Audiobooks by Jared C. Wilson

The Storied Life: Christian Writing as Art and Worship

When writers write, they are getting in touch with the image of God in them. This is true in some way of all artistry, but writers especially create worlds, characters, histories, and transformation--all ex nihilo ('out of nothing'). In The Storied Life, veteran author Jared C. Wilson explores the ins and outs of writers and writing, exploring the myriad ways the craft is more about transformation than simply communication. From decades of experience and with his signature wit, Wilson brings well-earned insight, autobiographical reflections, and meaningful meditations to the topic of writing as a way of life and as a way of worship, showing how the concept of Story--our personal stories and God's grand story of redemption--shapes fiction and non-fiction writers alike. Chapters focus on topics like: - The liturgy of story. - Writing as a spiritual act. - Perseverance and endurance. - Writing as a calling. - Promotion, publishing, and platform. Whether you're a long-time writer or a beginning author, a daily journaler or an occasional dabbler, The Storied Life will help you improve your craft. It will lead you to think more deeply about the disciplines and dispositions needed to write for transformation.

Jared C. Wilson (Author), Adam Barr, TBD (Narrator)

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Friendship with the Friend of Sinners: The Remarkable Possibility of Closeness with Christ

The Bible calls Jesus the friend of sinners, but it's hard to imagine what friendship with Jesus really looks like. We so often don't even know how to do friendship with the people around us, despite all the options we have to connect. So how are we supposed to feel that close to a holy, perfect, and invisible God? How do we see Jesus as the real person he is? And how do we experience true friendship with him when we struggle to maintain true friendship on earth? Join author Jared C. Wilson as he explores what it means to be a friend of Jesus. Through candid personal stories and insights into the Gospels, Wilson uncovers easily overlooked details of the close relationship Jesus had with his followers. He reveals the ways we often hold Jesus at arm's length and shows how to draw close to him through radical honesty, consistent communication, and unconditional love. If you've found yourself lonely and longing for connection and friendship, it's time to discover the remarkable possibility of closeness with Christ.

Jared C. Wilson (Author), Lyle Blaker (Narrator)

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Go Outside: ...And 19 Other Keys to Thriving in Your 20s

We all wish we could go back. In Go Outside, Jared and Becky Wilson imagine the advice they’d give if they could travel back in time. Like Solomon in Ecclesiastes, as we get older, we lament and regret the desires and behaviors of our youth. But what if you could avoid some of the pitfalls and pain so many people experience? After 25 years of marriage and even more years following Jesus, Jared and Becky provide vital words of wisdom and encouragement to make the season of your youth a time of joy and fruitful investment in the future. You can build your legacy now based on this important biblical counsel. Filled with warmth and personal stories, the Wilsons explore topics such as: - You’ll never regret time spent with Jesus - Church membership isn’t optional - Chasing your dreams is overrated - Take care of your mind and body - Never try to be the expert in the room - Learn to be friends with Jesus - If you want to live the eternal kind of life, center on the gospel - Go Outside. . . and much, much more This book includes twenty short chapters that will set—or keep—your story on the right track. Read it with friends and share it with the ones you love.

Becky Wilson, Jared C Wilson, Jared C. Wilson (Author), Brian Arens, Jenna Rose, Jenna Rose Stein (Narrator)

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Daily Strength: A Devotional for Men

Daily Strength, a year-long devotional, walks Christian men through Scripture passages that speak to their most pressing issues. Featuring content from the ESV Men’s Devotional Bible, each daily devotion features a short summary of a Bible passage with a thought-provoking message from from one of more than forty contributors. Arranged canonically from Genesis to Revelation with short introductions to each Bible book, Daily Strength encourages and enlightens men throughout the year while equipping them for moral and spiritual transformation.

Aaron J. Goldstein, Alistair Begg, Andrew David Naselli, Andrew Davis, Brian J. Tabb, Bryan Chapell, Christopher Ash, Colin S. Smith, Dan Doriani, Dane C. Ortlund, Dave Harvey, Dave Kraft, David Powlison, Douglas Sean O'donnell, Drew Hunter, Erik Thoennes, Gary Millar, Graeme Goldsworthy, Greg Gilbert, J. Gary Millar, J.J. Seid, James M. Hamilton Jr., Jared C. Wilson, Jason C. Meyer, Jason Derouchie, Jay Sklar, Joe Thorn, John Hannah, Jon Bloom, Julius J. Kim, Justin S. Holcomb, Kelly M. Kapic, Kevin Cawley, Michael Lumpkin, Michael Reeves, Mike Bullmore, Miles V. Van Pelt, Paul E. Miller, Paul R. House, Philip Graham Ryken, R. Kent Hughes, Robert Plummer, Robert W. Yarbrough, Ryan Kelly, Sam Crabtree, Sam Storms, Scotty Smith, Stephen T. Um, Tim Savage, Todd Wilson, Tom Nelson, Zack Eswine (Author), Bob Souer (Narrator)

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Gifts of Grace: 25 Advent Devotions

Delight in God's wonderful gifts of grace with this Advent devotional for Christmas. Just as with opening the doors of an Advent calendar day by day, this Advent devotional will build your anticipation for Christmas so that you can fully absorb and enjoy its central gift-Jesus Christ. Reflecting on a few short verses each day, this devotional examines the wonderful gifts of grace that we receive through the coming of Christ and belief in his gospel. Author Jared C. Wilson says in his introduction: "My prayer for you is that examining the diamond of the gospel facet by facet for the next 24 days will find you on Day 25 more awestruck and joy-filled about the glory of Christ our Lord. It is only by beholding Christ's glory, in fact, that we can be made like him (2 Corinthians 3:18)."

Jared C. Wilson (Author), Chuck Badger (Narrator)

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Gospel-Driven Ministry Audio Study: An Introduction to the Calling and Work of a Pastor

The Zondervan Reflective Audio Study series provides a unique audio learning experience. Unlike a traditional audiobook's direct narration of a book's text, Gospel-Driven Ministry Audio Study include high-quality live recordings in which the author teaches the content of the book, discusses important points, and introduces additional sources. The end result is an engaging audio study focused on learning. From the beginning of his ministry, Jesus called and equipped individuals who would serve his community of followers. These 'shepherds' are called to preach, pray, and care for the needs of God's people. But what does it mean to be a pastor? And what is the nature of this ministry, according to the Bible? In these 10 audio lectures, Jared Wilson begins by looking at the qualifications for the pastorate, addressing the notion of a call to ministry and how an individual--and a church community--can best identify the marks of maturity and affirm a call. Then, he examines eight core practices of pastoral ministry, including: - Preaching Sermons - Developing a Vibrant Prayer Life - Caring and Counseling - Pastoring Married and Single - Gospel-Centered Leadership - Fighting Sin and Spiritual Warfare - Resolving Conflict - Passing on the Ministry to Others In addition, Wilson provides practical resources including theological insights on baptism and the Lord's Supper, guidance for wedding and funeral sermons, outlines for leading elder and deacon meetings, tips for interviewing new pastors, questions to ask at ordination, and advice on knowing when and how to leave a pastor role. This is a comprehensive, practical study on pastoral ministry that prepares new pastors and equips those currently serving for long-term, healthy ministry.

Jared C. Wilson (Author), Jared Wilson (Narrator)

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Love Me Anyway: How God's Perfect Love Fills Our Deepest Longing

There may be no more powerful desire in the human heart than to be loved. And not just loved, but loved anyway. In spite of what we've done or left undone, in spite of the ways we have failed or floundered. We long for an unconditional, lavish love that we know intrinsically we don't deserve. If you are tired, sad, yet always longing, bestselling author Jared C. Wilson has incredible news for you: that kind of love actually exists, and it is actually something you can experience-whether or not you're in a romantic relationship. In his signature reflective, conversational, and often humorous style, Wilson unpacks 1 Corinthians 13 to show us what real love looks like. Through engaging stories and touching anecdotes, he paints a picture of an extravagant God who not only puts the desire for love into our very souls but fulfills those desires in striking, life-changing ways.

Jared C. Wilson (Author), Tom Parks (Narrator)

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To Live Is Christ to Die Is Gain

Using Paul's radical letter to the Philippians as his road map, Matt Chandler forsakes the trendy to invite readers into authentic Christian maturity. The short book of Philippians is one of the most quoted in the Bible, yet Paul wrote it not for the popular sound bites, but to paint a picture of a mature Christian faith. While many give their lives to Jesus, few then go on to live a life of truly vibrant faith. In this disruptively inspiring book, Chandler offers tangible ways to develop a faith of pursuing, chasing, knowing, and loving Jesus. Because if we clean up our lives but don't get Jesus, we've lost! So let the goal be Him. To live is Christ, to die is gain-this is the message of the letter. Therefore, our lives should be lived to Him, through Him, for Him, with Him, about Him-everything should be about Jesus.

Jared C. Wilson, Matt Chandler (Author), Kyle Tait (Narrator)

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Gospel-Driven Ministry: An Introduction to the Calling and Work of a Pastor

From the beginning of his ministry, Jesus called and equipped individuals who would serve his community of followers. These 'shepherds' are called to preach, pray, and care for the needs of God's people. But what does it mean to be a pastor? And what is the nature of this ministry, according to the Bible? In Gospel-Driven Ministry, Jared Wilson begins by looking at the qualifications for the pastorate, addressing the notion of a call to ministry and how an individual--and a church community--can best identify the marks of maturity and affirm a call. In each chapter, Wilson looks at one of the core practices of pastoral ministry, including: - Preaching Sermons - Developing a Vibrant Prayer Life - Caring and Counseling - Pastoring Married and Single - Gospel-Centered Leadership - Fighting Sin and Spiritual Warfare - Resolving Conflict - Passing on the Ministry to Others In addition, Wilson provides practical resources including theological insights on baptism and the Lord's Supper, guidance for wedding and funeral sermons, outlines for leading elder and deacon meetings, tips for interviewing new pastors, questions to ask at ordination, and advice on knowing when and how to leave a pastor role. This is a comprehensive, practical guide to pastoral ministry that prepares new pastors and equips those currently serving for long-term, healthy ministry. Suggestions for further reading, accompanying tables, and reflection questions are available in the audiobook companion PDF download.

Jared C. Wilson (Author), Steven Grimsley (Narrator)

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The Gospel According to Satan: Eight Lies about God that Sound Like the Truth

Not every lie sounds untrue. Some lies are repeated so often they seem to be common sense. That's why lies about God are so dangerous. The Gospel According to Satan examines eight lies the enemy wants us to believe and provides eight lines of counterattack against them. The lies include: God just wants you to be happy;you only live onceyou need to live your truth; andjust let go and let God.Jared C. Wilson reveals why these lies appeal to us, shows how they harm us, and provides ways to counteract them. We can renounce Satan's counterfeit gospel, but first we must see it for what it is. Accompanying charts are available in the audiobook companion PDF download. 'Enumerates the major ways the Devil uses his cunning and calculating ways of luring us off the narrow road of God's grace. We will all do well to read this book and confront the lies we are being sold.'--Kyle Idleman, senior pastor of Southeast Christian Church and author of Not a Fan and Don't Give Up 'A unique, compelling, and even witty look at the devil's current greatest hits--lies we urgently need to unmask.' --Sam Allberry, speaker for Ravi Zacharias International Ministries and author of 7 Myths About Singleness and Why Does God Care Who I Sleep With? 'One of the most thought-provoking writers in the Christian world today... He doesn't just describe the tantalizing falsehoods of our age, he exposes how they've slithered into our hearts.'--Matt Smethurst, managing editor at The Gospel Coalition and author of Before You Open Your Bible

Jared C. Wilson (Author), Steven Grimsley (Narrator)

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The Gospel-Driven Church: Uniting Church Growth Dreams with the Metrics of Grace

Many evangelical churches face the problem of the open 'back door'--even as new people arrive, older members are leaving, looking for something else. Combined with this problem is the discipleship deficit, the difficult truth that most evangelicals are not reaching the unchurched at the rates they think they are. In fact, many of the metrics that we often 'count' in the church to highlight success really don't tell us the full story of a church's spiritual state. Things like attendance, decisions, dollars, and experiences can tell us something about a church, but not everything. To cultivate a spiritually healthy church we need a shift in our metrics--a 'grace-shift' that prioritizes the work of God in the lives of people over numbers and dollars. Are people growing in their esteem for Jesus? Is there a dogged devotion to the Bible as the ultimate authority for life? Is there a growing interest in theology and doctrine? A discernible spirit of repentance? And perhaps most importantly, is there evident love for God and for our neighbors in the congregation? Leading a church culture to shift from numerical success to the metrics of grace can be costly, but leaders who have conviction, courage, and commitment can lead while avoiding some of the landmines that often destroy churches. Wilson includes diagnostic questions that will help leaders measure--and lead team transparency in measuring as a group--the relative spiritual health of their church, as well as a practical prescriptive plan for implementing this metric-measuring strategy without becoming legalistic. Most attractional church models can lean heavily on making changes to the weekend worship gatherings. And while some of these changes can be good, thriving grace-focused churches are driven by a commitment to the gospel, allowing the gospel to inform and shape the worship service and the various ministries of the church. Charts, appendices, and further resources available in the audiobook companion PDF download.

Jared C. Wilson (Author), Steve Lyon (Narrator)

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The Imperfect Disciple: Grace for People Who Can't Get Their Act Together

Too many discipleship books are written for clean, perfect people who know all the right Sunday school answers. The Imperfect Disciple is for the rest of us--people who screw up, people who are weary, people who are wondering if it's safe to say what they're really thinking. For the believer who is tired of quasi-spiritual lifehacks being passed off as true, down-and-dirty discipleship, here is a discipleship book that isn't afraid to be honest about the mess we call real life. With incisive wit, warm humor, and moving stories, Jared Wilson shows readers how the gospel works in them and in their lives when - they can't get their act together - they think God is giving them the silent treatment - they think church would be better without all the people - they're not happy with the person in the mirror - and much more Wilson frees readers from the self-doubt and even the misplaced self-confidence they may feel as they walk with Jesus down the often difficult road of life. The result is a faith that weathers storms, lifts burdens, and goes forth to make more imperfect disciples.

Jared C. Wilson (Author), Steven Roy Grimsley (Narrator)

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