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Eldest daughter Shari Franke reveals the shocking true story behind the viral 8 Passengers family vlog and the hidden abuse she suffered at the hands of her mother, and how, in the face of unimaginable pain, she found freedom and healing.

Born to survivalists in the mountains of Idaho, Tara Westover was seventeen the first time she set foot in a classroom....

At one time, Corrie ten Boom would have laughed at the idea that she had a story to tell.....

In this New York Times bestselling biography, Eric Metaxas takes both strands of Bonhoeffer's life—the theologian and the spy—and draws them together to tell a searing story of incredible moral courage in the face of monstrous evil.

As a leader in teaching, training, and transforming boys in Detroit, Jason Wilson shares his own story of discovering what it means to “be a man” in this life-changing memoir....

Corrie ten Boom was a Dutch watchmaker who became a heroine of the Resistance, a survivor of Hitler's concentration camps, and one of the most remarkable evangelists of the 20h century....

At a time when society is more fractured than ever before, beloved Jesuit priest Gregory Boyle invites us to see the world through a new lens of connection and build the loving community that we long to live in—a perfect message for fans of Anne Lamott, Mary Oliver, and Richard Rohr.

Find inspiration to live faithfully today from the example of 40 heroes of faith from the Bible.

The women of the Bible lived timeless stories - by examining them, we can understand what it means to be a woman of faith....

A riveting, deeply affecting true story of one girl's coming of age in a polygamist cult....

Founder of the largest indigenous Christian church in American history, Joseph Smith published the 584-page Book of Mormon when he was 23 and went on to organize a church and found cities....

As a boy he dreamed of being a spy undercover behind enemy lines. As a man he found himself undercover for God....

In 1967, not long after the Six-Day War, three young Arab men ventured into the town of Ramle, in what is now Jewish Israel....

He was a husband, a father, a preacher - and the preeminent leader of a movement that continues to transform?

From the author of the acclaimed biography Martin Luther: Renegade and Prophet, new perspectives on how Luther and others crafted his larger-than-life image....

A Chance to Die is a vibrant portrayal of Amy Carmichael, an Irish missionary and writer who spent fifty-three years in south India without furlough. There she became known as "Amma," or "mother," as she founded the Dohnavur Fellowship, a refuge for underprivileged children.

Do you ever feel like Jesus couldn’t possibly know what you are going through? He’s the God of the universe after all! Does he really know your daily struggles? The good news is: He does....

En este clásico de la literatura espiritual, Paramahansa Yogananda narra la inspirativa historia de su vida....

Married couple and award-winning musical artists Rebecca St. James and Cubbie Fink share powerful stories of faith from their family's journey to encourage you and draw you closer to God.

Beloved, profoundly moving account of the author's marriage, and a spiritual strength that sustained Vanauken after his wife's untimely death....

The revealing and inspiring memoir of a woman forced into polygamous marriage in FLDS Church and her brave struggle to protect others from the same fate. Rebecca Musser grew up in fear, concealing her family's polygamous lifestyle from the "dangerous" outside world....

Jenna Miscavige Hill, niece of Church of Scientology leader David Miscavige, was raised as a Scientologist but left the controversial religion in 2005....

The Seven Storey Mountain is the extraordinary spiritual testament of Thomas Merton (1915-1968), a man who experienced life to its fullest in the world before entering a Trappist monastery....

In this hilarious memoir, a social media star and podcast host shares about her time deeply entrenched in Christian Nationalism and how she left it behind to better follow Jesus.

When he trusted in an extraordinary God, George Müller discovered endless possibilities and helped thousands of people throughout his lifetime....

Married couple and award-winning musical artists Rebecca St. James and Cubbie Fink share powerful stories of faith from their family's journey to encourage you and draw you closer to God. With authentic storytelling and hard-won wisdom, Rebecca St. James and Cubbie Fink illuminate the heartaches and triumphs that have shaped their story as a married couple, as parents, as musicians, and—most of all—as Jesus followers.

Join Dr. Nesheiwat on an extraordinary journey of compassion and faith in Beyond the Stethoscope: Miracles in Medicine where gripping stories of miraculous recoveries, experiences in the ER, and global medical missions illuminate the transformative power of prayer and unwavering dedication to healing and service. Dr. Janette is among the frontline workers helping to get people through these dark moments—her greatest lifeline being her family and the power of God’s love.

A Messenger of Light in a World of Uncertainty Few figures in modern history have captivated the hearts and minds of millions like Chico Xavier. A humble Brazilian medium, his life was a testament to the boundless power of love, selflessness, and unwavering faith in the unseen. Through his extraordinary gift, he transcribed over 450 books dictated by spirits, offering humanity a glimpse into the afterlife, reincarnation, and the greater cosmic order that guides our existence. His messages of hope, wisdom, and compassion have transformed lives and continue to illuminate the path for those ...

A viral story, an unbelievable survival, and God’s undeniable hand through it all. The morning of September 27th, 2008 was like any other day for Jordan Wells. Just starting college, she had the whole world ahead of her, until a fateful car crash changed her life. In the aftermath of the car crash, Jordan was loaded onto a helicopter to be transported to the hospital—but it would never make it there.

Bernadette Soubirous was born in Lourdes, France in 1844. Between February 11 and July 16, 1858, the Virgin Mary appeared to Bernadette eighteen times at the Grotto in Massabielle. When Bernadette was twenty-two years old, she entered the Sisters of Charity Religious Order in Nevers, France. To this day, Lourdes remains one of the greatest healing centers in the world.

Monument Eternal offers deep insight into Coltrane’s tremendous musical output and shines a light on her transformation from Alice McLeod, Detroit church organist and bebopper, to sage thought leader Swami Turiyasangitananda. It also reflects the extraordinary fluidity of American religious customs in the mid- and late-twentieth century. Akashic’s long-awaited reissue of Monument Eternal includes a new foreword by Ashley Kahn.

Millions of Christians know Tony Campolo as a popular speaker, best-selling author, parachurch leader, pastor, and counselor to a US president. But few know his personal faith journey—how throughout his life, existential encounters and unexplored ideas compelled him to continually reexamine and reform his theology.

After being born into an evangelical religious cult that evolved into an abusive communal life, Deborah and her twin sister Esther experienced vastly different outcomes. Control issues for one, impulsivity for the other. Both attempted to self-heal by healing others. Deb spent thirty-four years in emergency nursing, Esther, sixteen years as an ER Tech. Esther's subsequent death in 2013, led Deb to write The Serpent's Tail, a memoir-in-verse detailing their first fourteen years in the cult and the devastating aftermath. She left the emergency to work with veterans in recovery.

What happens when two women commit to serving the Catholic Church as nuns taking vows of chastity, but fall passionately in love? They defy the Church's rules against same-sex relationships and blaze a bold trail for a joyous life together at a time when LGBTQ people could be killed for being gay and same-sex marriage was decades in the future.

When Ann said yes to bringing two young foster boys into her home, she had no idea what a long haul she was signing up for. After two difficult pregnancies, Ann chooses to open her home to two foster boys who eventually became eligible for adoption. Raising them alongside her biological children, their paths become conjoined forever—riddled with constant behavior issues from one and health issues for the other.

No Longer a Slave is a poignant tale that explores the raw realities of addiction. This book offers solace and inspiration to those who would dare to confront their own demons and embark on the journey towards healing and freedom. In this gripping memoir, Pastor Hadley Baker delves deeply into the heart-wrenching world of addiction. Don’t let his church title fool you—his story is messy. As someone who was helplessly enslaved to pornography for more than two decades, this compelling narrative exposes the horrors of addiction while also providing a pathway to recovery and renewal.

Stark Raving Zen is the story of how one woman came home to her soul on a road trip from Minnesota to California, a journey both terrifying and beautiful. Her only physical companion through each stage of this sudden awakening was her dog, Arya, who kept her grounded through shocking revelations, heavenly and hellish visionary experiences, and an intuitive opening including a voice in her left ear that guided her, working to keep her safe as her mind unraveled.

Récit d’une vie tout entière vouée à la foi, Espère est la première autobiographie jamais publiée par un pape de son vivant. Le pape François avait d’abord souhaité que ce document exceptionnel ne paraisse qu’après sa mort, mais les exigences de notre temps l’ont résolu à rendre public ce précieux héritage.

In an exciting novel form, D. L. Moody: God’s Bold Messenger tells the incredible story of one of the greatest evangelists of the nineteenth century. Deeply committed to the gospel and devoted to bringing the love of God to bear on the lives of young and old, Moody preached across America and throughout Europe.

An intimate and evocative memoir of identity and the definition of family. At the age of 53, successful entrepreneur and faithful member of the The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Mormon), Rich Christiansen discovers his ancestors aren't who he thought they were and that he and his brothers are only partly related. This reveal—during what was supposed to be a fun, "let's see where our family is from" DNA test—shatters Rich's perception of himself, his identity, and his parents, and tests his faith. It launches him on a search for healing, acceptance, and self-love

This book is about how the power of a single event can spark a journey for answers. It aims to guide listeners toward understanding their own beliefs and perspectives while examining how different events and individuals impact life's journey. Life is full of moments that prompt choices, and relying solely on what others say can lead to trouble—each person's path is unique. Our pursuit of knowledge is valued by our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

This autobiography discusses what happened and how my faith got me through the dark times. Follow my journey from my stroke to where I am today. I wrote this book to give listeners hope that a life-changing event doesn't have to be the end. Someone can recover and get back to everyday life. The main theme is where there's a will, there's a way.

In this non-fiction account, author Nikolas Rex describes the traumatic faith crisis he never asked for but ultimately faced, the difficulty he encountered in trying to leave the LDS church, the repercussions of his decision to resign from an organization he could no longer, in good conscience, personally be a part of or support, and his journey in coming to terms with his newfound worldview and perspective on life.

What do you do when pain and brokenness force their way into life? What about when life deals you a blow that you're not sure you can recover from? Should you try to avoid the pain, move through it as quickly as possible, or numb it until it passes? Could there be any value in suffering? How you handle pain and how you allow others to experience their pain reveals what you believe to be true about yourself, others, and God. What do you do when life inscribes words on your heart that you wish weren't there? Words like shame, fear, hopelessness and bitterness.

This is the fascinating journey of Australian lawyer, Ron Tesoriero, in pursuit of answers. On the way he invites well-known and highly respected investigative journalist Mike Willesee to join him. What they discover will confront the mind and heart of every listener.

“Honey, you’ve been very ill and they’ve had to amputate…” His voice cracked. I searched his face, looking for some kind of clue to tell me why I sensed so much pain from him and in me. “…Your hands and feet.” Cyndi tried to grasp the new reality that flesh-eating disease had changed her life forever. Her recent memories of being a successful business manager and new mom seemed oceans away. It just couldn’t be true. I tried to speak, but no words came. Please God—let this be a dream.

Crawling to the Cross is a powerful testimony of resilience and faith, chronicling the harrowing journey of a woman confronted by severe depression and suicidal thoughts. As she navigates a series of life challenges that threaten to overwhelm her, the narrative delves into the depths of her despair and the moments when she felt most lost. Despite the darkness that pervades her life, her unwavering belief in God serves as a lifeline, guiding her back to a place of hope and healing.

I had been a Christian counselor for more than 30 years and an Associate Chaplain at the local hospital during Covid when Lewy Body Dementia began to quickly demolish my life. This book is not about survival nor lessons learned but about courage and transformation. It chronicles my journey from “I thought I had it all, and I thought I’d done it all by myself” to the “I’m on my knees and don’t know where to go? Where was Jesus and where was my faith?” Come with me as we walk, run and sometimes drag ourselves through many unknowns, disappointments, and shocking perspectives.

Christianity and Judaism are two of the world’s most influential and enduring religions, yet despite their shared heritage, the relationship between these faiths has been marked by both profound connections and deep divisions. This audiobook explores the complex history and theological interplay between Christianity and Judaism, examining how two religions with common roots grew into distinct and often opposing traditions.

This gripping memoir describes Bethany’s journey with God as she struggles to find her own identity after abuse, toxic relationships, therapy abuse, and church hurts. When the people and institutions she trusted betray her trust, even calling her crazy, God gives her the grit to keep going and find peace and well-being.