Audiobooks narrated by Lauren Pedersen

Nervous Systems: Spiritual Practices to Calm Anxiety in Your Body, the Church, and Politics

"Every era has its challenges, but ours seem to be majoring in anxiety. Bombarded (via screens) by constant global conflicts, rancorous politics, and church scandals, today we endure seemingly endless external stressors. The reasons are easy to find—division in politics and the pews, caring for kids or aging parents, and the rapid impact of social media on our psyches, to name a few. While exploring these origins may hold some benefit, Sara Billups is concerned with right now: How do we live well in the presence of pervasive personal and collective anxiety? The dissonance between Jesus saying 'Do not worry' and her heart's inability to stop worrying led Sara to seek out spiritual rhythms and practices that create a holistic, holy response to the anxiety brimming in our bodies, our churches, and our society. Nervous Systems offers helpful, doable daily practices for anxiety in the large and small trials in our lives. This collection of personal and cultural observations invites us to let go in the presence of our anxiety. Join Sara in learning how, with God's help, to face anxiety head-on rather than trying to pray it away or, worse, grin and bear it."

Sara Billups (Author), Lauren Pedersen (Narrator)

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Final Approach

"Air Marshal Kristine Duncan is not on duty when a hijacker attempts to seize control of the plane she and her friends are on as they head out on a much-needed vacation. Jumping into action and aided by FBI Special Agent Andrew Ross, Kristine thwarts the attack and the plane lands safely. But as the investigation into the incident gets underway, Kristine and Andrew are confused at every step. Nothing about the investigation goes as it should, and each layer they peel back just reveals another layer of perplexity. As the two work together to navigate a web of deception, blame, and personal reckoning, they find there's more to this story than meets the eye—and more to love and admire about each other. They'll have to put their skills to the test—and their hearts on the line—to unravel the truth and ensure that justice prevails. USA Today bestselling author Lynette Eason is back with another edge-of-your-seat thrill ride as she brings her popular Lake City Heroes series to a shocking and satisfying close."

Lynette Eason (Author), Lauren Pedersen (Narrator)

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Libby's Lighthouse

"When a lighthouse keeper’s daughter finds a mysterious sailor with amnesia, the secrets she uncovers may change her life forever. Elizabeth Montonna, daughter of the Tibbett’s Point Lighthouse keeper, thought she’d love the lighthouse life forever—until her mother, on her deathbed, reveals a long-buried secret. Now Elizabeth’s world has been turned upside down, making her question if she’ll ever truly belong and be loved. But when a dashing young sailor appears on her shore, wounded and disoriented, she finds purpose in helping him recover. Although the man knows nothing about his past or identity, his kindness and character steal a little more of her heart each day. If only she knew his full name. When Owen awakes on the shore of Lake Ontario with no knowledge of who he is, or where he was headed when his ship wrecked, he has no choice but to accept the hospitality of the lighthouse keeper and his lovely daughter. But as Owen works to repay their kindness, and his relationship with Libby turns into something more, he knows their budding romance can go no further until he uncovers his past. With each passing day, Owen inches closer to discovering the secrets of his identity, but will the revelations bring him closer to Libby or tear them apart forever?"

Susan G. Mathis (Author), Lauren Pedersen (Narrator)

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Praying for Teen Girls: Partner with God for the Heart of Your Daughter

"The teen years are an emotional roller coaster in your daughter's life, rife with new difficulties, insecurities, temptations, and attitudes. She still needs you . . . but sometimes you honestly don't know what to do. Navigating these complicated teen years with her own four daughters, Stacey Thacker offers wisdom and practical help from the trenches—along with over ninety Scripture-inspired prayers—to help you fight for your daughter, not against her; unlock the full power of partnering with God through prayer; navigate your changing relationship with peace and confidence; release your daughter to God and take joy in your role as her mom; pray for seven key areas in your young woman's life; find the wisdom you need each day; and feel purposeful, not powerless, in your parenting. There will always be limits to what you can do for your teen girl. But there are never any limits to what you can pray—and what God can do."

Stacey Thacker (Author), Lauren Pedersen (Narrator)

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God-Given or Bust: Defeating Marxism and Saving America with Biblical Truths

"In America, either rights come from God—or they don't. This is the ultimate war, and God-Given or Bust tells how patriots can win. American exceptionalism is rooted in the idea that individual rights come from God and government is only in place to preserve and protect those rights. But America's losing sight of that concept. America's turning into a country where the government grants rights and privileges to only those the government deems worthy—and takes them from those it deems unworthy. This is not how the Founding Fathers envisioned the nation; this is not how the concept of inalienable rights coming from a Creator works. Rather, this is how Marxism, communism, and collectivism spread. If we want a nation that's free for generations to come, then we must reclaim the notion of God-given and ditch the idea of government-granted. The only way to do that is for Americans of faith to rise up and inject biblical values and godly principles into government, culture, and society, and put God once again at the center. It's time to demand the God-given—or the great American experiment will come to an end."

Cheryl K. Chumley (Author), Lauren Pedersen (Narrator)

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The Afternoon of Life, Revised & Expanded Edition: Finding Purpose and Joy in Midlife

Elyse Fitzpatrick (Author), Lauren Pedersen (Narrator)

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Snow White and Seven Twisted Tales

"What happens when an evil queen envies a princess for her beauty? How does the poor son of a farmer become the killer of giants? And what price is too high for a mermaid to become a human? These twisted fairy tales include Little Snow White, Jack the Giant Killer, The Benevolent Frog, The Boy Who Drew Cats, The Little Mermaid, The Juniper Tree (Or The Almond Tree), The Six Swans, and Under the Willow Tree."

Hans Christian Andersen, Lafcadio Hearn, Madame d’Aulnoy, The Brothers Grimm (Author), Dan Delgado, Emma Faye, Lauren Pedersen, Tim Lounibos (Narrator)

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Vows of Murder

"Fans of female sleuth cozies will delight in New York Times bestselling author Lynn Cahoon's latest installment in her long-running Tourist Trap Mystery series. Jill's wedding to police chief Greg King is just days away, at a historic Spanish mission with a courtyard full of olive trees. But the folks in South Cove are more intrigued by what kind of ceremonies might be going on behind the walls of New Hope, the walled property where charismatic Kane Matthews and his followers reside. Jill isn't fond of the man, but his followers seem nice, and they buy a lot of books. After a distraught woman stops by at Coffee, Books, and More with a picture of her daughter, who she believes needs rescuing from the suspected cult—and then Matthews's body is found, at Jill's wedding venue of all places—Jill makes a commitment to solve the case. With Greg's mother as a houseguest, she must play hostess to her future in-law while pursuing a murderous outlaw . . ."

Lynn Cahoon (Author), Lauren Pedersen (Narrator)

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The Story of The Beauty and The Beast

"The Story of The Beauty and The Beast is a timeless tale written by Madame De Villeneuve in the 18th century. This audiobook brings the original tale to life with a profound story of transformation, its moral lessons deeper than the modern adaptations. The youngest of the merchant’s daughters displays cheerfulness and fortitude when the family’s circumstances change. Then when her father becomes indebted to the fearsome beast in the mysterious castle, Beauty shows perseverance, selflessness, and empathy as she offers herself in exchange for her father. Virtue and generosity by the Prince bolster gratitude and tenderness in Beauty which breaks the curse. Fans of classic fairy tales will appreciate magical transportation, powerful fairies, kings and queens, genies, and visions in slumber."

Madame De Villeneuve (Author), Jeff Moon, Lauren Pedersen (Narrator)

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Serial Burn

"When Jesslyn McCormick was just seven years old, a devastating house fire killed her parents and two younger sisters. Now the fire marshal of Lake City, Jesslyn is determined to find the person who started the fire that robbed her of her family. As the twenty-fifth anniversary of her family's deaths approaches, a string of fires—including at Jesslyn's church—brings up all those old feelings and offers new evidence. Because church fires are considered a hate crime, FBI Special Agent Nathan Carlisle is called in to work with local law enforcement. Nathan has his own past—one he'd prefer not to revisit. And focusing on helping Jesslyn track down the arsonist is a great distraction. As both the case and the chemistry between Jesslyn and Nathan heat up, memories will come flooding in from the past to bump up against hopes for the future. And when Jesslyn comes face-to-face with her worst nightmare, she'll have to confront her fears and rely on Nathan and her community of friends in order to survive."

Lynette Eason (Author), Lauren Pedersen (Narrator)

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The Beauty of Motherhood: Grace-Filled Devotions for the Early Years

"Moms, get ready to reclaim your grace with this tender collection of stories, vibrantly recounted by two women working to embrace God's presence during their own parenting journeys. Each narrative reflection opens with scripture and concludes with a practice or questions to ponder, followed by a prayer. Spanning infancy to early childhood, The Beauty of Motherhood encourages mothers and caregivers to take a deep breath and find the holy in those everyday moments that inspire laughter, frustration, and awe. Together, the authors explore an unflinching spectrum of parenting experiences, including growing pains, pregnancy, birth, weaning, body image, exhaustion, delight, comparison, vocation, friendship, and more. Listeners will feel empowered to recall memories of God's grace in their own journeys and be inspired to claim and share their own truths. Busy parents will appreciate the short, engaging reflections that can be listened to between feedings, or use them to conjure up a brief oasis after a hectic day. A wonderful gift for baby showers, baptisms, birthdays, and Mother's Day, The Beauty of Motherhood offers a warm and knowing embrace to mothers everywhere."

Erin Strybis, Kimberly Knowle-Zeller (Author), Lauren Pedersen (Narrator)

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Guarding the Witness

"Running out of time . . . After two months of protective custody, bodyguard Arianna Jackson is days away from testifying at a murder trial when the unthinkable happens. Her Alaska safe house is attacked, and Arianna is forced to go on the run with United States Marshal Brody Callahan. Arianna is used to issuing orders, not taking them, but now, out in the wild, with a bounty on her head and a killer on her heels, she has only one hope of making it to testify—the handsome protector at her side."

Margaret Daley (Author), Lauren Pedersen (Narrator)

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Audiobooks Narrated by Lauren Pedersen