Audiobooks by Joni Eareckson Tada

Elisabeth Elliot was a young missionary in Ecuador when members of a violent Amazonian tribe savagely speared her husband Jim and his four colleagues. Incredibly, prayerfully, Elisabeth took her toddler daughter, snakebite kit, Bible, and journal . . . and lived in the jungle with the Stone-Age people who killed her husband. Compelled by her friendship and forgiveness, many came to faith in Jesus. This courageous, no-nonsense Christian went on to write dozens of books, host a long-running radio show, and speak at conferences all over the world. She was a pillar of coherent, committed faith; a beloved and sometimes controversial icon. In this authorized biography, Becoming Elisabeth Elliot, bestselling author Ellen Vaughn uses Elisabeth's private, unpublished journals, and candid interviews with her family and friends, to paint the adventures and misadventures God used to shape one of the most influential women in modern church history. It's the story of a hilarious, sensual, brilliant, witty, self-deprecating, sensitive, radical, and surprisingly relatable person utterly submitted to doing God's will, no matter how high the cost. For Elisabeth, the central question was not, "How does this make me feel?" but, simply, "is this true?" If so, then the next question was, "what do I need to do about it to obey God?"

Ellen Vaughn, Joni Eareckson Tada (Author), Connie Shabshab (Narrator)

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Being Elisabeth Elliot

Elisabeth Elliot was a young missionary in Ecuador when members of a remote Amazonian indigenous people group killed her husband Jim and his four colleagues. And yet, she stayed in the jungle with her young daughter to minister to the very people who had thrown the spears, demonstrating the power of Christ's forgiveness. This courageous, no-nonsense Christian went on to write dozens of books, host a long-running radio show, and speak at conferences all over the world. She was a pillar of coherent, committed faith-a beloved and sometimes controversial icon. And while things in the limelight might have looked golden, her suffering continued refining her in many different and unexpected ways. Her early years, related in Becoming Elisabeth Elliot, traced the transition of a young woman who dealt in "certainties" to the woman who lived with the unknown. Now, being Elisabeth Elliot increasingly meant confronting how much she did not understand. She sought her reference point beyond her own experiences, always pondering what she called the "impenetrable mystery" of the interplay between God's will and human choices. And it is that strange mystery which shaped the rest of her startling life story.

Ellen Vaughn, Joni Eareckson Tada (Author), Connie Shabshab (Narrator)

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Choosing Gratitude: Your Journey to Joy

Gratitude is a choice. If we fail to chose it, by default we choose ingratitude. And once allowed into the heart, ingratitude does not come by itself, but with other seedy companions that only succeed in stealing joy. Derived from a popular Revive Our Hearts radio series, Choosing Gratitude: Your Journey to Joy challenges and equips the reader to live a life of intention, a life based on thankfulness for the freedom Christ has provided and for the blessings of others. By intentionally thanking God and others, bitterness and entitlement are replaced with joy and the humble realization of just how undeserving we really are. To not choose gratitude is more costly than we usually realize. When we do choose a lifestyle of heartfelt, humble gratitude, we are mindful of the benefits received from our gracious Savior and those He has placed around us, and our joy becomes full. Includes a bonus 30-day plan of journaling, prayer, and activities to help the reader on her path to joy

Joni Eareckson Tada, Nancy Demoss Wolgemuth (Author), Kristen Kallen-Keck (Narrator)

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The Practice of the Presence of Jesus: Daily Meditations on the Nearness of Our Savior

Discover the joy of intentionally dwelling in the presence of God as the beloved author of Joni weaves contemporary insights with the timeless wisdom of seventeenth-century monk Brother Lawrence. 'Suffering has a way of heaving you beyond the shallows of life where your faith feels ankle-deep. It casts you out into the fathomless depths of God.' -Joni, from the Introduction Brother Lawrence lived through the drudgeries of monastery kitchen duty during the turbulence of 1600s France. Joni Eareckson Tada suffered a terrible accident that broke her neck and left her paralyzed. This tragedy led her from a life of distant faith to a life as a devout Christian, and she later became a worldwide disability advocate and influencer, sharing her experiences of suffering with grace. In both their lives, they each found the secret to peace, joy, and a way of being in constant conversation with the Father . . . every day and every hour . . . practicing the presence of God. The Practice of the Presence of Jesus ushers in wisdom from these two everyday saints, more than 400 years apart, to teach and inspire you to experience the nearness of God in your life. Through rich devotional content from Brother Lawrence's The Practice of the Presence of God, accompanied by original art and never-before-published insights from Joni, you'll experience a unique blend of past and present wisdom on such themes as humility, thankfulness, fear, worship, obedience, and more. Each devotion ushers you into the peace of the Good Shepherd.

Joni Eareckson Tada (Author), Adam Verner, Joni Eareckson Tada (Narrator)

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When God Weeps: Why Our Sufferings Matter to the Almighty

Read by the author. A must-read for anyone who has ever asked God, 'Why me?' It's easy to trust God when things are going our way and the world makes sense. But when suffering strikes--especially seemingly senseless suffering--we are filled with doubt and stunned by events spiraling beyond our control. In the midst of suffering, we often question the very foundation of our faith--our belief in the God who says he loves us. Since our trust and obedience rest on God's character, the questions that life's tragedies force us to face are difficult, even frightening: - Who is God? - Can he really be trusted? - What are his purposes in the face of suffering? - If he can stop suffering, why doesn't he? Joni Eareckson Tada, a woman who has lived in a wheelchair for more than thirty years, and Steve Estes, a pastor and one of Joni's closest friends, explore the answers. When God Weeps is not so much a book about suffering as it is about God. It tackles tough questions about heaven and hell, horrors and hardships, and why God allows suffering in this life. Through a panoramic overview of what the Bible says about suffering, the authors make clear who God is, why he permits so much heartache and pain, and how it is we can trust him. With both a practical edge and heartfelt warmth, When God Weeps offers dependence on his love and mercy in spite of our doubts, fears, longings, and questions.

Joni Eareckson Tada, Steve Estes (Author), Devon O'day (Narrator)

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[Polish] - Joni. Niezapomniana historia

W ułamku sekundy w gorące lipcowe popołudnie wypadek na zawsze zmienił życie Joni Eareckson Tada. Przeszła od bycia aktywną młodą kobietą do codziennej jazdy na wózku inwalidzkim. W swojej autobiografii Joni ujawnia każdy etap swojej walki o zaakceptowanie niepełnosprawności i odkrycie sensu swojego życia. Ciężko zasłużone prawdy, które odkrywa, oraz szczególne sposoby, w jakie Bóg objawiał jej swoją miłość, są świadectwem triumfu wiary nad trudami życia i cierpieniem. Wielokrotnie nagradzana historia młodej kobiety, która zatriumfowała nad nieszczęściem, by dotknąć niezliczonych żyć na całym świecie uzdrawiającym przesłaniem o zbawieniu w Jezusie Chrystusie. Nowe, II wydanie na 25-lecie tej nagradzanej historii, która sprzedała się w nakładzie ponad 3 mln egzemplarzy w ponad 40 językach, wprowadzi nowe pokolenie czytelników do poznania niesamowitej wielkości Bożej mocy i miłosierdzia w życiu tych, którzy w pełni oddają swoje życie dla Niego. Joni napisała posłowie, w którym opisuje wydarzenia, które miały miejsce w jej życiu od czasu wydania książki w 1976 r., W tym jej małżeństwo z Kenem Tadą i rozszerzenie jej ogólnoświatowej służby na rodziny dotknięte niepełnosprawnością.

Joni Eareckson Tada (Author), Anna Próchniak (Narrator)

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Daily Joy: A Devotional for Women

The Daily Joy devotional inspires women to engage with God’s word every day, allowing the truth of the gospel to transform their lives throughout the year. Featuring content from the ESV Women’s Devotional Bible, Scripture meditations and articles are written by more than 50 Christian writers and pastors including Joni Eareckson Tada, Lydia Brownback, Dane C. Ortlund, Jen Wilkin, Sam Storms, and Nancy Guthrie. Focused on biblical teaching and God’s transforming grace, these resources motivate women to apply God’s word while strengthening their hearts and nurturing their souls.

Ann Voskamp, Bethany Jenkins, Brian Aucker, Brian S. Borgman, Bryan Chapell, Carol W. Cornish, Carolyn Arends, Carolyn Mcculley, Claire Smith, Colleen Mcfadden, Dan Doriani, Dane C. Ortlund, Donna Thoennes, Elisabeth Maxwell Ryken, Elizabeth Groves, Elyse M. Fitzpatrick, Erika Allen, Geoff Allen, Glenna Marshall, Gloria Furman, Heather House, Jani Ortlund, Jen Wilkin, Jenny Salt, Jessica Thompson, Joni Eareckson Tada, Joseph P. Murphy, Karen Loritts, Kathleen Chapell, Kathleen Nielson, Keri Folmar, Kristen Wetherell, Kristie Anyabwile, Kristyn Getty, Lauren Chandler, Lee Tankersley, Leeann Stiles, Lydia Brownback, Mary A. Kassian, Mary Beth Mcgreevy, Mary Patton Baker, Mary Willson Hannah, Michele Bennett Walton, Mike Bullmore, Nancy Guthrie, Robert A. Peterson, Sam Storms, Starr Meade, Susan Hunt, Tasha Chapman, Trillia Newbell, Zack Eswine (Author), Ann M. Richardson (Narrator)

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Songs of Suffering: 25 Hymns and Devotions for Weary Souls

As an author, speaker, and advocate for people with disabilities, Joni Eareckson Tada has inspired people around the world with her story of faith in the midst of suffering. In this beautiful collection of hymns and devotions she acts as a “song leader,” guiding readers through their own painful seasons with heartfelt praises to God. Songs of Suffering includes 25 hymns with accompanying devotions to spark hope in hardship. In this audiobook version, Eareckson Tada performs verses from each song. Opening with a special message from hymn writers Keith and Kristyn Getty, this book is a source of comfort for anyone who needs biblical encouragement, prompting readers to seek refuge in the Lord and rejoice in his goodness.

Joni Eareckson Tada, Keith Getty, Kristyn Getty (Author), Joni Eareckson Tada (Narrator)

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A Spectacle of Glory: God's Light Shining through Me Every Day

A daily devotional to help you embrace your eternal purpose. Won best devotional book in the Evangelical Christian Publishers Association's 2017 Christian Book Awards. Do you ever wonder why God created you? The Bible says it plainly: God created you to showcase His glory--to enjoy it, display it, and demonstrate it every day to all those you encounter. An inspirational figure to millions of people in the more than forty years of her ministry, Joni Eareckson Tada has shared honestly about the struggles of living as a quadriplegic and dealing with chronic pain on a daily basis. Through this devotional, Joni will help you discover how to put God's glory on display--how to say no to complaining and say yes to following God as you walk the most difficult paths. Along the way, you will find great comfort and encouragement by focusing on the One who longs to lead and guide you every step of the way, every day. Your life is not too ordinary, your world is not too small, and your work is not too insignificant. All of it is a stage set for you to glorify God.

Joni Eareckson Tada (Author), Devon O'day (Narrator)

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The Saints' Everlasting Rest: Updated and Abridged

Joni Eareckson Tada, Richard Baxter, Tim Cooper (Author), Deborah Seidel, Joseph Murray (Narrator)

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Quand Dieu pleure: Pourquoi le Tout-Puissant compatit à nos souffrances

Il est facile de faire confiance à Dieu quand les choses vont comme nous le voulons et quand le monde a toujours un sens. Mais lorsque la souffrance frappe, nous sommes remplis de doutes et stupéfaits par toutes sortes d'événements qui échappent à notre contrôle. Au milieu de la souffrance, nous remettons souvent en question le fondement même de notre foi en Dieu. Puisque notre confiance et notre obéissance reposent sur le caractère de Dieu, les questions auxquelles les tragédies de la vie nous obligent à faire face sont difficiles, voire effrayantes. Joni Eareckson Tada, une femme qui vit dans un fauteuil roulant depuis plus de cinquante ans, et Steven Estes, un pasteur et un des plus proches amis de Joni, explorent les réponses aux questions concernant la souffrance. Quand Dieu pleure n'est pas tant un livre sur la souffrance que sur Dieu. À travers un survol de ce que la Bible dit au sujet de la souffrance, les auteurs expliquent clairement qui est Dieu, pourquoi il permet tant de chagrin et de douleur, et comment nous pouvons lui faire confiance. Quand Dieu pleure est destiné aux gens qui ont besoin de plus que des réponses. Avec un côté pratique et une chaleur sincère, il nous enseigne à dépendre de l'amour et de la miséricorde de Dieu en dépit de nos doutes, de nos peurs, de nos désirs et de nos questions.

Joni Eareckson Tada, Steven Estes (Author), Tiffany Sagnol (Narrator)

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Joni: An Unforgettable Story

Read by the author. One of the most beloved Christian autobiographies of modern times, Joni highlights the unforgettable story of a young woman's courageous struggle to find hope after a broken neck left her completely paralyzed. On a hot July afternoon, Joni Eareckson Tada's life was dramatically altered in a split second. A reckless dive into shallow water took an athletic young woman from health and success to life as a quadriplegic in a wheelchair. In the forty-five years since the release of this book--which has more than five million copies in print in over forty languages--Joni's earnest struggle to find hope has resonated with millions of readers around the world. The hard-earned truths she shares in this special edition reveal the power of God's love to transform, as well as the triumph of faith over pain and suffering. Joni's message has inspired people facing all types of challenges, helping them overcome their own limitations with a determined smile. In this updated edition, you will discover how to stay satisfied in God through disappointment and affliction. Filled with practical insights, Joni will help you find hope in every hardship. This commemorative 45th anniversary edition features an all-new afterword in which Joni describes her current battle against two different cancers, her daily struggle with chronic pain, and the joys of leading a global outreach to people living with disability.

Joni Eareckson Tada (Author), Joni Eareckson Tada (Narrator)

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