Audiobooks narrated by Nan McNamara

The Other Side of Certainty: How to Follow Jesus When Easy Answers No Longer Work

"From Black-and-White Belief to a Faith Full of Color God is so much bigger than the box we often try to put him in. Spiritual platitudes, easy answers, and rigid expressions of belief often cannot bear the weight of life's real questions. For those whose faith has been shaped by black-and-white certainty or narrow church cultures, what can it look like to untangle your faith and experience Jesus more fully? In The Other Side of Certainty, Kristin Mockler Young invites you to shift from a faith of pressure, judgmentalism, and conformity to one of curiosity, exploration, and freedom. Kristin's gentle guidance will help you navigate through the confusion to find where God's grace and love are present, helping you see that God really is bigger than all your doubts, choices, past selves, or difficult circumstances. The Other Side of Certainty will help you move beyond rigid, black-and-white beliefs toward a faith with room for wonder; embrace curiosity and questions as vital parts of your spiritual growth; and encounter a deeper understanding of who God is and the joy and freedom he wants you to live in. Rather than clinging to certainty, you can choose wonder. Rather than fearing questions or tensions, you can embrace the mystery of a God who is far beyond your understanding. As you shift your focus from legalism to love, you can make room for not knowing and discover you're getting to know God―and yourself―better in the process."

Kristin Mockler Young (Author), Nan McNamara (Narrator)

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Hidden Scrolls, Buried Bibles: How We Discover the Sacred Past

"From the discovery of the Dead Sea Scrolls to the Zohar, this is the untold story behind our enduring fascination with lost and found religious texts The Dead Sea Scrolls, the oldest biblical manuscripts ever found, were discovered in a cave by a shepherd and his goat. This story is mostly true, and it is not the first such tale about long-lost books. Legend has it that the Zohar―the foundational text of Jewish Kabbalah―was lost for centuries before being discovered in a cave by a farmer, who sold it to spice merchants as packing material. It was only when a scholar picked through a trash heap and joined the fragments together that the world recovered its mystical secrets. These are just two of many tales recounting the discovery of ancient religious manuscripts. Tracing a time-honored pattern of storytelling about lost and recovered sacred texts, Eva Mroczek reveals a surprising feature of Jewish and Christian thought: the idea that scripture is not complete―that it is partly lost, destroyed, or hidden―is not only the stuff of fantasy novels and conspiracy theories. Mroczek shows that modern scholarly mythmaking is more tightly bound with Jewish and Christian legends than we may think. Through the lens of discovery tales, this innovative book explores how traditions live in tension with the possibility of unknown pasts and surprising discoveries."

Eva Mroczek (Author), Nan McNamara (Narrator)

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It All Counts: Finding God Everywhere They Told You Not to Look

"What if I told you that whatever it is you are doing, if it is done with love, is enough? It All Counts is a fiercely compassionate and deeply personal exploration of faith, doubt, and the sacredness of everyday life. With humor, honesty, and theological insight, pastor and podcaster Natalia Terfa invites us to reimagine what it means to live a spiritual life—especially when it doesn't look like the version we were taught. Through stories of grief, joy, digital ministry, nature, rituals, and rage walks around the lake, Terfa challenges the idea that faith only 'counts' when it fits inside institutional boxes. Instead, she offers a liberating vision of spirituality rooted in authenticity, curiosity, and love. Whether you've been told your questions are too big, your worship too unconventional, or your body too broken, this book insists: You still belong. You are not alone. And yes—it all counts. For spiritual seekers, deconstructing Christians, and anyone longing for a more expansive, inclusive, and embodied faith, It All Counts is both a balm and a rallying cry. With each chapter, Terfa dismantles shame-based theology and replaces it with grace, reminding us that God is not small, stingy, or confined to buildings—but present in every breath, every doubt, and every messy, beautiful moment of being human."

Natalia Terfa (Author), Nan McNamara (Narrator)

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Fights Worth Fighting: Finding Strength in Struggle

"Read by the author Dolph Lundgren, Rick Adamson, and Nan McNamara. Best known for his role as Ivan Drago in Rocky IV, Dolph Lundgren skyrocketed to fame in the 1980s and has since built a remarkable career spanning over a hundred films-including producing, writing, and directing multiple projects. But beyond the on-screen battles lies a far more compelling story: the real-life fights Lundgren has faced behind the scenes. In this deeply personal account, Lundgren opens up about his upbringing in Sweden, his rise from a chemical engineering student to a martial arts champion, and his eventual transformation into an international movie star. He explores the pressures of fame, the emotional and physical toll of life in a cutthroat industry, and his private struggles. Now, as he faces his most difficult challenge yet-a fight against cancer-Lundgren reflects on the cost of survival and what it truly means to keep going."

Dolph Lundgren (Author), Dolph Lundgren, Nan McNamara, Rick Adamson (Narrator)

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The Savvy Woman's Guide to Menopause: Before, During, and Beyond

"A practical guide to mastering menopause before, during, and beyond the change—and thriving through the transition. The Savvy Woman's Guide to Menopause is the definitive guide to navigating the physical, mental, and emotional changes associated with menopause. With over 30 years of experience as a gynecologist and menopause clinician, Dr. Julia Edelman provides evidence-based advice for managing symptoms and preventive health strategies through a variety of approaches, including lifestyle adjustments, hormonal and non-hormonal treatments, and alternative remedies. This book empowers readers to understand the latest information about optimizing their health in midlife and beyond by addressing critical topics like cancer prevention and the impact of cultural, medical, and demographic factors on women's health as they relate to perimenopause, menopause, and postmenopause. This guide features: • Practical strategies for managing hot flashes, sleep disturbances, mood changes, memory challenges, and other common menopause symptoms. • Comprehensive insights into hormonal and non-hormonal treatments, alternative remedies, and precision medicine for personalized care. • Guidance on lifestyle choices and medical strategies to reduce the risk of cancer, cardiovascular issues, osteoporosis, and diabetes. • Exploration of how age, sex, race, and sexual orientation influence menopause experiences and treatment options. Whether you're seeking relief from symptoms or looking to optimize your health during menopause and beyond, this book offers insightful and compassionate guidance tailored to your unique journey. 'I would strongly encourage all women dealing with perimenopausal and menopausal issues to read The Savvy Woman's Guide to Menopause. Dr. Edelman has listened to and cared for thousands of women who are dealing with these issues, and helped them tremendously. This book will also serve young practitioners well, showing them how a seasoned and caring physician helps women at this juncture.'—Mary Jane Minkin, MD, Yale University School of Medicine"

Julia Schlam Edelman MD FACOG MSCP (Author), Nan McNamara (Narrator)

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The Door in Penrose Forest: A Novel

"As a boy, Nico once accompanied his mother on a research trip to investigate a stalled migration of monarch butterflies. One night, upon hearing her sneak out of their rented cabin, he followed her to a clearing in the forest where a famed mansion once stood. Paralyzed with fear, he watched his mother climb a staircase and vanish, along with the stairs and the strange glowing door at its peak. No one believed his story, and as he grew older, he too stopped believing it was real. As an adult, Nico returns to his hometown to care for his ailing father. But something strange is happening to the town. There are unexplained power fluctuations, people are going missing, and, reportedly, phantoms are roaming the woods. When Nico finds his mother's field journal from the week she disappeared, including her account of the vanishing staircase, he begins to pick apart the mystery. All the tangled strings trail back to the same starting point: the gilded age family whose mansion burned down under mysterious circumstances in those very same woods where his mother vanished. Equally a compelling mystery and a moving story of family and destiny, this speculative novel will spellbind readers of Emily St. John Mandel and Susanna Clarke."

Sean David Robinson (Author), Nan McNamara (Narrator)

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A Beautiful Second Act: Saints and Soul Sisters Who Taught Me to (Be a Badass) Age with Grace

"As advancements in health and medicine extend our lifespan, women of the sandwich generation—those balancing the needs of both children and parents—are experiencing a multitude of challenges as they transition out of the workforce and into the promise of retirement. A Beautiful Second Act: Saints and Soul Sisters Who Taught Me to (Be a Badass) Age with Grace contains encouragement and wisdom from saints and contemporary soul sisters who experienced similar challenges during their transition to midlife and beyond, and offers insight into the aging process. These inspiring saints and contemporary changemakers from all over the world will help you, too, embrace your second half and the changes it brings to our health, our personal relationships, our responsibilities, our work, and our faith. Each chapter offers experiences of female saints and soul sisters as they illuminate different aspects of this season of aging: physical changes in the body, shifts in work and purpose, dealing with aging parents and end-of-life issues, the need for strong spiritual friendships, and the importance of mercy. Drawing from a diverse range of occupations, races, times, and outcomes, Johnson writes about her own struggle to redefine her second act and what it means to trust God as our lives begin to wind down and our ultimate purpose comes into crystal-clear focus."

Maria Morera Johnson (Author), Nan McNamara (Narrator)

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On the Record: Music That Changed America

"The surprising story of how iconic works of music sparked debate and action in the halls of Congress. In On the Record: Music That Changed America, Anna Harwell Celenza uncovers the sometimes–surprising influence of music on American politics and culture. From 'The Star–Spangled Banner' and Billie Holiday's haunting 'Strange Fruit' to Paul Simon's Graceland and Lin-Manuel Miranda's groundbreaking Hamilton, Celenza explores moments where music wound its way through the halls of Congress, influencing decisions and reshaping culture. Each chapter highlights an iconic musical work, tracing its backstory, uncovering its connection to political debates and legislative actions, and in the process revealing it in a new light. In an engaging and insightful narrative Celenza shows how music has sparked change and left an enduring mark on American society."

Anna Harwell Celenza (Author), Nan McNamara (Narrator)

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Trust Yourself: Growing Your Self-Awareness, Self-Confidence, and Self-Reliance

"Learn how to stop your worries and self-doubt and start listening to yourself. “Trust Yourself, then your will know how to live” —Goethe. We are living in an age of constant media messages and so-called expert advice telling us to be richer, thinner, smarter, and faster. You do not have to fall victim to what others say. In her warm and inimitable way, international expert on change and executive coach M. J. Ryan guides us to look at our lives from a different perspective. To imagine what they would be like if we practiced an attitude of self-trust, if we received the gifts trusting ourselves might give us. Trust Yourself is a book that enables you to tap into the wisdom inside yourself by cultivating self-awareness, self-confidence, and self-reliance. An ode to what is right with us, Trust Yourself encourages you to find the power within yourself to overcome and succeed. In Trust Yourself discover: - Positive affirmations and heart-warming anecdotes - Helpful and thought-provoking quotes from renowned historical and cultural leaders of the last century - Authentic and genuine wisdom that is both healing and supportive"

M.J. Ryan (Author), Nan McNamara (Narrator)

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A Child Is Born: A Beginner's Guide to Nativity Stories

"See Jesus's birth through the lens of ancient Nativity stories. Discover the fascinating connections between ancient birth stories and the Nativity of Jesus in this captivating four-week Advent study. The book discusses the births of Isaac and Ishmael, Samson, and Samuel to reveal how they foreshadow and enrich the timeless Christmas story in the final chapter. Author Amy-Jill Levine brings her expert knowledge of Scripture and careful consideration of the Christian story to show listeners how Scripture's earlier birth stories anticipate the story of Jesus's birth and how the birth resonates and gives new meaning to those earlier stories. Transform your Advent season with fresh insights and inspiration from A Child is Born."

Amy-Jill Levine (Author), Nan McNamara (Narrator)

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Blackfriars Lane Collection: The Thief of Blackfriars Lane; The Bride of Blackfriars Lane; The Sleuth of Blackfriars Lane

"The Thief of Blackfriars Lane: There’s Often a Fine Line Between a Criminal and a Saint Constable Jackson Forge intends to make the world safer, or at least the streets of Victorian London. But that’s Kit Turner’s domain, a swindler who runs a crew that acquires money the old-fashioned way—conning the rich to give to the poor. When a local cab driver goes missing, Jackson is tasked with finding the man, and the only way to do that is by enlisting Kit’s help. If Jackson doesn’t find the cabby, he’ll be fired. If Kit doesn’t help Jackson, he’ll arrest her for thievery. Yet neither of them realize those are the least of their problems. The Bride of Blackfriars Lane: Detective Jackson Forge can hardly wait to marry the street-sly swindler who's turned his life upside down. Kit Turner is equally excited to wed the handsome detective, and what better way to show her love than providing him with a gift any man of the law would love? She determines to bring to justice the men who years ago maimed his brother--despite Jackson's warning to leave the past in the past. As she digs into the mystery of what happened, she unwittingly tumbles into her own history and endangers her future happiness with Jackson. The Sleuth of Blackfriars Lane: Wife. Mother. Homemaker. Detective. Kit Forge wears many hats, and if that’s not enough, she’s partnered with her father to open a new detective agency. It’s hard to be all things to all people, but Kit never shies away from the impossible. Despite her hard work and good intentions, some things fall through the cracks. Namely, her husband. But Jackson barely notices. He’s too busy putting out his own fires. As the new chief inspector of a busy London station, he must salvage the disaster left behind by the former police chief—an obstacle made all the harder when the superintendent breathes an ultimatum down his neck. Against her father’s advice, Kit takes on a case involving a missing child, one in which she and Jackson become a little too emotionally involved. . .and end up endangering their own little girl in the process. Can Kit and Jackson learn that just because they can say yes doesn’t mean they should?"

Michelle Griep (Author), Nan McNamara (Narrator)

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Skills for Effective Counseling: A Faith-Based Integration (Second Edition)

"Anyone in a helping profession―including professional counselors, spiritual directors, pastoral counselors, chaplains, and lay leaders―needs to develop effective communication skills. But learning these skills is like learning a new language: it takes time and practice to communicate effectively, and lack of practice can lead to declining fluency in this new language. For both beginning students and seasoned practitioners, Skills for Effective Counseling provides a biblically integrated approach to foundational counseling skills. It trains the listener to use crucial microskills such as perceiving, attending, empathic connection, and authenticity. Chapters include textbook features such as sample session dialogues, role plays, and a variety of exercises that will engage different learning styles. This revised edition of Skills for Effective Counseling has been updated throughout to incorporate recent research and be even more useful for the classroom. This second edition includes a new chapter on video/online counseling, discussion of new approaches to biblical and theological integration, and expanded instructor resources."

Elisabeth Nesbit Wagner, Fred C. Gingrich, Heather Davediuk Gingrich (Author), Nan McNamara (Narrator)

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Audiobooks Narrated by Nan McNamara

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