Audiobooks narrated by Stephen Bowlby

Spiritual Gifts Are for Today: A Biblical Case for the Continuing Work of the Spirit

"This book makes the case that Scripture and experiences from around the world demonstrate that the full range of spiritual gifts, including prophecy and healing, remain valid today. Recently, some have claimed that certain spiritual gifts have died out, a position called cessationism. Here noted New Testament scholar Craig S. Keener partners with leading global evangelist and pastor Daniel Kolenda to show that this position rests on tradition and contradicts the plain witness of Scripture. Nowhere does Scripture teach that any gifts will cease before Christ's return; therefore, the argument that particular spiritual gifts have ceased elevates a postbiblical doctrine above Scripture itself. Balancing biblical exposition with stories from around the world, Keener and Kolenda argue for continuationism—the continuing work of the Spirit. They show that Scripture presents special divine activity as valid for the entire course of the present age."

Craig S. Keener, Daniel Kolenda (Author), Stephen Bowlby (Narrator)

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War at Arm's Length: How America Can Build Effective Partners Through Military Assistance

"An in-depth examination of how the United States can build more effective partner militaries Military assistance has a bad reputation. Large-scale attempts to build partner militaries in Afghanistan, Iraq, and Vietnam cost the United States billions of dollars and ended ignominiously, with the collapse of local forces as American troops withdrew. Arms transfers of sophisticated, American-made weapons often appear to do more harm than good. Yet military assistance and support—operating indirectly through partners—when done right, can deliver remarkable strategic results for the United States and its partners. How to work effectively with partner militaries is one of the most pressing national security challenges for the United States today. Richard Bennet and Alexander Noyes offer a systematic look at military assistance in the twenty-first century, examining a frequently deployed but often misunderstood set of tools that allows the United States to leverage partner militaries to achieve national security objectives. Bennet and Noyes posit that two main factors—the degree of interest alignment on security issues and the level of institutional capacity of the receiving force—will be the most important variables in Washington's ability to build militarily effective partners."

Alexander Noyes, Richard Bennet (Author), Stephen Bowlby (Narrator)

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The Next War

"A New Axis of Evil Emerges. The world is in disarray. Millions of people vanished into thin air in what is now called “The Disappearance.” So devastating was this for the United States that its social, economic, and political infrastructures have collapsed. Into the global leadership vacuum steps a new axis of evil―nations unified by a bitter hatred of Israel. As Israeli intelligence agencies detect an ominous rise in covert military activity along the nation’s borders, rumors fly among those familiar with the Hebrew Bible: Does this have anything to do with the great war Ezekiel had predicted more than 2,000 years ago? Mossad agent Nir Tavor―who lost the love of his life in The Disappearance―and his team are assigned to take down the greatest threat ever faced by Israel. But how could the Jewish state possibly survive against such a massive and unstoppable army? In this heart-pounding thriller, authors Amir Tsarfati and Steve Yohn draw on true events and feature the legendary valor of Mossad and the Israel Defense Forces. The Next War is a suspense-filled story in which Israel faces its most apocalyptic challenge ever."

Amir Tsarfati, Steve Yohn (Author), Stephen Bowlby (Narrator)

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HBR's 10 Must Reads on Communication, Updated and Expanded (featuring 'The Surprising Power of Questions' by Alison Wood Brooks and Leslie K. John)

"If you read (or listen to) nothing else on communication, listen to this book. We've chosen a new selection of current and classic Harvard Business Review articles that will help you speak more authentically, express your ideas with clarity and impact, and win over your audience. This book will inspire you to ask better questions to get more out of every discussion; listen for emotions and cues, not just facts; use visuals persuasively and effectively; sharpen your business writing to ensure your message sticks; manage negative emotions during stressful conversations; and encourage constructive debate by cultivating psychological safety. HBR's 10 Must Reads are definitive collections of classic ideas, practical advice, and essential thinking from the pages of Harvard Business Review. Exploring topics like disruptive innovation, emotional intelligence, and new technology in our ever-evolving world, these books empower any leader to make bold decisions and inspire others. This updated and expanded edition features new, breakthrough articles and additional short-form pieces to give you and your team the tools you need for sustained success."

Harvard Business Review (Author), Jennifer Aquino, Stephen Bowlby (Narrator)

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Who is God?: And Why It Matters

"In a world of chaos, suffering, war, online anarchy, and environmental worry can you really believe in God? Is God there? Is God fair? Does God care? This book explores who God is and how we can understand the way he works in the world. We explore his nature, identity, being, and character and see what difference that makes to our worries and our questions. We look at who the Bible says God is and what that means for us. If you're trying to weigh up whether you want to forget God or follow God then you need to know what God is like."

Andy Acheson (Author), Stephen Bowlby (Narrator)

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No Place for Pilgrims: Solving the Murder of William Moore, the Last Cold Civil Rights Case

"While doing research for his ninth-grade civics class in 1976, Mike Marshall found an article in Time magazine about William Moore, a thirty-five-year-old postman from Binghamton, New York. In 1963, Moore arrived at the Chattanooga bus station from Washington, DC, where he strapped on his protest signs. He planned to walk to the governor's mansion in Jackson, Mississippi, and hand-deliver a letter to Governor Ross Barnett. On the third day of his walk as he pushed his cart through Keener, Alabama, he saw a car parked under a walnut tree, its headlights and motor off. 'The Sand Mountain area between Chattanooga, Tenn., and Gadsden, Ala., is no place for pilgrims,' read the opening paragraph of the Time story. 'It is a land of mountaineers who tote rifles in their cars, glare in suspicion at strangers, and believe unshakably in racial segregation. Last month William Moore . . . thought he might change things by walking through the area displaying civil rights signs. It cost him his life; he was found shot dead on US Highway 11.' No Place for Pilgrims is Marshall's effort to fulfill a promise to both himself and his dying mother―a promise she did not want him to keep: to solve one of the only remaining civil rights cold cases. And once Marshall discovered who the killer actually was, he also understood why his mother didn't want him to 'go stirring up trouble.'"

Mike Marshall (Author), Stephen Bowlby (Narrator)

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Time's Second Arrow: Evolution, Order, and a New Law of Nature

"Of the codified laws of nature, only one inscribes a direction to time: the dreaded second law of thermodynamics, which declares that the disorder of a closed system tends to increase as time passes. New shoes eventually scuff, our bodies weaken and die. Yet our senses tell us that miraculous order constantly emerges, too: children grow and learn; spontaneous patterns manifest in murmurations of starlings. Can it be true that the laws of our universe mandate only dissolution? In Time's Second Arrow, star scientists Robert M. Hazen and Michael L. Wong overturn more than a century of scientific canon, arguing that there must be a second 'arrow of time'—a missing law of nature that explains how the marvelously complex constituents of our universe came to be. Evolution, they propose, is a universal phenomenon—not only in biology, but in the entire atomic, chemical, mineral, and physical universe. Showing how a natural process of selection for increasing function has shaped the universe, they explore how this new law could possibly help us identify life on other planets and understand the purpose and meaning of life on Earth in a new way. Time's Second Arrow reveals how our cosmic inheritance includes a drive toward wondrous invention and progress—ultimately revising our understanding of the universe and our place within it."

Michael L. Wong, Robert M. Hazen (Author), Stephen Bowlby (Narrator)

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A Guide to Thriving: The Science Behind Breaking Old Patterns, Reclaiming Your Agency, and Finding Meaning

"If you feel overwhelmed, burned out, stuck, or constantly on edge, you may be trapped in survival mode. Life in this state becomes an endless cycle of reactivity, where you stay guarded against every perceived threat and shrink yourself to stay safe. It's draining, confining, and prevents you from fully thriving. In A Guide to Thriving, you'll discover how reclaiming your agency can transform your life. Agency is our capacity to be active participants in our lives by making intentional choices, guided by the belief that our decisions matter and have impact. This book offers a practical map with nine essential elements of personal growth to help you step into a thriving life. You'll learn to: - Recognize when survival mode is in control. - Break free from the limiting beliefs holding you back. - Apply the science-backed AIR method (Awareness, Inquiry, Reframing) to create a life that feels expansive, connected, resilient, meaningful, and full of possibility. You've spent long enough in survival mode. Let A Guide to Thriving empower you to make bold choices that help you, your team, your family, and your community thrive."

Jon Rosemberg (Author), Stephen Bowlby (Narrator)

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Behind Sunset

"Bloomsbury presents Behind Sunset by David Gordon, read by Stephen Bowlby A struggling writer follows a missing person mystery into Los Angeles’ darkest corners. A brand new crime thriller from the author of the acclaimed Joe the Bouncer series. For generations, Hollywood has attracted all sorts of dreamers… and slowly crushed their aspirations. Screenwriter Elliott Gross moved to LA with hopes of fame and fortune. He ended up writing for an adult magazine and living in a garage. When Elliott is sent to write a profile on the magazine’s newest star and discovers she has vanished, he digs into the mystery... and is promptly fired by the magazine's unscrupulous owner. Under suspicion himself, Elliott drifts around before ending up at a celebrity-anchored New Age wellness brand... and discovers a world even darker and more cruel than the industry he just left. Combining David Gordon’s trademark dark humour with a stylish, unflinching, and unpredictable plot, Behind Sunset is a noir-tinged tour through the seamier sides of Tinseltown. C 2025 Recorded Books LLC"

David Gordon (Author), Stephen Bowlby (Narrator)

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Wiser Guy: Life-Changing Revelations and Revisions from Tech's Chief Evangelist

"A collection of honest, humorous, and heartfelt stories from a Silicon Valley icon Wiser Guy is Guy Kawasaki's dynamic update of Wise Guy, delivering a fresh collection of stories that combine humor, humility, and the wisdom gained from five more years of life―and 250 episodes of the Remarkable People podcast. This new edition reflects Guy's continued evolution, enriched by deep conversations with luminaries such as Jane Goodall, Steve Wozniak, Stephen Wolfram, Angela Duckworth, and Julia Cameron. These interviews have broadened his perspective and deepened the relevance of his advice―transforming Wiser Guy into more than just a memoir; it's a collaborative, cross-generational conversation about purpose, resilience, and leadership. Whether you're launching your career, building a company, navigating uncertainty, or simply striving to grow, Wiser Guy is a practical and inspiring guide. It offers candid reflections and actionable insights from Guy and the remarkable minds who have influenced him―creating a roadmap for living a more meaningful, impactful life."

Guy Kawasaki (Author), Stephen Bowlby (Narrator)

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The Summer of Love and Death

"“Refreshingly smart, witty, and sophisticated . . .” —Natalie Symons author of Lies in Bone, on The Disappearance of Trudy Solomon “Propulsive, addictive, with lush, visceral prose and richly-layered characters . . .” —May Cobb, author of My Summer Darlings, on The Murder of Madison Garcia The summer of ’69: memorable for some, murder for others. Detective Susan Ford and her new partner, Detective Jack Tomelli, are called to a crime scene at the local summer stock theater where they find the director of Murder on the Orient Express gruesomely murdered—naked, face caked in makeup, pillow at his feet, wrists and ankles bound by rope. When Susan describes the murder to her dad, retired detective Will Ford, he recognizes the MO of a 1969 serial killer . . . a case he worked fifty years ago. Will remembers a lot of things about that summer—the Woodstock Festival, the Apollo 11 moon landing, the Miracle Mets—yet he is fuzzy on the details of the decades-old case. But when Susan and Jack discover the old case files, his memories start trickling back. And with each old and new clue, Susan, Jack, and Will must narrow down the pool of suspects before the killer strikes again. For readers who enjoy mysteries by Richard Osman, Stacy Willingham, Charlie Donlea, Benjamin Stevenson, and Shari Lapena."

Marcy McCreary (Author), Rachel Fulginiti, Stephen Bowlby (Narrator)

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Grave Dealings: Body Snatching in Philadelphia, 1762–1883

"In the eighteenth century the first American medical school was established in Philadelphia. Following the model of European universities, anatomical lectures were conducted with cadavers. But where did the bodies come from? Dissection was viewed as a fate worse than death, and the only legal source of 'stiffs' was executed criminals. But there were not enough. As the medical profession and its need for 'anatomical material' grew, a new, macabre practice emerged: body snatching. Body snatchers secretly obtained bodies from cemeteries and sold them to medical schools for dissection. But how did body snatching work? How did body snatchers and medical schools avoid getting caught, and what happened when they did? How did the era of the body snatchers end? Grave Dealings: Body Snatching In Philadelphia, 1762-1883 digs through archives to unearth the forgotten history of a time of graveyard patrols and anatomy riots, when the dead needed protection from the living. Philadelphia pioneered and became the center of American medical education and practice–and body snatching–in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. Grave Dealings explores the social, cultural, practical, and legal aspects of body snatching in America's first capital city and relates it to the continuing ethical struggles that surround the treatment of human remains to this day."

Tim Dewysockie (Author), Stephen Bowlby (Narrator)

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