These new audiobooks for Christians offer some fresh listening options for those who don't have time, or (inconceivable for me) don't like to read (gasp!). Perhaps you have a long drive to work, or you'd like to enhance your work-out experience with the newest in Christian audiobooks. Here are some great Christian fiction and non-fiction choices to consider.
1. The Shack by William P. Young
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The Shack has stirred a great deal of interest, both positive and negative. As a literary work, I don't think it compares to The Pilgrim's Progress, as some have said, but it did challenge me to draw closer to God. Dealing with the question, Where is God? in the midst of tragedy, it presents the path to healing in a beautiful way. It didn't revolutionize my life or change my course in any dramatic way. I questioned some of its theological concepts, but took into account it is a work of fiction. In the end, I couldn't see what all the fuss was about. If you like to "think outside the box," this one's worth a listen. The special edition audiobook from Audible.com includes an interview with the author.
2. Dead Heat by Joel C. Rosenberg
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Dead Heat is next on my "listen to" list. I've read all of Rosenberg's previous novels (The Copper Scroll, Ezekiel Option, The Last Days, The Last Jihad), and just finished his non-fiction book, Epicenter. Dead Heat is #5 in a thrilling series about the end times and how events foretold in Scripture might play out in today's geopolitical environment. Washington Times has called these novels "ripped from the headlines--next year's headlines." Eerily, as the author has completed each story, some of the fictional, future events he writes about are already coming true! Rosenberg bases the plot on his extensive study of Bible prophecy. Even more than the Left Behind series, I am hooked on these Rosenberg books!
3. Walking With God by John Eldredge
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Walking with God reminds me of a very practical guidebook my pastor put together called Spending Time with God. Eldredge shares pure, practical, rubber-meets-the-road principles for developing a deeper, more intimate relationship with God. This is a wonderful peek into the year long journals of a man who has learned the secret of daily conversational intimacy with a very personal Lord. If you have yet to experience the supreme contentment of walking with God, this audiobook will explain how intimacy with the Lord is available to every believer, and will help you get started walking with him today.
4. 3:16 - The Numbers of Hope by Max Lucado
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One of the most well-known verses in the Bible is John 3:16, "For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life." NIV Max Lucado breaks down the verse phrase by phrase, exploring the essence behind this passage which bears, what he calls, "the numbers of hope." Let this audiobook encourage you with its simple yet profound message: God loves; He gave; We believe; We live.
5. The Truth War by John MacArthur
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Do you find yourself doubting what is truth and what is deception in today's post-modern world? As the fundamentals of the Christian faith are being watered down to embrace an emergent, progressive church, John MacArthur, with his solid biblical knowledge, teaches us how to stand firm in defense of biblical truth. Don't fall prey to false teachers, new-age theology, and deceptive thinking. This audiobook will help you get grounded in your Christian faith so that no matter what you encounter, you will be equipped to fight the all-important truth war.
6. American Heroes: In the Fight Against Radical Islam by Oliver North
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Do you need some down-home, patriotic inspiration? Have you not yet had the privilege of meeting a true hero who is serving to defend your freedoms? In this documentary style account, Oliver North, a decorated military officer and counter-terrorism expert, gives a close-up look with first-hand reporting of the war on terror. With his unique and inspiring perspective, you will discover the courage, faith and commitment of the extraordinarily brave men and women who fight sacrificially for the citizens of the United States of America.
