Audiobooks by Dave Harvey

Stronger Together: Seven Partnership Virtues and the Vices that Subvert Them

Read by the author. A vision of church partnerships that will elevate churches to greater gospel fruitfulness and enable them to thrive. Networked churches are the primary church planting force in evangelicalism today-but what makes them so effective, why do they remain so under-appreciated, and what are the common pitfalls that can ensnare them? In Stronger Together, veteran church planter and pastor Dave Harvey draws from his experiences and study of networks to walk Christian institutions, church leaders, and planters through tested strategies for starting and sustaining healthy and biblical church partnerships. By focusing on key virtues and shedding light on the pitfalls that oppose them, Harvey unpacks seven dichotomies that offer a practical roadmap to healthy patterns: - Conviction vs. consumerism - Gifted leadership vs. isolationism - Collaboration vs. radical individualism - Renewal dynamics vs. institutionalism - A kingdom mindset vs. tribalism - Humility vs. egotism - Modesty vs. triumphalism When churches are vitally connected to other churches, they thrive, multiply, and last longer. Scripture exemplifies this, and research proves it. Stronger Together-part of the Exponential series on ministry growth and discipleship-will teach you exactly how to pursue biblical collaboration that will allow your church to flourish and your ministry to grow. Audits and accompanying graphics are included in the audiobook companion PDF download.

Dave Harvey (Author), Dave Harvey (Narrator)

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Daily Strength: A Devotional for Men

Daily Strength, a year-long devotional, walks Christian men through Scripture passages that speak to their most pressing issues. Featuring content from the ESV Men’s Devotional Bible, each daily devotion features a short summary of a Bible passage with a thought-provoking message from from one of more than forty contributors. Arranged canonically from Genesis to Revelation with short introductions to each Bible book, Daily Strength encourages and enlightens men throughout the year while equipping them for moral and spiritual transformation.

Aaron J. Goldstein, Alistair Begg, Andrew David Naselli, Andrew Davis, Brian J. Tabb, Bryan Chapell, Christopher Ash, Colin S. Smith, Dan Doriani, Dane C. Ortlund, Dave Harvey, Dave Kraft, David Powlison, Douglas Sean O'donnell, Drew Hunter, Erik Thoennes, Gary Millar, Graeme Goldsworthy, Greg Gilbert, J. Gary Millar, J.J. Seid, James M. Hamilton Jr., Jared C. Wilson, Jason C. Meyer, Jason Derouchie, Jay Sklar, Joe Thorn, John Hannah, Jon Bloom, Julius J. Kim, Justin S. Holcomb, Kelly M. Kapic, Kevin Cawley, Michael Lumpkin, Michael Reeves, Mike Bullmore, Miles V. Van Pelt, Paul E. Miller, Paul R. House, Philip Graham Ryken, R. Kent Hughes, Robert Plummer, Robert W. Yarbrough, Ryan Kelly, Sam Crabtree, Sam Storms, Scotty Smith, Stephen T. Um, Tim Savage, Todd Wilson, Tom Nelson, Zack Eswine (Author), Bob Souer (Narrator)

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Letting Go: Rugged Love for Wayward Souls

What do you do when someone you love leaves? And how do you pursue someone who has hurt you, who has sinned against you? In Letting Go, pastors Dave Harvey and Paul Gilbert share stories of pain and stories of hope as they reveal how to care for the prodigal who has strayed. Whether you are dealing with an unfaithful marriage partner, a rebellious child, or a wayward friend, the counsel they offer will help you to pursue a gospel-rooted approach, grounded in truth and practiced in the midst of Christian community. While each situation is unique, most stories deal with common themes of shame, guilt, confusion, uncertainty, and struggle. You will understand the spiritual dynamics at work in the heart of the prodigal and how you as a family member, spouse, friend, or church leader can best relate to them in love. You will learn how to practice "redemptive release" through confrontation and discipline as well as how to forgive the person who has hurt you through a process of reconciliation. For those in a time of waiting and wondering if their loved one will ever return home, there is a reminder of the hope of the gospel and the necessity of depending upon the Holy Spirit through prayer. A must-have resource for every believer struggling to love the prodigal back home again, it is ideal for parents and siblings, counselors, pastors, and those ministering to hurting families and churches.

Dave Harvey, Paul Gilbert (Author), Tom Parks (Narrator)

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The Plurality Principle: How to Build and Maintain a Thriving Church Leadership Team

Building and Sustaining a Thriving Leadership Culture Essential to every healthy church is a biblical model of leadership. In the New Testament, church leadership is built around a team of elders working together, each bringing his own unique skills and gifts to the cause of shepherding the flock God entrusted to them. However, in many churches today the principle of plurality in leadership is often misunderstood, mistakenly applied, or completely ignored. Dave Harvey encourages church leaders to prioritize plurality for the surprising ways that it helps churches to flourish. This audiobook not only builds a compelling case for churches to adopt and maintain biblical elder pluralities guided by solid leadership but also supplies practical tools to help elders work together for transformation. Download the free study guide.

Dave Harvey (Author), Dave Harvey (Narrator)

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I Still Do: Growing Closer and Stronger Through Life's Defining Moments

Lasting marriages are built one defining moment at a time. The moment of blame. The moment of weakness. When your spouse suffers. When dreams disappoint. When the kids leave the nest. It's how we think and behave toward one another in moments like these that determines whether our marriage endures or falters. Ultimately, these are invitations from God to consider our direction and pursue transformation. With thirty-seven years of marriage and thirty-three years of pastoring under his belt, Dave Harvey has identified those life-defining moments of a post-newlywed marriage. He wants to help couples recognize them in their own relationships so that they can take a proactive, godly approach to resolving conflicts, holding one another up as change inevitably happens, and ensuring that their marriage survives and thrives. Whether your relationship is maturing gracefully, just needs a tune-up, or you and your spouse are locked in conflict and your future seems uncertain, Dave Harvey has encouragement and practical tools to help strengthen what remains and build a rock-solid union for the days to come.

Dave Harvey (Author), Al Kessel (Narrator)

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Rescuing Ambition

Many think of ambition as nothing more than the drive for personal honor or fame. As a result, ambition—the God-implanted drive to improve, produce, develop, and create—is neglected and well on its way to paralysis. For some, dreams are numbed. For others, there are no dreams; life just happens. And for those who are dreaming, motives are often confused. One thing is certain: ambition needs help. Dave Harvey is calling for a rescue. He wants to snatch ambition from the heap of failed motivations and put it to work for the glory of God. To understand our ambition, we must understand that we are on a quest for glory. And where we find glory determines the success of our quest. Has your God-given ambition been starved and sedated for too long? Are you ambitious? It’s time to reach further and dream bigger for the glory of God.

Dave Harvey (Author), Dave Harvey (Narrator)

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When Sinners Say 'I Do': Discovering the Power of the Gospel of Marriage

Marriage is the union of two people who arrive at the altar toting some surprisingly large luggage. Often it gets opened right there on the honeymoon, sometimes it waits for the week after. The Bible calls it sin and understanding its influence can make all the difference for a man and a woman who are building a life together. Dave embraces the reader with humor and honesty as he speaks about sin and the power of the gospel to overcome it. He opens the delightful truth of God’s word and encourages the reader to see more clearly the glorious picture of what God does when sinners say “I do.”

Dave Harvey (Author), Dave Harvey (Narrator)

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