• The Apostle

  • A Life of Paul
  • By: John Pollock
  • Narrated by: Kirby Heyborne
  • Length: 10 hrs and 38 mins
  • 4.6 out of 5 stars (565 ratings)

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The Apostle

By: John Pollock
Narrated by: Kirby Heyborne
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Publisher's summary

The acclaimed biography of the early church's greatest evangelist, the Apostle Paul. Master storyteller John Pollock makes Paul and his amazing story freshly alive, so that you can know the greatest apostle much as Luke and Timothy did as they traveled with him. As you listen, you'll sense Paul's motives, his aims and priorities; what mattered to him; and what he was willing to die for.

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Excellent Account of Paul's journeys

I've spent nearly 40 years reading and studying the Bible. I have a ThM - Master of Theology, MDiv - Master of Divinity, and a BA in Christian Thought. I am currently teaching high school Bible at a Christian school. I found myself enthralled with the author's retelling Paul's story from Damascus to Rome in a way I've longed to hear it. I found myself making time to listen to this audiobook and finished it in just a few days. The reader did an excellent job telling it.

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The Story of Paul the Apostle

This Audiobook brought the story of Paul and the Apostles to life for me. Although I have heard and read the scripture all my life, Kirby Heyborne read the story with such feeling that the words of John Pollock and the Bible gave me the feeling that I was an eye witness to our Christian heritage.

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Christ for all

What did you love best about The Apostle?

I really enjoyed the strength and tenacity of Paul. The clear vision as well as the energy, clarity, and courage of Paul are very encouraging to us as Christians today

What did you like best about this story?

The many historical aspects of the story

What does Kirby Heyborne bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

I have actually read the book and the book I feel is better than the audio book

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

The story is a real expansion upon the person as well as the thought process of the apostle Paul. The audio cause me to really consider my daily walk with Christ

Any additional comments?

I thought this was an excellent book I would recommend it to all Christians as a book about the thoughts, character, courage, and dedication of a true Christian saint.

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Not really an engaging novel

I expected more of a personal perspective in this, as one being able to walk in the same shoes, feeling the emotions of Paul... To me it was more of a distanced commentary on Paul's life. The info was good, and the author tried to stay very close to the Scriptures. This is good in a sense, but to those already familiar with the Scriptures and who are looking for "an adventure" with Paul, you won't really find that here. At lest that is my opinion.

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Paul my Hero.....

Where does The Apostle rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

Rates at the very top...

What did you like best about this story?

Helps you know Paul more than any other book.

What does Kirby Heyborne bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

Makes Paul a real person that you could know.

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

Both, Paul is my favorite Bible character and hero but now he feels more human to me.

Any additional comments?

Not finished listening to it yet so more comments later.

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Outstanding look into Paul's life

This was a very good look into the life of Paul the Apostle. It was accurate and most detail and easier to understand then just reading Scripture. Job well done.

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very enjoyable and enlightening listen.

very enjoyable and enlightening listen. I find it light enough to listen to in the car yet insightful enough to learn new insight into the life and atmosphere of Paul's life.

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The Apostle Paul

Would you listen to The Apostle again? Why?

Maybe. Points were VERY well conveyed.

What did you like best about this story?

The broad scope of Apostle work and passion for Jesus Christ. Love it!

Which character – as performed by Kirby Heyborne – was your favorite?

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If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be?

Let the Redeemed of the Lord say so!

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This was a great, GREAT book! However, I would have loved to have heard it read by, say, Richard Ferrone. Kirby Heyborne is an AWESOME reader - no doubt about that!!! His soothing voice should be used for reading the entire bible. Awe, wouldn't that be wonderful (if it's not been done)? For this book, however, he was somewhat mundane. I believe had I not loved the N.T. Scriptures, the Book of Acts and the life of Apostle Paul, along with this thorough recount of his life, I would have left the book in the first chapter. But, I just had to finish it AND very glad I did. Love you Kirby. But, the life and work of this great man needed to be read by someone who had the greater thrust needed to convey even the smallest detail and actions. But, a huge A+ on the book!

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Inspiring and Accurate!

An amazing work that captures the awe inspiring life of suffering and driven ambition of Paul to stand as an ambassador to Christ and the Gospel. Great listen!

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This was an excellent book

Historically Enlightening and in Plain English. Great storytelling could have been read with more enthusiasm.

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