapado en un ciclo de mala toma de decisiones. En (Pre)Decide, él comparte lo que ha descubierto sobre el poder de "predecidir." Con ejercicios que invitan a la reflexión y preguntas para reflexionar, este libro interactivo nos enseña que la calidad de nuestras decisiones determina la calidad de nuestras vidas. (Pre)Decide te ayudará a: - Comprender la ciencia que hay detrás de tus hábitos de toma de decisiones - Superar la fatiga de decisión y los miedos debilitantes - Disminuir el papel de las emociones en la toma de decisiones - Ver cómo tus pequeñas decisiones determinan el tipo de persona en que te transformas - Definir y poner en práctica las siete decisiones previas que definen tu vida y que puedes tomar hoy mismo Transformarte en la persona que quieres ser comienza incluso antes de tomar una decisión. En (Pre)Decide, descubrirás el poder de tomar decisiones hoy, para tener mañana una vida que honre a Dios. Think Ahead Why do we keep making choices we later regret--sometimes even the same bad choices over and over? Drawing on Scripture, story, and cutting-edge research into human behavior, pastor Craig Groeschel reveals the key to making the choices we want to make and experiencing the joy and freedom God has for us. We all want to make great decisions. So what happens between our good intentions and the choices we actually make in the moment? If only we could make decisions ahead of time rather than when we're under stress, overwhelmed, or swayed by fear or emotion. In Think Ahead, we learn how to do just that. Pastor Craig Groeschel knows from personal experience and as a counselor to others what being trapped in a cycle of poor decision-making is like. In Think Ahead, he shares what he has discovered about the power of 'pre-deciding.' With thought-provoking exercises and questions for reflection, this interactive book teaches us that the quality of our decisions determines the quality of our lives. Think Ahead will help you: - Understand the science behind your decision-making habits - Overcome decision fatigue and debilitating fears - Diminish the role of emotions in decision-making - See how your small choices shape the kind of person you become - Define and put into action the seven life-defining pre-decisions you can make today Becoming the person you want to be starts before you even make a decision. In Think Ahead, you'll discover the power of making decisions today to help you live the life you want to have tomorrow.

Craig Groeschel (Author), Julio Dublán (Narrator)

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The Power to Change: Mastering the Habits That Matter Most

Read by the author. Feeling stuck no matter how hard you try to make positive changes in your life? You can start living the life you want through the practical, biblical, and highly doable strategies in The Power to Change. Few things in life are more frustrating than knowing you need to change, wanting to change, and trying to change, but not changing. Craig Groeschel knows what it's like to be caught in that demoralizing cycle. That was his own story--until he discovered practical principles for experiencing lasting change. Since then, Craig has helped countless others find true change in their relationships, habits, and thoughts. In The Power to Change, Craig helps you understand: - How God's power, not your willpower, leads to true transformation - The real reasons you do what you do - Why falling isn't failure - The power of creating small habits that lead to big change - How to choose what you want most over what you want now A powerful blend of biblical wisdom and fascinating psychology, The Power to Change includes helpful exercises, real-life stories, and life-changing spiritual insights. Whether you are trying to lose weight, breathe new life into your marriage, read the Bible more, get out of debt, or give up an addiction, Craig's step-by-step, time-tested strategies will equip you to start living the life God wants for you. Exercises and appendix are included in the audiobook companion PDF download.

Craig Groeschel (Author), Craig Groeschel (Narrator)

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El poder para cambiar: Domina los hábitos que más importan

Comienza a vivir la vida que siempre has esperado y soñado, la vida que Dios creó para que la experimentes, trabajando para hacer cambios profundos y duraderos en tu vida. Pocas cosas en la vida son más frustrantes que saber que necesitas cambiar, quieres cambiar, intentas cambiar, pero no cambias. Como resultado, nos sentimos avergonzados y llenos de arrepentimiento, incluso nos sentimos avergonzados mientras internalizamos una sensación de fracaso. Craig Groeschel entiende. Él sabe lo que es estar atrapado en el ciclo desalentador de no poder cambiar, porque esta fue su historia, hasta que comenzó a descubrir principios prácticos para experimentar un cambio duradero que ha enseñado a innumerables personas durante más de veinticinco años. Ahora tú también puedes aprenderlos. Con El poder de cambiar, podrás: - Conocer las verdaderas razones por las que hacemos lo que hacemos - Descubrir el poder de crear pequeños hábitos que conducen a un gran cambio - Ver cómo la consistencia en cosas pequeñas puede conducir a un mayor impacto - Comprender cómo el poder de Dios, no tu fuerza de voluntad, conduce a la verdadera transformación - Encontrar la recompensa al elegir lo que más quieres sobre lo que quieres ahora Si estás listo para comenzar a vivir la vida que siempre has esperado y soñado, este libro es para ti. Los ejercicios y el apéndice se incluyen en la descarga del PDF que acompaña al audiolibro. The Power to Change Start living the life you've been hoping for and dreaming about, the life God created you to experience, by working to make deep, lasting changes in your life. Few things in life are more frustrating than knowing you need to change, wanting to change, trying to change, but not changing. As a result, we become embarrassed and full of regret, even feeling ashamed while internalizing a sense of failure.Craig Groeschel understands. He knows what it's like to be caught in the dispiriting cycle of failing to change, because this was his story-until he began to discover practical principles for experiencing lasting change that he has taught to countless others for over twenty-five years. Now you can learn them too.With The Power to Change, you will: - Learn the real reasons we do what we do - Discover the power of creating small habits that lead to big change - See how consistency in small things can lead to a greater impact - Understand how God's power, not your willpower, leads to true transformation - Find the pay-off in choosing what you want most over what you want now If you're ready to start living the life you've been hoping for and dreaming about, this book is for you.

Craig Groeschel (Author), Thomas D’eri (Narrator)

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Lead Like It Matters: 7 Leadership Principles for a Church That Lasts

Read by the author. *Lead Like It Matters is a completely revised and updated version of the book previously published as It: How Churches and Leaders Can Get It and Keep It.* Discover the secret to igniting a life-giving, soul-transforming, people-inspiring movement in your organization, church, or ministry. New York Times bestselling author Craig Groeschel is the founding and senior pastor of Life.Church, an innovative multisite church known around the world and an organization that Glassdoor has named a #1 U.S. Best Place to Work. But it didn't happen by accident. In 1996, a handful of congregants worshipped together in a two-car garage. Today, the church welcomes tens of thousands of attendees in multiple states across the country and globally at Life.Church Online. Lead Like It Matters presents Groeschel's transformative insights on how to effectively build a thriving, enduring ministry and organization. Using his skills as a top leader, he combines straight-talk and wry honesty with biblical and leadership principles to equip you with the tools to: - Recognize when your organization or ministry has the indefinable but tangible 'it' that leads to success - Identify and implement seven leadership principles for a church that lasts - Ignite a fire in your team to leave behind 'what we've always done' for the meaningful ministry you know is possible - Discover the three areas every leader must master for success Lead Like It Matters reveals the secret for building ministry momentum and then keeping it going. Discussion questions and accompanying visuals are included in the audiobook companion PDF download.

Craig Groeschel (Author), Craig Groeschel (Narrator)

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Fight: Audio Bible Studies: Winning the Battles That Matter Most

In this five-session Audio Bible Study, pastor and bestselling author Craig Groeschel explores the life of Samson, helping you uncover who you really are-a man created with a warrior's heart in the image of God-and how to stand up and fight for what's right. Find the strength to fight the battles you know you need to fight-the ones that determine the state of your heart, the quality of your marriage, and the spiritual health of your family. The battles that make you dependent on God as the source of your strength. The battles that make you come alive. Craig looks at the life of Samson, showing how much we have in common with this guy. Things didn't work out so well for him in the end. But by looking at his life, you'll learn how to defeat the demons that make strong men weak. You'll become who God made you to be-a man who knows how to fight for what's right. Learn how to fight with faith, with prayer, and with the Word of God. Then, when your enemy begins to attack, fight for the righteous cause that God gave you. Draw a line in the sand. Make your enemy pay. Make sure he gets the message. Don't cross a warrior. Don't mess with this man of God. Come out fighting. And don't show up for this fight unarmed. Use the weapons God gave you, and you'll win. Can you feel it? It's inside you. It's time to fight like a man. Sessions include: - Fight Like a Man (20:30) - Strong Men with Weak Wills (19:30) - Spirit Led, Not Emo-Driven (18:30) - Small Steps, Big Destruction (20:00) - Failing Forward (20:00) Coordinating study guide available separately. The Audio Bible Studies series provides a unique audio learning experience. Unlike a traditional audiobook's direct narration of a book's text, this audio Bible study includes high-quality, live audio sessions from the author that cover important Bible-based topics. These sessions will reflect the ambiance of the unique recording locations, immersing the listener into the teaching. While not required for the audio experience, these studies are designed to partner with the coordinating study guide, sold separately.

Craig Groeschel (Author), Craig Groeschel (Narrator)

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Soul Detox: Audio Bible Studies: Clean Living in a Contaminated World

In this audio Bible study, pastor and best-selling author Craig Groeschel sheds light on relationships, thoughts, and behaviors that quietly compromise our well-being. Using concise teaching and honest humor, Groeschel provides a source of inspiration and encouragements for a faith-filled lifestyle that will keep you free of spiritual toxins. More than an educated, insightful look at the negative aspects of our day-to-day culture, this grace-based experience will challenge you out of complacency into a life of clean, pure, and focused living based on the standard of God's holiness. Sessions include: - Lethal Language: Experiencing the Power of Life-Giving Words (11:30) - Scare Pollution: Unlocking the Chokehold of Fear (11:30) - Radioactive Relationships: Loving Unhealthy People without Getting Sick (12:00) - Septic Thoughts: Overcoming Our False Beliefs (13:00) - Germ Warfare: Cleansing Our Lives of Cultural Toxins (12:00) Coordinating study guide available separately. The Audio Bible Studies series provides a unique audio learning experience. Unlike a traditional audiobook's direct narration of a book's text, this audio Bible study includes high-quality, live audio sessions from the author that cover important Bible-based topics. These sessions will reflect the ambiance of the unique recording locations, immersing the listener into the teaching. While not required for the audio experience, these studies are designed to partner with the coordinating study guide, sold separately.

Craig Groeschel (Author), Craig Groeschel (Narrator)

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WEIRD: Audio Bible Studies: Because Normal Isn’t Working

In this audio Bible study, pastor and bestselling author Craig Groeschel shatters 'normal' and turns 'weird' upside down. Normal people are stressed, overwhelmed, and exhausted. Many of their relationships are, at best, strained and, in most cases, just surviving. Even though we live in one of the most prosperous places on earth, normal is still living paycheck to paycheck and never getting ahead. Lust and frequent "casual" sex are far more common than purity and a healthy married sex life. And when it comes to God, the many believe, but few practice the teachings of Scripture in their everyday lives. Simply put, normal isn't working. In this study, Groeschel's WEIRD views will help you break free from the norm to lead a radically abnormal (and endlessly more fulfilling) life. Sessions include: - The God Kind of Weird (16:30) - It's Time to Be Weird (17:30) - Weird That Money Can't Buy (17:30) - Pleasing God is Weird (16:30) - Weird Makes You Truly Sexy (17:00) - The Weirdest Blessing Possible (17:30) Coordinating study guide available separately. The Audio Bible Studies series provides a unique audio learning experience. Unlike a traditional audiobook's direct narration of a book's text, this audio Bible study includes high-quality, live audio sessions from the author that cover important Bible-based topics. These sessions will reflect the ambiance of the unique recording locations, immersing the listener into the teaching. While not required for the audio experience, these studies are designed to partner with the coordinating study guide, sold separately.

Craig Groeschel (Author), Craig Groeschel (Narrator)

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Liking Jesus: Audio Bible Studies: Intimacy and Contentment in a Selfie-Centered World

We all love the benefits of technology. But even with the upsides, many of us suspect there are negative consequences beyond our control. The more we interact online, the more we crave face-to-face intimacy. The more we compare ourselves with others, the less satisfied we are. The more filtered our lives become, the more challenging it is to be authentic. In this audio bible study, pastor and bestselling author Craig Groeschel shows how we can stay engaged with social media while still keeping our eyes focused on Jesus. In five sessions, he reveals how we can rediscover our understanding of the biblical principles life with Christ brings-contentment, intimacy, authenticity, compassion, and rest-and put God first in our social media saturated world. It's time to refresh and rediscover what it means to be 'like Jesus' and find true authenticity, a healthy self-image, and compassion for others in an age when we relate to each other so differently than ever before. It is time to no longer be defined by who follows you but by the One you follow. Sessions include: - Recovering Contentment (10:00) - Restoring Intimacy (10:00) - Revealing Authenticity (10:00) - Resurrecting Compassion (10:00) - Replenishing Rest (10:00) Coordinating study guide available separately. The Audio Bible Studies series provides a unique audio learning experience. Unlike a traditional audiobook's direct narration of a book's text, this audio Bible study includes high-quality, live audio sessions from the author that cover important Bible-based topics. These sessions will reflect the ambiance of the unique recording locations, immersing the listener into the teaching. While not required for the audio experience, these studies are designed to partner with the coordinating study guide, sold separately.

Craig Groeschel (Author), Craig Groeschel (Narrator)

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