20 Best Spiritual Audiobooks for Finding Fulfillment

In our everyday lives, we are obliged to take care of certain things—we must advance in our work lives, we must progress in our social lives, and a variety of aches and pains force us to be constantly concerned about our physical well-being. With such a litany of concerns, it can be difficult to find time to work on our spiritual lives. Isn’t it time to focus on nurturing your soul and spirit? Here are the 20 best spiritual audiobooks to get you in the right headspace.

The Secret

De: Rhonda Byrne

Narrado por: Rhonda Byrne

Serie: The Secret

Duración: 4 h y 24 m

Fecha de lanzamiento: 11-17-06

Idioma: Inglés

4.5 out of 5 stars 30,188 calificaciones

Rhonda Byrne’s The Secret was first published in 2006, but it’s based off a much older belief system: the law of attraction. At its most basic, the law of attraction revolves around the idea that a person’s own thoughts have a direct affect on their lives. Byrne’s interpretation of this law can be succinctly summarized through her three-step process of asking, believing, and receiving. This process can be used in our everyday lives, but it can also be used for achieving goals or solving problems. Byrne even tells stories of how it has been used throughout history to eradicate diseases and acquire massive wealth. She narrates the audiobook with enthusiasm, making clear her passion for and belief in this system, and her warm Australian accent makes listening a delight.
A New Earth

Awakening Your Life's Purpose

De: Eckhart Tolle

Narrado por: Eckhart Tolle

Duración: 9 h y 12 m

Fecha de lanzamiento: 12-26-04

Idioma: Inglés

5 out of 5 stars 20,383 calificaciones

In A New Earth, Eckart Tolle demonstrates to his listeners how introspection is part of a healthy spiritual life and how it can help individuals become model citizens of the world. The audiobook’s main theory is similar to that of Tolle’s early work, The Power of Now, as they both stress the importance of living in the moment. But in A New Earth, Tolle connects this carpe diem attitude to our responsibilities to the planet at large, also highlighting our ability to cope with pain and use that strength to our advantage. The unabridged audiobook is narrated by the author. He reads with a wholly genuine tone that demonstrates his own personal transformation. Before becoming an author, Tolle was a teacher, and his experience in a classroom is manifested in his clear, easily understandable explanations and presentation.
Why Buddhism Is True

The Science and Philosophy of Meditation and Enlightenment

De: Robert Wright

Narrado por: Fred Sanders

Duración: 10 h y 29 m

Fecha de lanzamiento: 08-08-17

Idioma: Inglés

4.5 out of 5 stars 5,618 calificaciones

Before authoring Why Buddhism Is True, Robert Wright was already well known as a journalist and a professor of religion and philosophy at both Princeton University and the University of Pennsylvania. Alongside other famous modern-day philosophers, such as Peter Singer, he taught classes focusing on the connection between spirituality, religion, and human nature. After teaching, he wrote Why Buddhism Is True, which is partly a defense of Buddhism, partly a how-to guide. His main argument for choosing Buddhism hinges on the idea that our minds are naturally inclined towards anxiety, greed, anger, and depression, and that Buddhist teachings can help condition our minds to be different. Fred Sanders narrates in a calming voice, adding to the how-to aspect of the audiobook, encouraging listeners to get started on their meditative journey and view the world with a new sense of clarity.
Everybody, Always

Becoming Love in a World Full of Setbacks and Difficult People

De: Bob Goff

Narrado por: Bob Goff

Duración: 5 h y 33 m

Fecha de lanzamiento: 04-17-18

Idioma: Inglés

5 out of 5 stars 9,315 calificaciones

Everybody, Always, Bob Goff’s New York Times best seller, is all about love. It can be approached as a sequel to Goff’s earlier work, Love Does, or as a standalone audiobook. This listen asserts that we can be better people—and that the world would be a better place—if we all learned how to love everyone without inhibition. The audiobook is filled with anecdotes from Goff’s own life, giving listeners examples of how to find love in all kinds of difficult situations. This title is author-narrated, making the listening experience even more authentic. It is clear through Goff’s sincere tone and his unembellished voice that he believes in what he is telling listeners and is truly confident that loving everyone is the key to a fulfilling life.
Tuesdays with Morrie

20th Anniversary Edition

De: Mitch Albom

Narrado por: Mitch Albom

Duración: 3 h y 51 m

Fecha de lanzamiento: 10-18-07

Idioma: Inglés

5 out of 5 stars 7,730 calificaciones

Tuesdays with Morrie, which topped the New York Times best seller list in 2000, is the true story of a sports columnist (author Mitch Albom) who rekindles a special relationship with his former sociology professor, Morrie Schwartz, visiting him every Tuesday for 14 weeks. Each chapter describes one Tuesday’s discussions. The pair talk about complicated issues, like death, regrets, money, marriage, and forgiveness among others. Albom himself narrates the audiobook, and through his tender tone, he exhibits the respect, admiration, and love he has for his professor. With his authentic, conversational delivery, listeners feel as if they’re part of the pair’s conversations. Additionally, this special edition, released for the book’s 20th anniversary, includes recordings of Morrie Schwartz that Albom collected during their meetings, giving listeners an even more intimate connection to Mitch and Morrie’s weekly ritual.
Super Attractor

Methods for Manifesting a Life Beyond Your Wildest Dreams

De: Gabrielle Bernstein

Narrado por: Gabrielle Bernstein

Duración: 6 h y 25 m

Fecha de lanzamiento: 09-24-19

Idioma: Inglés

4.5 out of 5 stars 6,960 calificaciones

Super Attractor is Gabrielle Bernstein’s seventh self-help guide, and this one is focused on the spiritual side of acquiring the life you imagine for yourself. Her ideas are based on the law of attraction—Bernstein’s approach is that doing less is beneficial and that the universe will always offer spiritual help when we need it most. As Bernstein narrates, she tells her listeners that this guide was something that she needed in order to remind herself of the spiritual forces that were lifting her up. This listen unearths the author’s thought process as she comes to accept the universe’s gifts before sharing the significance of spirituality.
The Seat of the Soul

25th Anniversary Edition

De: Gary Zukav

Narrado por: Gary Zukav, Maya Angelou (preface), Oprah Winfrey (preface)

Duración: 10 h y 12 m

Fecha de lanzamiento: 03-11-14

Idioma: Inglés

4.5 out of 5 stars 3,364 calificaciones

The Seat of the Soul by Gary Zukav is an audiobook about spiritual evolution. According to Zukav, the human race is arriving at the end of our most recent phase of evolution, which can be described in terms of our thirst for external or physical power. We are now approaching a phase that favors true power, which, for Zukav, is based on spirituality and understanding. He uses science to explain this shift in human behavior and gives listeners an idea of how to live with a more spiritual mindset. His new theories may seem intimidating, but with prefaces written and narrated by trailblazers Maya Angelou and Oprah Winfrey, listeners can start this audiobook feeling like they’re in good company, surrounded by others who have already listened to, accepted, and applied Zukav’s ideas.
The Art of Happiness

De: His Holiness the Dalai Lama, Howard C. Cutler MD

Narrado por: Howard C. Cutler MD

Duración: 3 h y 18 m

Fecha de lanzamiento: 11-07-00

Idioma: Inglés

4.5 out of 5 stars 4,566 calificaciones

The Dalai Lama is one of the world’s most well-known spiritual leaders. Though his life has been marked by turmoil and exile from his home of Tibet, he is also convinced of the clear evidence of happiness in our lives and its inherent importance. His faith in happiness is influenced by his deep belief in Hinduism, and his soul is believed to house the wisdom of Dalai Lamas past, dating from the 14th century. It is safe to say that this level of wisdom and understanding is difficult to grasp for most people, but in The Art of Happiness, he pairs up with psychiatrist Howard C. Cutler, MD, to explain his ideas in a more tangible way. In the audiobook, Cutler narrates his experience of meeting and working with the Dalai Lama. A second narrator, Ernest Abuba, voices the words of the Dalai Lama, striking a perfect tonal balance between distinguished wisdom and undisguised joy.
The Essential Rumi, New Expanded Edition

De: Jalal ad-Din Muhammad Rumi, Coleman Barks - translator, John Moyne - translator, A. J. Arberry - translator, Reynold Nicholson - translator

Narrado por: Robertson Dean

Duración: 9 h y 24 m

Fecha de lanzamiento: 07-03-18

Idioma: Inglés

4.5 out of 5 stars 502 calificaciones

Jalal ad-Din Muhammad Rumi was a 13th-century Sufi poet, but recently, thanks to new translations of his Persian poetry, he has become one of the most widely read poets in America. His poems are typically short, metaphorical looks into the human condition that stress the importance of connection. Though they are told through a Sufi lens and they underline spirituality, they do not often refer to God or any one higher power, making them approachable to people from all backgrounds. If you are new to the world of Rumi’s poetry, this audiobook compilation is a great place to start. It assembles some of the English-speaking world’s greatest Rumi translators and interpreters and pairs them with narrator Robertson Dean, who reads the poetry with poise, understanding, and warmth. The audiobook also includes 80 poems that have never before been published, making it a must-listen for Rumi fanatics as well.
Autobiography of a Yogi

De: Paramahansa Yogananda

Narrado por: Ben Kingsley

Duración: 17 h y 49 m

Fecha de lanzamiento: 10-07-04

Idioma: Inglés

4.5 out of 5 stars 6,270 calificaciones

Paramahansa Yogananda first published his Autobiography of a Yogi in 1946, but he started spreading the eastern wisdom of Kriya Yoga meditation in America in the 1920s. He traveled throughout the country, teaching Americans his methods, and he made connections between ancient eastern wisdom and modern-day situations and dilemmas. His story is narrated by Ben Kingsley, a British actor with Indian ancestry perhaps best known for his Oscar-winning portrayal of Mohandas Gandhi in the 1982 film, Gandhi. He wields a sense of authenticity, grace, and elegance as he enlivens Yogananda’s life story and prompts listens to consider how they too can live a life that is intentional and focused.
Boundaries, Updated and Expanded Edition

When to Say Yes, How to Say No to Take Control of Your Life

De: John Townsend, Henry Cloud

Narrado por: Henry O. Arnold

Duración: 11 h y 18 m

Fecha de lanzamiento: 02-13-18

Idioma: Inglés

4.5 out of 5 stars 7,640 calificaciones

Sometimes, when we feel in a rut, we implore ourselves to say yes more. However, as John Townsend and Henry Cloud explain in their New York Times best selling Boundaries, it’s a bit more complicated than that. There are times to say yes and times to say no, and telling the difference is a question of understanding the boundaries that we have set up between ourselves and others. Additionally, there are boundaries that are set by God that, when respected, may help us live more spiritually and heartily. This audiobook helps listeners understand these boundaries. It is narrated by actor Henry O. Arnold, whose rich voice draws in listeners, exuding a confidence that’s a nice match for the self-assuredness the authors illustrate in Boundaries.
It's Not Supposed to Be This Way

De: Lysa TerKeurst

Narrado por: Lysa TerKeurst, Jolene Barto

Duración: 6 h y 7 m

Fecha de lanzamiento: 11-13-18

Idioma: Inglés

4.5 out of 5 stars 4,907 calificaciones

It’s Not Supposed to Be This Way is about turning towards faith even when it’s difficult to trust in God. Sometimes, we may ask why a benevolent God would make life so difficult. TerKeurst tells us that these questions are normal but also destructive if we want to understand God’s real love. She shows how the Bible illustrates God’s protective nature, gives advice on how to distance ourselves from harmful doubt, and explains how to help others who may be dealing with difficult situations themselves. TerKeurst narrates the audiobook alongside Jolene Barto, and the pair add an incredibly sincere element of hope and empathy, using gentle, understanding tones. They don’t sound like actors pretending to feel pain and eventual triumph, but rather like real people going through real problems who eventually find themselves healed through real spiritual solutions.
Rising Strong

How the Ability to Reset Transforms the Way We Live, Love, Parent, and Lead

De: Brené Brown

Narrado por: Brené Brown

Duración: 8 h y 51 m

Fecha de lanzamiento: 08-25-15

Idioma: Inglés

5 out of 5 stars 18,846 calificaciones

With a PhD in social work, Brené Brown has spent most of her adult life questioning and analyzing the values of vulnerability. She argues that welcoming vulnerability can be life-changing, because it forces us to become more courageous. In Rising Strong: How the Ability to Reset Transforms the Way We Live, Love, Parent, and Lead, she combines her scientific research with themes of spirituality, and she gives listeners examples of how her spirituality has helped her confront situations in her own life. Brené Brown has voiced most of her audiobooks, Rising Strong included, and through this experience she has become a masterful narrator. She understands effective pacing, and she uses a natural, conversational delivery. Based on her intimate knowledge of her own work and research, she also knows exactly where to place emphasis.
The Seven Spiritual Laws of Success

A Practical Guide to the Fulfillment of Your Dreams

De: Deepak Chopra

Narrado por: Deepak Chopra

Duración: 1 h y 26 m

Fecha de lanzamiento: 12-16-99

Idioma: Inglés

5 out of 5 stars 9,255 calificaciones

Since the 1980s, Deepak Chopra has been a prominent figure in the New Age movement. While he is licensed to practice medicine in the United States, he is also a proponent of alternative medicine, implementing spirituality and religion in his healing methods. In 1994, he published The Seven Spiritual Laws of Success, which is a guide to life’s fulfillment. The laws include pure potentiality, giving, karma, least effort, intention and desire, detachment, and dharma. They are all connected to Hindu teachings, but can be exercised by anyone with the will to grow. Chopra narrates himself, his wise voice and the accompanying music helping listeners feel as though they have their own personal guru accompanying them on a private meditation.
A Course in Miracles Made Easy

De: Alan Cohen

Narrado por: Alan Cohen

Duración: 9 h y 32 m

Fecha de lanzamiento: 08-01-17

Idioma: Inglés

5 out of 5 stars 1,951 calificaciones

The original A Course in Miracles was written by Helen Schucman in 1976 as a spiritual guide for students and teachers. Schucman preached the idea that the greatest miracle of all is simply being fully aware of the love that is already present in our lives. Though it was, and still is, widely popular, the full guide is dense (more than 1,300 pages in its print editions), so Alan Cohen decided to make a condensed version, A Course in Miracles Made Easy. Cohen is a former student and present teacher of Schucman’s course, so, as he narrates the audiobook, it is easy to picture him lecturing in the classroom. His explanations are accessible, his voice is clear, and he keeps the pace moving quickly so you can easily begin applying this listen’s core messages as soon as possible.
The Four Agreements

De: don Miguel Ruiz

Narrado por: Peter Coyote

Duración: 2 h y 31 m

Fecha de lanzamiento: 01-27-05

Idioma: Inglés

5 out of 5 stars 60,181 calificaciones

An Oprah Winfrey-endorsed title and New York Times best seller, The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz is an assembly of ancient spiritual wisdom recapitulated for a modern audience. Ruiz bases his advice on the teachings of the Toltecs, predecessors of the Aztecs. Throughout this audiobook, listeners will learn that life revolves around the different agreements we make. Whether these agreements are made with ourselves, with others, or with God, they all impact how much freedom we have and what we choose to do with it. It is narrated by Peter Coyote, who has voiced numerous documentaries for the likes of PBS, National Geographic, and Ken Burns. He has an extremely pleasant voice and is a master of tones and inflection, making this listen as enthralling as it is insightful.
The Purpose Driven Life

What on Earth Am I Here For?

De: Rick Warren

Narrado por: Rick Warren

Serie: The Purpose Driven Life

Duración: 9 h y 38 m

Fecha de lanzamiento: 11-06-12

Idioma: Inglés

4.5 out of 5 stars 5,381 calificaciones

The Purpose Driven Life by Pastor Rick Warren, a New York Times number one best seller, is meant to change your life. It compels you to ask three questions: Why am I alive? Does my life matter? What on earth am I here for? In attempting to answer these questions, Warren maintains that we will discover the true purpose of our life. Warren’s theories are mostly contingent on Christian teachings, but his messages have reached movie stars, athletes, businessmen, and other listeners from a diverse range of backgrounds and religions. In his narration, he makes clear through his warm tone that he welcomes anyone with the desire to transform their life and find their purpose.
Basic Witches

How to Summon Success, Banish Drama, and Raise Hell with Your Coven

De: Jess Zimmerman, Jaya Saxena

Narrado por: Amy McFadden

Duración: 5 h y 9 m

Fecha de lanzamiento: 04-17-18

Idioma: Inglés

4 out of 5 stars 324 calificaciones

For a totally unique perspective on spirituality and self-dev, look no further than Jess Zimmerman and Jaya Saxena’s Basic Witches. This coyly-titled guide to modern witchcraft and spellcasting imparts a fair deal of wisdom on finding success, achieving balance, and warding off draining toxic relationships. Totally inclusive and backed by the historical accounts of witchy women, this listen—which also happens to be expertly narrated in the whip-smart, conversational tone of Amy McFadden—provides the perfect introduction to the practice for those who might be in need of a little magic.