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‘You can only find out the rights and wrongs by Reasoning – never by being rude about your opponent’s psychology.’ For C. S. Lewis, reason and logic are the sensible way to approach faith and ethics. Much of the 20th century’s ills are caused by ill-founded beliefs and opinions...

Are You Still Watching?: Using Pop Culture to Tune In, Find God and Get Renewed for Another Season highlights different entertainment vehicles like television shows, movies, music, and podcasts that showcase the best in humanity or demonstrate ways we can grow in our faith.

During the global Week of Prayer for Christian Unity in January 2024, Australian entrepreneur Philip Ryall and his wife Jennie invited more than sixty church leaders from various Christian backgrounds and denominations into their home for what they hope will be the first of many Unity Meals around the world. Like yeast leavening a loaf of bread, out of that meal grew the impetus for the book Dear Unity, a collection of thoughts from over thirty prominent Christian leaders around the world.

Even the most die-hard atheist would consent that justice was lacking in the trial of Jesus Christ. There was absolutely no appearance of compliance with the laws that were in place in any of Jesus' six separate trials.

In these chapters, you’ll find personal testimony to love’s power, reminders of the centrality of love throughout the long histories of Universalism and Unitarianism, and theologies of love drawn from many different expressions of Unitarian Universalism—from the natural world to the justice rally, to a loved one’s deathbed, to the quiet moment before a worship service begins. May Love at the Center serve as an invitation to deepen your own understanding and practices of love.

What if the shortest book in the Old Testament held the loudest warning for our modern hearts? Enemies of the Heart brings the ancient words of the prophet Obadiah into urgent focus for today’s world. In just 21 verses, Obadiah unmasks the deadly effects of pride, silence, misplaced trust, and gloating over others’ pain. But he also reveals a stunning hope: God sees everything, and justice is not delayed forever.

Hebrews? Africans? Or Does It Matter? Revised Edition delves into the intricate intersection of history, culture, and spirituality specifically concerning the descendants of the formerly enslaved people in America but also throughout the diaspora. This people’s history can never be told truthfully without being labeled “controversial.” The listener will understand why this powerful history is also referred to as “The World’s Best Kept Secret.”

Eavesdrop on a debate between a Christian elder and young agnostic as they pore over the first book of the Holy Bible. Genesis: Biblical Commentary Through Dialogue examines the Judeo-Christian origin stories through the eyes of a critic and an apologetic alike, finding common ground to derive lessons from the ancient tales. Grab yourself a bowl of popcorn as these two generations duke it out in a serious philosophical approach to Scripture with a humorous twist.

Written between A.D. 413 and 426, The City of God is one of the great cornerstones in the history of Christian thought, a book which is vital to the understanding of modern Western society. Augustine originally intended it to be an apology for Christianity against the accusation that the Church was responsible for the decline of the Roman Empire, which had occurred just three years earlier. Indeed, Augustine produced a great amount of evidence to prove that paganism was responsible for this event. However, by the time the work was finished, the book had taken on a larger theme.

In this unabridged audiobook of Walking in Wonder, John O’Donohue’s friend and frequent collaborator John Quinn collects a series of talks and essays from the poet-philosopher on humanity’s relationship with the land, the ache of absence, our place in an often mysterious universe, and the great adventure of death itself.

In this luminous addition to the "Bite Sized Boreham" series, F.W. Boreham captures the fleeting joy of spotting The First Swallow of spring, weaving a tapestry of reflection on nature, human connection, and the divine. With his characteristic eloquence, Boreham draws from literature, history, and scripture to explore the swallow’s migratory instinct as a symbol of humanity’s shared longing and eternal hope. This concise, heart-stirring essay invites listeners to pause and ponder the timeless fellowship of life’s simple wonders.

Acknowledging the plight of members of the African Diaspora (especially the males) and seeking to help stop the racism and sexism that plagues America, TEARS OF GOD by Mylia Tiye Mal Jaza is the author’s 33rd published work, and sixth book released in 2019. Published with assistance from BePublished.org in June, Mississippi native Mylia Tiye Mal Jaza offers listeners a series of short speeches and essays that individually and collectively address spiritual and social constructs in place to hamper and assist Black men.

प्राचीन हिंदू महाकाव्यांचा विविधांगी अभ्यास करून लेखक अमीश त्रिपाठी यांनी लिहिलेलं हे नॉनफिक्शन पुस्तक धर्माकडे पाहण्याची वेगळी दृष्टी देतं. धर्म, पुरातन सांस्कृतिक वारसा, परंपरा यांच्या कालसुसंगत संदर्भांवर भाष्य करतं. आपली मुळं समजून घेण्यासाठी, धर्म संकल्पनेबाबत अधिक जाणून घेण्यासाठी ऐकायलाच हवं असं हे ऑडिओबुक - 'धर्म'

La colección Endebate es el hogar de aquellos textos breves que presentan una opinión, defienden una actitud o cuentan una historia, pero son más un aperitivo que un banquete, estimulan la conversación más que saciarla e inician un festín (que no clausuran). Como los mejores bocados, entran por los ojos y dejan un largo poso en el paladar.

My 2019 writings on topics from tech to politics to God.

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For generations, the Black church has been a cornerstone of resilience, community, and empowerment, serving as a sanctuary for African Americans facing systemic oppression. Rooted in liberation theology and social activism, it has played a crucial role in social movements and cultural identity. However, while the Black church continues to be a source of strength, it also mirrors the complexities and contradictions of the communities it serves.

A collection of excerpts from C.S. Lewis's letters offering guidance and encouragement to correspondents struggling with intellectual questions, personal conflicts, or ethical dilemmas. C.S. Lewis's writings have inspired spiritual formation, helped people explore joy, facilitated redemption...

The idea that religion has undergone a radical change since the Christian Reformation—from totalitarian and socially repressive to private and relatively benign—is a familiar part of the story of secularization. It is often invoked to explain and justify the liberal politics and world view of modernity. And it leads to the view that "politicized religions" threaten both reason and liberty. Asad's essays explore and question all these assumptions.

Sound interesting? The author thinks so too! Listen to How False Idols Are Praised and learn about Baal, God's view on false gods, and the worship of professional athletes and movie stars.