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  • When I Don't Desire God

  • How to Fight for Joy
  • By: John Piper
  • Narrated by: David Cochran Heath
  • Length: 9 hrs and 5 mins
  • 4.6 out of 5 stars (373 ratings)

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When I Don't Desire God

By: John Piper
Narrated by: David Cochran Heath
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Publisher's summary

What do you do when you discover that you're not satisfied in God the way he wants you to be? Joy is more than an afterthought of the Christian life; it is the sustaining fruit of a relationship with God. With a radical passion for Christ's glory, John Piper helps you find the joy God wants you to have.
©2004 John Piper (P)2008 christianaudio.com
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Great information

The book is a relief to know our imperfections and struggles are the way we are made. We were made in God's image so the struggle is real. It helped me accept my faults and resize my utter reliance on his free gift of salvation and appreciation for it.

I do not love the narrators voice:(


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Great book

Would you consider the audio edition of When I Don't Desire God to be better than the print version?

The audio on for this book is a bit difficult to listen to. I would deffinately suggest the book if you can make time to read it. It all you have is listening time than the audio is worth getting.

Who was your favorite character and why?

This is not a book with characters. This is a training and instructional book

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The information in this book will definitely cause you to grow in your relationship with God and John Pipers view on the Church and fighting for Joy is inspirational. I would highly recommend that you listen and read the book if you are wanting to consider the joy of serving our great God.

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Hearty, accessible, practical

This is such a good read/listen. I'm grateful for the guidance, the reassurances, and the challenges.

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Why did I wait?

I have had this book in my possession for about a year now. I should have BEEN read this. I praise God for the grace that flows through the life of John Piper. This work has absolutely BLESSED me beyond words.

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Insightful

This is a great, in depth book about the fight for joy in Christ. Very insightful

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Would listen to again

This book is I think best suited to a relatively mature Christian and might be a little deep and intense for a new Christian. The mature Christian who seeks always to go deeper and wider in his faith and joy and who doesn't require a soft peddle will not be disappointed.

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I almost quit listening..... PLEASE DONT!

This audiobook has solid teaching but it does require extra effort so you can grasp the theology that's being taught. I almost quit listening because I had to go back and start all over several times. I guess the voice makes it harder to stay focused.... but if you do, I guarantee you won't regret it. I was simply trying to hear this audiobook so I could help others around me and it ended up changing me first and wanting to put into practice these teachings.

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Perspective-changing read!

This will challenge the way you think about God, joy and your Christian life, but will help you grow!

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Extremely thought provoking

Piper requires you to dive into your faith, to test the reasons of what yields surpassing joy in your life.

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Such a helpful book

I so appreciate this book and how much it has helped me through a spiritual dry spell and anxiety. I recommend this to every Christian.

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