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The Gnostic Gospels

by Elaine Pagels ...

Narrated by Lorna Raver ...

Unabridged

7 hours 5 min

The Gnostic Gospels provides engaging listening for those seeking a broader perspective on the early development of Christianity. Author and noted scholar Elaine Pagels suggests that Christianity could have developed quite differently if Gnostic texts had become part of the Christian canon. Without a doubt: Gnosticism celebrates God as both Mother and Father, shows a very human Jesus's ... Read more

$12.99 USD

The Gnostic Gospels provides engaging listening for those seeking a broader perspective on the early development of Christianity. Author and noted scholar Elaine Pagels suggests that Christianity could have developed quite differently if Gnostic texts had become part of the Christian canon. Without a doubt: Gnosticism celebrates God as both Mother and Father, shows a very human Jesus's
... Read more
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Holy Blood, Holy Grail

by Michael Baigent, Richard Leigh, Henry Lincoln ...

Narrated by Simon Prebble ...

Abridged

9 hours 36 min

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Is the classic, accepted view of the life of Christ in some way incomplete? The authors of The Messianic Legacy present a provocative and meticulously researched look at Christ and the history of Christianity.“Enough to seriously challenge many traditional beliefs, if not alter them.”—Los Angeles Times Book ReviewExplosive, thought-provoking, fiercely compelling, Holy ... Read more

$17.99 USD

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Is the classic, accepted view of the life of Christ in some way incomplete? The authors of The Messianic Legacy present a provocative and meticulously researched look at Christ and the history of Christianity.“Enough to seriously challenge many traditional beliefs, if not alter them.”—Los Angeles Times Book ReviewExplosive, thought-provoking, fiercely compelling, Holy
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The Universe Next Door, Sixth Edition

A Basic Worldview Catalog

by James W Sire ...

Narrated by David Cochran Heath ...

Unabridged

11 hours 22 min

For more than forty years, The Universe Next Door has set the standard for a clear, readable introduction to worldviews. Using his widely influential model of eight basic worldview questions, James Sire examines prominent worldviews that have shaped the Western world: theism, deism, naturalism, Marxism, nihilism, existentialism, Eastern monism, New Age philosophy, postmodernism, and Islam ... Read more

$25.99 USD

For more than forty years, The Universe Next Door has set the standard for a clear, readable introduction to worldviews. Using his widely influential model of eight basic worldview questions, James Sire examines prominent worldviews that have shaped the Western world: theism, deism, naturalism, Marxism, nihilism, existentialism, Eastern monism, New Age philosophy, postmodernism, and Islam
... Read more
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No god but God

The Origins, Evolution, and Future of Islam

by Reza Aslan ...

Narrated by Reza Aslan ...

Unabridged

12 hours 50 min

A fascinating, accessible introduction to Islam from the author of the #1 New York Times bestseller ZealotThough it is the fastest growing religion in the world, Islam remains shrouded by ignorance and fear. What is the essence of this ancient faith? Is it a religion of peace or war? How does Allah differ from the God of Jews and Christians? Can an Islamic state be founded on democratic values ... Read more

$24.99 USD

A fascinating, accessible introduction to Islam from the author of the #1 New York Times bestseller ZealotThough it is the fastest growing religion in the world, Islam remains shrouded by ignorance and fear. What is the essence of this ancient faith? Is it a religion of peace or war? How does Allah differ from the God of Jews and Christians? Can an Islamic state be founded on democratic values
... Read more
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The God Delusion

by Richard Dawkins ...

Narrated by Richard Dawkins, Lalla Ward ...

Unabridged

13 hours 53 min

Discover magazine recently called Richard Dawkins "Darwin's Rottweiler" for his fierce and effective defense of evolution.Prospect magazine voted him among the top three public intellectuals in the world (along with Umberto Eco and Noam Chomsky). Now Dawkins turns his considerable intellect on religion, denouncing its faulty logic and the suffering it causes.He critiques God in all his forms, from ... Read more

$21.99 USD

Discover magazine recently called Richard Dawkins "Darwin's Rottweiler" for his fierce and effective defense of evolution.Prospect magazine voted him among the top three public intellectuals in the world (along with Umberto Eco and Noam Chomsky). Now Dawkins turns his considerable intellect on religion, denouncing its faulty logic and the suffering it causes.He critiques God in all his forms, from
... Read more
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Seeking Allah, Finding Jesus

Third Edition with Bonus Content, New Reflections

by Nabeel Qureshi ...

Narrated by Nabeel Qureshi, Michelle Qureshi, Mark Mittelberg, Lee Strobel ...

Unabridged

8 hours 51 min

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • 2015 Christian Book Award winner • Nabeel Qureshi describes his dramatic journey from Islam to Christianity in this expanded edition with new bonus content and reflections."My friend Nabeel Qureshi was courageous enough to chase down the truth with intellectual integrity, no matter the personal cost," --Lee Strobel, bestselling author of The Case for Christ.Providing an ... Read more

$29.99 USD

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • 2015 Christian Book Award winner • Nabeel Qureshi describes his dramatic journey from Islam to Christianity in this expanded edition with new bonus content and reflections."My friend Nabeel Qureshi was courageous enough to chase down the truth with intellectual integrity, no matter the personal cost," --Lee Strobel, bestselling author of The Case for Christ.Providing an
... Read more
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Seeking Heaven

Sound Journeys into the Beyond

by Eben Alexander, M.D. ...

Narrated by Eben Alexander, M.D. ...

Unabridged

2 hours 48 min

The #1 bestseller Proof of Heavenhas already touched millions of lives, turning skeptics into believers in the existence of a universal dimension characterized by peace, acceptance, and unconditional love that is accessible to all of us.In the closing pages of Proof of Heaven, Dr. Alexander writes that working with guided audio programs has helped him achieve the deeper level of consciousness ... Read more

$14.99 USD

The #1 bestseller Proof of Heavenhas already touched millions of lives, turning skeptics into believers in the existence of a universal dimension characterized by peace, acceptance, and unconditional love that is accessible to all of us.In the closing pages of Proof of Heaven, Dr. Alexander writes that working with guided audio programs has helped him achieve the deeper level of consciousness
... Read more
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Meaning of Happiness, The

The Quest for Freedom of the Spirit in Modern Psychology and the Wisdom of the East

by Alan Watts ...

Narrated by Kern Schmidt ...

Unabridged

7 hours 1 min

Deep down, most people think that happiness comes from having or doing something. Here, in Alan Watts’s groundbreaking third book (originally published in 1940), he offers a more challenging thesis: authentic happiness comes from embracing life as a whole in all its contradictions and paradoxes, an attitude that Watts calls the “way of acceptance.” Drawing on Eastern philosophy, Western mysticism, ... Read more

$16.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Deep down, most people think that happiness comes from having or doing something. Here, in Alan Watts’s groundbreaking third book (originally published in 1940), he offers a more challenging thesis: authentic happiness comes from embracing life as a whole in all its contradictions and paradoxes, an attitude that Watts calls the “way of acceptance.” Drawing on Eastern philosophy, Western mysticism,
... Read more
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The Lost Scriptures and Divergent Doctrine: Lost Books of the Bible and Lost Doctrines of the Faith

by Joseph Lumpkin ...

Narrated by Dennis Logan ...

Unabridged

41 hours 20 min

Many times our search for deeper understanding of the Bible leads to questions beyond the Bible itself. As we encounter references to social conditions, cultural practices, and even other writings mentioned within the scriptures we are called to investigate and expand our knowledge in order to fully appreciate the context, knowledge base, and cultural significance of what is being taught. ... Read more

$33.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Many times our search for deeper understanding of the Bible leads to questions beyond the Bible itself. As we encounter references to social conditions, cultural practices, and even other writings mentioned within the scriptures we are called to investigate and expand our knowledge in order to fully appreciate the context, knowledge base, and cultural significance of what is being taught.
... Read more
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Money, Possessions and Eternity

by Randy Alcorn ...

Narrated by Randy Alcorn ...

Abridged

9 hours 46 min

Who wants to settle for fleeting treasures on earth... when God offers everlasting treasures in Heaven?It’s time to rethink our perspectives on money and possessions. In this thoroughly researched and extensively updated classic, Randy Alcorn shows us how to view them accurately—as God’s provision for our good, the good of others, and his glory. Alcorn presents a biblical and comprehensive view of ... Read more

$29.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Who wants to settle for fleeting treasures on earth... when God offers everlasting treasures in Heaven?It’s time to rethink our perspectives on money and possessions. In this thoroughly researched and extensively updated classic, Randy Alcorn shows us how to view them accurately—as God’s provision for our good, the good of others, and his glory. Alcorn presents a biblical and comprehensive view of
... Read more
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Church History in Plain Language, Fifth Edition

The Story of the Church for Today's Readers

by Bruce Shelley, Marshall Shelley ...

Narrated by Tom Parks ...

Unabridged

23 hours 25 min

Over 330,000 copies sold. This is the story of the church for today's listeners.Bruce Shelley's classic history of the church brings the story of global Christianity into the twenty-first century. Like a skilled screenwriter, Shelley begins each chapter with three elements: characters, setting, plot. Taking you from the early centuries of the church up through the modern era he tells a story of ... Read more

$46.99 USD

Over 330,000 copies sold. This is the story of the church for today's listeners.Bruce Shelley's classic history of the church brings the story of global Christianity into the twenty-first century. Like a skilled screenwriter, Shelley begins each chapter with three elements: characters, setting, plot. Taking you from the early centuries of the church up through the modern era he tells a story of
... Read more
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High Road Leadership

Bringing People Together in a World That Divides

by John Maxwell ...

Narrated by John Maxwell ...

Unabridged

7 hours 10 min

Leadership can be a blessing or a curse. It can help people rise up to a better life, or it can cause people to fall into despair. Become part of the solution by becoming a high-road leader.The world’s most influential leadership expert, John C. Maxwell, tackles the problem of our divided world in his latest book High Road Leadership. “Everything rises and falls on leadership,” says Maxwell. ... Read more

$19.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Leadership can be a blessing or a curse. It can help people rise up to a better life, or it can cause people to fall into despair. Become part of the solution by becoming a high-road leader.The world’s most influential leadership expert, John C. Maxwell, tackles the problem of our divided world in his latest book High Road Leadership. “Everything rises and falls on leadership,” says Maxwell.
... Read more
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The Half Known Life

In Search of Paradise

by Pico Iyer ...

Narrated by Pico Iyer ...

Unabridged

5 hours 55 min

**NATIONAL BESTSELLERNAMED A BEST BOOK OF 2023 BY THE NEW YORK TIMES, THE NEW YORKER, NPR, TIME MAGAZINE & MORE“Masterful . . . A book of inner journeys told through extraordinary exteriors . . . One of his very best.” —Washington Post“Dazzling.” —Time Magazine, Best Books of 2023From “one of the most soulful and perceptive writers of our time” (Brain Pickings): a journey through competing ideas ... Read more

$17.99 USD

**NATIONAL BESTSELLERNAMED A BEST BOOK OF 2023 BY THE NEW YORK TIMES, THE NEW YORKER, NPR, TIME MAGAZINE & MORE“Masterful . . . A book of inner journeys told through extraordinary exteriors . . . One of his very best.” —Washington Post“Dazzling.” —Time Magazine, Best Books of 2023From “one of the most soulful and perceptive writers of our time” (Brain Pickings): a journey through competing ideas
... Read more
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Constantine’s Sword

The Church and the Jews; A History

by James Carroll ...

Narrated by John Lescault ...

Unabridged

27 hours 22 min

In a bold and moving book that is sure to spark heated debate, the novelist and cultural critic James Carroll maps the profoundly troubling two-thousand-year course of the Church’s battle against Judaism and faces the crisis of faith it has provoked in his own life as a Catholic. More than a chronicle of religion, this dark history is the central tragedy of Western civilization, its fault lines ... Read more

$29.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

In a bold and moving book that is sure to spark heated debate, the novelist and cultural critic James Carroll maps the profoundly troubling two-thousand-year course of the Church’s battle against Judaism and faces the crisis of faith it has provoked in his own life as a Catholic. More than a chronicle of religion, this dark history is the central tragedy of Western civilization, its fault lines
... Read more
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Thomas Merton on Sufism

by Thomas Merton, Anthony J. Ciorra ...

Narrated by Thomas Merton, Anthony J. Ciorra ...

Series series Learn25: Thomas Merton Collection
Unabridged

6 hours 57 min

In the 1960s, Thomas Merton, one of the twentieth century’s great mystics, encountered the ancient Islamic mystical tradition of Sufism. The result was an outpouring of mystical insight and spiritual wisdom.In these talks recorded by Merton during the last two years of his life, you will discover what first inspired Merton. The Sufi mystics have given us: one of the world’s most read poets, Rumi; ... Read more

$21.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

In the 1960s, Thomas Merton, one of the twentieth century’s great mystics, encountered the ancient Islamic mystical tradition of Sufism. The result was an outpouring of mystical insight and spiritual wisdom.In these talks recorded by Merton during the last two years of his life, you will discover what first inspired Merton. The Sufi mystics have given us: one of the world’s most read poets, Rumi;
... Read more
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Experience Jesus. Really

Finding Refuge, Strength, and Wonder through Everyday Encounters with God

by John Eldredge ...

Narrated by John Eldredge ...

Unabridged

9 hours 30 min

Read by the author.Discover how to fulfill the truest and deepest longings of your heart when you encounter the powerful and healing presence of Jesus.New York Times bestselling author John Eldredge reveals the path of the "ordinary mystic," and invites you into the refuge of experiencing deep, lasting, real communion with Jesus.In this present age, we are all becoming disciples of... ... Read more

$29.99 USD

Read by the author.Discover how to fulfill the truest and deepest longings of your heart when you encounter the powerful and healing presence of Jesus.New York Times bestselling author John Eldredge reveals the path of the "ordinary mystic," and invites you into the refuge of experiencing deep, lasting, real communion with Jesus.In this present age, we are all becoming disciples of...
... Read more
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The Story of Civilization Volume 1: The Ancient World

by Phillip Campbell ...

Narrated by Kevin Gallagher ...

Unabridged

8 hours 40 min

Talented voice actor and audiobook producer Kevin Gallagher returns to bring children the history of the world in this riveting reading of The Story of Civilization: The Ancient World. This follows his immensely popular reading of TAN Book’s The Story of the Bible. Your children will be transported back in time through the sound effects, music and voice acting that complements the reading of the ... Read more

$21.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Talented voice actor and audiobook producer Kevin Gallagher returns to bring children the history of the world in this riveting reading of The Story of Civilization: The Ancient World. This follows his immensely popular reading of TAN Book’s The Story of the Bible. Your children will be transported back in time through the sound effects, music and voice acting that complements the reading of the
... Read more
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A Good Return

Biblical Principles for Work, Wealth and Wisdom

by John C. Lennox ...

Narrated by John C. Lennox ...

Unabridged

7 hours 1 min

Can work be worship?A Good Return does not provide maxims to get you through the day. Instead, it is an audiobook that encourages Christians to view their workspace as an avenue of worship.The world of work is expanding. New technologies, industries and means of communication, have presided in the transition of the workplace into a fast, digital and busier–than–ever era.With increasing demands and ... Read more

$19.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Can work be worship?A Good Return does not provide maxims to get you through the day. Instead, it is an audiobook that encourages Christians to view their workspace as an avenue of worship.The world of work is expanding. New technologies, industries and means of communication, have presided in the transition of the workplace into a fast, digital and busier–than–ever era.With increasing demands and
... Read more
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When God Was a Woman

by Merlin Stone ...

Narrated by Jo Anna Perrin ...

Unabridged

9 hours 25 min

The landmark exploration of the ancient worship of the Great Goddess and the eventual supression of women's rites.In the beginning, God was a woman…How did the shift from matriarchy to patriarchy come about? In fascinating detail, Merlin Stone tells us the story of the Goddess who reigned supreme in the Near and Middle East. Under her reign, societal roles differed markedly from those in ... Read more

$24.99 USD

The landmark exploration of the ancient worship of the Great Goddess and the eventual supression of women's rites.In the beginning, God was a woman…How did the shift from matriarchy to patriarchy come about? In fascinating detail, Merlin Stone tells us the story of the Goddess who reigned supreme in the Near and Middle East. Under her reign, societal roles differed markedly from those in
... Read more
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Called to Lead

26 Leadership Lessons from the Life of the Apostle Paul

by John F. MacArthur ...

Narrated by Maurice England ...

Unabridged

7 hours 16 min

What makes a true leader? Today more than ever, Christians need a model of leadership that is based on God’s Word, that brings God glory.In Called to Lead, best-selling author, pastor, and teacher John MacArthur explains the characteristics of a leader drawn from one of the Bible’s most renowned leaders, the apostle Paul.Focusing on Paul’s letters to the church, Johnshows you the twenty-six key ... Read more

$23.99 USD

What makes a true leader? Today more than ever, Christians need a model of leadership that is based on God’s Word, that brings God glory.In Called to Lead, best-selling author, pastor, and teacher John MacArthur explains the characteristics of a leader drawn from one of the Bible’s most renowned leaders, the apostle Paul.Focusing on Paul’s letters to the church, Johnshows you the twenty-six key
... Read more
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Biblical Wisdom for Everyday Life

Ethical Answers for Cultural Questions

by Daniel Darling ...

Narrated by Michael Beck ...

Unabridged

5 hours 17 min

In an age of rapid social change and moral confusion, this book equips Christians to approach tough ethical questions with both conviction and compassion. Whether you’re wrestling with how to think about cohabitation, abortion, marijuana, IVF, end of life issues, or the rise of psychedelic drug use, this book draws on the timeless truths of God’s Word to offer clarity, not clichés.Biblical Wisdom ... Read more

$19.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

In an age of rapid social change and moral confusion, this book equips Christians to approach tough ethical questions with both conviction and compassion. Whether you’re wrestling with how to think about cohabitation, abortion, marijuana, IVF, end of life issues, or the rise of psychedelic drug use, this book draws on the timeless truths of God’s Word to offer clarity, not clichés.Biblical Wisdom
... Read more
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Seven Lies About Catholic History: Infamous Myths about the Church's Past and How to Answer Them

by Diane Moczar ...

Narrated by Kevin F. Spalding ...

Unabridged

5 hours 3 min

The world hates the Church that Jesus founded, just as He said it would (John 15:18). It reviles her doctrines, mocks her moral teachings and invents lies about her history. In every age, but especially in our modern day, historians and political powers have distorted the facts about her past (or just made up novel falsehoods from scratch) to make the Church, and the civilization it fostered, seem ... Read more

$14.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

The world hates the Church that Jesus founded, just as He said it would (John 15:18). It reviles her doctrines, mocks her moral teachings and invents lies about her history. In every age, but especially in our modern day, historians and political powers have distorted the facts about her past (or just made up novel falsehoods from scratch) to make the Church, and the civilization it fostered, seem
... Read more
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Gladys Aylward

The Adventure of a Lifetime

by Janet Benge, Geoff Benge ...

Narrated by Rebecca Gallagher ...

Series series Christian Heroes: Then & Now
Unabridged

4 hours 44 min

This is the powerful story of Gladys Aylward. Without formal education or a missionary organization to back her, Gladys raised her own finances for the overland trip that would bring her to the country and people that God had etched so deeply on her heart.... China!What follows is an amazing adventure of faith and determination. Gladys Aylward, a housemaid from England, dared to trust God in the ... Read more

$19.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

This is the powerful story of Gladys Aylward. Without formal education or a missionary organization to back her, Gladys raised her own finances for the overland trip that would bring her to the country and people that God had etched so deeply on her heart.... China!What follows is an amazing adventure of faith and determination. Gladys Aylward, a housemaid from England, dared to trust God in the
... Read more
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Hosea, Can You See? Hosea's challenge to America

by Chuck Missler ...

Narrated by Chuck Missler ...

Unabridged

2 hours 18 min

Hosea's challenge to America! Hosea, one of the most provocative prophets of the Old Testament, was called by God to declare God's impending judgment on the Northern Kingdom: They had been experiencing an unparalleled prosperity in their time, and yet they had sunk to the lowest moral depths of their two century history. It was the best of times and it was the worst of times. As a result, God was ... Read more

$6.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Hosea's challenge to America! Hosea, one of the most provocative prophets of the Old Testament, was called by God to declare God's impending judgment on the Northern Kingdom: They had been experiencing an unparalleled prosperity in their time, and yet they had sunk to the lowest moral depths of their two century history. It was the best of times and it was the worst of times. As a result, God was
... Read more

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