• Radical

  • Taking Back Your Faith from the American Dream
  • By: David Platt
  • Narrated by: David Platt
  • Length: 6 hrs and 19 mins
  • 4.7 out of 5 stars (2,379 ratings)

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It's easy for American Christians to forget how Jesus said his followers would actually live, what their new lifestyle would actually look like. They would, he said, leave behind security, money, convenience, even family for him. They would abandon everything for the gospel. They would take up their crosses daily...BUT WHO DO YOU KNOW WHO LIVES LIKE THAT? DO YOU?

In Radical, David Platt challenges you to consider with an open heart how we have manipulated the gospel to fit our cultural preferences. He shows what Jesus actually said about being his disciple--then invites you to believe and obey what you have heard. And he tells the dramatic story of what is happening as a "successful" suburban church decides to get serious about the gospel according to Jesus. Finally, he urges you to join in The Radical Experiment: a one-year journey in authentic discipleship that will transform how you live in a world that desperately needs the Good News Jesus came to bring.

©2010 David Platt (P)2010 christianaudio.com

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Thought provoking and challenging. Solidly Biblica

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

Totally enjoyed Radical. Platt is a gifted and bright communicator of the Truth.

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

Love Platt's passion for telling his story.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

His explanation of the Gospel.

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Excellent must read for the church. Greatly encouraging and very challenging of old school thinking and behaving. Platt will challenge your old paradigms and suggest excellent, new, and Christ-centered ones.

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Life changing.

A must read. I teared up like every half hour. Truly inspiring and life changing.

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Challenge your Walk!

Read this book when you are ready for a challenge to your faith walk! When you are feeling there has to be more to life Fer Radical!

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A Challenge to All Christians in America!

Fantastic book! Platt throws down the gauntlet to all Christians, particularly American Christians and other Christians that are fortunate enough to have any reasonable level of means and 'wealth.' Great books from knowledgeable and inspiring authors will make you rethink how you are doing things. A book this incredible will not only make you rethink, but, push you to make life altering changes in your life for the good of God's Kingdom. As Platt says... 'we are commanded...'

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Must read for every professing Christian

Great resource for the Christian. Brother David backs up his claims with Scriptural references every step of the way!

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Eye opener.....for the Glory of God

We are challenged as disciples of Christ. We have a duty to Him. He is - IS - worth it. This author uses the bible to explain what it is God wants us to do for Him, and I've found this subject not be such a popular sermon in church, but he def speaks the truth. And it's all over the Bible. Verrrry moving and inspiring....to get out of the rut alot of Christians are in. I am deeply moved.

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Amazing!

Listening to this book has been a wonderful breathe of fresh air and reminder of what it means to live a normal Christian life.

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A lulled church awakens

Beautiful testimony of what it looks like to live a radical, or just biblical, life for Christ. I pray we are awakened from our slumber to make our lives count for Christ!

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Must read

This book is a must read for all people following Jesus or thinking they might. It’s not like other Christian books and won’t appease you or make you feel good. This will wreck you. For the goodness and glory of Christ Jesus.

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Inspiring and wonderfully practicable

Every person who thinks he or she is a Christian should read or listen to this book, because it teaches us how to live a real better Christian life.

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