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Working for Better: A New Approach to Faith at Work

Elevate Your Every Day In a world where workplaces are becoming increasingly diverse, Working for Better by Elaine Howard Ecklund and Denise Daniels offers a timely guide for Christians navigating the modern faith-at-work landscape. Drawing from over twenty years of research and personal insights, Working for Better presents a groundbreaking exploration of how to express Christian faith in professional settings without compromising beliefs or alienating others. Through detailed studies involving focus groups, surveys of more than 15,000 workers, and interviews with over 300 individuals, Ecklund and Daniels identify five key tensions in the faith-at-work movement. With compelling stories and practical applications, Working for Better addresses the need for Christian workers and leaders to adapt to cultural shifts, offering guidance for a more redemptive presence at work. Each chapter concludes with thought-provoking questions for individual reflection or group discussion, making this book an essential resource for anyone seeking to integrate faith with their professional life. Whether you're a Christian worker, workplace leader, or pastor guiding others, Working for Better invites you to consider how to flourish in a rapidly changing world.

Denise Daniels, Elaine Howard Ecklund (Author), Nan McNamara (Narrator)

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Lincoln’s Lady Spymaster: The Untold Story of the Abolitionist Southern Belle Who Helped Win the Civ

A thrilling, cinematic saga of a Southern belle whose espionage for Abraham Lincoln and the Union helped win the Civil War. Wealthy Southern belle Elizabeth Van Lew had it all. Money, charm, wit—the biggest mansion in Richmond. So why risk everything to become the Civil War’s most productive Union spy? The answer was simple: freedom. In this gripping history of a secret espionage genius, Gerri Willis reveals how Elizabeth built a flourishing spy network in the heart of the Confederate Capitol. Flouting society’s expectations for women, Elizabeth infiltrated prisons, defied public opinion, and recruited an underground movement of freed slaves, secret Unionists, and brave captives. Putting her straitlaced Victorian past behind her, Elizabeth encountered vivid characters—assassins, socialites, escape artists, and cross-dressing spies. From grave robbery to a bold voyage across enemy lines, her escapades grew more and more daring. It paid off. Her agents were so well-placed that she had spies gathering information in both the Confederate War Department and the Richmond White House, and couriers providing General Ulysses S. Grant with crucial, daily intelligence for the war’s final assault. Deeply researched and rich with detail, Lincoln’s Lady Spymaster is a remarkable true story of courage, ingenuity, and resistance. Gerri Willis pulls back the curtain on one of the most fearless heroes of the Civil War, restoring her to her rightful place as an American icon.

Gerri Willis (Author), Nan McNamara, TBD (Narrator)

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Tracing His Promise: Understanding the Bigger Story of Jesus and What That Means for Us

While the stories of Jesus in the New Testament may feel like familiar friends, the ancient tales of the Old Testament can seem daunting and distant. But fear not, for within these sacred pages lies a treasure trove waiting to be discovered—a promise that echoes from the beginning of time to the humble cradle in Bethlehem. In Tracing His Promise, Donna Amidon invites you on a transformative journey through twenty-five key stories, unraveling the intricate tapestry of God's redemptive plan. Through her gentle guidance, you'll witness how Jesus is not confined to the Gospels alone but weaves his presence throughout the entire Bible, even in the most unexpected corners of the Old Testament. Amidon blends rich theology, heartwarming anecdotes, and practical wisdom that will not only deepen your faith but also illuminate the interconnectedness of Scripture. As you listen, you'll find yourself drawn closer to the heart of God's story, finding renewed peace and hope for today.

Donna Amidon (Author), Nan McNamara (Narrator)

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Women and the Reformations: A Global History

A compelling, authoritative history of how women shaped the Reformations and transformed religious life across the globe The Reformations, both Protestant and Catholic, have long been told as stories of men. But women were central to the transformations that took place in Europe and beyond. What was life like for them in this turbulent period? How did their actions and ideas shape Christianity and influence societies around the world? In this rich and definitive study, renowned scholar Merry E. Wiesner-Hanks explores the history of women and the Reformations in full for the first time. Wiesner-Hanks travels the globe, examining well-known figures like Teresa of Avila, Elizabeth I, and Anne Hutchinson, as well as women whose stories are only now emerging. Along the way, we meet converts in Japan, Spanish nuns in the Philippines, and saints in Ethiopia and America. Wiesner-Hanks explores women's experiences as monarchs, mothers, migrants, martyrs, mystics, and missionaries, revealing that the story of the Reformations is no longer simply European—and that women played a vital role.

Merry E. Wiesner-Hanks (Author), Nan McNamara (Narrator)

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The Mysterious Virginia Hall: World War II's Most Dangerous Spy

How did a young lady from a wealthy family in Maryland end up as the Gestapo’s most wanted spy? This YA biography of Virginia Hall, World War II’s most successful female spy, will inspire reluctant readers and budding history buffs alike. Virginia Hall, known to her family as “Dindy,” was an athletic, outdoorsy girl who dreamed of joining the foreign service and becoming an ambassador. Despite numerous setbacks, including losing her leg to gangrene after an accident, Virginia never wavered in her determination to serve her country. After the outbreak of World War II, a chance meeting on a train changed her life—George Bellows, an agent of the British Special Operations Executive, recruited her as one of its first women agents. Working for Allied intelligence services in France, Virginia Hall organized French resistance fighters, performed daring rescues, and provided the Allies with intelligence that was key for ousting the Nazis and earned her numerous medals, including the US Army’s Distinguished Service Cross. With chapters titled for each of the many aliases and nicknames used by Virginia Hall, this book takes readers through her extraordinary life and her evolution as a resistance fighter and intelligence operative. Award-winning author Claudia Friddell brings Virginia Hall’s bravery, intelligence, and determination to life in this thoroughly researched and photo-filled biography endorsed by Hall’s family.

Claudia Friddell (Author), Nan McNamara (Narrator)

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Rebooting Tech Culture: How to Ignite Innovation and Build Organizations Where Everyone Can Thrive

Many technology leaders believe in having more women and people of color in technical and leadership positions in their organizations while still exhibiting reverence for the lone genius, almost always male, that they believe is imperative to their innovative future. They hold these two ideals as separate. Why? According to Telle Whitney, cofounder of the Grace Hopper Celebration of Women in Computing, tech leaders want to talk about inclusivity, but few fundamentally change their culture to dismantle the unwelcoming environment, fearful that doing so will compromise innovation. Women and people of color pay the price, facing exclusive and even hostile workplaces. They're held back from professional growth and in many cases, choose to leave the industry altogether. But there is a solution. In Rebooting Tech Culture, Whitney explains that the same values at the heart of a culture of innovation—creativity, courage, confidence, curiosity, communication, and community—can also foster a culture that is welcoming to all employees. Drawing on more than fifty interviews with tech executives and a survey of 1,000 people in tech, she shows how these 'six Cs' can power real change in technology organizations, creating workplaces where anyone can be successful and where innovation thrives.

Telle Whitney (Author), Nan McNamara (Narrator)

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Generation Awakened: An Eyewitness Account of the Powerful Outpouring of God at Asbury

Everybody wants an encounter with the divine. But it can be tempting to try to manufacture religious experiences, make God into what we want, or manipulate the movement of God in our lives. So, what happens when God shows up organically and unexpectedly? On February 8, 2023, a Gen Z-led chapel at Asbury University sparked an unplanned outpouring of God's love that would ultimately draw thousands from around the world to Wilmore, Kentucky. In Generation Awakened, Sarah Baldwin, Vice President of Student Life at Asbury, gives a firsthand account of the Asbury revival: the presence of God's love; the intersection of the human and the divine; the decisions that stewarded the movement; and the stories of freedom, healing, and reconciliation that poured out of Hughes Auditorium. You will be transported into the room with Sarah, giving you a chance to witness what happened for yourself and decide what you think it means. This book isn't an explanation; it's an invitation. For anyone who wants something to believe in, who is longing for something bigger, who desperately hopes that God is not only real but is loving and good, prepare to be surprised, amazed, and have your faith restored.

Sarah Thomas Baldwin (Author), Nan McNamara (Narrator)

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Psychological Safety

Create a space where everyone can contribute and shine. Psychological safety is a shared belief within a team that it's OK to speak up, ask questions, take risks, and make mistakes without fear of repercussions. And it's a leader's job to create it. This book offers a rich understanding of this concept—and the trust and humility that must come with it. You'll learn how to build a psychologically safe environment, acknowledge difficult topics and emotions, and ensure that everyone feels comfortable in fully engaging with those around them. This volume includes the work of Amy C. Edmondson, Daisy Auger-Dominguez, Erica Keswin, and Ron Carucci. How to be human at work. The HBR Emotional Intelligence series features smart, essential reading on the human side of professional life from the pages of Harvard Business Review. Each book in the series offers proven research showing how our emotions impact our work lives, practical advice for managing difficult people and situations, and inspiring essays on what it means to tend to our emotional well-being at work. Uplifting and practical, these books describe the social skills that are critical for ambitious professionals to master.

Amy C. Edmondson, Daisy Auger-Domínguez, Erica Keswin, Harvard Business Review, Ron Carucci (Author), Nan McNamara (Narrator)

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Praying for Teen Boys: Partner with God for the Heart of Your Son

The teen years are an emotional roller coaster in your son's life, rife with difficulties, insecurities, temptations, and opportunities to make unwise decisions. He still needs you . . . but sometimes you honestly don't know what to do. Navigating these complicated teen years with her own sons, author Brooke McGlothlin offers wisdom and practical help from the trenches—along with over ninety Scripture-inspired prayers—to help you fight for your son, not against him; unlock the full power of partnering with God through prayer; navigate your changing relationship with peace and confidence; release your son to God and take joy in your role as his mom; pray for seven key areas in your young man's life; find the wisdom you need each day; and feel purposeful, not powerless, in your parenting. There will always be limits to what you can do for your teenage son. But there are never any limits to what you can pray—and what God can do.

Brooke McGlothlin (Author), Nan McNamara (Narrator)

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Jesus and Therapy: Bridging the Gap Between Faith and Mental Health

From mental health advocate Tabitha Yates, Jesus and Therapy is a deeply powerful and essential exploration of mental health within the Christian community. Tabitha Yates knows firsthand the shadows that mental health struggles can cast, especially within a church setting. During a particularly dark period of her life, she found that the sanctuary she hoped would provide refuge often deepened her pain, leaving her feeling abandoned and unseen. Her own journey through depression, anxiety, and a suicide attempt has uniquely equipped her to understand and assist others who find themselves in similar situations, as well as to guide church leaders in providing meaningful support to their struggling members. Now, Yates works as a mental health advocate to combat common myths surrounding mental health and encourage unifying, healing dialogue within the Christian community. In Jesus and Therapy, Yates combines insights from psychology, personal experience, and Scripture to offer practical steps for confronting and healing trauma. This book is a beacon for those who feel lost in their faith while grappling with mental health challenges. It provides pastors and faith leaders with the tools to approach these struggles with empathy and understanding, while additionally serving as a valuable resource for mental health professionals.

Tabitha Yates (Author), Nan McNamara (Narrator)

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Hear God Speak: Discover the 5 different ways God speaks directly to you

How to Hear from God: 5 Powerful Ways He Speaks to You Are you longing to hear from God but unsure how to recognize His voice? In How to Hear from God, I share life-changing revelations and personal testimonies that will stir your faith and help you develop a deeper, more intimate relationship with Him. This book explores the five key ways God communicates with us and how you can discern His voice from your own thoughts. Through practical insights and biblical wisdom, you’ll learn how to: - Recognize when God is speaking to you - Develop an intimate prayer life that invites His guidance - Distinguish His voice from your subconscious thoughts - Stay open and expectant to divine communication If you desire a closer relationship with God and want to confidently hear His voice, this book will equip and encourage you to walk in faith and expectation. Get ready to experience His presence in a whole new way!

Mel Madsen (Author), Nan McNamara (Narrator)

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Beyond the Stethoscope: Miracles in Medicine

Join Dr. Nesheiwat on an extraordinary journey of compassion and faith in Beyond the Stethoscope: Miracles in Medicine where gripping stories of miraculous recoveries, experiences in the ER, and global medical missions illuminate the transformative power of prayer and unwavering dedication to healing and service. An extraordinary true story, this vivid Christian memoir follows a young doctor from a humble immigrant family whose path to fulfilling her dreams was marked by monumental trials and losses. Despite navigating a demanding medical career and personal loss, her faith in God remains steadfast. Guided by Christian wisdom, each challenge strengthens Dr. Janette Nesheiwat’s resolve to make a difference in the lives of her patients. And just when she believes she has weathered the worst storms, a pandemic plunges the world into chaos, Ukraine enters into a war with Russia, and fierce earthquakes ravage the people of Morocco. Dr. Janette is among the frontline workers helping to get people through these dark moments—her greatest lifeline being her family and the power of God’s love. “Dr. Janette is an angel on Earth—she has more medical knowledge and compassion than anyone I’ve ever met. In her new book, Beyond the Stethoscope: Miracles in Medicine, you will get to meet this remarkable woman who reminds me every day to be gracious under pressure, and you’ll be convinced that miracles happen right in front of your eyes.”—Dana Perino, America’s Newsroom

Dr. Janette Nesheiwat (Author), Nan McNamara (Narrator)

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Audiobooks Narrated by Nan McNamara