• A Place of Healing

  • Wrestling with the Mysteries of Suffering, Pain, and God's Sovereignty
  • By: Joni Eareckson Tada
  • Narrated by: Joni Eareckson Tada
  • Length: 6 hrs and 28 mins
  • 4.8 out of 5 stars (196 ratings)

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A Place of Healing

By: Joni Eareckson Tada
Narrated by: Joni Eareckson Tada
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In this eloquent account of her current struggle with physical pain, Joni Eareckson Tada offers her perspective on divine healing, God’s purposes, and what it means to live with joy. Over four decades ago, a diving accident left Joni a quadriplegic. Today, she faces a new battle: unrelenting pain. The ongoing urgency of this season in her life has caused Joni to return to foundational questions about suffering and God’s will.

A Place of Healing is not an ivory tower treatise on suffering. Its an intimate look into the life of a mature woman of God. Whether readers are enduring physical pain, financial loss, or relational grief, Joni invites them to process their suffering with her. Together, they will navigate the distance between God’s magnificent yes and heartbreaking no and find new hope for thriving in between.

©2010 Joni Eareckson Tada (P)2010 christianaudio.com

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  • 12-26-11

Encouraging Book

Would you listen to A Place of Healing again? Why?

I enjoyed listening to

Who was your favorite character and why?

Joni Eeareckson Tada talks opening about the chronic pain that she experiences on a daily basis, and how she must live day by day in dependence upon God. She shares many other stories about adults and children who are confined to a wheelchair due to their disability, and their stories of courage and faith in God are inspiring.

What does Joni Eareckson Tada bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

Joni narrates this book, and she does it in a conversational way that makes you feel as if you were sitting with her at her home, as she pours out her heart and shares the wisdom that she has learned through suffering. She sings a few short songs, which I have to say make this book precious. To hear her sing to the Lord through her pain is a special gift that she gives to us.

Any additional comments?

Joni talks about the Sovereignty of God over out trials, and how He works all things together for good. Working all things together for good sometimes means that He does not take the trial away. Joni shares how in the early days of her paralysis she prayed continually that God would heal her. She now sees the countless people who have been helped through her ministry because God chose not to heal her. One thing that really struck me in this book was when she talked about taking your eyes off your own problems and helping others. She gave examples of people she met who lay aside their own daily challenges to offer assistance to others. This book is not just for those who suffer from chronic pain or a disability. I was greatly encouraged by this book and it gave me a better perspective on how a Christian should view any kind of suffering in trials.

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Outstanding Information

Where does A Place of Healing rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

First, it is not like other audio books. Joni is the one doing all the reading. Unlike other readers, this simple act is difficult for her and extremely taxing. Second, for those of us who suffer with agonizing diseases (I suffer with Multiple Sclerosis) to hear that Joni is now living with constant pain, yet praises our Great God and King, Jesus Christ is humbling and encouraging.

Who was your favorite character and why?

God, and what He promises.

Have you listened to any of Joni Eareckson Tada’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

Never have. Will look for more from Joni's past.

What did you learn from A Place of Healing that you would use in your daily life?

To trust God when it hurts. To remember He is helping even when it doesn't seem like he's near. I need to relisten to this book to write out and memorize all of the scripture resources she quotes.

Any additional comments?

Nope. If you care about how you walk with Jesus, even in pain, and you feel like you can't take one more step, one more breath, this listen is for you.

David J. D''Arcy, MS patient since August 2003

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A needed blessing

Joni’s writing and voice were a needed blessing in a time of pain and struggles. She reminded me of the many blessings God has given us in our lives. I am thankful I was led to pick up the book and listen to the audio. Amen!

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So very good. Thank you, Joni

So good all the way around. Joni is so inspiring. I love that she read the book. She gives such hope to the wounded, broken, and weary. She speaks from a place of excruciating pain, yet ministers hope to all who struggle with pain and disability, including emotional pain. So good. I will buy for my counseling patients.

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Excellent!!!

Very Encouraging. Highly recommend. This is one of the best books on suffering I have ever read/listened to.

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“My Hope comes from God”

I am so grateful for the hard won wisdom shared in this book. The first time I read it in 2013, I really struggled with it, because she wasn’t saying what my itching ears wanted to hear. Still, I greatly appreciated it. Reading it now in 2024, in the same month I originally read it, I appreciate it so much more deeply. There is so much good Biblical theology in these pages, and I am grateful for the ways God has removed lies I believed about him and the multiple of ways that he heals. Oh, yes, He has brought me physical healing, some I would even consider miraculous. But the healing he has brought to my concept of Him, and the truth of the WHOLE counsel of God (and not a theology cobbled together out of a select set of verses, spoon fed to me by (false) teachers who delighted to “tickle my itching ears”…truly priceless! My life, fully submitted and surrendered to His sovereign good and perfect will brings so much joy and freedom, and Him so much more glory. My contentment is not based on my circumstances (at least most days—I am still being refined. But at least I understand it now!!).

Joni, I am eternally grateful to you for sharing the comfort with which you have been comforted. I look forward to many long conversations and hikes and maybe even horseback rides as we worship our beloved Savior in the world to come!

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Hope

Her hope gives me hope through any pain. Love that it is read by the author. She sings to you and no one else could give the heart of it like Joni.

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Amazing

If you’re struggling physically in your life- listen to this book! I feel very encouraged!

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Excellent

This book was exactly what I needed. Joni Erickson Tada reminded me that God has not left me in my hard times. This is an excellent book. I highly recommend it.

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All good in this book!

‘Accidentally’ found this book. But with God there are no accidents, just divine appointments. The author has been paralyzed and in chronic pain and numerous physical struggles for 56 years! Inspite of all her pains, physical and non physical, she has always shared God’s love wherever, whenever and however she can, and from a wheelchair.

Whatever pain you’re going through now, don’t try to understand, but keep hoping on the Lord and loving Him and embracing His love as you keep journeying in this life. And focus on what you have and you can to spread God’s love however, whenever, wherever you are.

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