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In questa biografia dallo stile documentaristico, corredata da fonti storiche, ripercorrerai la vita di uno dei santi più amati. Francesco di Assisi conquista per la sua dolcezza, il suo coraggio, ma soprattutto per il suo essere libero. Un uomo e un santo capace di mettere in discussione il mondo e la società oggi come allora.

Als Joseph Ratzinger im April 2005 zum Papst gewählt wird, als erster Deutscher seit 482 Jahren, blickt der 78-Jährige auf eine beeindruckende Karriere zurück. Geprägt durch das katholische Elternhaus in Oberbayern, wird er Priester, Professor für Theologie, schließlich Kardinal und rechte Hand von Papst Johannes Paul II.

Einer der prominentesten Theologen der Gegenwart, der Fundamentaltheologe Hansjürgen Verweyen, legt hier eine geistige Biographie des Papstes vor...

Jonathan Edwards is perhaps best known for his "fire and brimstone" approach to preaching which emphasized the sovereignty of God, the depravity of humankind, the reality of hell, and the necessity of a conversion experience. Experience the reasoning of the great Puritan philosopher in his sermons, "Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God," the most famous sermon in American history, and "Pardon for the Greatest of Sinners."

To many who have discovered his books, C. S. Lewis is more than simply a writer; he has been a spiritual mentor. Here, over 50 Christians share how meeting the mind and imagination of Lewis in his books sparked the beginning or changed the course of their spiritual journey. These inspiring reflections have been shared by ordinary laypeople as well as many well-known leaders and writers.

The Bible warns that Christians will face persecution, and for many, that has meant imprisonment, torture, and even death. In this abridged recording of Foxe's Christian Martyrs of the World, you'll be challenged by the powerful witness of early church leaders who paid the ultimate price for their Lord.

Keep walking, Jones, founder of Feed the Children, tells himself when he's in an impossible situation-whether trying to find the money to drill wells for drinking water in Kenya or getting across Sarajevo alive. Jones grew up intending to be a minister, but after he was ordained and had his own church, he decided it was more important to go out and feed the needy, not just preach to people about being saved.

How Christ Came To Church is an enlivening spiritual autobiography that grew out of a beleaguered pastor's dream. This dream was the seminal event out of which blossomed a complete change in Gordon's approach to ministry and a vivid transformation in his parishioners.

He spent his childhood trapped within the confines of countless bizarre, strict rules. And lived to tell about it. In this first-hand account, author Matthew Paul Turner shares amusing - sometimes cringe - worthy-and poignant stories about growing up in a fundamentalist household, where even well-intentioned contemporary Christian music was proclaimed to be "of the devil".

La leggenda aurea è una collezione di vite di santi scritta in latino da Iacopo da Varagine, vescovo di Genova e frate domenicano. Fu compilata a partire dal 1260 e l’autore ci lavorò fino alla sua morte, avvenuta nel 1298.

Simple, emotional, and visceral, this story is about earth’s brokenness, God’s presence, and the true significance that resonates deep in the soul of every man. To be great and to do great things are embedded in the heart of every man, but the process of becoming that man demands courage, perseverance, and faith.

The First 40 Days is Part 12 of The Book Of Benjamin Kareth. This part of The Book Of Benjamin Kareth covers a 40 day period of time between January 21, 2021 and March 1, 2021. This is a time of transition and a time of changes. It is a time of becoming something new and of stepping into the new.

In "The Gift of With," Janelle McGuckin invites listeners on an intimate journey of faith, resilience, and profound transformation. Through deeply personal stories, Janelle shares how she discovered the treasures of living a "with-God" life, even in the midst of struggles, uncertainties, and heartache. From navigating the trials of a cancer diagnosis to uncovering unexpected moments of divine presence on an oceanfront bench, Janelle’s honest reflections remind us that God is always near, offering love and hope in every season of life.

Laugh out loud as you hear about the author’s remarkable family and the legends of the rodeo world who illustrate life lessons.

The Eighth Witness Testament is Part 26 of The Book of Benjamin Kareth. This part of The Book of Benjamin Kareth covers the period between January 30, 2023, and April 29, 2023. This book tells how the audiobooks for The Book of Benjamin Kareth came to be. It tells of Benjamin’s entering Obscurity and Solitude. It tells of walking a narrow road separated from people and the world. It is the continuing of Benjamin’s witness testament to the journey God has him on.

Diese Produktion erzählt von Samuel Hebich (1803–1868), einem Mann, der immer und überall Gott zur Verfügung stand. Sein bewegtes Leben wird teils als Erzählung, teils als fesselndes Hörspiel dargeboten und durch Lieder abwechslungsreich gestaltet. Eine Wiederauflage der LP Onkel Peters Kinderstunde – Samuel Hebich, der Seelengewinner aus dem Jahr 1965.

Dans "Le Code du Pimp Spirituel," Champ offre un témoignage poignant et sincère de son immersion dans une secte chrétienne, où la spiritualité et l'exploitation se mêlent dans un tourbillon troublant. Avec un réalisme saisissant, il dépeint ses expériences, allant des moments sombres de manipulation et d'abus psychologique à son éveil spirituel et émotionnel.Champ partage son parcours complexe, mêlant introspection profonde, quête d'identité, et luttes intérieures.

The story of a girl's struggle to accept her disabilities and how she came to understand God's Word and to live her life for Him.

In Shadows of Sobriety, Keith Burton pulls back the curtain on his journey through a childhood marked by alcoholism, family dysfunction, and emotional scars that lasted a lifetime. Raised in a household where love was often confused with pain, Keith reflects on his relationships with an alcoholic father and a controlling mother, and how their struggles set the stage for his own battles with identity, faith, and a fractured family legacy.

John Knox was one of the most remarkable pastors, thinkers, and reformers that the West has ever known. Born in the turbulent era of the 16th century, Knox became known as a bold defender of the Christian faith who suffered greatly for the sake of the gospel of Christ and His Church. Yet, despite immense conflict with the Roman papacy, various kingdoms, and even his own countrymen, Knox made it abundantly clear that he would resist tyranny and obey God at every turn.