Audiobooks narrated by Gabe Wicks

#butGod: The Power of Hope When Catastrophe Crashes In

Read by the author. "Sir, your sons have been in a car accident. How quickly can you get here?" The phone call no parent wants to receive would lead to a miracle only God could give. When Jeremy and Emily Freeman's teenage son Caleb was in a devastating car accident, doctors gave him a 10 percent chance of survival. Fear of losing a child was all too fresh for the Freemans-their seven-year-old son, Trey, had died just four years earlier from a genetic immunodeficiency. But God. In #butGod Jeremy shares the incredible story of Caleb's recovery, the darkness that nearly overtook their family in the waiting, and the #butGod movement that captured the prayers of Christians around the world. #butGod includes heartfelt excerpts from Emily's prayer journal and encouragement from Jeremy that goes beyond platitudes to a hard-won trust in God's goodness. This inspiring story offers - greater understanding of the beauty God can bring through suffering; - an honest glimpse of how one family grew closer together despite grief, tension, and doubt; - a powerful example of how God works through the prayers of His people. - hope for whatever struggle you are facing; Whatever sorrow you are walking through, #butGod leads you to the sweetness found in trusting God with suffering…and the deeper faith that comes from seeing His purpose in the pain. A playlist and daily devotionals are included in the audiobook companion PDF download.

Jeremy Freeman (Author), Emily Freeman, Gabe Wicks, Jeremy Freeman, John Behrens (Narrator)

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40 Days of Jesus Always: Joy in His Presence

Experience true joy, now and always, in Jesus' presence. Spend 40 days with Jesus, exploring the promises of joy found in Scripture--promises of life abundant, life to the fullest, and life brimming with joy! Through these devotions from #1 bestselling author Sarah Young's Jesus Always, you'll experience closeness with the Savior that invites you into a new way of living--embracing a joy-filled life. Draw near to Him in 40 Days of Jesus Always.

Sarah Young (Author), Bill Russell, Gabe Wicks (Narrator)

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A Change of Affection: A Gay Man's Incredible Story of Redemption

The powerful, dramatic story of how a successful Hollywood set designer whose identity was deeply rooted in his homosexuality came to be suddenly and utterly transformed by the power of the gospel. When Becket Cook moved from Dallas to Los Angeles after college, he discovered a socially progressive, liberal town that embraced not only his creative side but also his homosexuality. He devoted his time to growing his career as a successful set designer and to finding 'the one' man who would fill his heart. His life centered around celebrity-filled Hollywood parties and he traveled to society hot-spots around the world--until a chance encounter with a pastor at an LA coffee shop one morning changed everything. In A Change of Affection, Becket Cook shares his testimony as someone who was transformed by the power of the gospel. His dramatic conversion to Christianity and subsequent seminary training inform his views on homosexuality--personally, biblically, theologically, and culturally--and his compelling audiobook guides listeners through this complex and controversial issue while revealing how to lovingly engage with those who disagree. Provocative, genuine, and deeply faithful, A Change of Affection is a timely and indispensable resource for anyone who desires to understand more fully one of the most common and difficult stumbling blocks to faithfully following Christ today.

Becket Cook (Author), Gabe Wicks, John Behrens (Narrator)

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A Classic Christmas: A Collection of Timeless Stories and Poems

"God bless us, every one!" "Happy Christmas to all, and to all a good-night!" Perhaps no Christmas novel is more beloved than Charles Dickens's A Christmas Carol, and no holiday poem more well-known than Clement Clarke Moore's "'Twas the Night Before Christmas." Together these classic literary masterpieces warm our hearts and remind us of the joy and love to be discovered anew each Christmas morning. A Classic Christmas features both of these traditional works, as well as other vintage poems and stories that celebrate the timeless truths of the holiday season. This cheerful treasury reminds us that simple gifts of the heart and memories made with loved ones truly are the most meaningful of all. With additional pieces from Louisa May Alcott, Elizabeth Barrett Browning, Hans Christian Andersen, and more, A Classic Christmas will become a precious holiday collection to be enjoyed by the whole family for years to come.

Charles Dickens, Hans Christian Andersen, Louisa May Alcott (Author), Barry Scott, Brooke Bryant, Gabe Wicks, Henry Arnold, Henry O. Arnold, Nan Gurley (Narrator)

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A Daring Faith in a Cowardly World: Live a Life Without Waste, Regret, or Anything Unfinished

Read by the author. Are you ready to stop wasting time and start turning your mundane life into one of adventure and blessing? Ken Harrison, Chairman and CEO of Promise Keepers, masterfully weaves together powerful stories and deep truths from Scripture to point you to the life for which God has called you. Ask Christians what they expect to happen to them after they die, and most will say they will go to heaven. And they'll probably say that they will meet Jesus and hope to hear Him say, "Well done good and faithful servant." But many believers know they are not living up to God's calling on their lives. In fact, many might even admit their lives don't honor God at all-at least Mondays through Saturdays. In A Daring Faith in a Cowardly World, Ken Harrison masterfully uses his stories as a Los Angeles police officer in one of the deadliest areas of the country to explain and illustrate deep truths from God's Word. This isn't your typical inspirational book-it's a hard-hitting work that packs a lot of truth into an easy-to-read page-turner. Each chapter starts and ends with a gripping story that has a twist, a "rest of the story" at the end of the chapter, and packs intense biblical truth and wisdom in the middle. You will: - Have a clear picture of what being a true follower of Christ looks like and how to become one - Gain insightful truths that lead to genuine "Aha!" moments in your life - Experience stories you won't forget and that create a lasting change to your faith - Learn what the Bible says about the myriad of issues in today's culture Are you ready to take the first step towards a more courageous and bold life lived in Jesus? In A Daring Faith in a Cowardly World, find the motivation you've been longing for.

Ken Harrison (Author), Gabe Wicks, Ken Harrison (Narrator)

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A Season with Mom: Love, Loss, and the Ultimate Baseball Adventure

"Maybe you've been putting your own dreams on hold. Maybe you're recovering from your own illness. Maybe you've lost someone you care about . . . After reading this book, you'll be eager to imagine your own amazing next season." -- Peyton Manning, from the foreword A Season with Mom offers an intimate, true story about the bond shared between a mother and daughter, a road trip to all 30 Major League Baseball (MLB) parks, and the importance of relishing every joy and struggle along the way. The book is highly recommended for - mothers and daughters - cancer survivors - baseball and sports fans of all ages - anyone who has experienced loss . . . and maybe fallen in love along the way Join Katie as she travels more than 30,000 miles to all 30 MLB parks in a single season, a rare feat covered by the likes of ESPN. Katie shares letters written to her mom, who died of cancer before the two of them could go on the adventure of a lifetime together. During the journey, Katie beautifully illustrates the brevity of life, the impetus of adventure, and the clarity that comes by watching America's favorite pastime. A Season with Mom reminds us that in life, as in baseball, sometimes you strike out, but sometimes you hit home runs. And even if the wait is longer than you'd hoped--like it was for the Chicago Cubs' long-sought World Series win--dreams can come true. Accompanying black-and-white photographs are available in the audiobook companion PDF download.

Katie Russell Newland (Author), Gabe Wicks, Katie Newland (Narrator)

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Agents of Grace: How to Bridge Divides and Love as Jesus Loved

Read by the author. Political division. Racial tension. Vaccine wars. In Agents of Grace, award-winning writer, journalist, and podcast host Daniel Darling equips us to discern what's worth fighting for, how to move beyond our profound disagreements, and how to live as agents of Jesus's love. When Daniel Darling was fired as spokesperson for the National Religious Broadcasters Association, it wasn't his exit that made national news--it was the way he handled it. Daniel's charitable response to those he had worked with was so radical that it made headlines. But why has kindness among Christians become so startling? In Agents of Grace, Daniel explores practical ways we can follow the Bible's command to 'strive actively for peace' even in a painfully divided church, country, and world. On a very personal level, he helps us climb out of cynicism about how the people of God treat each other, especially when we are trying to heal from such pain in our own lives. Beautifully written, Agents of Grace draws on modern-day examples and biblical truths to address: - Divisions that keep us from obeying Jesus's command to love one another - Virtues that will lead us to a peace-filled life - The theological differences that are worth fighting for, and those that are not - How to avoid apathy and heal from past hurt, even amid hypocrisy and corruption - The difference between forgiveness, reconciliation, and trust In this hope-filled book, Daniel issues a clarion call to live as bridgebuilders in a divided country, healers in a hurting church, and countercultural Jesus-followers in a world that needs to know God's love.

Daniel Darling (Author), Daniel Darling, Gabe Wicks (Narrator)

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All Things Bright and Strange

Gabe Wicks, James Markert (Author), Gabe Wicks (Narrator)

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Be Mean About the Vision: Preserving and Protecting What Matters

Why would a leader ever want to be mean? It's all about the vision. Almost every organization has a vision, but few stick to it over time. Even after short-term success, visions tend to blur, drift, and fade. Why does this happen? Accomplishing the vision requires intentionality. It requires consistency. It requires commitment. It requires courage. In Be Mean About the Vision, author Shawn Lovejoy challenges leaders to stay true to the vision-regaining and sustaining its trajectory over time. Lovejoy offers a proven strategy for relentlessly protecting our organization's guiding vision: - Develop a vision people are willing to die for - Keep the vision alive in us - Align everyone around the vision - Keep the vision from being compromised or even hijacked One thing is certain-if our church or organization is going to accomplish its mission, we're going to need to be: Determined. Resolute. Intentional. We're going to need to be willing to do whatever it takes to keep the vision from being detoured or derailed. Where there is no vision, people perish. They wander off in random directions. On the flip side, when everyone understands and embraces the vision, there is life, passion, growth, and success! And God will be glorified. As a leader the kindest, godliest, thing we can do is Be Mean About the Vision. Journaling prompts are included in the audiobook companion PDF download.

Shawn Lovejoy (Author), Chad Escue, Gabe Wicks (Narrator)

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Better Together: How Women and Men Can Heal the Divide and Work Together to Transform the Future

An impassioned plea and workable solution for women and men to imagine a better world, embrace their differences, find ways to end oppression, and learn how to work better together. Is it possible after the #MeToo and #ChurchToo movements for men and women to actually find hope and healing and create a better world-together? We are at a strategic cultural intersection with relationships between women and men eroding. While it is good for women to expose their pain, abuse, and experiences of gender inequity and oppression, what often follows is a never-ending cycle of blame, accusations, denial, avoidance, and, ultimately, devastation for everyone involved. Better Together is a beacon of hope in this challenging storm. Author Danielle Strickland offers practical steps toward a real and workable solution that include two things needed for change: - a vision of a better world - an understanding of oppression Understanding how oppression works, whether it relates to gender, religion, socioeconomic status, or race, is an important part of undoing it. Let Danielle inspire you to believe that change is possible and equip you with ideas and strategies that will compel you to action. Accompanying charts are available in the audiobook companion PDF download.

Danielle Strickland (Author), Danielle Strickland, Gabe Wicks (Narrator)

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Beyond Our Control: Let Go of Unmet Expectations, Overcome Anxiety, and Discover Intimacy with God

Read by the authors. Realizing how little control we have over our lives can make us fearful and anxious--or it can lead to greater intimacy with God, a richer prayer life, and a joyful eternal perspective. Seasons of grief, pain, and loss of control are inevitable. Despite our best efforts and steadfast faith, reality rarely matches our expectations. In an unpredictable and broken world, how do we cling to a foundation that provides purpose for today and hope for the future? In their new book, Beyond Our Control, Michael and Lauren McAfee show us how trusting God brings greater contentment than the illusion of control. With deep and abiding faith, the McAfees draw on their experiences with adoption, infertility, illness, and loss to help readers navigate unexpected circumstances. Offering biblical insights and their powerful story of pain and providence, Michael and Lauren know that no matter what happens--to their family, work, or ministry--everything is as it should be because God is in control, and he is good. The McAfees help us: - recognize the illusion of control and how it leads to greater anxiety; - understand why glorifying God is the richest expectation we can have for our lives; - realize that Jesus' pain on the cross brings hope and healing to the pain we experience now; - practice the profoundly comforting spiritual discipline of lament, which makes room for us to process grief; and - use times of loss to make more room for God's work of growing and sanctifying us. If you struggle to embrace the life you have rather than the life you wanted, this book invites you to find a deeper peace in God than you could have imagined.

Lauren Green Mcafee, Michael McAfee, Michael Mcafee (Author), Gabe Wicks, Lauren Mcafee, Michael Mcafee (Narrator)

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Change Starts with You: Following Your Fire to Heal a Broken World

Read by the author. Injustice, division, and suffering may loom large in this broken world, but you have the power to stand up for truth, unity, and healing. Join writer, motivational speaker, humanitarian, and NFL veteran Sam Acho as he gives you the courage you need to be a changemaker. When gold is put into a crucible over a fire, the impurities (known as 'dross') rise to the top. When faced with extreme heat, these precious metals are purified. Nothing about the metal's essential makeup changes, but the impurities in them are brought to the surface, leaving behind precious gold. America is in a crucible right now--and maybe you are, too. The pandemic has strained an already struggling economy, longstanding cultural and political divisions have reached a boiling point, and injustices have been brought into the spotlight in ways that we can no longer ignore. But the thing about crucibles is that they bring out both the worst and the best of us. As you read Change Starts with You, you'll be: - Inspired to discover and follow your fire--the unique passions that God has put in each of our hearts - Equipped to dream big, channeling your passions into creating positive change wherever God has called you - Encouraged by Acho's firsthand accounts of communities transformed by people with the courage and tenacity to follow their own fire - Motivated to be a leader who empowers others to become changemakers too Praise for Change Starts with You: 'Sam is a refreshing voice that the world so needs right now. This book is not a 'how to,' but a 'to do.' Sam is the spark to refire and refuel you like only Sam can, to become a force for good and live the unlimited life we've imagined in both a relatable and aspirational way. I can't wait for him to inspire you to take action in the same way he's inspired me.' --Molly Qerim, philanthropist and host of First Take on ESPN

Sam Acho (Author), Gabe Wicks, Sam Acho (Narrator)

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Audiobooks Narrated by Gabe Wicks