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https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/32/ to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Autobiography of a Tibetan Monk Author: Palden Gyatso, Tsering Shakya - translator, The Dalai Lama - foreword Narrator: P. J. Ochlan Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 1 min Language: English Release date: 05-04-15 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 22 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Religious Figures Publisher's Summary: Palden Gyatso was born in a Tibetan village in 1933 and became an ordained Buddhist monk at 18 just as Tibet was in the midst of political upheaval. When Communist China invaded Tibet in 1950, it embarked on a program of "reform" that would eventually affect all of Tibet's citizens and nearly decimate its ancient culture. In 1967, the Chinese destroyed monasteries across Tibet and forced thousands of monks into labor camps and prisons. Gyatso spent the next 25 years of his life enduring interrogation and torture simply for the strength of his beliefs. Palden Gyatso's story bears witness to the resilience of the human spirit, and to the strength of Tibet's proud civilization, faced with cultural genocide.

https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/32/ to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Kierkegaard: Audio Lectures Subtitle: 13 Lessons on His Life, Thought, and Writings Author: Stephen Backhouse Narrator: Stephen Backhouse Format: Original Recording Length: 3 hrs and 20 mins Language: English Release date: 10-31-17 Publisher: Zondervan Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Religious Figures Publisher's Summary: Gain a new understanding of Kierkegaard's thought and life, a story filled with romance, betrayal, humor, and riots, in Kierkegaard: Audio Lectures and the accompanying book, Kierkegaard: A Solitary Life. Soren Kierkegaard indeed lived an extraordinary life. He never saw the fruits of his work in his life - it would be almost 100 years after his death that others would unleash his words onto the wider world. Yet the Danish philosopher, theologian, social critic, and writer is now widely recognized as one of the world's most profound writers and thinkers, and his influence on philosophy, literature, and secular and religious life and thought is incalculable. Philosophers and theologians influenced by Kierkegaard include Karl Barth, Emil Brunner, Albert Camus, Jean-Paul Sartre, Thomas Merton, Dietrich Bonhoeffer, Kafka, Martin Luther King Jr., and numerous others. In Kierkegaard: Audio Lectures, author and professor Stephen Backhouse highlights the interesting and controversial aspects of Kierkegaard's life, recounting a story that few today know, and provides brief, straightforward overviews of his key works.

https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/32/ to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Hudson Taylor's Spiritual Secret Author: Howard Taylor, Gregg Lewis Narrator: Raymond Todd Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 21 mins Language: English Release date: 03-02-11 Publisher: christianaudio.com Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 243 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Religious Figures Publisher's Summary: Discover Hudson Taylor, a pioneer missionary to China, who suffered tribulation, hardship, poverty, and misunderstanding. But at his heart, he loved the Chinese people and learned through his misfortunes to trust God completely. Hudson Taylor's Spiritual Secret is a stirring biography that challenges you to live a life of faith.

https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/32/ to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Art of Spiritual Leadership in Business Author: William C. Miller Narrator: William C. Miller Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 36 mins Language: English Release date: 02-28-03 Publisher: Sounds True Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 11 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Religious Figures Publisher's Summary: The word revolution implies fundamental change. It also means a full return to one's original starting point. In The Art of Spiritual Leadership in Business, William C. Miller invites you to return to your inner spirit to lead from your deepest life purpose and the intrinsic values that you hold. Join this leading business consultant and cofounder of the Global Dharma Center as he shows you: ©2003 William C. Miller; (P)2003 Sounds True. All Rights Reserved.

https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/32/ to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Joseph Smith Subtitle: Rough Stone Rolling Author: Richard Lyman Bushman Narrator: James Anderson Foster Format: Unabridged Length: 28 hrs and 52 mins Language: English Release date: 01-24-18 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 4 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Religious Figures Publisher's Summary: Founder of the largest indigenous Christian church in American history, Joseph Smith published the 584-page Book of Mormon when he was 23 and went on to organize a church, found cities, and attract thousands of followers before his violent death at age 38. Richard Bushman, an esteemed cultural historian and a practicing Mormon, moves beyond the popular stereotype of Smith as a colorful fraud to explore his personality, his relationships with others, and how he received revelations. An arresting narrative of the birth of the Mormon Church, Joseph Smith: Rough Stone Rolling also brilliantly evaluates the prophet's bold contributions to Christian theology and his cultural place in the modern world.

https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/32/ to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Solitude Subtitle: Memory, People, Places Author: Terry Waite Narrator: Terry Waite Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 59 mins Language: English Release date: 12-13-17 Publisher: SPCK, Spokenworld Audio & Ladbroke Audio Ltd Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Religious Figures Publisher's Summary: Terry Waite invites you to meet some of the exceptional people he has got to know on his travels, and explore with him the widely different forms of solitary existence they inhabit. Some people long to find it, others long to escape it. But, whether we welcome or dread it, solitude is something we all experience in different forms at different points in our lives. After enduring nearly five years of solitary confinement, in cruel and terrifying conditions, Terry Waite discovered that he was drawn to find out more about the power of solitude in the lives of other people. The result is this haunting book, in which he recalls his encounters with people who have experienced some very different ways of being solitary: among them the peaceful solitude of remote and beautiful places; the unsought and often unnoticed solitude of lonely people living in the midst of busy cities; the deceptive solitude of those living in the twilight world of espionage; the enforced solitude of the convict and the prisoner of war; and finally the inescapable solitude of those who are drawing near to death. Through all these encounters, and through the memories and reflections they trigger in the author's mind, we see how solitude shapes the human soul - and how it can be a force for good in our own lives, if we can only learn to use it well. Critic Reviews: "This is a thoughtful and sensitive book from a man who endured the fear and loneliness of captivity. Now, years later, Terry Waite explores solitude in its many forms.'' (Stella Rimington DBE, former Director General of MI5) "This is a wonderfully perceptive and engaging book. Terry Waite takes the reader deep into other worlds, both geographical and psychological, from which they will emerge enlightened and spiritually enriched." (Ranulph Fiennes OBE, explorer, writer and poet) "No one is better qualified to write about solitude than Terry Waite, who spent nearly five years of his life in solitary confinement. His exploration of solitude - he calls it a saunter - takes him from his personal ordeal to the Australian outback, to the home of a former British double agent in Moscow, and beyond. His book will be of great value to those who have suffered from too much company or too little, or are interested in the phenomenon of being alone, which is not at all the same as being lonely. Terry Waite's saunter through solitude is wide ranging, original, well written and (best of all) companionable." (Martin Bell OBE, UNICEF ambassador and former war reporter)

https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/32/ to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Making of Martin Luther Author: Richard Rex Narrator: John Curless Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 48 mins Language: English Release date: 10-20-17 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Religious Figures Publisher's Summary: A major new account of the most intensely creative years of Luther's career The Making of Martin Luther takes a provocative look at the intellectual emergence of one of the most original and influential minds of the 16th century. Richard Rex traces how, in a concentrated burst of creative energy in the few years surrounding his excommunication by Pope Leo X in 1521, this lecturer at an obscure German university developed a startling new interpretation of the Christian faith that brought to an end the dominance of the Catholic Church in Europe. Luther's personal psychology and cultural context played their parts in the whirlwind of change he unleashed. But for the man himself, it was always about the ideas, the truth, and the Gospel. Focusing on the most intensely important years of Luther's career, Rex teases out the threads of his often paradoxical and counterintuitive ideas from the tangled thickets of his writings, explaining their significance, their interconnections, and the astonishing appeal they so rapidly developed. Yet Rex also sets these ideas firmly in the context of Luther's personal life, the cultural landscape that shaped him, and the traditions of medieval Catholic thought from which his ideas burst forth. Lucidly argued and elegantly written, The Making of Martin Luther is a splendid work of intellectual history that renders Luther's earthshaking yet sometimes challenging ideas accessible to a new generation of listeners. Author bio: Richard Rex is professor of Reformation history at the University of Cambridge and a fellow of Queens' College. His books include Tudors: The Illustrated History and Henry VIII and the English Reformation. He lives in Cambridge, England.

https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/32/ to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Martin Luther Subtitle: The Man Who Rediscovered God and Changed the World Author: Eric Metaxas Narrator: Eric Metaxas Format: Unabridged Length: 20 hrs and 39 mins Language: English Release date: 10-03-17 Publisher: Penguin Audio Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 699 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Religious Figures Publisher's Summary: From number one New York Times best-selling author Eric Metaxas comes a brilliant and inspiring biography of the most influential man in modern history, Martin Luther, in time for the 500th anniversary of the Reformation. On All Hallow's Eve in 1517, a young monk named Martin Luther posted a document he hoped would spark an academic debate but that instead ignited a conflagration that would forever destroy the world he knew. Five hundred years after Luther's now famous 95 Theses appeared, Eric Metaxas, acclaimed biographer of the best-selling Bonhoeffer: Pastor, Martyr, Prophet, Spy and Amazing Grace: William Wilberforce and the Heroic Campaign to End Slavery, paints a startling portrait of the wild figure whose adamantine faith cracked the edifice of Western Christendom and dragged medieval Europe into the future. Written in riveting prose and impeccably researched, Martin Luther tells the searing tale of a humble man who, by bringing ugly truths to the highest seats of power, caused the explosion whose sound is still ringing in our ears. Luther's monumental faith and courage gave birth to the ideals of faith, virtue, and freedom that today lie at the heart of all modern life.

https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/32/ to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Lessons in Hope Subtitle: My Unexpected Life with St. John Paul II Author: George Weigel Narrator: Jim Meskimen Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 52 mins Language: English Release date: 09-20-17 Publisher: Hachette Audio Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 27 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Religious Figures Publisher's Summary: A preeminent authority on the Catholic Church and papal biographer describes what he learned from chronicling the life of Pope John Paul II In Lessons in Hope, George Weigel tells the story of his unique friendship with St. John Paul II. As Weigel learns the pope "from inside", he also offers a firsthand account of the tumult of post-Vatican II Catholicism and the Cold War's endgame, introducing listeners to the heroes who brought down European communism. Later, he shows us the aging pope grappling with the post-9/11 world order and teaching new lessons in dignity through his own suffering. A deeply humane portrait of an eminent scholar learning a saint, Lessons in Hope is essential listening for anyone seeking a fuller understanding of a world-changing pope. Critic Reviews: "Reading Lessons of Hope is like watching a play about the making of a play. It's a book about the making of the most comprehensive and compelling biography of Pope John Paul II. No other writer enjoyed anything like the personal access that George Weigel did; no one else can speak now with more authority about the Polish pope's remarkable life journey and its impact. And no one else can tell the story behind the story better than Weigel does in this insightful, revealing postscript." (Andrew Nagorski, former Newsweek Rome and Warsaw bureau chief and author of The Nazi Hunters and Hitlerland) "This book recalls a particularly splendid moment in the recent history of Catholicism, a time when a saintly Pope exerted a decisive influence on both the Church and the wider society. But above all, it tells a compelling story of divine providence, the manner in which God wove two lives together - George Weigel's and John Paul II's - for their mutual benefit. Briskly written, intelligent, funny, filled with good stories, Lessons in Hope will be a joy to anyone who reads it." (Bishop Robert Barron)

https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/32/ to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Rebel in the Ranks Subtitle: Martin Luther, the Reformation, and the Conflicts That Continue to Shape Our World Author: Brad S. Gregory Narrator: Sean Runnette Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 45 mins Language: English Release date: 09-12-17 Publisher: Harper Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 29 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Religious Figures Publisher's Summary: On the 500th anniversary of the Reformation comes this compelling, illuminating, and expansive religious history that examines the complicated and unintended legacies of Martin Luther and the epochal movement that continues to shape the world today. For five centuries, Martin Luther has been lionized as an outspoken and fearless icon of change who ended the Middle Ages and heralded the beginning of the modern world. In Rebel in the Ranks, Brad Gregory, renowned professor of European history at Notre Dame, recasts this long-accepted portrait. Luther did not intend to start a revolution that would divide the Catholic Church and forever change Western civilization. Yet his actions would profoundly shape our world in ways he could never have imagined. Gregory analyzes Luther's inadvertent role in starting the Reformation and the epochal changes that followed. He reveals how Luther's insistence on the Bible as the sole authority for Christian truth led to conflicting interpretations of its meaning - and to the rise of competing churches, political conflicts, and social upheavals. Ultimately, he contends, some of the major historical and cultural developments that arose in its wake - including the Enlightenment, individual self-determination and moral relativism, and a religious freedom that protects one's right to worship or even to reject religion - would have appalled Luther: a reluctant revolutionary, a rebel in the ranks, whose goal was to make society more Christian, yet, instead, set the world on fire.

https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/32/ to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Hans Urs von Balthasar: Rediscovering Holistic Christianity Author: Dr. Kevin Mongrain PhD Narrator: Dr. Kevin Mongrain PhD Format: Original Recording Length: 5 hrs and 2 mins Language: English Release date: 08-17-17 Publisher: Now You Know Media Inc. Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 5 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Religious Figures Publisher's Summary: "There will never be beings unloved by God, since God is absolute love." (Hans Urs von Balthasar) Explore the profound spirituality of Hans Urs von Balthasar. Born in Switzerland, Balthasar (1905-1988) was one of the most prolific and sophisticated Catholic thinkers of the 20th century. As you will discover, Balthasar's theology provides a powerful model for the Catholic Church in the modern world. In Hans Urs von Balthasar: Rediscovering Holistic Christianity, you will join Balthasar expert Dr. Kevin Mongrain (PhD, Yale University) in exploring this great theologian. When first approaching Balthasar, his corpus of works can seem like a daunting, complex labyrinth. Under Dr. Mongrain's guidance, however, you will discover enlightening threads throughout Balthasar's powerful thought. Deeply influenced by the Jesuits, Balthasar eventually left the Society of Jesus to become a secular priest - that is, wholly engaged in the world. As you will see in this course, he became a spokesperson of the contemplative-charismatic strand of the Catholic tradition. His vision of the church promoted unity between its hierarchical, theological, and contemplative strands. Under Dr. Mongrain's guidance, you will explore Balthasar's ideas about authentic prayer, mystical experience, and prophecy. You will also see how his ideas addressed the modern world. Balthasar wove together spirituality and metaphysics, and he sought a holistic Christianity - that is, one that wove together the visions of the saints throughout the ages. Experience the power of Balthasar's vision today. Critic Reviews: "Kevin Mongrain is a superb Balthasar scholar and, if possible, an even better teacher. He reads Balthasar from the inside, as it were as he thinks through Balthasars concern to unite high intellectual discourse with spirituality and concrete forms of Christian life. It is truly wonderful that Mongrain will now reach a wider Catholic audience through Now You Know Media." (Anthony C. Sciglitano, Jr., associate professor, Seton Hall University)

https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/32/ to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: 50 Women Every Christian Should Know Subtitle: Learning from Heroines of the Faith Author: Michelle DeRusha Narrator: Coleen Marlo Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 44 mins Language: English Release date: 07-20-17 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 8 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Religious Figures Publisher's Summary: Throughout history, countless women have boldly stepped out in faith and courage, leaving their indelible mark on those around them and on the kingdom of God. In lively prose, Michelle DeRusha tells their stories, bringing into focus 50 incredible heroines of the faith. From Catherine of Siena, Teresa of Avila, and Anne Hutchison, to Susanna Wesley, Harriet Tubman, and Corrie ten Boom, women both famous and admirable live again under DeRusha's expert pen. These engaging narratives are a potent reminder to listeners that we are not alone, the battles we face today are not new, and God is always with us in the midst of the struggle.

https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/32/ to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Summary: The Book of Joy: Lasting Happiness in a Changing World Author: Readtrepreneur Publishing Narrator: Donna Lorenz Motta Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 17 mins Language: English Release date: 07-11-17 Publisher: Readtrepreneur Publishing Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 25 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Religious Figures Publisher's Summary: Disclaimer: This is NOT the original book. If you're looking for the original book. This summary is wholly written and published by readtrepreneur.com It is not affiliated with the original author in any way. Always feeling like you can't cope with this ever-changing World? Want to finally experience how lasting happiness feels like? The Book of Joy tells the story of two spiritual giants, the Dalai Lama and Desmond Tutu, and how they achieve lasting happiness in this ever-changing world. Truth is, most people misunderstand what joy really means. It is far deeper than just wealth, fame, recognition, and material possessions. "If you think you are too small to make a difference, try sleeping with a mosquito." - Dalai Lama Many of us get caught up in our day-to-day, busy lives. Is being busy an excuse for us not to attain peace, courage and joy? Or do are we simply lacking some wise advice? Joy is rare in today's world. What is the essence of true joy? How can we attain it? P.S. If you've always been feeling stressed out, overwhelmed, and defeated by life, this book will open up your pathway to lasting happiness.

https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/32/ to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: More Than the Tattooed Mormon Author: Al Carraway Narrator: Al Carraway Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 36 mins Language: English Release date: 05-29-17 Publisher: Cedar Fort, Inc. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 138 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Religious Figures Publisher's Summary: Al Fox Carraway has spent the last four years inspiring the world with her story of conversion, redemption, and finding faith. As a blogger, social media personality, and award-winning public speaker, her message has reached millions. This moving biography and up-close account of her life and membership in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (sometimes called the "LDS" or "Mormon" church) will show you what it means to truly trust in the Lord. "Don't go, Al. You won't fit in." Being baptized and following the Lord has made Al's life harder than it ever was before. She endured criticism from friends and family for becoming a Mormon. She faced harsh judgments from Church members for her appearance. She gave up everything and felt more alone than she ever had in her life. All because she chose God. Now she shares an up-close look at how trusting God has led her to places she never expected. As a blogger, YouTuber, and award-winning public speaker, her message has reached millions. Sharing her love of the Savior, Al goes beyond her own conversion and encourages listeners to choose God above anything else. This uplifting audiobook inspires listeners to build a true relationship with the Lord that will bring them real, lasting happiness.

https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/32/ to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Political Pope Subtitle: How Pope Francis Is Delighting the Liberal Left and Abandoning Conservatives Author: George Neumayr Narrator: Holden Still Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 22 mins Language: English Release date: 05-02-17 Publisher: Hachette Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 22 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Religious Figures Publisher's Summary: The untold story of the Left's efforts to politicize the Vatican and the battle to stop it - before the Catholic Church as we know it is destroyed. Pope Francis is the most liberal pope in the history of the Catholic Church. He is not only championing the causes of the global Left but also undermining centuries-old Catholic teaching and practice. In the words of the late radical Tom Hayden, his election was "more miraculous, if you will, than the rise of Barack Obama in 2008". But to Catholics in the pews, his pontificate is a source of alienation. It is a pontificate, at times, beyond parody: Francis is the first pope to approve of adultery, flirt with proposals to bless gay marriages and cohabitation, tell atheists not to convert, tell Catholics to not breed "like rabbits", praise the Koran, support a secularized Europe, and celebrate Martin Luther. At a time of widespread moral relativism, Pope Francis is not defending the church's teachings but diluting them. At a time of Christian persecution, he is not strengthening Catholic identity but weakening it. Where other popes sought to save souls, he prefers to "save the planet" and play politics, from habitual capitalism bashing to his support for open borders and pacifism. In The Political Pope, George Neumayr gives listeners what the media won't: a bracing look at the liberal revolution that Pope Francis is advancing in the church. To the radical academic Cornel West, "Pope Francis is a gift from heaven". To many conservative Catholics, he is the worst pope in centuries.

https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/32/ to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Raven Subtitle: The Untold Story of the Rev. Jim Jones and His People Author: Tim Reiterman Narrator: Mitch Horowitz Format: Unabridged Length: 29 hrs and 52 mins Language: English Release date: 04-04-17 Publisher: Penguin Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 230 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Religious Figures Publisher's Summary: The basis for the upcoming HBO miniseries and the "definitive account of the Jonestown massacre" (Rolling Stone). Tim Reiterman's Raven provides the seminal history of the Rev. Jim Jones, the Peoples Temple, and the murderous ordeal at Jonestown in 1978. This PEN Award-winning work explores the ideals gone wrong, the intrigue, and the grim realities behind the Peoples Temple and its implosion in the jungle of South America. Reiterman's reportage clarifies enduring misperceptions of the character and motives of Jim Jones, the reasons why people followed him, and the important truth that many of those who perished at Jonestown were victims of mass murder rather than suicide. This widely sought work is restored to print after many years with a new preface by the author.

https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/32/ to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Three Lives of J. Krishnamurti Author: Judith Kampfner Narrator: Barbara Bogaev, Judith Kampfner Format: Original Recording Length: 27 mins Language: English Release date: 04-03-17 Publisher: Soundprint Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Religious Figures Publisher's Summary: "Truth is a pathless land" said the Indian spiritual leader and iconoclast J. Krishnamurti. He taught pacifism and harmony; he sought freedom through a transformation of the human psyche. People flocked to follow him as he moved across continents and through much of the twentieth century, spreading his word. He never wanted to be called a guru and yet his followers (who included Hollywood film stars) insisted on it. Producer Judith Kampfner traces how a Brahmin boy from Chennai came to speak to world leaders in his Californian orange grove retreat in Ojai. The Soundprint documentary series features the best work of top radio producers. The award winning documentaries are renowned for drawing the listener into the story with compelling interviews, authentic voices and rich sound. From memoirs to science, health and popular culture, Soundprint creates a powerful experience the listener will not soon forget. Here are some related documentaries: Children and God Produced by: Richard Paul Conversations in a Black Barbershop Produced by: Askia Muhammad Epiphany Produced by: Richard Paul A Visit to Sedona Produced by: Njemile Rollins Soundprint Executive Producer: Moira Rankin Technical Director: Anna Maria de Freitas Managing Producer: Gemma Hooley Audio Engineer: Thom Woodward Production Assistant: Leith Walker Production Assistant: Graham Loundermon

https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/32/ to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Confessions of St. Augustine Author: R.S. Pine-Coffin - translator, St. Augustine Narrator: Mark Meadows Format: Unabridged Length: 14 hrs and 49 mins Language: English Release date: 03-09-17 Publisher: Naxos AudioBooks Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 32 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Religious Figures Publisher's Summary: A story of spiritual awakening, The Confessions of St. Augustine is a fascinating look at the life of an eminent Christian thinker. Widely seen as one of the first Western autobiographies ever written, it chronicles the life and religious struggles of Augustine of Hippo, from his days as a self-confessed sinner to his acceptance of Christianity as an older adult. Along the way he unveils his theological questioning of human existence and the essence and nature of God while providing influential philosophical arguments on creation and time. Augustine's sincere and inquisitive attitude will inspire any listener, regardless of faith. Translated by R. S. Pine-Coffin.

https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/32/ to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The First Muslim Subtitle: The Story of Muhammad Author: Lesley Hazleton Narrator: Deepti Gupta Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 7 mins Language: English Release date: 03-07-17 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 48 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Religious Figures Publisher's Summary: Muhammad's was a life of almost unparalleled historical importance, yet for all the iconic power of his name, the intensely dramatic story of the prophet of Islam is not well known. In The First Muslim, Lesley Hazleton brings him vibrantly to life. Drawing on early eyewitness sources and on history, politics, religion, and psychology, she renders him as a man in full, in all his complexity and vitality. Hazleton's account follows the arc of Muhammad's rise from powerlessness to power, from anonymity to renown, from insignificance to lasting significance. How did a child shunted to the margins end up revolutionizing his world? How did a merchant come to challenge the established order with a new vision of social justice? How did the pariah hounded out of Mecca turn exile into a new and victorious beginning? How did the outsider become the ultimate insider? Impeccably researched, Hazleton's narrative creates vivid insight into a man navigating between idealism and pragmatism, faith and politics, nonviolence and violence, rejection and acclaim. The First Muslim illuminates not only an immensely significant figure but his lastingly relevant legacy. Critic Reviews: "This book offers a welcome chance to read [Muhammad's] life story in a more familiar and accessible form than the Islamic sources.... The First Muslim succeeds. It makes its subject vivid and immediate." ( The New York Times)

https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/32/ to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Prophet of Modern India Subtitle: A Biography of Swami Vivekananda Author: Gautam Ghosh Narrator: Homer Todiwala Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 24 mins Language: English Release date: 02-17-17 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 2 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Religious Figures Publisher's Summary: "After so much tapasya I have understood this as the highest truth: God is present in every being. There is no other God besides that. He who serves all beings serves God indeed." (Swami Vivekananda) A journey through the life of Swami Vivekananda is a study of the Indian civilization, its ethos and value system. Not only did his message of tolerance, based on knowledge, make him an exemplary spokesperson of the country, but his life's mission of creating an order of monks who dedicated their lives for others made him a prophet and a leader. His teachings continue to be relevant even today, especially in the light of the prevailing intolerance and fanaticism in the nation, and the increasing turmoil in the world.

https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/32/ Titolo: Autobiografia di uno Yogi [Autobiography of a Yogi] Autore: Paramahansa Yogananda Narratore: Norman Mozzato Formato: Unabridged Durata: 19 hrs and 44 mins Lingua: Italiano Data di pubblicazione: 01-24-17 Editore: Self-Realization Fellowship Valutazioni: 5 su 5 su 3 voti Categoria: Bios & Memoirs, Religious Figures Riepilogo Editore: Celebrato in tutto il mondo come un tesoro spirituale, questo classico di grande successo ha ispirato milioni di persone a intraprendere il proprio viaggio di trasformazione interiore, per giungere a una vita nuova e più profondamente appagante. Tutta la saggezza, l'umorismo e il potere di ispirazione della straordinaria biografia di Paramahansa Yogananda si dispiegano qui nell'immediatezza del discorso parlato.I lettori che si accostano a quest'opera per la prima volta, come pure quelli che hanno da tempo trovato nel libro un fedele e prezioso compagno, accoglieranno con entusiasmo questa versione audio, con l'avvincente lettura di Norman Mozzato, affermato attore, regista, cantante e narratore. Con la sua magistrale narrazione, Mozzato cattura e trasmette il fascino dei vividi episodi di cui abbonda l'opera di Sri Yogananda, facendo rivivere il ricco arazzo di personaggi, esperienze e avvenimenti intessuto dall'autore, come pure le sue illuminanti indagini sui misteri ultimi della vita. Questa edizione riporta il testo integrale dell'autobiografia di Paramahansa Yogananda, la storia appassionante di una vita straordinaria, dedita alla ricerca della Verità. Acclaimed the world over as a spiritual treasure, this best-selling classic has inspired millions to embark on their own transforming journey to a new and profoundly fulfilling way of life. All the wisdom, humor, and inspiration of Paramahansa Yogananda's extraordinary life story is unraveled in the immediacy of the spoken word. Newcomers to the book, as well as those for whom it is a long-treasured companion, will welcome this sensitive and compelling reading by celebrated actor Norman Mozzato. His subtle dramatization captures the charm of Sri Yogananda's many colorful anecdotes, bringing to vivid life the author's rich tapestry of people, experiences, and events, and his illuminating explorations of life's ultimate mysteries. Please note: This audiobook is in Italian.

https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/32/ to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Dorothy Day: The World Will Be Saved by Beauty Subtitle: An Intimate Portrait of My Grandmother Author: Kate Hennessy Narrator: Randye Kaye Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 55 mins Language: English Release date: 01-24-17 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 31 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Religious Figures Publisher's Summary: Dorothy Day (1897-1980) was a prominent Catholic, writer, social activist, and cofounder of a movement dedicated to serving the poorest of the poor. Her life has been revealed through her own writings as well as the work of historians, theologians, and academics. What has been missing until now is a more personal account from the point of view of someone who knew her well. Dorothy Day: The World Will Be Saved by Beauty is a frank and reflective, heartfelt and humorous portrayal as written by her granddaughter, Kate Hennessy. Dorothy Day challenges ideas of plaster saints and of saintly women. Day is an unusual candidate for sainthood. Before her conversion, she lived what she called a "disorderly life", during which she had an abortion and then gave birth to a child out of wedlock. After her conversion she was both an obedient servant and a rigorous challenger of the church. She was a prolific writer whose books are still widely read. While tenderly rendered, this account will show her as driven to do good but dogmatic, loving but judgmental, in particular with regards to her only daughter, Tamar. She was also full of humor and laughter and could light up any room she entered. Critic Reviews: "A rare glimpse into the life of one of America's most revered social activists.... Fascinating, well-told, candid, and tender." (Kirkus)

https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/32/ to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Redemption at Hacksaw Ridge Subtitle: The Gripping True Story That Inspired the Movie Author: Les Spear - prologue, Max Cleveland - foreword, Booton Herndon Narrator: Chris George Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 41 mins Language: English Release date: 12-16-16 Publisher: Remnant Publications Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 252 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Religious Figures Publisher's Summary: The men of the 77th Infantry Division couldn't fathom why Private Desmond T. Doss would venture into the horrors of World War II without a single weapon to defend himself. "You're nothing but a coward!" they said. But the soft-spoken medic insisted that his mission was to heal, not kill. When Desmond knelt by his bunk to pray, his fellow soldiers hurled boots and insults at him. Even his commander wanted to throw him out of the army. But when his unit arrived on the battlefield, the intrepid medic quickly proved he was no coward. One terrifying day in the vicious battle for Okinawa, dozens of Desmond's former tormenters lay wounded and bleeding atop Hacksaw Ridge. As Japanese bullets rained down, their fate seemed hopeless. Could one unarmed man save their lives? This pause-resister will keep you riveted to your seat as you discover how Desmond Doss became the first conscientious objector to receive the Medal of Honor. Desmond's dramatic true story of integrity, redemption, and heroism will inspire you to live by the courage of your convictions.

https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/32/ to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Brother Francis: The Barefoot Saint of Assisi Author: Augustine Institute, Dr. Tim Gray, Paul McCusker Narrator: Owen Teale, Janie Dee, Joseph Timms, Elizabeth Counsell, Harry Lloyd, Theo Maggs, Geoffrey Palmer, Daniel Philpott Format: Original Recording Length: 4 hrs and 20 mins Language: English Release date: 12-08-16 Publisher: Augustine Institute Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 92 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Religious Figures Publisher's Summary: If you think you know Francis of Assisi, you're in for a surprise. Discover the astonishing life of Brother Francis, the fun-loving son of wealth and privilege who gave up everything for the sake of Christ. As a young soldier, he encountered suffering. As a victim of war, he began a search for inner-meaning that would redirect his life. As a holy beggar, he embraced lepers, shook hands with the Pope, debated a sultan, and touched the lives of millions. Now the power and passion of one of the world's most popular saints is captured in Brother Francis: The Barefoot Saint of Assisi, an exciting 10-part audio drama from the Augustine Institute Radio Theatre. Dozens of accomplished, award-winning actors bring characters to life, and cinematic sound and music will quicken the imagination. An unforgettable experience that will inspire your heart and stir your soul. Joseph Timms as Francis Janie Dee as Pica di Bernardone Owen Teale as Pietro di Bernardone Daniel Philpott as Angelo di Bernardone Geoffrey Palmer as Signior Ferrante Harry Lloyd as Bernardo Theo Maggs as Turo Elizabeth Counsell as Lady Belladucci Peter Moreton as Sir Marius Dominic Hecht as Leonardo Richard OCallaghan as Bishop Guido Ian Cullen as Don Peter David Oakley as The Jailer Guy Siner as Bishop Giovanni Julian Wadham as Pope Innocent III Wendy Craig as Lady Jacoba Stuart Pendred as Don Michelino Christopher Leveaux as Peter Cataneo Raffey Cassidy as Clare (The Younger) Finty Williams as Clare (The Elder) / Branca Brian Deacon as Favorone Michael Haughey as Monaldo Emma Flett as Sister Humiliana Katie Foster-Barnes as Pacifica Favorone Robert Benfield as Renaldo Chris Emmett as Griso Richard Everett as Brother Duccio Martin OBrien as Brother Illuminato Simon Jones as Cardinal Pelagio Raad Rawi as The Sultan Philip Sherlock as Kadin Mervyn Stutter as Duke Leopold Nick Burnell as Saracen Commander Simon Cassidy as German Guard Philip Cumbus as Brother Elias Jacob Fortune-Lloyd as Rufino Tom Alexander as Brother Giles Philip Bird as Renzo Justin Butcher as Mercuzio and David Suchet as The Voice

https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/32/ to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Pilgrimage Subtitle: My Search for the Real Pope Francis Author: Mark K. Shriver Narrator: Jim Frangione Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 10 mins Language: English Release date: 11-29-16 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 30 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Religious Figures Publisher's Summary: A down-to-earth and deeply intimate portrait of Pope Francis and his faith, based on interviews with the men and women who knew him simply as Jorge Mario Bergoglio. Early on the evening of March 13, 2013, the newly elected Pope Francis stepped out onto the balcony of St. Peter's Basilica and did something remarkable: before he imparted his blessing to the crowd, he asked the crowd to bless him, then bowed low to receive this grace. In the days that followed, Mark K. Shriver - along with the rest of the world - was astonished to see a pope who paid his own hotel bill, eschewed limousines, and made his home in a suite of austere rooms in a Vatican guesthouse rather than the grand papal apartment in the Apostolic Palace. By setting an example of humility and accessibility, Francis breathed new life into the Catholic Church, attracting the admiration of Catholics and non-Catholics alike. In Pilgrimage, Shriver retraces Francis' personal journey, revealing the origins of his open, unpretentious style and explaining how it revitalized Shriver's own faith and renewed his commitment to the church. To help us understand how Jorge Mario Bergoglio became Pope Francis, Shriver travels to Bergoglio's native Argentina to meet with the people who knew him as a child, as a young Jesuit priest, and as a reformist bishop. Shriver visits the confessional where Bergoglio first felt called to a faith-based life and takes us to the humble parish where the future pontiff's pastoral career began: in a church created from a converted vegetable shed in an area just outside the city of Buenos Aires. In these impoverished surroundings, Bergoglio answered Christ's call to feed the hungry, clothe the naked, and shelter the homeless, following the example set by his papal namesake, St. Francis of Assisi. In this deeply reported yet highly personal book, Mark K. Shriver explores how Francis' commitment has struck a chord in the hearts of millions who long to make faith, love, humility, and mercy part of their lives as they go out into the world to serve and learn from the most marginalized.

https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/32/ to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Sealed Nectar Subtitle: Biography of Prophet Muhammad Author: Safiur Rahman Al Mubarakpuri, Darussalam Publishers Narrator: Bilal Abdul Kareem Format: Unabridged Length: 23 hrs and 33 mins Language: English Release date: 11-14-16 Publisher: Author's Republic Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 10 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Religious Figures Publisher's Summary: A complete authoritative book on the life of Prophet Muhammad PBUH by Sheikh Safi-ur-Rahman al-Mubarkpuri. The Sealed Nector was honoured by the World Muslim League as first prize winner book. Whoever wants to know the whole life style of the Prophet in detail must listen to this audio-book. Muhammad (peace be upon him) is the Messenger of Allah, and those who are with him, are severe against the disbelievers, and merciful among themselves. You see them bowing and falling down prostrate (in prayer), seeking bounty from Allah and (His) Good Pleasure. The mark of them (i.e. of their Faith) is on their faces (fore heads) from the traces of prostration (during prayers). This is their description in the Taurah (Torah). But their description in the Injeel (Gospel) is like a (sown) seed which sends forth its shoot, then makes it strong, and becomes thick and it stands straight on its stem, delighting the sowers, that He may enrage the disbelievers with them. Allah has promised those among them who believe and do righteous good deeds, forgiveness and a mighty reward (Paradise). (Al-Fath: 29) The Prophet Muhammad (S) said: "The example of guidance and knowledge with which Allah has sent me is like abundant rain falling on the earth. Some of which was fertile soil that absorbed rain-water and brought forth vegetation and grass in abundance. (And) another portion of it was hard and held the rain-water and Allah benefited the people with it and they utilized it for drinking (making their animals drink from it) and to irrigate the land for cultivation. (And) a portion of it was barren which could neither hold the water nor bring forth vegetation (then that land gave no benefits). The first is the example of the person who comprehends Allah's Religion (Islam) and gets benefit (from the knowledge) which Allah (Azawajal) has revealed through me (the Prophet) and learns and then teaches it to others. The (last example is that of a) person who does not care for it and does not take Allah's Guidance revealed through me (he is like that barren land)." (Al-Mukarramah)

https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/32/ to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Paul Behaving Badly Subtitle: Was the Apostle a Racist, Chauvinist Jerk? Author: E. Randolph Richards, Brandon J. O'Brien Narrator: Sean Runnette Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 44 mins Language: English Release date: 11-07-16 Publisher: christianaudio.com Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 32 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Religious Figures Publisher's Summary: The Apostle Paul was kind of a jerk. He was arrogant and stubborn. He called his opponents derogatory, racist names. He legitimized slavery and silenced women. He was a moralistic, homophobic killjoy who imposed his narrow religious views on others. Or was he? Randolph Richards and Brandon O'Brien explore the complicated persona and teachings of the Apostle Paul. Unpacking his personal history and cultural context, they show how Paul both offended Roman perspectives and scandalized Jewish sensibilities. His vision of Christian faith was deeply disturbing to those in his day and remains so in ours. Paul behaved badly, but not just in the ways we might think. Take another look at Paul and see why this "worst of sinners" dared to say, "Follow my example, as I follow the example of Christ."

https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/32/ to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Black Elk Subtitle: The Life of an American Visionary Author: Joe Jackson Narrator: Traber Burns Format: Unabridged Length: 22 hrs and 29 mins Language: English Release date: 10-25-16 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 22 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Religious Figures Publisher's Summary: Here is the epic life story of the Native American holy man who has inspired millions around the world. Black Elk, the Native American holy man, is known to millions around the world from his 1932 testimonial, Black Elk Speaks. Adapted by the poet John Neihardt from a series of interviews, it is one of the most widely read and admired works of American Indian literature. Cryptic and deeply personal, it has been read as a spiritual guide, a philosophical manifesto, and a text to be deconstructed - while the historical Black Elk has faded from view. In this sweeping book, Joe Jackson provides the definitive biographical account of a figure whose dramatic life converged with some of the most momentous events in the history of the American West. Born in an era of rising violence, Black Elk killed his first man at Little Big Horn, witnessed the death of his second cousin Crazy Horse, and traveled to Europe with Buffalo Bill's Wild West show. Upon his return, he was swept up in the traditionalist Ghost Dance movement and shaken by the massacre at Wounded Knee. But Black Elk was not a warrior, and instead chose the path of a healer and holy man, motivated by a powerful prophetic vision that haunted and inspired him, even after he converted to Catholicism in his later years. In Black Elk, Jackson has crafted a true American epic, restoring to Black Elk the richness of his times and gorgeously portraying a life of heroism and tragedy, adaptation and endurance, in an era of permanent crisis on the Great Plains.

https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/32/ to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Andrew Fuller Subtitle: Holy Faith, Worthy Gospel, World Mission Author: John Piper Narrator: Grover Gardner Format: Unabridged Length: 57 mins Language: English Release date: 08-31-16 Publisher: christianaudio.com Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 4 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Religious Figures Publisher's Summary: Missionary biographies often inspire enthusiasm, zeal, and urgency for missions among God's people. But how do Christians give their lives to missions if they feel called to remain in their homeland? In 1792, British pastor Andrew Fuller formed the Baptist Missionary Society, an organization dedicated to the promotion of mission work both at home and overseas. In this concise biography, best-selling author John Piper introduces listeners to this incredible Christian who - although he never served abroad himself - inspired the modern missionary movement that gave rise to such figures as William Carey and Hudson Taylor. Working tirelessly to raise funds for missionaries in the field and championing the importance of sound doctrine for fruitfulness in missions, Fuller stands as an example to all Christians eager to devote themselves to knowing, guarding, and spreading the true gospel of Jesus Christ to the ends of the earth.

https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/32/ to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Life of the Buddha Author: Bhikkhu Ñanamoli Narrator: Hayward Morse, Leighton Pugh, Nicolette McKenzie, John Foley, Jinananda Format: Unabridged Length: 16 hrs and 4 mins Language: English Release date: 07-22-16 Publisher: Dharma Audiobooks Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 23 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Religious Figures Publisher's Summary: This unique biography, told in a lively manner through six 'voices', presents the Buddha's revolutionary solution for humanity that lends to the end of ill will, craving and delusion. It goes back to the earliest sources of the Buddha's life and teachings, drawing as it does from the Pali Canon which was said to record the words that the Buddha spoke, the events that happened, and his specific teachings on which the world-wide religion was based. It is an absorbing, edifying and even entertaining collection of reportage, myths, wisdom, kindness, human insight - and decisiveness. For 45 years after his enlightenment he walked around North-Eastern India, encountering and teaching kings, courtesans, matted-hair ascetics, murderers, men and women on spiritual quests - and many ordinary people living ordinary lives in 5th century BCE, but who were grateful for his compassion and advice. Sometimes he teaches through rich metaphors. Sometimes he teaches through scientific analyses of mental states. In one tender moment, he helps his own son, Rahula, to gain enlightenment. The Buddha was not only clear about life, and how, and why, it should be lived, but endeavoured to create a practical framework that monks, nuns and laymen and laywomen could follow to 'disentangle the tangle' and reach enlightenment. Not a god or a divine, but a truly remarkable and fulfilled human being. Bhikkhu Ñanamoli's remarkable work - an innovative biography that has become a classic treasured by Buddhists of all traditions - speaks directly, giving us a flavour of what it was like to be around Siddhattha Gotama, the Buddha. Bhikkhu Ñanamoli (Osbert Moore) was born in England in 1905 and graduated from Exeter College, Oxford. In 1948 he came to Sri Lanka to be ordained as a monk. During his 11 years as a monk, he translated some of the most difficult texts of Theravada Buddhism. In The Life of the Buddha, however, he made the teachings accessible to all.

https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/32/ to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Mother Angelica: Her Grand Silence Subtitle: The Last Years and Living Legacy Author: Raymond Arroyo Narrator: Raymond Arroyo Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 1 min Language: English Release date: 07-15-16 Publisher: Servant Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 105 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Religious Figures Publisher's Summary: In a moving, dramatic conclusion to his four New York Times best-selling Mother Angelica books, Raymond Arroyo completes the saga of this singular nun with his most intimate book yet. Here are Mother Angelica's spiritual battles in her cell - including encounters with the devil. Revealed for the first time is the personal request Mother made of God - which sheds light on her long silence. Here are the unrevealed episodes of hilarity and inspiration; from playing possum (to avoid undesirable visitors to her room), to undertaking a secret trip to the far East, to blessing her nuns as they leave her care to create new monasteries, Mother Angelica's spunky spirit shines through the narrative.

https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/32/ to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Abraham Hicks Subtitle: Understanding the Life and Lessons of the Source That Operates Through Esther Hicks Author: Dr. Ruth Carr Narrator: Janis McCubbrey Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr Language: English Release date: 04-27-16 Publisher: Dr. Ruth Carr Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 11 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Religious Figures Publisher's Summary: The master motivational speaker and spiritual channeler now known as Abraham Hicks was born Esther Weaver on March 5, 1948, in Coalville, Utah. Her parents, Henry "Bill" Emerson Weaver and Ruth Blazzard Weaver, raised Esther and her sisters, Jeanne and Rebecca Weaver, in Layton, Utah. Contrary to the life of blissful luxury Esther Hicks currently enjoys, she was once a small-time girl. While she was enthralled by the effects of easygoing Rocky Mountain living, Esther says she "never really thought about things too deeply". It's amazing to think that the host of hundreds of life-changing presentations didn't always view life from the supernatural perspective we see today. Raised on fresh mountain air and family values, Esther attended South Summit High School between 1962 and 1966. Esther's beaming, youthful yearbook photo was captioned "Witty and Wise" by her peers. Here is a preview of what you'll learn when you download your copy today:

https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/32/ to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Faith of Christopher Hitchens Subtitle: The Restless Soul of the World's Most Notorious Atheist Author: Larry Alex Taunton Narrator: Maurice England Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 7 mins Language: English Release date: 04-12-16 Publisher: Thomas Nelson Publishers Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 194 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Religious Figures Publisher's Summary: "If everyone in the United States had the same qualities of loyalty and care and concern for others that Larry Taunton had, we'd be living in a much better society than we do." (Christopher Hitchens) At the time of his death, Christopher Hitchens was the most notorious atheist in the world. And yet, all was not as it seemed. "Nobody is not a divided self, of course," he once told an interviewer, "but I think it's rather strong in my case." Hitchens was a man of many contradictions: a Marxist in youth who longed for acceptance among the social elites; a peacenik who revered the military; a champion of the Left who was nonetheless pro-life, pro-war-on-terror, and, after 9/11, something of a neocon; and while he railed against God onstage, he maintained meaningful - though largely hidden from public view - friendships with evangelical Christians like Francis Collins, Douglas Wilson, and the author Larry Alex Taunton. In The Faith of Christopher Hitchens, Taunton offers a very personal perspective of one of our most interesting and most misunderstood public figures. Writing with genuine compassion and without compromise, Taunton traces Hitchens' spiritual and intellectual development from his decision as a teenager to reject belief in God to his rise to prominence as one of the so-called "four horsemen" of the new atheism. While Hitchens was, in the minds of many Christians, public enemy number one, away from the lights and the cameras a warm friendship flourished between Hitchens and the author - a friendship that culminated in not one but two lengthy road trips where, after Hitchens' diagnosis of esophageal cancer, they studied the Bible together. The Faith of Christopher Hitchens gives us a candid glimpse into the inner life of this intriguing, sometimes maddening, and unexpectedly vulnerable man. Critic Reviews: "This book should be read by every atheist and theist passionate about the truth." (Michael Shermer, publisher, Skeptic magazine)

https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/32/ to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Sundar Singh: Footprints over the Mountains Subtitle: Christian Heroes: Then & Now Author: Janet Benge, Geoff Benge Narrator: Tim Gregory Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 19 mins Language: English Release date: 04-01-16 Publisher: YWAM Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 26 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Religious Figures Publisher's Summary: As Sundar preached the gospel to the crowd, the monastery guard marched forward and arrested him. Sundar was dragged to the edge of town and hurled to the bottom of an abandoned well. The air was putrid. Desperation and loneliness soon washed over him. Left to die, Sundar leaned against the side of the well and began to pray. Searching since boyhood for the way to God, Sundar Singh found truth in Jesus Christ. At 16, the former Sikh became a Christian sadhu, or holy man, and at great risk devoted his life to Christ. With bare feet and few possessions, Sundar crossed the precarious Himalayas between India and Tibet many times, sharing the gospel with Hindus, Buddhists, Sikhs - even thieves. As he traveled, Sundar constantly read the Bible, prayed, and meditated, confident that God was always with him, even in the face of death. Preaching in Asia and Europe and as far away as America, this Indian saint impacted thousands with his quiet yet bold words and actions. (1889-1929)

https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/32/ to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Florence Young: Mission Accomplished Subtitle: Christian Heroes: Then & Now Author: Janet Benge, Geoff Benge Narrator: Rebecca Gallagher Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 37 mins Language: English Release date: 04-01-16 Publisher: YWAM Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 16 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Religious Figures Publisher's Summary: A rip current overturned the whaleboat with eight Kanaka Christians aboard. Only three of the men could swim, and the others clung to the upturned boat. Sharks circled the three as they struggled to get to shore. The three survived, but the others could not be found. When Florence heard the news, she resolved to go on despite the dangers. Once timid and unsure of her own salvation, New Zealander Florence Young rose to her calling and became a fearless and faithful witness for Jesus Christ. Eventually serving in the remote Solomon Islands and, for a season, in China during the deadly Boxer Rebellion, Florence began her service close to home. This one woman's mission to the Solomon Islanders, or Kanakas, working on her family's Australian plantation soon expanded to their home islands. There, as Florence and others helped Kanaka believers reach out to villages steeped in cannibalism and revenge killings, thousands of people were transformed by the love of God. (1856-1940) This best-selling missionary biography series - Christian Heroes: Then & Now - chronicles the exciting, challenging, and deeply touching true stories of ordinary men and women whose trust in God accomplished extraordinary exploits for his kingdom and glory.

https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/32/ to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: C. S. Lewis's Mere Christianity Subtitle: A Biography Author: George M. Marsden Narrator: Robert Ian Mackenzie Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 26 mins Language: English Release date: 03-29-16 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 40 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Religious Figures Publisher's Summary: Mere Christianity, C. S. Lewis' eloquent and winsome defense of the Christian faith, originated as a series of BBC radio talks broadcast during the dark days of World War Two. Here is the story of the extraordinary life and afterlife of this influential and much-beloved book. George Marsden describes how Lewis gradually went from being an atheist to a committed Anglican - famously converting to Christianity in 1931 after conversing into the night with his friends, J. R. R. Tolkien and Hugh Dyson - and how Lewis delivered his wartime talks to a traumatized British nation in the midst of an all-out war for survival. Marsden recounts how versions of those talks were collected together in 1952 under the title Mere Christianity, and how the book went on to become one of the most widely read presentations of essential Christianity ever published, particularly among American evangelicals. He examines its role in the conversion experiences of such figures as Charles Colson, who read the book while facing arrest for his role in the Watergate scandal. Marsden explores its relationship with Lewis' Narnia books and other writings and explains why Lewis' plainspoken case for Christianity continues to have its critics and ardent admirers to this day. With uncommon clarity and grace, Marsden provides invaluable new insights into this modern spiritual classic.

https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/32/ to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Autobiography of George Müller Author: George Müller Narrator: Derek Perkins Format: Unabridged Length: 15 hrs and 46 mins Language: English Release date: 03-15-16 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 127 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Religious Figures Publisher's Summary: Through faith in the Lord Jesus alone can we obtain forgiveness of our sins and be at peace with God; but, believing in Jesus, we become, through this very faith, the children of God; have God as our Father; and may come to him for all the temporal and spiritual blessings we need. When he trusted in an extraordinary God, George Müller discovered endless possibilities and helped thousands of people throughout his lifetime. The Autobiography of George Müller is his inspiring journey from his life of sin and rebellion to his eye-opening conversion to Christianity. Share his struggles and triumphs as he establishes orphan homes to care for thousands of children. Müller's unwavering dependence upon his heavenly Father will inspire listeners to confidently trust God in every area of life.

https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/32/ to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Passionate Preaching of Martyn Lloyd-Jones Author: Steven J. Lawson Narrator: Simon Vance Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs Language: English Release date: 03-11-16 Publisher: christianaudio.com Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 42 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Religious Figures Publisher's Summary: From the pulpit at Westminster Chapel in London, Dr. Martyn Lloyd-Jones set a new standard for faithful and passionate preaching - a standard that continues to be relevant today. Lloyd-Jones was a physician by training and had begun a promising career in medicine before sensing an irresistible call to preach. Surrounded by theological liberalism, he began a pulpit ministry that would exert profound influence on both sides of the Atlantic.

https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/32/ to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: God's Pretenders: Incredible True Stories of Magic and Alchemy Author: G. Michael Vasey Narrator: Lorraine Ansell Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 19 mins Language: English Release date: 02-25-16 Publisher: Gary Vasey Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 10 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Religious Figures Publisher's Summary: Harry Potter has nothing on these real wizards and alchemists who wielded God-like magical powers and performed the most amazing magical spells. These amazing magicians, wizards, and warlocks could: The book contains chapters on the following magicians: Listen now to learn about the amazing lives of real magicians and discover that fact is indeed often stranger than fiction....

https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/32/ to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Miracle on Second Avenue Subtitle: Hare Krishna Arrives in New York, San Francisco, and London 1966-1969 Author: Mukunda Goswami Narrator: Mukunda Goswami Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 24 mins Language: English Release date: 01-26-16 Publisher: Torchlight Publishing Inc. Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 17 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Religious Figures Publisher's Summary: Miracle on Second Avenue is a short, carefully researched documentary book written in a you-are-there style that catalogs the start and growth of the Hare Krishna movement. Miracle on Second Avenue won the 2012 National Indie Excellence Award for Biography. The work is a memoir of Mukunda Goswami, one of the pioneers of the religious group that is now known throughout the world formally as the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON). Miracle is a series of historical events that include the movement's founder, A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami, and his interactions on two continents with the author over the three-year period, from August 1966 until December 1969.

https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/32/ to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Life of Milarepa Subtitle: The Classic Biography of the Eleventh-Century Yogin and Poet One of the Most Renowned Spiritual Figures in Tibetan Buddhist History Author: Tsangnyön Heruka Narrator: William Hope Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 24 mins Language: English Release date: 12-18-15 Publisher: Dharma Audiobooks Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 74 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Religious Figures Publisher's Summary: The Life of Milarepa is one of the most beloved stories of the Tibetan people and a great literary example of the contemplative life. Jetsun Milarepa, the 11th-century Buddhist yogin and poet, started life as a black magician, gaining revenge for loss of heritage by casting terrible hailstorms and committing multiple murders. Distraught with remorse, he sought to expiate his crimes and, with the fiercely compassionate help of his lama, Marpa, devoted himself to unremitting practice - meditation in caves, existing only on nettles and turning green as a result. And he gained liberation in one lifetime. Milarepas remarkable story is told in this equally remarkable 15th-century biography, which is dramatic, humorous, moving and wise. Andrew Quintmans new translation, vibrant and immediate, brings this great classic to life. Joyful, enriching and unexpectedly entertaining, it is a spiritual biography without compare.

https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/32/ to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: St. Francis of Assisi Author: G. K. Chesterton Narrator: Simon Vance Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 4 mins Language: English Release date: 12-16-15 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 100 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Religious Figures Publisher's Summary: Saint Francis of Assisi is one of the most influential men in the whole of human history. This acclaimed biography of Saint Francis examines the life of a pure artist, a man "whose whole life was a poem". Here is the Saint Francis who prayed and danced with pagan abandon, who talked to animals, and who invented the crèche. Yet Francis also acknowledged the mystic responsibility to communicate his divine experience. Chesterton examines the existence of the pure eccentric and the devout mystic in one man, offering an understanding of Saint Francis in both body and soul. It has been said that G. K. Chesterton converted to Catholicism in 1922 because "only the Roman Church could have produced a Saint Francis of Assisi". This biography, published shortly after Chesterton's conversion, is universally considered the best appreciation of Francis' life, one that gets to the heart of the matter.

https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/32/ to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Godless Subtitle: How an Evangelical Preacher Became One of America's Leading Atheists Author: Richard Dawkins - foreword, Dan Barker Narrator: Dan Barker, Richard Dawkins Format: Unabridged Length: 19 hrs and 26 mins Language: English Release date: 12-09-15 Publisher: Pitchstone Publishing Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 372 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Religious Figures Publisher's Summary: From the introduction by Dan Barker: Millions of good people live moral, happy, loving, meaningful lives without believing in a god. Oprah said it was 17 years, but it was actually 19 years between my first sermon at the age of 15 and my last sermon at the age of 34. Part 1 of Godless, "Rejecting God", tells the story of how I moved from devout preacher to atheist and beyond. Part 2, "Why I Am an Atheist", presents my philosophical reasons for unbelief. Part 3, "What's Wrong with Christianity", critiques the bible (its reliability as well as its morality) and the historical evidence for Jesus. Part 4, "Life Is Good!", comes back to my personal story, taking a case to the United States Supreme Court, dealing with personal trauma, and experiencing the excitement of Adventures in Atheism. Critic Reviews: "Valuable in the human story are the reflections of intelligent and ethical people who listen to the voice of reason and who allow it to vanquish bigotry and superstition. This book is a classic example." (Christopher Hitchens, author of God is Not Great) "The most eloquent witness of internal delusion that I know - a triumphantly smiling refugee from the zany, surreal world of American fundamentalist Protestantism - is Dan Barker." (Richard Dawkins, author of The God Delusion) " Godless was a revelation to me. I don't think anyone can match the (devastating!) clarity, intensity, and honesty which Dan Barker brings to the journey - faith to reason, childhood to growing up, fantasy to reality, intoxication to sobriety." (Oliver Sacks, author of Musicophilia)

https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/32/ to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Saint Thomas Aquinas Author: G. K. Chesterton Narrator: Derek Perkins Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 27 mins Language: English Release date: 11-19-15 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 167 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Religious Figures Publisher's Summary: "You call him a Dumb Ox; I tell you that the Dumb Ox will bellow so loud that his bellowing will fill the world." (Albertus Magnus) Dubbed the "Dumb Ox" by his classmates for his shyness, Saint Thomas Aquinas proved to be possessed of the rarest brilliance, justifying the faith of his teacher, Albertus Magnus, and sparking a revolution in Christian thought. Chesterton's unsurpassed examination of Aquinas' thinking makes his philosophy accessible to listeners of any generation. Etienne Gilson, the 20th century's foremost authority on Aquinas, has said of this work, "I consider it as being without possible exception the best book ever written on Saint Thomas. Nothing short of genius can account for such an achievement."

https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/32/ to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Nearly Orthodox Subtitle: On Being a Modern Woman in an Ancient Tradition Author: Angela Doll Carlson Narrator: Angela Doll Carlson Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 34 mins Language: English Release date: 11-06-15 Publisher: Ancient Faith Publishing Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 22 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Religious Figures Publisher's Summary: From Catholic schoolgirl to punk rocker to emergent church planter, Angela Doll Carlson traveled a spiritual path that in many ways mirrors that of a whole generation. She takes us with her on a deep and revealing exploration of the forces that drove her toward Orthodoxy and the challenges that long kept her from fully entering in.

https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/32/ to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Expository Genius of John Calvin Author: Steven J. Lawson Narrator: Simon Vance Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 54 mins Language: English Release date: 10-28-15 Publisher: christianaudio.com Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 17 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Religious Figures Publisher's Summary: In The Expository Genius of John Calvin, Dr. Steven J. Lawson delves into the practices, commitments, and techniques that made John Calvin, the great Reformer of the 16th century, such an effective preacher during his long pastorate at Saint Pierre Cathedral in Geneva, Switzerland. Dr. Lawson identifies 32 distinctives of Calvin's preaching, providing comments from Calvin's writings, quotations from Reformation scholars, and examples from Calvin's own sermons to reinforce his points. In the end, Dr. Lawson finds in Calvin a strong model for expository preaching and calls on modern pastors to follow the Reformer's example.

https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/32/ to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: William Booth Subtitle: Soup, Soap, and Salvation: Heroes of History Author: Geoff Benge, Janet Benge Narrator: Tim Gregory Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 2 mins Language: English Release date: 10-26-15 Publisher: YWAM Publishing Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 21 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Religious Figures Publisher's Summary: William burst into the house. "I have found my destiny!" he shouted. "I have found a place where there is so much human misery in such a small space that there is a lifetime's worth of work there for me!" Horrified by the poverty and suffering most people took for granted in industrial England, William Booth dedicated his life to bringing the Gospel to the outcasts of society who would never enter a church and weren't welcome there. At age 15, William vowed, "God shall have all there is of William Booth", and not even resistance from the church and government, lack of financial support, or vicious attacks by angry mobs could stop him from spreading the light of the Gospel through the streets of England. Today, all around the world, General William Booth's Salvation Army operates thousands of evangelistic and social service centers, changing countless lives with the love of God and the courage of their convictions. This best-selling missionary biography series chronicles the exciting, challenging, and deeply touching true stories of ordinary men and women whose trust in God accomplished extraordinary exploits for his kingdom and glory.

https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/32/ to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: St. Paul: The Apostle We Love to Hate Subtitle: Icons Author: Karen Armstrong Narrator: Karen Armstrong Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 21 mins Language: English Release date: 09-22-15 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 97 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Religious Figures Publisher's Summary: St. Paul is known throughout the world as the first Christian writer, authoring fourteen of the twenty-seven books in the New Testament. But as Karen Armstrong demonstrates in St. Paul: The Apostle We Love to Hate, he also exerted a more significant influence on the spread of Christianity throughout the world than any other figure in history. It was Paul who established the first Christian churches in Europe and Asia in the first century, Paul who transformed a minor sect into the largest religion produced by Western civilization, and Paul who advanced the revolutionary idea that Christ could serve as a model for the possibility of transcendence. While we know little about some aspects of the life of St. Paul - his upbringing, the details of his death - his dramatic vision of God on the road to Damascus is one of the most powerful stories in the history of Christianity, and the life that followed forever changed the course of history.

https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/32/ to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Mother Teresa Subtitle: 40 Inspirational Life Lessons and Timeless Wisdom from the Life of Mother Teresa Author: Scarlett Johnson, Entrepreneur Publishing Narrator: Mary Allwright Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 17 mins Language: English Release date: 09-10-15 Publisher: Jeffrey Ito Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Religious Figures Publisher's Summary: Whether you are looking to lead a more spiritual life, gain fulfillment, or learn to forgive those who have hurt you, Mother Teresa's timeless wisdom from her amazing lifetime can offer you guidance. Mother Teresa is regarded as a modern day saint, and although she died in 1997, her experiences and insight can easily be applied to our lives. In this audiobook, you'll learn lessons on: This book collates 40 of Mother Teresa's inspiring lessons into one volume, and they can be applied to a variety of everyday situations. Mother Teresa believed in the power of spirituality, love, and caring, and these lessons teach us how to follow her example to enjoy a more fulfilling life. Although Mother Teresa made a massive difference to the poverty and suffering around her in Calcutta, she understood that not everyone can achieve great things. It is from this knowledge that her lessons can inspire us to make small changes, which can greatly affect our quality of life and the lives of the people around us. Mother Teresa can help you make positive changes in your own life today.

https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/32/ to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Dawn Passage: The Incredible Voyage of the Missionary Schooner Author: Kenneth R. Overman Narrator: Nathan Dunford Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 16 mins Language: English Release date: 09-01-15 Publisher: Kenneth Overman Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 5 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Religious Figures Publisher's Summary: Blood streaming down the rain-slicked mast of a schooner foundering in a squall... Dodging Russian warships in dense fog off North Africa... Cockroaches in an Algerian emergency clinic... Dazzling sunrise over a breathtaking sea... And salvations, the ultimate reward that swells the reservoir of joy. Dawn Passage is an inspiring odyssey of six people who turn a dilapidated schooner into a floating church to help evangelize on one of Earth's most beautiful regions: the Greek Islands of the Aegean Sea. Fast, engaging, and colorfully told, this true story places you onboard the schooner Morning Star as she sails 7,000 miles across two oceans, visits nine countries, and continues today in full-time ministry. Dawn Passage is a warm, riveting account of the extremes of physical dangers from the outside and personal challenges from within.