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Listen to this audiobook in full for free on https://hotaudiobook.com/free ID: 614650 Title: Every Woman a Theologian: Audio Bible Studies: Know What You Believe. Live It Confidently. Communicate It Graciously. Author: Phylicia Masonheimer Narrator: Phylicia Masonheimer Format: Unabridged Length: 2:00:00 Language: English Release date: 03-01-25 Publisher: Thomas Nelson Genres: Religion & Spirituality, Biblical Studies, Counseling & Inspirational Summary: Every Christian has a theology—assumptions and beliefs about God—whether they know it or not. But is that theology true to Scripture? Are our assumptions shaped by the Bible and its historical interpretation, or are they shaped by experience and culture? One question must be worked out in every Christian's life: Is how you behave and why based on biblical truth? This audio Bible study provides the space and guidance to process your understanding of theology. Discover sound, solid, and biblical truth about who God is and why He matters to your daily life. Each week of study will include: - The Concept: A story illustrating how the theology plays out in daily life: Why should I trust the Bible to tell me anything about God? - The What: A short history of each theological concept’s development, and how it was drawn from Scripture - The Why: Why theology matters to my daily life? What happens if we don’t hold to it? Who is impacted? What changes when my theology changes? - The How: Applying our theology is just as important as understanding where it came from and why we believe it. Here is where the rubber meets the road in Christian life! Coordinating study guide available separately.  The Audio Bible Studies series provides a unique audio learning experience. Unlike a traditional audiobook's direct narration of a book's text, this audio Bible study includes high-quality, live audio sessions from the author that cover important Bible-based topics. These sessions will reflect the ambiance of the unique recording locations, immersing the listener into the teaching. While not required for the audio experience, these studies are designed to partner with the coordinating study guide, sold separately. Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com

Listen to this audiobook in full for free on https://hotaudiobook.com/free ID: 797697 Title: Lest We Drift: 5 Departure Dangers from the One True Gospel Author: Jared C. Wilson Narrator: Mike Lenz Format: Unabridged Length: 5:21:00 Language: English Release date: 02-04-25 Publisher: Zondervan Publishing Company Genres: Religion & Spirituality, Christianity Summary: How do we keep from drifting away from what makes us who we are? How do we even know we're drifting? In this provocative new book, Jared C. Wilson discusses the potentials and problems with evangelical departures from gospel-centrality. In a variety of ways, on both 'the left' and 'the right,' Wilson outlines these threats from angles sometimes imperceptible at first glance. As you read Lest We Drift, you will recognize the signs of drift in the faith and teaching, and learn to navigate the five particular dangers prevalent in the church today: - victimhood mentality - spiritual dryness - superficial faith - attractional pragmatism - cultural legalism With biblical wisdom and cultural insight, this book will help you identify these potential hazards in your own Christian life and church; becoming better alert to the need to 'pay much closer attention to what we have heard, lest we drift away from it' (Heb. 2:1). Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com

Listen to this audiobook in full for free on https://hotaudiobook.com/free ID: 778317 Title: Beautiful, Disappointing, Hopeful: How Gratitude, Grief, and Grace Reflect The Christian Story Author: Drew Hyun Narrator: Drew Hyun Format: Unabridged Length: 5:21:00 Language: English Release date: 01-28-25 Publisher: Zondervan Publishing Company Genres: Religion & Spirituality, Christianity Summary: Whether it is hearing an old, familiar song on the radio, being dazzled by the fading light of another sunset, or relishing time spent with a good friend, our lives are often touched by a longing for the good and the beautiful. We grasp for it, longing to hold on, and yet we all know the daily reality of loss and disappointment. We cannot hold on to the things we love and cherish, and inevitably lose the people and things we most love. The human experience is full of both beauty and disappointment, and throughout history we have tried to make sense of the world that we inhabit and how we can navigate through the tension of all that is good and broken in the world. Yet most of our attempts to avoid loss simply lead to greater anxiety--an unresolved fear that we will eventually lose what we most love and need. Sadly, even our attempts at avoiding loss lead to more anxious lives. In Beautiful, Disappointing, Hopeful, Drew Hyun offers a way of understanding the human experience through the Scriptures while offering practices of Gratitude, Grieving, and Grace as ways of centering our lives more fully into a holistic spirituality, showing us why our avoiding loss is not the biblical pathway to experiencing beauty. Because we cannot avoid loss, we must learn to go through it--but we do not do this alone. The good news we desperately need is that the promise of Jesus and his Resurrection gives us hope that helps us to navigate ordinary loss every day. Hyun encourages us to engage with three simple practices--gratitude, grieving, and grace--that can build lasting spiritual resilience as we learn to grow through our loss and disappointment. Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com

Listen to this audiobook in full for free on https://hotaudiobook.com/free ID: 778316 Title: Loyal in His Love: An Invitation to Be Held by Jesus When Others Let You Go Author: Tabitha Panariso Narrator: Nancy Peterson Format: Unabridged Length: 5:53:00 Language: English Release date: 01-14-25 Publisher: Zondervan Publishing Company Genres: Religion & Spirituality, Biblical Studies, Counseling & Inspirational Summary: When everyone else leaves, Jesus stays. When all fails, Jesus remains. Rejection is inevitable. Yet we spend little time considering the significant impact it makes on an individual's whole self. When we do, we swaddle it in quippy statements and shallow encouragement--meaningful for just a moment. But rejection--like abandonment, betrayal, and estrangement--leaves aching wounds that challenge and forge our most intimate thoughts of who we believe God, others, and ourselves to be. In Loyal in His Love, Tabitha Panariso blends biblical truth, candid personal stories, and timeless wisdom forged through personal experience and her vocation as a therapist to invite readers into a new way of living. The heart that suffers rejection can't be cured. It must be resuscitated. Its condition warrants more than just platitudes--it merits the full attention of a loyal and loving God. This isn't just another Christian self-help book. Though Tabitha makes ample room for the hurting to process their own stories, points them to God's faithfulness, and challenges the way they think--she doesn't stop there. Jesus lived a life and death marked by rejection. Yet we remember Him for His compassion and generosity. He was and is proof that we could be remembered that way too. Thus, Tabitha guides readers through the life and death of Jesus as a means of counter-cultural response to the pain of rejection. Loyal in His Love ends squarely on the triumph of Christ's resurrection--not just as an antidote but a daily supplement. His restoration is ours--alive and active in our hearts, bodies, and lives. Each devastating moment of rejection is an opportunity to build bridges that will lead us into and through living hope and transformation. Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com

Listen to this audiobook in full for free on https://hotaudiobook.com/free ID: 778620 Title: Promise and Power of Easter: Audio Bible Studies: Captivated by the Cross and Resurrection of Jesus Author: Christine Caine, Lisa Harper Narrator: Christine Caine, Lisa Harper Format: Unabridged Length: 7:00:00 Language: English Release date: 01-07-25 Publisher: Thomas Nelson Genres: Religion & Spirituality, Prayer, Biblical Studies, Counseling & Inspirational Summary: The only thing that truly changes the trajectory of any of our lives is realizing the magnitude of what happened on the Cross. The first person who officially acknowledged the deity of Jesus by referring to Him as the Son of God wasn't one of the disciples or someone He healed, it was the Roman military officer who presided over His crucifixion. That centurion never got to watch our Redeemer heal a leper or walk on water. The only thing he watched Jesus do was die. And it changed the trajectory of his life because he realized only the King of all kings would choose to lay down His crown and be crushed on behalf of His people. Since that Good Friday over 2,000 years ago, Christianity is the only religion in the world whose belief system centers around a Savior who suffered. We're the only ones who place our hope in a deity who's so radically compassionate, He was willing to die so that we could live. Many of us live knowing a lot but living a bit like we don't know much at all. The difference between performance and devotion is rarely defined by outward behavior. The only thing that truly changes the trajectory of any of our lives is realizing the magnitude of what happened on the Cross. We can all relate to the lengths we go to for those we love. And our Redeemer went to lengths that leave us in awestruck gratitude. That's what this study is about. Taking the time to remember the reality and result of our unconditional transformative redemption! When your heart becomes more cognizant of what took place on that old, rugged cross everything changes. In this four-week Bible study taught by Christine Caine and Lisa Harper, we will remember together what led up to the cross and join hands in awesome celebration of the restoration we received when Jesus rose again. What a gift to reflect and rise together in the Lord's power and glory! Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com

Listen to this audiobook in full for free on https://hotaudiobook.com/free ID: 778314 Title: Bible Translations for Everyone: A Guide to Finding a Bible Thats Right for You Author: Tim Wildsmith Narrator: Andi Ackerman, Tim Wildsmith Format: Unabridged Length: 3:44:00 Language: English Release date: 11-19-24 Publisher: Zondervan Publishing Company Genres: Religion & Spirituality, Bibles, Biblical Studies Summary: Read by the author and Andi Ackerman. Bible Translations for Everyone is a fun and engaging guide in which pastor, professor, and popular YouTuber Tim Wildsmith will help you navigate the complex world of Bible translations. Have you ever wondered why there are so many translations of the Bible? It can be overwhelming and challenging to make sense of the differences, similarities, strengths, and weakness of each. With over 400 English translations to choose from, how do you know one is right for you? This book is here to help. Chapter by chapter, it tells the story of many different versions of the Bible, including information about their historical context, the people who translated them, and what makes them unique. Bible Translations for Everyone contains: - An introduction to how Bible translations work. - The fascinating history of early English Bibles like Tyndale and Wycliffe. - The textual basis, translation philosophy, strengths, and weaknesses of each popular English translation, including The New King James Version, The New International Version, The English Standard Version, and more. - Translation comparisons. - Timelines and charts.   After reading this book, you will understand the essentials of each translation and be able to make an informed decision about which ones are right for you. Reference material and photos can be found in the audiobook companion PDF download. Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com

Listen to this audiobook in full for free on https://hotaudiobook.com/free ID: 767119 Title: Your Brightest Life: Tips for Navigating Relationships, Health, Faith, Mindset, and More Author: Jessie Minassian Narrator: Jessie Minassian Format: Unabridged Length: 7:30:00 Language: English Release date: 11-19-24 Publisher: Zonderkidz Genres: Teen, Religious & Inspirational, Tough Topics Summary: Today more than ever, as a young woman you can use an extra dose of optimism to tackle the challenges and complicated situations in your life. Inside Your Brightest Life, Jessie Minassian draws on over twenty years of questions and feedback from teen- and college-aged girls to dive into the topics you care about, presenting honest truths and tested tips from a Christian perspective that help you live a life of purpose, joy, and faith. Maybe you’ve heard it all—God loves you, made you perfectly, and has wonderful plans for your life. But when it comes to nervousness about your future, wondering whether that guy likes you, or dealing with the mean girl in your head, sometimes what you know gets lost. The good news is, you don’t have to tackle everything alone. Your Brightest Life pairs humorous yet wise stories with practical tips to help you navigate the most important questions and challenges you face. And with short, easy-to-read chapters made to fit into your busy schedule, it’s the perfect way to start a journey toward a brighter future, filled with deeper wonder, faith, confidence, and a sense of purpose. Your Brightest Life helps you take control of your life and make the most of every opportunity with: - inspiration to live life with courage and determination - real-world advice about everything from relationships to personal growth, time management, exercise, and staying healthy mentally and physically - tips that address the challenges you face—like loneliness and uncertainty about what comes next—in new and relatable ways   The 70 stories in the book are organized by categories that include: - boys - friends and family - health and beauty - faith - mindset - life skills   Reflection questions can be found in the audiobook companion PDF download. Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com

Listen to this audiobook in full for free on https://hotaudiobook.com/free ID: 778315 Title: Van Gogh Has a Broken Heart: What Art Teaches Us About the Wonder and Struggle of Being Alive Author: Russ Ramsey Narrator: Kaleo Griffith Format: Unabridged Length: 6:57:00 Language: English Release date: 10-22-24 Publisher: Zondervan Publishing Company Genres: Religion & Spirituality, Christianity, Religious Studies Summary: Beyond a mere introduction to great art, Van Gogh Has a Broken Heart is about loving to learn what art has to teach us about the wonder and struggle of being alive. Did you know that: - Vincent van Gogh's attempt to start an artist's colony with Paul Gauguin lasted only nine weeks, ending in his infamous 'ear episode'? - Pablo Picasso was a prime suspect in the disappearance of the Mona Lisa? - Artemisia Gentileschi was tortured with thumbscrews to verify her testimony at her own rapist's trial? - Norman Rockwell's critics said his work would never be accepted as 'high art'--and he agreed?   These stories--and many more--shaped the work these artists left behind. In their art are lessons common to the human experience about the wonder and struggle of being alive: dreams lost, perspectives changed, and humility derived through suffering.?? In Van Gogh Has a Broken Heart, Russ Ramsey digs into these artists' stories for readers who may be new to art, as well as for lifelong students of art history, to mine the transcendent beauty and hard lessons we can take from their masterpieces and their lives. Each story from some of the history's most celebrated artists applies the beauty of the gospel in a way that speaks to the suffering and hope we all face. Images, appendixes 2 and 3, and a selected bibliography can be found in the audiobook companion PDF download Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com

Listen to this audiobook in full for free on https://hotaudiobook.com/free ID: 767110 Title: Celebrate Every Day: Seeing the Extraordinary in the Ordinary Author: Shauna Niequist Narrator: Kate Marcin Format: Unabridged Length: 3:17:00 Language: English Release date: 10-22-24 Publisher: Zondervan Publishing Company Genres: Religion & Spirituality, Self Development, Health & Wellness, Prayer Summary: Life is hard, and it can be easy to lose sight of what matters the most. We celebrate big wins and milestones, but what about the miracle of ordinary everyday life? What about the in-between that we take for granted and don't think is worthy of a highlight reel? Even though each of us experiences life differently, our longings for love and connection is the same. New York Times bestselling author Shauna Niequist reminds you in Celebrate Every Day the importance of slowing down and appreciating the ordinary things you're taking for granted and missing as you’re planning for the milestone. Each daily entry includes two reflection prompts. Celebrate Every Day: - gives readers 60 days of celebration and insight on how ordinary life is worth relishing. - focuses on overcoming busyness and insecurities, and building authenticity and friendships. - offers 120 reflection prompts, so you can dig deep and discover what you’re missing. If you're exhausted with trying to be perfect, if you're tired of being disappointed, if you're done planning for the epic ending, this DayReader is for you. Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com

Listen to this audiobook in full for free on https://hotaudiobook.com/free ID: 778210 Title: Becoming a Future-Ready Church: 8 Shifts to Encourage and Empower the Next Generation of Leaders Author: Adelle M. Banks, Daniel Yang, Warren Bird Narrator: Tim Morgan Format: Unabridged Length: 5:32:00 Language: English Release date: 10-22-24 Publisher: Zondervan Publishing Company Genres: Religion & Spirituality, Christianity Summary: Are Church Leaders Missing the Generational Handoff? There's Still Hope. - Are we building institutions that will meaningfully serve the next generation of believers and their leaders? - How does a church thrive in a culture where we have to earn credibility? - How do we create a sense of belonging to the body of Christ and a strong sense of identity for the next generation?   Becoming a Future-Ready Church is a blueprint to guide you through eight critical shifts to help lead your church into the future with wisdom and hope. It describes several major converging trends that will greatly impact the church in America over the next few decades: the Great Resignation of Boomer leaders from churches, the shrinking percentage of Christians in America, and the change in felt needs among rising generations shaped heavily by anxiety, skepticism, and fragmentation. Missiologist and pastor Daniel Yang, religion journalist Adelle Banks, and church researcher Warren Bird have come together in Becoming a Future-Ready Church to help church leaders evaluate whether their ministries are entrenched in strategies that worked well in the past but need to be adapted for the future. By helping us ask better questions about the issues and needs facing the church, they reveal practical ways in which the next generation of church leaders can gain a sturdier foothold as they navigate into the future. Figures and chapter exercises can be found in the audiobook companion PDF download. Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com

Listen to this audiobook in full for free on https://hotaudiobook.com/free ID: 767107 Title: Invisible Jesus: A Book about Leaving the Church and Looking for Christ Author: Scot McKnight, Tommy Preson Phillips Narrator: Mike Lenz Format: Unabridged Length: 6:44:02 Language: English Release date: 10-15-24 Publisher: Zondervan Publishing Company Genres: Religion & Spirituality, Christianity, Counseling & Inspirational Summary: In recent years, we've seen an increase in the number of Christians who are 'deconstructing' their faith, critically analyzing Christianity and finding that it falls short. Many end up leaving behind the beliefs and commitments they formerly held. While many have written on how to reverse this trend, Scot McKnight and Tommy Preson Phillips believe that rather than dismissing these concerns we need to listen more carefully. Deconstructors are uncovering serious weaknesses in today's church--a renewed fundamentalism, toxic leadership, and legalistic thinking among them. Utilizing the results of recent studies by Pew, Gallup, and others, McKnight and Phillips take a careful look at what deconstructors are really saying, seeking to better understand why many are shedding elements of the faith and church of their youth but also engaging in a reconstruction process, finding Jesus afresh. They are losing their religion, but not losing Jesus. Filled with stories of those who have walked the path of deconstruction without losing their faith, Invisible Jesus is a prophetic call to examine ourselves and discern if the faith we practice and the church we belong to is really representative of the Jesus we follow. Each chapter looks at a different topic and offers biblical reflections that call for us to not only better listen, but to change how we live out our faith as followers of Jesus today. Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com

Listen to this audiobook in full for free on https://hotaudiobook.com/free ID: 767108 Title: Known by God Audio Lectures: A Biblical Theology of Personal Identity Author: Brian S. Rosner Narrator: Brian Rosner Format: Unabridged Length: 4:38:00 Language: English Release date: 10-15-24 Publisher: Zondervan Publishing Company Genres: Religion & Spirituality, Biblical Studies Summary: Who are you? What makes you, you? In the past, your personal identity would have been settled before you were born. Today, identity is a do-it-yourself project: ours is a day of identity angst. Known by God Audio Lectures surveys the neglected biblical theme of being known by God as his children, a truth that meets our deepest and lifelong need for recognition—the key to a secure personal identity. Brian Rosner shows that embracing this identity gives our fleeting lives significance, provokes humility, supplies cheering comfort, and offers moral direction for living. The Biblical Theology for Life series brings groundbreaking academic study of the Bible alongside contemporary contextualization and proclamation. Each title, taught by a leading biblical scholar, traces the development of a theological theme in Scripture and addresses the relevance of the Bible's teaching to pastors, church leaders, students, and lay readers. Session Titles and Runtimes: 1 - Identity Angst (14 min) 2 - Personal Identity and the Bible (13 min) 3 - The Foundations of Personal Identity (23 min) 4 - Human Beings According to the Bible (19 min) 5 - The Image and Likeness of God (18 min) 6 - Known by God in the Old Testament (18 min) 7 - Known by God and Christ in the New Testament (18 min) 8 - Known in Christ, the Son of God (20 min) 9 - Son of God and Child of God (20 min) 10 - Shared Memory and Defining Destiny (19 min) 11 - Significance (18 min) 12 - Humility (20 min) 13 - Comfort (19 min) 14 - Direction (19 min) 15 - Known by God (19 min) Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com

Listen to this audiobook in full for free on https://hotaudiobook.com/free ID: 767105 Title: Spread Love: Words of Compassion, Peace, and Joy Author: Mother Teresa Narrator: Greg Stafford, Nan Mcnamara Format: Unabridged Length: 4:49:00 Language: English Release date: 10-15-24 Publisher: Zondervan Publishing Company Genres: Religion & Spirituality, Christianity, Prayer Summary: Mother Teresa's heartfelt wisdom--collected here into an inspirational 365-day devotional--offers you comfort, peace, and love amid the noise, busyness, and confusion around you. Spread Love includes: - 365 daily inspirational readings - short and powerful meditations - simple everyday prayers   With so much happening in the world, are you looking for goodness and guidance? This year-long devotional contains a collection of encouraging quotes, stories, prayers, and teachings from the beloved Mother Teresa. Her daily guidance continues to reach the needs and circumstances of those who are thirsty for inspiration and spiritual nourishment in entries that are easy to understand and absorb. Let Mother Teresa's words of wisdom help you live a fuller and happier life, closer to the Lord and able to serve your community more effectively. Each of the 365 entries offers you the opportunity to begin any time of the year and find nourishment for a whole year. Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com

Listen to this audiobook in full for free on https://hotaudiobook.com/free ID: 785104 Title: Dino Dad: Ice Age Author: Andy Day Narrator: Andy Day Format: Unabridged Length: 1:28:40 Language: English Release date: 10-10-24 Publisher: PGRH UK Genres: Kids, Animals & Nature, Fairy Tales & Folklore Summary: Brought to you by Penguin. A magical dino-tastic adventure series from children's TV superstar Andy Day, with amazing illustrations from illustrator powerhouse Steven Lenton! What if YOUR dad could change into a dinosaur? Hello! It's me, Ruby Thumb. You might remember me and my dad - we're famous POOPAs. What do you mean you've not heard of us? And you don't know what a POOPA is?! It means we're Protector Of Our Dinosaur Allies - obviously! Me and my dad have loads of amazing adventures in Dinotropolis - an incredible island, full of dinosaurs who live just like us humans do. And when we go there using our special magic Ammonite shell, we turn into dinosaurs too! I can't wait to tell you all about our amazing frozen adventure. We had to rescue a baby woolly mammoth, and make sure it got back safely to its mummy - as well as un-freeze Dinotropolis! It was pretty roarsome - now let me tell you all about it! A hilarious and brilliantly illustrated easy-to-read story peppered with real dino facts - perfect for any young dinosaur-lover! © Andy Day 2024 (P) Penguin Audio 2024 Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com

Listen to this audiobook in full for free on https://hotaudiobook.com/free ID: 785103 Title: Dino Dad Author: Andy Day Narrator: Andy Day Format: Unabridged Length: 1:11:43 Language: English Release date: 10-10-24 Publisher: PGRH UK Genres: Kids, Animals & Nature, Fairy Tales & Folklore Summary: Brought to you by Penguin. A fantastic new magical dino-tastic adventure series from children's TV superstar Andy Day, paired with illustration powerhouse Steven Lenton! What if YOUR dad could change into a dinosaur? Hi, I'm Ruby! And I've got a big secret . . . everyone thinks my dad is an amazing dinosaur expert at our local museum. And he totally is! But he's also . . . a POOPA! And so am I! What's a POOPA? Well, it means he's a Protector Of Our Prehistoric Allies. When me and Dad touch his special, magic ammonite shell, we travel to an incredible island, full of dinosaurs who live just like us humans do. And when we go there, we turn into dinosaurs too! We have so many amazing adventures . . . and I can't wait for you to join us! A hilarious and brilliantly illustrated easy-to-read story peppered with real dino facts - perfect for any young dinosaur-lover! © Andy Day 2024 (P) Penguin Audio 2024 Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com

Listen to this audiobook in full for free on https://hotaudiobook.com/free ID: 767100 Title: How to Study the Bible's Use of the Bible: Audio Lectures: Seven Hermeneutical Choices for the Old and New Testaments Author: Gary Edward Schnittjer, Matthew S. Harmon Narrator: Gary Edward Schnittjer, Matthew S. Harmon Format: Unabridged Length: 2:58:00 Language: English Release date: 10-08-24 Publisher: Zondervan Publishing Company Genres: Religion & Spirituality, Biblical Studies Summary: The Zondervan Biblical and Theological Lectures series provides a unique audio learning experience. Unlike a traditional audiobook's direct narration of a book's text, How to Study the Bible's Use of the Bible: Audio Lectures include high quality live-recordings of college-level lectures that cover the important points from each subject as well as relevant material from other sources. How to Study the Bible's Use of the Bible: Audio Lectures by Gary Edward Schnittjer and Matthew S. Harmon is an essential resource aimed at teaching a hermeneutic for understanding the Bible's use of the Bible. Intended for students of both testaments, the series' innovative approach demonstrates how the Old Testament use of Scripture provides resources for the New Testament authors' use of Scripture. Lessons provide students with a clear approach to handling the Bible's use of itself through seven key hermeneutical choices organized into individual videos. Each lesson introduces a hermeneutical choice and then provides several examples of the Old Testament use of Old Testament and the New Testament use of Old Testament.

Listen to this audiobook in full for free on https://hotaudiobook.com/free ID: 767092 Title: Stronger at the Seams Author: Shannon Stocker Narrator: Kate Rudd, Shannon Stocker Format: Unabridged Length: 8:11:43 Language: English Release date: 10-01-24 Publisher: Blink Genres: Teen, Tough Topics Summary: From award-winning author Shannon Stocker comes a moving and empowering YA novel that explores what it means to find your voice and learn to advocate for yourself. Twyla has always believed things happen for a reason, but when she starts having severe health issues and doctors won’t listen to her concerns, she finds herself questioning everything, including her diagnosis … and wondering if her mother’s death holds the answer. Twyla enters high school sure of three things: Her best friends will always be there for her, the next four years will be amazing, and her mom was right when she said there’s a reason behind everything. Then she gets extremely nauseous and has trouble concentrating during a field hockey game. The doctors say it’s only a mild digestive issue, but Twyla is convinced they’re wrong. Making things worse, her friends start ghosting her outside of school, even though they tell her everything is fine, and her dad is becoming more distant each time she asks about her mom’s life before she died. As Twyla’s illness intensifies and her diagnosis stays the same, she finds herself feeling like her world is unraveling. It’s not until she begins researching her symptoms herself—and discovers something in her mom’s old records that could hold the answer to her condition—that she believes there could be some sort of reason for everything she’s facing. But will anyone listen to her in time? Stronger at the Seams: - Is a contemporary fiction novel for readers 12 and up and adult fans of YA - Comes from Shannon Stocker, the winner of the 2023 Schneider Award for Listen: How Evelyn Glennie, a Deaf Girl, Changed Percussion and an advocate for children with disabilities and chronic disease - Is a powerful coming-of-age story about family, friendship, and self-advocacy Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com

Listen to this audiobook in full for free on https://hotaudiobook.com/free ID: 778304 Title: Mere Christian Hermeneutics: Transfiguring What It Means to Read the Bible Theologically Author: Kevin J. Vanhoozer Narrator: Tom Parks Format: Unabridged Length: 17:15:17 Language: English Release date: 10-01-24 Publisher: Zondervan Publishing Company Genres: Religion & Spirituality, Biblical Studies Summary: Reading the Bible to the glory of God. In 1952, C. S. Lewis's Mere Christianity eloquently defined the essential tenets of the Christian faith. With the rise of fractured individualism that continues to split the church, this approach is more important now than ever before for biblical hermeneutics. Many Christians wonder how to read the text of Scripture well, rightly, and faithfully. After all, developing a strong theory of interpretation has always been presented by two enormous challenges: - A variety of actual interpretations of the Bible, even within the context of a single community of believers. - The plurality of reading cultures—denominational, disciplinary, historical, and global interpretive communities—each with its own frame of reference. In response, influential theologian Kevin J. Vanhoozer puts forth a 'mere' Christian hermeneutic—essential principles for reading the Bible as Scripture everywhere, at all times, and by all Christians. To center his thought, Vanhoozer turns to the accounts of Jesus' transfiguration—a key moment in the broader economy of God's revelation—to suggest that spiritual or 'figural' interpretation is not a denial or distortion of the literal sense but, rather, its glorification. Irenic without resorting to bland ecumenical tolerance, Mere Christian Hermeneutics is a powerful and convincing call for both church and academy to develop reading cultures that enable and sustain the kind of unity and diversity that a 'mere Christian hermeneutic' should call for and encourage Selected bibliography and glossary can be found in the audiobook companion PDF download.  Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com

Listen to this audiobook in full for free on https://hotaudiobook.com/free ID: 773714 Title: Face Forward: Reclaiming Hope When Everything Falls Apart Author: Bethny Ricks Narrator: Bethny Ricks Format: Unabridged Length: 5:26:38 Language: English Release date: 10-01-24 Publisher: Zondervan Publishing Company Genres: Religion & Spirituality, Self Development, Health & Wellness, Christianity, Counseling & Inspirational Summary: Read by the author. Prepare to embark on an extraordinary journey with author Bethny Ricks as she intricately weaves the tapestry of her own life experiences with the wisdom she's learned. This book offers a beacon of hope, revealing a transformative way of leadership grounded in the power of resilience and faith. Bethny empowers individuals from all walks of life--from CEOs navigating boardrooms to young adults seeking their place in the world--and gives you permission to re-engineer your life with practical ways of cultivating a resilient mindset. Reflecting on her own life experience, she reimagines conventional narratives, proving that faith, even in the face of life's most daunting challenges--the sting of pain, the weight of ego, and the shadow of failure--can serve as the North Star guiding you back to your purpose and the embrace of Jesus. What do you do when God's timing feels questionable and you feel uncertain about what's next? What happens when your confidence is waning, and you don't know how to solve the problems facing you? Through honest stories of her own professional failures, struggles with parenting, and frustrations with God, readers will learn: - How to know who you are and overcome the hurdle of self-doubt - How to prepare for your purpose and not get distracted by things God does not intend for you - How to set boundaries at work and in your relationships - How to deal with disappointment, and how to embrace the 'power of pausing.' - How to reset your direction when you've lost sight of your vision - How to find your voice, show up authentically, remain strong under pressure, and uphold your personal convictions - How to say no to juggling many things and say yes to 'Don't pick it up in the first place.'   Even when we feel lost, we can know that God's light is shining, there from the very beginning, providing answers, redemption, healing, and stepping stones to help us face whatever lies ahead. Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com

Listen to this audiobook in full for free on https://hotaudiobook.com/free ID: 742661 Title: Fia and the Last Snow Deer Author: Eilish Fisher Narrator: Honi Cooke Format: Unabridged Length: 2:47:43 Language: English Release date: 09-26-24 Publisher: PGRH UK Genres: Kids, Animals & Nature, Fairy Tales & Folklore Summary: Brought to you by Penguin. Born under the same solstice sky thirteen years ago, Fia and her snow deer Solas have always had a powerful and unbreakable connection. But as Fia's village face a seemingly eternal winter, they turn their sights to Solas and an ancient prophecy that promises the return of sunlight and life, if the ultimate sacrifice is made . . . Refusing to allow the worst to happen, Fia and her cousin Mish run from the village with Solas, seeking out the Deer Mother - the mythical being who wakes the sun at the winter solstice and who might be their only hope. But the wilderness is harsh and shadows lurk at every turn. Can they make it to the Deer Mother? And, if they do, what choices will Fia face to bring back the sun and save her village? A powerful and beautiful tale set in snowy pre-historic Ireland, about hope, kindness and the power of friendship, from exceptional new writing talent, Eilish Fisher. 'Tender, hopeful and thrillingly wild' Abi Elphinstone, bestselling author of Sky Song © Eilish Fisher 2024 (P) Penguin Audio 2024 Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com