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In Captive in Iran, Maryam and Marziyeh recount their 259 days in Evin. It’s an amazing story of unyielding faith - when denying God would have meant freedom. Of incredible support from strangers around the world who fought for the women’s release. And of bringing God’s light into one of the world’s darkest places - giving hope to those who had lost everything, and showing love to those in despair.

For 17 years, Elaine served her master, Satan, with total commitment. Then she met Dr. Rebecca Brown, who served her master, Jesus Christ, with equal commitment. Elaine, one of the top witches in the US, clashed with Dr. Brown, who stood against her alone. In the titanic life-and-death struggle that followed, Dr. Brown nearly lost her life. Elaine, finding a power and love greater than anything Satan could give her, left Satan and totally committed her life to Jesus Christ. This is an honest, in-depth account of Satan's activities today.

The foundations of modern social science were built on the study of religion, the acclaimed thinker Kwame Anthony Appiah argues. Delving into the intellectual currents of the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, he investigates how formative thinkers—notably Edward Burnett Tylor, Émile Durkheim, Georg Simmel, and Max Weber—grappled with the concepts of society and religion as interdependent categories.

Michael Scott Moore, a journalist and the author of Sweetness and Blood, incorporates personal narrative and rigorous investigative journalism in this profound and revelatory memoir of his three-year captivity by Somali pirates—a riveting, thoughtful, and emotionally resonant exploration of...

Dive into the poignant tale of alienation and entrapment as experienced by a young woman whose seemingly ordinary life is abruptly upended. Journey with her through a maze of restrictive social circles and unfulfilled romantic dreams, all while grappling with the shadows of her upbringing. (Summary by Peter Tucker)

Discover the biblical, neurological, and emotional keys to transforming destructive patterns of thinking into a renewed mind--one thought at a time. Whether we wrestle with anxiety, harmful thoughts about ourselves, or mental spirals that hold us back from spiritual growth and healthy...

Now a stirring movie from Paramount Pictures—starring Kate Mara (House of Cards and Fantastic Four) and David Oyelowo (Selma)—this inspirational, news-making life story of the young female hostage who in 2005 single-handedly talked the infamous Atlanta courthouse killer, Brian Nichols, into...

Setting Captives Free exists to help men and women to freedom through the gospel of Jesus Christ. Setting Captives Free was established in 2000 by Mike and Jody Cleveland and was revised to Setting Captives Free 2.0 in 2017 to communicate more clearly the power of the gospel in the transformation of hearts and lives. Setting Captives Free is under the oversight of a board of directors and is a ministry of Gospel Growth Ministries, a 501C3 non-profit organization founded by Mike and Jody Cleveland.

We do not have a spirit of fear and timidity; we have a spirit of power, love, and a sound mind. When we walk by the Spirit, we are not conformed to a world of worry and anxiety. Bad habits must cease. Negativity, confusion, and worry are banished. The enemy has no playground. Sound impossible? With God, nothing is impossible. Author and speaker Kelly Balarie offers a rousing call to be transformed through the renewing of your mind by taking every thought captive to Christ.

What is it like to suffer Religious Trauma Syndrome while still inside a high demand religious organization? What causes Religious Trauma Syndrome, and what are the risks that come with continuing participation? A Voice from Inside presents the rare voice of a critical insider of the Watch Tower Society, offering an account of the experience, how people are struggling, and what can be done to survive and move forward.

Wounds of the soul can often detour us from the path that God has purposed for us. We never put in our plan for life to experience being homeless, discover mental illness, or explore the correctional system! However, one wrong decision can take us down a deep, dark abyss that we may find difficult to climb out of. Hope takes us on her journey of ministering to wounded souls in the prison system. Throughout this book, she describes her challenges, failures, and victories in Christ Jesus.

One third of Jesus’ ministry was deliverance. In this impactful spiritual study, believers explore what God’s Word says about deliverance and how they can receive and operate in it. The author gives insight for ways to grow in relationship with God, wisdom for overcoming areas of spiritual oppression, and encouragement to walk in the hope and victory of Jesus Christ.

Every Thuoght Captive is a faith-centered podcast for anyone who has felt mentally exhausted, emotionally overwhelmed, or quietly stuck in their own thoughts. Hosted by Lisa Menke, this podcast explores the inner battles we all face: fear, doubt, anxiety, shame-and gently brings them into the light of Biblical truth. Rooted in scripture and lived experience, Every Thought Captive isn't about pop psychology or quick fixes. It's about learning how to notice our thoughts, hold them up to truth, and surrender the ones that are hurting us. This space is for honesty, compassion, and hope, and faith.

This inspiring book is for any and all Christians who want to learn how to bring hope and redemption to their communities – for those who are ready to step beyond their comfort zone, leave the status quo behind, and take up Christ’s call to minister within a world crying out for freedom only God can bring. Rich theological insights and extensive personal experience inform longtime pastor and community builder Raymond Rivera’s message.

The Mystical Captive series: A Trilogy in One Volume (Mystical Theology): Containing 'The Mystical Captive,' 'The Mystical Freeborn,' and 'The Royal Question,' a series of audiobooks on the Mystical Theology of Out-of-Body Travel and the journey of the soul.

Captive Thinking: A Biblical Approach to Living a Confident and Blessed Life unveils a profound yet practical truth for believers navigating the struggles of modern spiritual warfare—particularly the unseen battle within the mind.

The Mystical Captive attempts to lay out a comprehensive Mystical Theology based on the mystical experiences and studies of Marilynn Hughes. With the simple premise that a soul which has been taken captive by the fiery love of God will undergo a series of expected and vital processes in its journey to ever widening union with God, The Mystical Captive sets out to ease the journey and make it more meaningful, understandable and easy to follow as the different stages erupt in the life of the captive.

The proclaimed hope of America rings most hollow for Native peoples, people of color, the rural poor, and other communities pressed to the margins. Author Jonathan Walton exposes the cultural myths and misconceptions about America's identity. Focusing on its manipulation of Scripture and the person of Jesus, he redirects us to the true promises found in the gospel. Walton identifies how American ideology and way of life has become a false religion and reveals that orienting our lives around American nationalism is idolatry.  

Every Prompt Captive is a podcast where we encourage Christians in the digital age to take all things captive for Christ, including how we interface with social media and AI.Join me, Chris, and my cohost Scott as we wrestle with the implications of living a distinctly Christian life in an increasingly "inhuman" world.

Allow God to Shape Your Thinking Are your thoughts leading you toward transformation or conformity? Are they building you up or tearing you down? Are they drawing you closer to God or pulling you away? In Every Thought Captive, you will explore a topic crucial for your spiritual growth: the...