Audiobooks by Carl Medearis

Muslims, Christians, and Jesus: Audio Bible Studies: Gaining Understanding and Building Relationship

In this audio Bible study, Carl Medearis, an international expert in the field of Arab-American and Muslim-Christian relations, provides background info on Islam and tools for sharing Christ with their Muslim neighbors. Muslims, Christians, and Jesus is the recipient of the prestigious Outreach Magazine Resources of the Year for 2012. According to Medearis, how Americans respond to Islam and how Christians think of Muslims could be one of the most significant issues of our time. Throughout the study, Medearis helps you understand the basics of Islam, the difference between "moderate" Muslims and radical terrorists, the Muslim view of Jesus, and how we should interact with our Muslim neighbors, friends, and coworkers. From the Ground Zero mosque to whether we believe in the same God, Medearis also addresses key questions and responses to the current Muslim/Christian tensions facing our society. Sessions include: - What is Islam? Exploring Our Fears and Stereotypes (22:30) - Understanding What Muslims Believe (19:00) - Jesus: The Bridge to Muslims (18:00) - Building Bridges through Relationship (21:00) 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.

Carl Medearis (Author), Carl Medearis (Narrator)

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42 Seconds: The Jesus Model for Everyday Interactions

The average length of Jesus' conversations as recorded in the Gospels was 42 seconds long. This is good news for all of us. It frees us up to talk about the most important part of our lives in a way that's natural, meaningful, and helpful instead of clumsy, awkward, and irrelevant. Anyone who has spent countless uncomfortable hours walking from house to house with a clipboard or flash cards that talk about four spiritual laws understands. Jesus' conversations were remarkably simple. Contemporary Christian lingo has set up a dichotomy between what we call "discipleship" and "evangelism," but the Bible doesn't do that. Jesus had conversations all the time with those who thought they were close to God, as well as with those who deemed themselves lost and without hope. He invited all of them to come and learn from Him. 42 Seconds is a simple book that uses the ordinary moments of our lives the way Jesus used the same moments in his own. The premise is straightforward: If we can learn from Jesus how to have great conversations, it will change our lives and the lives of those around us. Its four-part structure, including five short chapters per section, is for churches and small groups to engage with the practical ideas together. 42 Seconds includes discussion questions to help groups and individuals implement Jesus' natural rhythm of interaction in their own lives.

Carl Medearis (Author), Christine Hoover, Tom Parks (Narrator)

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Muslims, Christians, and Jesus: Understanding the World of Islam and Overcoming the Fears That Divid

An Acclaimed Guide to Understanding Today's Muslim, Completely Updated Carl Medearis provides new insights into the top questions people have about Muslims and Islam. With practical information and fascinating stories, he shares culturally sensitive ways for Christians to get to know Muslims on a personal level. In this updated and expanded edition, Medearis shares · How more and more Muslims live 'right next door,' and how we can overcome the growing level of misinformation and fear · The roots of modern-day jihad and how recent developments in the Middle East affect the West · A new chapter answering tough questions about terrorism, Christian converts, and other key topics Medearis shows how common ground is the best foundation for hearts turning to Jesus rather than focusing initially on the differences between Islam and Christianity.

Carl Medearis (Author), Jim Denison (Narrator)

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Speaking of Jesus: The Art of Non-Evangelism

Quit defending Christianity. Author Carl Medearis is not interested in keeping Christianity alive. Not one bit. Carl believes it has grown into something that is rarely attractive, frequently divisive, and all too often embarrassing. He believes you may feel this way too. In his new audio book, Speaking of Jesus, Carl gives us a wink and a grin and the permission to stop feeding this thing called Christianity. His offer is that doing so allows us the freedom to relax and feast on Jesus. “You may not agree with everything in this book. I don’t. But you will be moved by it as I was... Carl’s way of speaking of Jesus is immensely attractive.” - Miroslav Volf, founding director of Yale Center for Faith and Culture and author of Allah: A Christian Response “Speaking of Jesus is a beautifully framed rethink on what it means to champion Jesus.” - Hugh Halter, author of The Tangible Kingdom and Sacrilege

Carl Medearis (Author), Jim Sanders (Narrator)

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Tea with Hezbollah: Sitting at the Enemies' Table, Our Journey Through the Middle East

Carl Medearis, Ted Dekker (Author), George K. Wilson (Narrator)

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