Losing My Voice to Find It

How a Rockstar Discovered His Greatest Purpose

By: Mark Stuart, Roger W Thompson, Tim Tebow - introduction

Narrated by: Mark Smeby

The incredible story of a lead singer's rise to fame and his crushing fall when he lost his singing voice, his career, and his marriage--and then found a new calling more in tune with God than he ever thought possible.

Mark Stuart was the front man of popular Christian rock band, Audio Adrenaline, at a time when the Christian music scene exploded. Advancing from garage band to global success, the group sold out stadiums all over the world, won Grammy Awards, and even celebrated an album going certified Gold. But after almost twenty years, Mark's voice began to give out. When doctors diagnosed him with a debilitating disease, the career with the band he'd founded and dedicated his life to building was gone. Then to his shock, his wife ended their marriage, and Mark believed he'd lost everything.

Unsure of his future, Mark traveled to Haiti to help with the band's ministry, the Hands and Feet Project. When the devastating 2010 earthquake hit, media learned he was present and sought him out for interviews. Ironically, Mark became the scratchy voice for the struggling Haitians, drawing the world's attention to their dire circumstances. In the process, Mark found a greater purpose than he'd ever known before. In this gripping, compelling new audiobook, Mark Stuart overlays his story with passages from the gospel of John, urging us to listen for God's voice and to embrace his big love that calls us into a big life.

Thank you Mark

What a great book, thank you for sharing. I wish I had a greater vocabulary to express what your work means to me and my family. Your voice has never been lost, your songs and work still ring true today, there is not a Sunday that that voice doesn’t fill our house! Our family has a tradition of sharing Sunday breakfast together and your music fills our house and hearts. I
Thank Jesus for your music it has gotten me through the worst and best of times! Thank you Brother May the Good Lord bless you and yours!

Outstanding

A very moving story! I laughed, cried and walked down memory lane! God is so good.

Wonderful heartfelt story of God’s work in a life!

I like this book very much. I personally know Mark went to college with him and the original members of the band. I sang on their first demo tape with my sister Helen. These people were kind and genuine. Mark’s family are really nice people. And I’m happy that even in sadness and tragedy God worked through his life. Many children in Haiti have bee aided because of his mission.

Listening while having my own voice issues.

I'm a teacher. My platform is small but important to me. as I struggle with voice issues, I'm encouraged by Mark's story and thankful for the reminder of who holds me in his hands.

I was also lucky enough to be at Kentucky Christian College when A180 was there and followed and loved Audio Adrenaline's music through the years. It makes me sad that Mark feet so alone. The fear of judgement from the church is a huge issue and the least Christ-like behavior. I hope we can change that in the generations to come so that the Church truly reflects the attitude and unconditional love of Christ.

What a beautiful story!!

The author struggled with some of the things that I have struggled with just presented to him in a different context than me. It was so great to hear his perspective and how he kept faith in the middle of losing what had been such a big part of himself. Loss, discouragement and disappointment is tough and that for an extended period of time with no end sight has been even tougher. I was very encouraged and super thankful that I got the opportunity to hear this book.