Religion & Spirituality Audiobooks

Saturday Night, Sunday Morning: Staying True to Myself from the Pews to the Stage

Grammy-winning singer-songwriter, keyboardist for the mega pop band Maroon 5, and founder of Morton Records, PJ Morton details the inspiring journey that led to his unique sound and urges readers to follow their own dreams. The son of pastors and gospel artists, PJ Morton grew up in church, singing gospel music, grounded by its soulful sound. As he was drawn to R&B and pop, PJ experimented in combining genres to create his own sound that record labels struggled to categorize. Pressured to align with industry standards but committed to his own dream of his original music, he defied expectations and risked launching his own label, Morton Records. Under it, he developed six self-released and self-produced albums that garnered twenty Grammy nominations and awards, and included collaborations with such acclaimed artists as Stevie Wonder, Kirk Franklin, and Lil Wayne. PJ Morton is the rare artist who has straddled the tensions of life, whether in music or faith expressions, or in racial and cultural identities, while staying true to his New Orleans and Christian roots. A pioneer blazing his own path, he developed an independent sound without even knowing what that was in an industry he didn't fully understand, setting the way for artists who follow him. Saturday Night, Sunday Morning captures his powerful, courageous journey of combining his two worlds, showing readers how to overcome obstacles as they seek their own dreams.

Pj Morton (Author), Ernie Johnson Jr., PJ Morton, TBD (Narrator)

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Christmas at Spruce Hill Farm

USA TODAY bestselling author Kathryn Springer brings holiday cheer in this festive story about fresh starts and unexpected love blooming on a snow-covered Christmas tree farm. It's three weeks until Christmas, and Lucy Gable is not in the holiday spirit. She's the assistant to bestselling romance author Brynn Dixon, who's been suffering from major burnout. Hoping to reduce Brynn's stress, Lucy's organized an intimate book tour-one that includes a charming little Christmas tree farm. And they're still hoping that no one discovers that Lucy was the one who finished writing Brynn's last book… But Lucy's carefully planned book tour is going completely awry. The Christmas tree farm owner is a reluctant host, the fans are going wild for the changes Lucy's made to the book and Brynn's adult son-who no one else knows about-is an unexpected (if handsome) distraction. And, as if those challenges aren't enough, a winter storm at the farm is ensuring that hiding the truth is all but impossible. Yet somewhere between snowy sleigh rides, a cozy bonfire, caroling and the promise of new love, Lucy is experiencing her first winter wonderland. And Brynn is discovering that it might not be too late to find her own happy ending. With a little courage and a sense of adventure, it might just be the start of whole new chapters for both of them-and an accidentally perfect white Christmas. "A tender, touching story filled with memorable characters who will sweep you away on a journey of hope, second chances, and new beginnings." -Bestselling author Irene Hannon on The Gathering Table

Kathryn Springer (Author), Ann Marie Gideon (Narrator)

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Hey, Jesus, It’s Me: I Have Questions, Comments, and Concerns

The creator of the breakout Instagram account, @JustSkrmetti, comedian Ellen Skrmetti shares stories behind her wildly popular "Hey Jesus, It's Me" sketches of a middle-aged, southern-woman's focus on mamas, menopause, and menus--and on giving the Lord a bit of advice about those unspoken prayer requests. As a young girl, Ellen Skrmetti loved performing. She starred in plays, sang in the church choir, and even won the chance to represent her town at the Miss Mississippi pageant. But backstage at the pageant, she was gripped by severe stage fright and made a deal with God: If you help me get through this, I will never, ever get onstage again. After successfully hitting the high note in "Adelaide's Lament" from the musical Guys and Dolls, she packed up her drama clothes for good-or so she thought. When the pandemic hit, Ellen longed to bring a little joy to the dark struggles the world was facing. She thought about all of times she'd asked Jesus to walk with her through pain and heartache-and how often He'd laughed with or comforted her, even during her blazing hot flashes. So she decided to share that message with others, in 30-second videos on Instagram that quickly went viral. Holding a remote control in her hand, Ellen "calls" Jesus with comments and questions, including asking Him not to make her an advance maternal age mama (again) and if He could bless the nourishment of her food to someone else's body. She also asks for advice when her best friend's ex-husband's new wife shows up in the next pew, or what nursing home plans to make when she's eight years past your first geriatric pregnancy. From a pageant queen with stage fright, to viral videos, to her growing popularity as a stand-up comedian with sold-out performances, Ellen's humor is rooted in southern charm and culture. Her relatable stories in Hey Jesus, It's Me will bring levity to our lives, or at least some validation that we're not the only ones asking if we can ghost our relatives in heaven.

Ellen Skrmetti (Author), Ellen Skrmetti, TBD (Narrator)

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Saving Sam: The True Story of an American's Disappearance in Syria and His Family's Extraordinary Fi

A gripping testament of resilience, family, and faith, this is the incredible and true story of an American traveler who was captured and wrongfully imprisoned in Syria while on a journey to experience every country in the world. What would you do if your son suddenly disappeared in Syria, and you had no idea what had happened to him? Would you contact the FBI? The State Department? Pray? Would you Google "What to do if your son disappears in Syria"? When the unthinkable happened, the answer, in the case of Ann Goodwin and her husband Tag, was: all of the above. Their 30-year-old son Sam, who was attempting to become one of the few people in history to travel to every single country on the planet, vanished in a supposed safe-zone run by the Kurds on the Turkish border. At first, they didn't even realize he had been abducted: maybe the phone reception had gone down, they told themselves, as had happened plenty of times before when Sam was in an off-the-beaten-path place. Just wait, he'll call back soon. But Sam never did call back, and over the coming days, the horror of their situation quickly bore down on the Goodwins, a devout Catholic family of seven living a middle-class suburban lifestyle in St. Louis, Missouri. Frustrated and increasingly terrified, the Goodwin's came to realize that they couldn't rely on their government to save Sam. They were going to have to do it themselves. This is the extraordinary story of Sam's abduction by the Syrian regime, who threatened to hand him over to ISIS for beheading if he did not confess to being a CIA spy. It's also the story of a Midwestern American family who transformed themselves into their own detective agency, building up a network of journalists, hostage negotiators, Middle East experts, Russian diplomats, Vatican envoys, and shady mercenaries, until eventually - by nothing short of a miracle - they found a secret backdoor into the heart of the Syrian intelligence service itself. Through multiple first-person narrators, Saving Sam recounts an inspiring and unforgettable saga that includes a travel journey to every country in the world, famous celebrities, heads of state, high-stakes diplomacy and critical life lessons around curiosity, uncertainty, prayer and what it ultimately means to be free. In a genuine, straightforward and sometimes humorous style, Sam draws on his experience as a hostage to demonstrate how we can all turn our own adversities into assets, whether it be in our personal, professional or spiritual lives.

Sam Goodwin (Author), Aaran Abano, Barbara Henslee, Erin Deward, Jonathan Todd Ross, Sam Goodwin, Tbd (Narrator)

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Blessed

Robert Unanue (Author), TBD (Narrator)

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A Well-Trained Wife: My Escape from Christian Patriarchy

“Today it hit me when he hit me, blood shaking in my brain. Maybe there wasn’t a savior coming. Maybe it was up to me to save me.” Recruited into the fundamentalist Quiverfull movement as a young wife, Tia Levings learned that being a good Christian meant following a list of additional life principles––a series of secret, special rules to obey. Being a godly and submissive wife in Christian Patriarchy included strict discipline, isolation, and an alternative lifestyle that appeared wholesome to outsiders. Women were to be silent, “keepers of the home.” Tia knew that to their neighbors her family was strange, but she also couldn't risk exposing their secret lifestyle to police, doctors, teachers, or anyone outside of their church. Christians were called in scripture to be “in the world, not of it.” So, she hid in plain sight as years of abuse and pain followed. When Tia realized she was the only one who could protect her children from becoming the next generation of patriarchal men and submissive women, she began to resist and question how they lived. But in the patriarchy, a woman with opinions is in danger, and eventually, Tia faced an urgent and extreme choice: stay and face dire consequences, or flee with her children. Told in a beautiful, honest, and sometimes harrowing voice, A Well-Trained Wife is an unforgettable and timely memoir about a woman's race to save herself and her family and details the ways that extreme views can manifest in a marriage.

Tia Levings (Author), TBD, Tia Levings (Narrator)

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Unstuck: 90 Days of Inspiration, Encouragement, and the Promise of New Life

Real Talk Kim offers ninety days of encouragement and motivation to help readers conquer their everyday struggles and follow God's plan for them to get unstuck from regrets, shame, and broken dreams. You're only stuck if you stop moving. Pain and regret can hold us captive. Our past mistakes and trauma tell us to blame others, feel ashamed, or turn to a temporary fix that often becomes a permanent escape. The pain might not be our fault, but the healing is our responsibility. In this devotional with entries such as 'From Scars to Stars,' 'If You Ain't Dead, God Ain't Done,' and 'Quitting Is No Option,' Pastor Kim reminds us--as only she can--that staying stuck requires as much energy as moving forward. In this powerful, practical devotional, each daily reading combines a scripture verse, an inspiring teaching or story from Pastor Kim, and a prayer the reader can make her own. For ninety days readers will receive - encouragement to keep moving, - God's truth reinforced in their lives, - help in connecting with God, and - reminders that others have walked hard paths. Readers will also enjoy and be encouraged by full-page 'Kim-isms' included throughout--like having a mini-Real Talk Kim in your pocket to pump you up when you feel defeated. Packed with hope, inspiration, and Kim's incredibly motivational insights, this is the perfect companion for anyone looking for a daily dose of encouragement and strength to keep moving toward the good future God has for them.

Kimberly Jones (Author), Real Talk Kim Real Talk Kim, TBD (Narrator)

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Remain in His Love: 90 Devotions to Help You Dig Deep and Draw Closer to God

Come on a 90-day journey with pastor, Bible teacher, and author Dr. Jackie Greene as she encourages you to dig deep into His Word and discover and enjoy a love that never ends. Do life's challenges and distractions prevent you from developing or maintaining a deep, consistent, intimate relationship with the Father? Dr. Jackie Greene has been there but love--God's love--changed everything for her, and it can change everything for you too. When Dr. Jackie finally learned to surrender, receive God's love, and spend time in daily devotion with Him, resting in His love, she discovered a life-transforming revelation: His love remains consistent and unfailing despite her mistakes and flaws. By digging into His Word and spending time with Him, you can develop and enjoy a flourishing, reliable connection and a love that never ends. In this 90-day devotional, you will - develop a daily habit of spending time with God and drawing into lasting fellowship; - experience healing in your areas of brokenness; - become anchored in your role as God's daughter; and - discover your true worth and the joy of abiding in His love! Give yourself a priceless gift and spend the next ninety days experiencing intimacy with God through Scripture, prayer prompts, and devotional messages and gain the life-transforming revelation of the love of God and what it means to live loved and cherished.

Jackie Greene (Author), Dr. Jackie Greene, TBD (Narrator)

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Lazy Love

Strengthen your relationships--with family, partners, friends, and others--and find deeper satisfaction by learning to love better. Humans are meant to love and be loved, but so often we fall short at loving well. We take others for granted. We make assumptions. We forget to show our affection. We grow lazy. We so often fail in our relationships with our families, our partners, our friends, and fellow humans because we are lazy in our love for one another, says Keion Henderson, pastor of the mega-church Lighthouse Church in Houston. Lazy love prevents us from experiencing the deep, soulful fulfillment we long to know. It keeps us from being known and enjoyed by those around us. And it stops us from stepping out to give who we are without expecting anything in return. In his new book Lazy Love, Henderson unpacks the four kinds of love mentioned in the Bible-eros, or attraction; phileo, or friendship; storge, or familial; and agape, or spiritual love-and shows readers how each shapes our relationships and our lives. He also encourages readers to uncover the unhealthy practices that often lead to damaged or broken relationships and helps reader break free of the patterns that keep us from loving well. The good news is that each of us can learn to love better and to improve our relationships-with our partners, our children, our friends, our co-workers, and our neighbors. Lazy Love will help readers become better at loving others in all areas of their lives.

Keion Henderson (Author), Keion Henderson, TBD (Narrator)

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The Truth in True Crime Audio Study: What Investigating Death Teaches Us About the Meaning of Life

The Zondervan Reflective Audio Study series provides a unique audio learning experience. Unlike a traditional audiobook's direct narration of a book's text, Chasing Leads Audio Study includes high-quality live recordings in which the author teaches the content of the book, discusses important points, and introduces additional sources. The end result is an engaging audio study focused on learning. For decades, cold-case homicide detective J. Warner Wallace investigated the causes behind deaths and murders, chasing one lead after another for months as he attempted to solve the case.? Several of these cases remain open, unsolved mysteries.? Wallace also investigated the most notable death in human history--the death of Jesus Christ--and it transformed him from an atheist into a follower of Jesus. Investigating death, surprisingly, taught him a great deal about life and the nature of people. In The Truth in True Crime Audio Study, Wallace explores the clues lying behind our human nature as he uncovers fifteen life-truths gleaned from both contemporary murder investigations and ancient Biblical wisdom.? Every session introduces you to an investigation of a death as Wallace and his partner Rick chase down leads and along the way learn guiding principles to help us to thrive and flourish as human beings created in the image of God.? These fifteen attributes of human beings have been confirmed by modern sociological studies, but were first described on the pages of Scripture. Even if you don't believe in God, these are valuable insights into our human condition, helping you better understand your own identity and the identity of your Creator.??

J. Warner Wallace (Author), J. Wallace, TBD (Narrator)

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The Power of Your Dreams: A Guide to Hearing and Understanding How God Speaks While You Sleep

How would your life look if you gained years of wisdom, guidance, and strategy while you were asleep? That's exactly what you receive when you tap into the power of God's voice in your dreams! The average person spends twenty-six years of their life sleeping. That time was created not only to enjoy the physical benefits of rest but to engage in the presence of God and access his guidance for our days. In The Power of Your Dreams, pastor and talk show host Stephanie Ike Okafor shows that everyone is a dreamer. Alongside personal stories of how dreams equipped her with insight for pivotal moments, Stephanie gives readers practical tools to help remember and discern their dreams, identify biblical meanings of common symbols and numbers, and reflect on discussion questions in each chapter. Anchored in biblical truth, The Power of Your Dreams answers the most perplexing questions readers have about dreams, such as: - Are all dreams from God? - How do I know if my dream contained a message from God? - How do I interpret my dreams? - Do nightmares have any meaning? Embark on a transformative journey to unlock hidden treasures of wisdom by discovering God's voice in your dreams. With this expansive teaching on one of the prevalent ways God speaks, readers will discover confidence in their purpose, and a strengthened relationship with God.

Stephanie Ike Okafor (Author), Stephanie Ike Okafor, TBD (Narrator)

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1 Peter: Surprised by the Church Jesus is Building

This book helps followers of Jesus see themselves as Jesus sees them--people indwelled with his Spirit being built up to impact the world. You will move beyond education and knowing things about Jesus to spiritual awakening and transformation through daily immersion in Scripture. J. D. encourages reading the Bible with others and to put spiritual insights into action. Daily Seeds 1 Peter includes: - 48 daily readings from 1 Peter - Substantive insights from 1 Peter and a deeper reflection on its meaning - Prayers to deepen the influence of Scripture in your life - Questions that encourage action in the world 1 Peter can be used for personal study and in small groups. Meeting weekly with a group is highly recommended to share insights and to encourage one another for greater spiritual impact in the world.

J.D. Walt (Author), J. D. Walt, TBD (Narrator)

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