Audiobooks narrated by Jill Blackwood

Zip It: The Keep It Shut 40-Day Challenge

This follow-up devotional to the New York Times bestseller Keep It Shut takes a deeper look at the advice and commands of Scripture concerning the tongue, offering practical how-to's that will inspire you to use your words to build, bless, encourage, and praise. Each day we speak thousands of words in dozens of places. One thing is certain about the words we speak, type, and text: they are powerful, and they have consequences. They can impart love and life or deliver discouragement and defeat. No wonder Scripture contains more than 3,500 verses about the power of the tongue. This devotional will take you on a journey over the next forty days to learn to choose and use your words wisely--saving you a boatload of regret and wounded relationships. Each of the forty interactive entries includes a Scripture-verse focus for the day, a story or teaching point, and takeaways. Each entry ends with a prayer prompt. The entries in Zip It build upon each other, equipping you with new tools for how--or how not--to use your words. Ultimately, Zip It will challenge you to use your mouth with godly purposes. To build . . . not to break. To bless . . . not to badger. To encourage . . . not to embitter. To praise . . . not to pounce. Action steps that will help you carry out the directives of each devotion are included in the audiobook companion PDF download.

Karen Ehman (Author), Jill Blackwood (Narrator)

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Wildpreneurs: A Practical Guide to Pursuing Your Passion as a Business

For the rising number of free spirits seeking inspiration and a road map to leave their safe but soul-crushing day jobs and chase their dreams, real-life Wildpreneur Tamara Jacobi shares her insights on what it takes to successfully make the leap. Wildpreneurs illuminates how surf guides, ski builders, yoga and wellness instructors, environmental activists, nature lovers, food trucks, podcasters, artisans, and other creatives achieve an adventurous lifestyle and financial viability. Whether you're stuck in the nine-to-five grind, are an enterprising college grad, a dynamic retiree, a family of daydreamers, or are just an out-of-the-box thinker, it's time to embrace your free spirit and become a Wildpreneur! The possibilities are infinite . . . Tamara Jacobi understands the challenge and reward of turning your passion into a business. Over ten years ago, she and her family started the Tailwind Jungle Lodge, a treehouse style eco-lodge in the jungle on the Mexican Pacific coastline. Jacobi shares the lessons she has learned, alongside stories and wisdom from other Wildpreneurs, revealing the joys and realities of making their business dreams come true. In this wild guide you'll - Access a practical blueprint for starting and managing an unconventional business. - Receive the support needed to stay on track with what can be a difficult path filled with unexpected challenges and is absolutely worth it in the end. - Gain insights into the world of Wildpreneurship, its characters, and the lifestyle that is within anyone's grasp, if they want it badly enough. - Discover an alternative to living on autopilot, an opportunity to move beyond fear, come alive, and tune into inspiration while also making a living. Let Wildpreneurs help you blaze the path to your own journey of meaning, purposefulness, and adventure-and start living the life of your dreams. Accompanying charts and worksheets are available in the audiobook companion PDF download.

Tamara Jacobi (Author), Jill Blackwood (Narrator)

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Why I Still Believe: A Former Atheist's Reckoning with the Bad Reputation Christians Give a Good God

For anyone who feels caught in the tension between the beauty of God's story and the ugliness of human hypocrisy, Why I Still Believe offers a stirring story of hope. Why would anyone be a Christian when there is so much hypocrisy in the church? Mary Jo Sharp shares her journey as a skeptical believer who still holds to a beautiful faith despite wounding experiences in the Christian community. At a time when de-conversion stories have become all too common, this is an earnest response - the compelling conversion of an unlikely believer whose questions ultimately led her to irresistible hope. Sharp addresses her own struggle with the reality that God's people repeatedly give God's story a bad name and takes a careful look at how the current church often inadvertently produces atheists despite its life-giving message. For those who feel the ever-present tension between the beauty of salvation and the dark side of human nature, Why I Still Believe is a candid and approachable case for believing in God when you really want to walk away. With fresh and thoughtful insights, this spiritual narrative presents relevant answers to haunting questions like: Isn't there too much pain and suffering to believe?Is it okay to have doubt?What if Jesus' story is a copy of another story?Is there any evidence for Jesus' resurrection?Does atheism explain the human experience better than Christianity can? How can the truth of Christianity matter when the behaviors of Christians are reprehensible?At once logical and loving, Sharp reframes the gospel as it truly is: the good news of redemption. With firmly grounded truths, Why I Still Believe is an affirming reminder that the hypocrisy of Christians can never negate the transforming grace and truth of Christ. Further resources and discussion questions are available in the audiobook companion PDF download.

Mary Jo Sharp (Author), Jill Blackwood (Narrator)

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When You Don't Like Your Story: What If Your Worst Chapters Could Become Your Greatest Victories?

Bestselling author, cofounder of Girlfriends in God, and writer for Proverbs 31 Ministries Sharon Jaynes reveals the secret to living a better story: understanding that the worst parts of our past are the very things God uses most. Many people don't like the story God is writing in their lives. The mistakes, failures, tragedies, and circumstances outside of our control linger in our minds and hold us back. How do we come to grips with the pieces of our stories that we wish weren't there? How do we silence the pain of what has been done to us and the shame of what we've allowed to be done through us? In When You Don't Like Your Story, Bible teacher Sharon Jaynes shows us how God untangles our most painful emotions with the fingers of grace, putting his redemption on display. In the hardest parts of our narratives, we get to see God's greatest work--and this changes the ending of our stories. As we overcome shame, offer forgiveness, and use our stories to help others, we find freedom from the past and learn to live in the restoration of the present. Accompanying Bible verses, prayers, and study guide are available in the audiobook companion PDF download.

Sharon Jaynes (Author), Jill Blackwood (Narrator)

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When God Doesn't Fix It: Lessons You Never Wanted to Learn, Truths You Can't Live Without

Is it possible that good things can come out of our broken dreams? Worship leader and recording artist Laura Story's life took an unexpected turn when her husband, Martin, was diagnosed with a brain tumor. Their lives would never be the same. Yes, with God all things are possible. But the devastating news was that no cure existed to restore Martin's short-term memory, eyesight, and other complications. The fairy-tale life Laura had dreamed of was no longer possible. And yet in struggling with God about how to live with broken dreams, Laura has found joy and a deeper intimacy with Jesus. In When God Doesn't Fix It, Laura helps you understand that: - We aren't the only ones whose lives have taken unexpected turns - Even heroes of our faith experienced brokenness - Despite our flaws and stories, God can use us in extraordinary ways God may not fix everything. In fact, although your situation might not ever change or get better, with Jesus you can. Not because of your faith, but because of the faithfulness of God.

Laura Story (Author), Jill Blackwood (Narrator)

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Tiny Truths Wonder and Wisdom: Everyday Reminders from Psalms and Proverbs

A highly engaging introduction to Old Testament Psalms and Proverbs for young children, each bite-sized entry draws on the timeless wisdom of these books to remind young ones who God made them to be and how to live their lives with him on a day-to-day basis. The lessons found in Psalms and Proverbs are enduring and key for understanding what it looks like to live a life of love and gratitude, make good choices, and ask helpful questions. An ideal companion to The Tiny Truths Illustrated Bible, Tiny Truths Wonder and Wisdom will help children discover: - Who God is: the one who made everything and everyone - Who we are: his children, whom he loves unconditionally - What we were made for: to love God and everyone else

Joanna Rivard, Tim Penner (Author), Jill Blackwood (Narrator)

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Thoughtfully Fit: Your Training Plan for Life and Business Success

Your mind is like your body. Train it right, and it'll become stronger, faster, and more agile! Grounded in simple yet proven strategies,?Thoughtfully Fit trains your mind to perform well under any challenging circumstance. It helps you identify your strengths and weaknesses, maximize your full potential, and customize a plan for success. Developed by Darcy Luoma, one of America's most highly credentialed leadership coaches,?Thoughtfully Fit?is the culmination of her lifetime work training leaders and teams to achieve peak mental fitness and overcome any hurdle effectively. Luoma is no stranger to life's challenges, one of the biggest being her husband's incarceration for a sexual assault case against a minor. Breaking down and giving up was not an option for her or her young daughters, so she relied on what she knows best: coaching and the Thoughtfully Fit® model revealed in her book. Through personal stories combined with concrete skills, Thoughtfully Fit?draws on the same principles of being physically fit - like flexibility, agility, and strength - to train you to be mentally fit for life's challenges, big or small. After reading this book, you will learn how to: - improve communication - strengthen your relationships - have less conflict, resentment, and regret - have more energy for the things you love - live with greater intention Luoma has been where you are, and she will equip you to overcome whatever obstacles life throws your way!

Darcy Luoma, Eliza Waters (Author), Jill Blackwood (Narrator)

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The Undertaker's Wife: A True Story of Love, Loss, and Laughter in the Unlikeliest of Places

On Dee Branch’s first date with Johnnie Oliver, a fourth-generation funeral director, she knew she was in for a unique relationship when he had to leave “for just a minute”—and he came back to the car with a corpse. Over twenty years later, Dee was still in love with her charming southern gentleman when he passed away suddenly in 2007. Determined to carry on Johnnie’s work, Dee earned her mortuary science degree, only to find herself no longer needed in the family business. So Dee crossed the racial divide in the most segregated industry in America and joined the staff of an African-American funeral home as a single white woman. In The Undertaker’s Wife, Oliver draws from her wealth of experience to provide candid and often hysterically funny advice on dying well and surviving the loss of those who have gone before. Her insights on the common ground of grief, survival, and the ever-present faithfulness of God (to all of us, regardless of our race, religious upbringing, or socio-economic background) will help readers prepare for one of life’s only certainties—and do it with wisdom, grace, and a healthy dose of joy.

Dee Oliver (Author), Jill Blackwood (Narrator)

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The Man's Guide to Corporate Culture: A Practical Guide to the New Normal and Relating to Female Cow

BE PART OF THE SOLUTION Engage female bosses and colleagues in a way that builds cohesion instead of division Movements such as Time's Up and #MeToo have done an incredible job of bringing to light the issues women face in the workplace. Now, it's time to give men the tools they need to be part of the solution. Studies have shown that 60% of male managers feel uncomfortable working one-on-one with their female colleagues. This means over half of American male managers lack the confidence in their ability to create an inclusive environment for all of their team members. That's where The Man's Guide to Corporate Culture comes in. Heather Zumarraga, a business journalist who has spent much of her career in testosterone-filled work environments, wants to make sure that any male leader who wants to be part of the solution knows how to do it the right way. The Man's Guide to Corporate Culture teaches listeners: - Which behaviors to adopt (and which to avoid) to create and maintain a comfortable work environment for their female co-workers. - How to create an environment that is not only welcoming to both women and men but also encourages healthy and respectful collaboration. - Strategies to ensure that female employees are being treated fairly by all team members. - And much, much more real-world tested advice and approaches to help ensure every employee (and the company as a whole) is best situated for success. There are numerous books that coach women to deal with bias and harassment in a male-dominated workplace. However, The Man's Guide to Corporate Culture is one of the only books that coaches men on how to be a part of the solution so they can engage female bosses, subordinates, and peers in a way that builds cohesion instead of division. The only way for male managers to feel confident in their ability to create an inclusive environment is to give them the tools they need for success. The Man's Guide to Corporate Culture does exactly that.

Heather Zumarraga (Author), Jill Blackwood (Narrator)

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The Here, Now: Unearthing Peace and Presence in an Overconnected World

Kate Merrick takes readers on a journey to drop the distractions and check back into their actual lives, discovering the good, true, and beautiful things God offers when they choose to be present right here, right now. For too many women, life just passes by. They feel a lack, a deep dissatisfaction with their circumstances, so they busy themselves in an effort to distract from their less-than-hoped-for lives, constantly looking for what better season may be coming next. In the process, they miss the everyday glorious moments God wants to use and speak through today. In Here, Now, Kate Merrick invites women to stop running away from their actual lives and instead to walk in the peace and fullness God offers when they quiet their souls, listen to what he's saying, and live with brave intentionality. With more than a little personal confession, humor, and honest contemplation, Kate brings readers into her journey to look deep inside her heart, identify and remove the obstacles that prevent her from being truly present, and intentionally receive the gifts of God found in all of life's moments--the painful ones, the big and beautiful ones, and also the ordinary ones.

Kate Merrick (Author), Jill Blackwood, Lisa Larsen (Narrator)

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The Four-Hour School Day: How You and Your Kids Can Thrive in the Homeschool Life

Giving your child a quality education experience for a life of happiness and purpose is possible--and it only takes four hours a day or less! We want our kids to have the best education, but less-than-ideal school environments and concern about our kids' specific needs have parents uncertain about traditional schooling. Trusted homeschool expert with 25 years of experience homeschooling her own eight children, Durenda Wilson offers a better way and promises that you already have what it takes to give your child a healthy, successful future. In The Four-Hour School Day, she unpacks the lifelong advantages of home education, both for the health of your family and your child's future. With inspiring stories about parents just like you, she demystifies homeschooling and addresses common fears like, what if I'm not qualified, how can I homeschool as a single parent, and what if I don't have enough time? Packed with encouragement and practical advice, this resource equips you with all the information you need to create a sustainable homeschooling plan customized to your child's needs. Wilson will help you to: - Work with your child's interests and passions for an enjoyable learning experience - Cultivate independent learning in your child so you have more time and your child develops more curiosity - Navigate the different schooling stages your child will go through - Find an engaged community so that you can start this adventure with all the support you need. Explore the rich and wonderful world of homeschooling because it's not only more doable than you think, but far more beneficial than you can imagine. Application questions are available in the audiobook companion PDF download.

Durenda Wilson (Author), Jill Blackwood (Narrator)

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The Enneagram Type 9: The Peaceful Mediator

Type 9: The Peaceful Mediator, from The Enneagram Collection, is for anyone who loves the Enneagram and wants to go deeper by exploring the unique motivations, longings, and strengths and weaknesses of a Type 9-those who have a core desire to have inner stability and peace of mind. The Enneagram has never been more popular. This ancient personality typing system identifies nine types of people and how they relate to one another and helps people discover what motivates them, their fears, and how best to interact with others. With the growing popularity of this self-assessment tool in all spheres of life, including personal relationships, professional relationships, faith communities, students, and even pop culture, this collection of audiobooks is great for anyone newly interested in the Enneagram or the longtime Enneagram enthusiast. With introspective, narrator-guided meditational questions, this unique audiobook helps listeners contemplate the motivations, longings, and strengths and weakness of a Type 9-those who have a core desire to have inner stability and peace of mind-and transform self-limiting behaviors into life-enhancing personal empowerment. Each audiobook teaches about the strengths, challenges, and opportunities for that personality type in order to lead to a more meaningful life, lasting relationships, and a deeper understanding of God and yourself. Enneagram diagrams and an overview of all nine personality types are available in the audiobook companion PDF download.

Beth Mccord (Author), Jill Blackwood (Narrator)

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Audiobooks Narrated by Jill Blackwood