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What does it look like to be hopelessly, serially, persistently, and stubbornly in love not with someone, but with longing itself? Journalist and late-in-life virgin Amanda McCracken dated over 100 men before she realized she was addicted to longing, setting her on a 10-year journey to...

Think No Evil is the first insider account of the tragic events, the personal victories and the daily Amish life in Nickel Mines, written by a native of the Amish community who still lives and works where most of his relatives are Old Order Amish. Against the rich and fascinating backdrop of Amish culture, Beiler reveals the best of the human spirit in the midst of the worst, and leaves us all drawn heavenward, the richer for it.

The stories in this book reaffirm that godwinks happen to everyone. We just need to learn how to see them, allow them to unfold, and accept them as direct, person-to-person communications from God to each of us.

Compelled Podcast is a seasonal show using gripping, immersive storytelling to celebrate the powerful ways God is transforming the lives of Christians around the world. Christianity isn't a hobby. It's a faith in Jesus Christ that compels us to live for Him. These Christian stories and testimonies are raw, true, and powerful. Be encouraged and let your faith be strengthened! More at CompelledPodcast.com.

Michael Leach—the first-ever Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer of the White House, former League Office official at NFL headquarters, and former Assistant to Head Coach for the Chicago Bears—unpacks the defining choice of our time: to shrink in fear or rise in faith. Listen as Michael...

Dr. Christopher Yuan explores the concept of holy sexuality - chastity in singleness or faithfulness in marriage - in a practical and relevant manner, equipping listeners with an accessible yet robust theology of sexuality. Whether you want to share Christ with a loved one who identifies as gay or you're wrestling with questions of identity yourself, this book will help you better understand sexuality in light of God's grand story and realize that holy sexuality is actually good news for all.

Inside Syria and Iraq, and even along the refugee trail, they’re a religious minority persecuted for their Christian faith. Outside the Middle East, they’re suspect because of their nationality. A small remnant of Christians is on the run from the Islamic State. If they are wiped out, or scattered to the corners of the earth, the language that Jesus spoke may be lost forever - along with the witness of a church that has modeled Jesus’ way of nonviolence and enemy-love for two millennia.

Enter the enchanting and imaginative world of Hans Christian Andersen's short stories, with this carefully selected collection of some of his most beloved and enduring tales. Follow the adventures of the Little Mermaid, the Ugly Duckling, the Steadfast Tin Soldier, and many other memorable characters, as they navigate the joys and sorrows of life in the magical and fantastical world of Andersen's imagination. Experience the power of storytelling to captivate the imagination, to inspire the spirit, and to illuminate the human experience.https://www.solgood.org - Check out our Streaming Service ...

On January 13, 1940, FBI agents burst into the homes and offices of seventeen members of the Christian Front, seizing guns, ammunition, and homemade bombs. J. Edgar Hoover's charges were incendiary: the group, he alleged, was planning to incite a revolution and install a "temporary dictatorship" in order to stamp out Jewish and Communist influence in the United States. In Nazis of Copley Square, Charles Gallagher provides a crucial missing chapter in the history of the American far right.

God’s people are hiding in plain sightTens of millions of Christians live in China today, leading double lives to hide from a government that relentlessly persecutes them. By day, Bob Fu was a teacher in a communist school; by night, he was a preacher in an underground house church network. This edge-of-your-seat book tells the true story of Fu’s conversion to Christianity, his arrest and imprisonment for starting an illegal house church, his harrowing escape, and his subsequent rise to prominence in the United States as an advocate for his oppressed brethren.

📖 Welcome to Diary of a Separated Woman, a podcast created for every woman who has ever found herself standing at the crossroads of heartbreak and healing. I’m learning to heal, grow, and rediscover myself after separation—and you’re invited to join me. This is my diary of faith, honest conversations, and encouragement from God’s Word. Together we’ll cry, laugh, and walk in grace, reminding ourselves we’re never alone. 🎧Subscribe, listen, and join me each week for heartfelt conversations, Bible-based encouragement, with lot of love. Your journey doesn’t end in separation ...

After the Berlin Wall fell, a group of Christian colleges in the US seized the opportunity to begin strategic faculty and student exchanges with universities inside the Soviet Union. They could not have foreseen the doors that would open next. During a 1990 visit to Russia, John Bernbaum and his colleagues received a surprising invitation from a Russian government official: come help build a faith-based university in Moscow. Thus, after 70 years of fierce religious persecution under communism, the Russian-American Christian University (RACU) was born.

"Beyond Limits is moving, personal, insightful, and powerfully written. This book helps us to see people who seek abortions with clarity and compassion, as people in the real world, rather than as the objects of an abstract moral or political debate."—Diana Greene Foster, author of The...

Welcome to "Star Stories," the podcast that takes you behind the scenes of the lives of the world's most fascinating celebrities. Join us on a captivating journey through the highs and lows, triumphs and tribulations, and the untold stories that have shaped the lives of these iconic figures.Each episode of "Star Stories" delves deep into the lives of renowned actors, musicians, athletes, and cultural icons, uncovering the personal anecdotes, pivotal moments, and intimate details that have made them who they are today.From Hollywood legends to music superstars, from sports heroes to cultural ...

As a child, Elias Chacour lived in a small Palestinian village in Galilee. When tens of thousands of Palestinians were killed and nearly one million forced into refugee camps in 1948, Elias began a long struggle with how to respond. In Blood Brothers, he blends his riveting life story with historical research to reveal a little-known side of the Arab-Israeli conflict, touching on questions such as: What behind-the-scenes politics touched off the turmoil in the Middle East?

Welcome to The Second Story! I am your host Christian Kerr and I am so grateful you can join me on this journey. This podcast is a place where real people share unique stories that we can learn from, and have lots of fun along the way!Interested in becoming a guest speaker on the show? Click this link for more information: Guest Speaker Sign-Up Sheet (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1C4-l3KRXZ3EC6viozi5tUxZBfroSz8TL_9Zk_0eTWA8/edit?usp=sharing) Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Feeling overwhelmed by the endless stream of news, politics, and pop culture? Join Denison Forum’s Conner Jones and Micah Tomasella as they break down the week’s biggest stories from a Christian perspective.Culture Brief dives into the topics that matter most, from the latest TV shows, movies, and celebrity buzz to trending stories in politics, sports, and technology. Expect laughs, insights, and honest conversations about navigating today’s fast-paced world with biblical discernment. Whether you’re looking for entertainment, encouragement, or a fresh take on the culture around us, ...

Humor is a truly human phenomenon - crossing history, culture, and every stage of life. Jokes often touch on the biggest topics of our existence. And although it may seem simple on the surface, humor depends on the use of our highest faculties: language, intelligence, sympathy, sociability. To the philosopher Steve Wilkens, these facts about humor are evidence that God just has to be in there somewhere. Yet many Christians, scholars and laypeople alike, haven't taken humor seriously.

Apple, Microsoft, Google, Meta – diese Namen sind zum Mythos geworden. Jeder kennt die Geschichte dieser IT-Giganten ihrer Gründer. Und SAP? Nun ja … Die machen halt irgendwas mit Unternehmenssoftware. Kaum jemand in Deutschland weiß, was der wertvollste Konzern des Landes genau herstellt. Dabei sind die Produkte von SAP allgegenwärtig: Coca-Cola, Amazon, Bosch, Nestlé, Walmart, Apple, BMW … SAPs Kundenliste ist lang. Beinahe endlos: 98 der 100 größten Firmen der Welt kaufen Software in Walldorf. Zusammen generieren SAP-Kunden 84 Prozent des globalen Handelsvolumens. Und trotzdem ...

The Zondervan Biblical and Theological Lectures series provides a unique audio learning experience. Unlike a traditional audiobook's direct narration of a book's text, The Essentials of Christian Thought: Audio Lectures includes high-quality live recordings of college-level lectures that cover...