Audiobooks by Mark Matlock

Faith for the Curious: How an Era of Spiritual Openness Shapes the Way We Live and Help Others Follo

It may surprise you to know that the majority of non-Christians are not hostile to the faith or looking for a fight. In fact, most are open and even curious about spiritual matters. Yet evangelism training and apologetic resources are often geared toward knowing what to say to hardcore atheists and evolutionists, who make up less than ten percent of the unchurched population. If you're ready to have respectful and fruitful spiritual conversations with your spiritually curious friends, neighbors, and family members, Mark Matlock offers this research-based approach. He shows you how to - create a church culture that is open to spiritual exploration and discovery - help foster meaningful connections to Jesus and his Church - start spiritual conversations and break through common communication barriers - bridge the gap between traditional Christianity and the modern spiritual climate - and much more

Mark Matlock (Author), Mark Matlock (Narrator)

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Wisdom On ... Audio Collection: 4 Books in 1

Covering popular topics ranging from dating and relationships to choosing quality entertainment, managing your money well, and making good decisions for your future, this four-book Wisdom On … audio collection provides useful advice and information for teens 13 and up that helps you navigate the questions and issues you face every day, with Christian content based around the timeless and godly wisdom found in Proverbs. Perfect for high schoolers, new college students, or anyone looking for daily guidance on important topics, this audio collection of four books in the Wisdom on … collection from Mark Matlock is now available in one audio download! Wisdom On … Audio Collection features: - Relatable stories and examples that speak to what it means to be a teen in today's world - Applicable lessons and advice that align with biblical teaching - Thought-provoking questions and interactive exercises that help you examine what it means to be a Christian and live out your faith - Content that helps guide you toward a decision instead of telling you what to think, helping you build lifelong wisdom and discernment In addition, this audio download is: - ideal for birthdays, graduation, Christmas, or any gift-giving occasion - wonderful for youth groups, time with God, travel, or listening around the house - great for teens and young adults ages 13 and up Wisdom on … Audio Collection includes: - Wisdom On … Making Good Decisions: There's no magic formula or a fail-safe guide when it comes to making the right decision, but in this book, you'll uncover ways to determine what intuition is telling you and how to develop your reasoning skills to conclude when a decision makes sense, as well as know when it's a wise choice that aligns with God's Word. - Wisdom On … Friends, Dating, and Relationships: From how to be a good friend to deciding what you want your dating life to look like, as well as dealing with your family, explore what it means to be wise in your relationships, what a good relationship should look like, and how to handle conflict when it arises. - Wisdom On … Time and Money: Keeping track of our money-and using it wisely-can be hard, especially when there often doesn't seem to be enough cash for the things we want. Discover practical and godly tips for managing your funds, how to avoid the issues that come with having too much or too little money, and ways you can use what you do have to benefit yourself and those around you in deeper ways. - Wisdom On … Music, Movies, and Television: From understanding why we enjoy the entertainment we do to what God wants us to spend our time listening to and watching, explore the importance of God-given creativity in our lives, as well as how to decide what media fits into your worldview and how to handle what you allow into your brain. Also check out Wisdom On … Growing in Christ and Wisdom On … Getting Along with Parents in ebook or paperback!

Mark Matlock (Author), Adam Black (Narrator)

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Faith for Exiles: 5 Ways for a New Generation to Follow Jesus in Digital Babylon

Negative perceptions. Church dropouts. Prodigals and nomads. It's easy to get discouraged by all that's going wrong when it comes to Christianity and the emerging generation. Yet what's going right? In fact, signs of hope are springing up all around. Faith for Exiles unveils major new Barna research that uncovers what's working-five practices that contribute to resilience. In a world where always-connected smart devices and search algorithms educate and entertain, digital Babylon is the new context for discipleship. Faith for Exiles reveals findings from a groundbreaking three-year research study of young Christians whose faith remains resilient even in exile. Barna president David Kinnaman teams up with former executive director of Youth Specialties Mark Matlock to help you: ● Make sense of chaotic cultural changes and respond with compassion to the next generation of believers ● Recognize the biblical concept of exile as an essential framework for following Christ today ● Discover five research-based practices that cultivate faithfulness in digital Babylon ● Prepare young Christians to be on mission with Jesus in the world ● And more

Aly Hawkins, David Kinnaman, Mark Matlock (Author), Jim Denison (Narrator)

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Wisdom On ... Music, Movies and Television

God created us to be creative, expressive people. That's what so many people love about music, movies, and television---the chance to experience something creative or original. These things tell a story, and we love to feel like we're part of the story. But not everything out there is good to listen to or watch... It takes wisdom to know what to fill your mind with. This book won't tell you what you should not listen to or watch. Instead, this book is filled with principles to help you gain the wisdom needed to help you make wise choices about what you choose to be entertained by. In Wisdom On...Music, Movies and Television, you'll: * Explore the reasons you watch, read, and listen * Discover the importance of creativity in God's plan for us * Understand more about Christianity and the media * Develop a worldview to help you make wise decisions After you read this book, you'll have a better understanding of why you watch and listen to the things you do, and you'll be able to discern what is best for your own heart and soul.

Adam Black, Mark Matlock (Author), Adam Black, Zondervan Publishing (Narrator)

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Wisdom On ... Time and Money

There never seems to be enough time or money for what we want to do. Sometimes it can be overwhelming trying to manage our schedules---between school, work, sports, friends, and our family. And keeping track of our money---and using it wisely---can be just as challenging. It may not be something you think of very often, but whenever you hit a time or money crunch, a little wisdom could help. Inside the pages of this book, you'll find biblical principles and practical tips to help you manage your resources better. You'll even be challenged to try a few 'projects' that can show you how wisdom can help you stay on top of your time and your money. As you read Wisdom on Time and Money, you'll: * discover what the Bible says about these invaluable resources * explore your own motivations behind how you use your time and money * gain practical tools and insight to help you use wisdom in these areas of your life You'll find that this book will open your eyes to the reasons behind some of the time and money problems in life, and reveal how wisdom can help you use these resources to better your life and the world around you.

Adam Black, Mark Matlock (Author), Adam Black, Zondervan Publishing (Narrator)

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Wisdom On ... Friends, Dating, and Relationships

In the Wisdom On ... series, you'll find case studies, personal inventories, interactive activities, and helpful insights from the book of Proverbs, which will show you what wise living looks like. Wisdom On ... Friends, Dating, and Relationships shows how wisdom plays a part in nearly every decision we make. In this book students will learn how to gain more wisdom and apply it to every aspect of their relationships---from being a good friend to dating relationships to handling conflict. They'll find the stories and lessons in this book will help them become wise in their relationships. Wisdom On ... Making Good Decisions examines how teens get to make a lot of decisions in their lives--- even decisions that can have a big impact on their future. There's no 'magic' formula to getting it right. Making good decisions takes wisdom, and in this book students will learn how to gain more wisdom and put it to use in the choices they make.

Adam Black, Mark Matlock (Author), Adam Black, Zondervan Publishing (Narrator)

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Wisdom On ... Making Good Decisions

Adam Black, Mark Matlock (Author), Adam Black, Zondervan Publishing (Narrator)

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