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Goodbye Jesus: An Evangelical Preacher’s Journey Beyond Faith
- Narrated by: Tim Sledge
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Second edition.
Goodbye Jesus is the step-by-step account of a former minister’s journey into and out of faith - the story of a long pendulum swing from the deep commitment of a devout believer to the firm conviction that no personal God exists and that all religions are man-made.
Tim Sledge was a Southern Baptist preacher and writer for 35 years. His pioneering work in faith-based recovery ministries in the '80s and '90s ultimately guided participants in 20,000 Christian support groups across the US.
The driving force behind Sledge’s ultimate rejection of Christianity was his long-term, up-close observations of church life. “After living and leading in the church for decades, I saw no consistent evidence of an ongoing supernatural presence - and I wanted to see that evidence with all that was in me.”
Part memoir, part exposé, part polemic, Goodbye Jesus is an honest, highly personal, and frequently provocative spiritual autobiography that concludes with an insider’s takedown of religious faith.
This is a relatable and thoughtful listen for those seeking to better understand the evangelical mindset, for Christians who are questioning their faith, for ministers trying to decide whether to stay or go, and for those who have left their faith and are dealing with its loss.
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Very long winded autobiography of a preacher who lost his faith with no real philosophical insights as to why. Pretty tedious. If you're looking for an intellectual critique and historical study of Christianity, it's not this one.
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interesting view of a mental transformation
I enjoyed this book a great deal as i am always fascinated in how a person is so entrenched in dogma yet able to break free from the slave chains of religion. I would have liked more of the text to focus on his introspection to change rather than so much of the first half of the book talking about his every minute step under religion. An an atheist, that part of the book was not as interesting so I skipped around to hear about some of his experiences in the world randomly, especially those of how atheists can be nice people and do good things that religious people don't, or how religion doesn't make anything better for religious people. But, I found the steps towards his transformation most fascinating once the church kindred turned their back on him. Welcome to my world where the religious are the most hypocritical people existing on the planet. His eyes were finally opened especially once he stopped going to church and his mind was freed...not that it is any better on the outside, mind you. But he discovered the freedom to think on his own and discover a.great big world of facts and science.out there. I recommend this book for people like me who are interested in these types of transformations or, and even moreso, for.people who need guidance and support for leaving their religion. I know many who need a book like this to guide them out of the darkness and into the light. I really feel for these people as I do for Tim Sledge. I appreciate his honesty and applaud his success outside of the church.
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- Howard
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Great read for ex Evangelicals, HOWEVER!
The author writes a compelling story of how he came to faith in Jesus as defined by Southern Baptists and then lost that faith. His initiation into the SBC was like my own (born into it; my family almost lived at our Southern Baptist Church in Alabama). I had to laugh as his experience subsequent to his baptism mirrored mine in many ways; although I attended a State school. The author continually returns to the theme that *Christians* did not live up to the *changed by Jesus* story that SB Churches teach (say a prayer and it will change your life). That this reaction occurring early in life (when charged by a "know everything but understand nothing" attitude as a young adult) is unsurprising. I too was disgusted by some of what I saw at my college's Baptist Student Union and the activity of some of my *Christian* friends while attending Auburn University. My reaction was to seek a church committed to the ideals of the first century church as I imagined it and as Tim seems to have imagined it. This led me into a right wing fundamental cult (Maranatha Christian Ministries) which twisted scriptures and controlled everyone so that outwardly we were pure and led the ideal Christian life ; but those at the top or near the the top were controlling and power hungry and just plain nasty. They tried to control the actions of membership and professed holiness but were inwardly deadly tombs as scripture says. In fact only by total control over members can a church obtain this level of supposed purity- which of course leads to disaster and cult like behaviors and the evils Christ warned us of.
Having read Tim's book there many points I agree with and that were replicated in my own life. Unlike Tim, although I left the SBC church (first for a Congregational Church and now an Episcopalian) I have not lost my faith. Although I can understand how the loss of faith might happen.
However, one of the main reasons that Tim seems to have lost his faith is because he continually found that Christians were acting like... gasp...people (the ordinary people they are) and did not live up to his ideals of what they should be (granted as taught by most SBC preachers).
So here is my question.
Tim is a seminarian. Tim has read the Bible through according to his account. Did his seminary education include a thorough study of the book of Corinthians.?The book of Corinthians was written to a church founded by Paul and Pastored by Paul for some time. A casual read of Corinthians will show anyone that this church ("loved by Paul" according to 1st Corinthians which is one of the Epistles most scholars agree WAS written by him) had its share (or maybe more than its share) of human problems. These pastoral issues included incest, taking places of honor at church dinners (when all were to be the same), ignoring some people (lowly brother and sisters) disregarding the faith of others who might be weakened by eating meat given to idols, talking over one another at church, etc etc etc. Paul reproves the members of the church of Corinth but he says he *loves them and holds them dear*. So what are pastors to make of this epistle?... well I would say that the message is that humans are going to be well,,, humans with all the bad good and in-betweens. The message of Christ is not for the STRONG but for the weak as Paul states.
The epistle that Paul wrote (also considered authentic) that was especially damning and harsh was to... the Galatians who were using Jewish law requirements to "perfect" congregants. Much like my right wing cult tried to use so called Christian laws to perfect its members. So when reading Tim's compelling and interesting account I kept asking myself "Did Tim ever read Corinthians... did he ever ask himself whether the Southern Baptist had twisted the scripture and if so why?" The SBC (and many evangelical denominations) are repressive and/or hypocritical in my experience.
As a member of a Congregational Church's personnel committee for 10 years I could fill a book with the sordid things I saw and confronted. But I could also fill a book with the kind and selfless acts that caught me completely off guard but that were done by members for no reason but because of their faith, But by then I was more mature and realized that Christ did not come to *condemn the world* but to offer weak sinners hope and comfort. I realized that church members (and elders and pastors) were weak men and women no worse (and probably somewhat better) than I am. Paul of course admits to this when he writes "The very things I hate are the things I find myself doing." Christian faith does not deliver us FROM the human condition but delivers us IN the human condition. I left Evangelical faith long ago for many of the same reasons Tim did. But I did not lose my faith but realized that many SBC teachings were incorrect and twisted and left many of Christ teaching out of their syllabus. Like helping the poor and weak. Liking loving justice and hating injustice.
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With no-holds-barred honesty and poignant storytelling, Nate Larkin introduces a model of community and friendship that is reinvigorating men's ministry across the country, a model he calls The Samson Society. Too many men see the biblical hero Samson as their model for manhood - a rugged individualist of the highest order. Yet, Samson's solitary successes were eventually overcome by moral weaknesses. Larkin, through the story of his own past and the stories of those in The Samson Society, offers a radical, refreshing alternative.
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An amazing story of finding freedom and friendship
- By JS Cooper on 08-28-20
By: Nate Larkin
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I Will
- Nine Habits of the Outwardly Focused Christian
- By: Thom S. Rainer
- Narrated by: George W. Sarris
- Length: 3 hrs
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Could you be the answer to the problems you see? Every day we are faced with the needs of those around us. Emotional. Physical. Spiritual. What are we to do about it? Are these problems for our pastors to address, or is there a way for the church member to make an impact that will last?
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Great Book for all Christians.
- By Judy on 04-05-18
By: Thom S. Rainer
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Never Trust a Leader Without a Limp
- The Wit and Wisdom of John Wimber, Founder of the Vineyard Church Movement
- By: Glenn Schroder, Carol Wimber - foreword
- Narrated by: Tom Parks, Cris Dukehart - foreword
- Length: 5 hrs and 3 mins
- Unabridged
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John Wimber is not only revered as the founder of the Vineyard movement but is renowned for his unique ability to capture truth in pithy little phrases. This inspirational collection of memorable remarks, each placed in its historical context, offers astute observations on essential principles while also capturing and preserving the story and identity of a miraculous work of God.
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Genuine, practical and beneficial!
- By Charles Pruitt on 01-05-23
By: Glenn Schroder, and others
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Emotionally Healthy Discipleship
- Moving from Shallow Christianity to Deep Transformation
- By: Peter Scazzero
- Narrated by: Peter Scazzero
- Length: 8 hrs and 27 mins
- Unabridged
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In Emotionally Healthy Discipleship, best-selling author Pete Scazzero combines three decades of wisdom with hard lessons from his own ministry journey. He lays out what is required for church leaders to multiply deeply changed people who are growing in relationship with God, themselves, and others. Scazzero begins with four beneath-the-surface, systemic gaps that undermine serious discipleship. He provides a clear vision for a church culture that deeply changes lives and then practically unpacks the seven biblical marks of emotionally healthy discipleship.
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New Work
- By Daniel on 06-30-21
By: Peter Scazzero
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Truth Seeking: The Story of High-Ranking Mormon Leader Hans Mattsson Seeking Sincere Answers from His Church but Instead Finding Contempt, Fear, Doubt... and Eventually Peace
- By: Mr. Hans Mattsson, Mrs. Christina Hanke
- Narrated by: Spencer Bean
- Length: 6 hrs and 7 mins
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This is the story of high-ranking mormon leader Hans Mattsson seeking sincere answers from his church but instead finding contempt, fear, doubt...and eventually peace.
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Thanks
- By Joel Werly on 01-09-21
By: Mr. Hans Mattsson, and others
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Does Jesus Really Love Me?
- A Gay Christian's Pilgrimage in Search of God in America
- By: Jeff Chu
- Narrated by: Jeff Chu
- Length: 13 hrs and 9 mins
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Does Jesus Really Love Me?: A Gay Christian's Pilgrimage in Search of God in America is part memoir and part investigative analysis that explores the explosive and confusing intersection of faith, politics, and sexuality in Christian America. The quest to find an answer is at the heart of Does Jesus Really Love Me? - a personal journey of belief, an investigation, and a portrait of a faith and a nation at odds by award-winning reporter Jeff Chu.
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This Is Where I Found Hope in '20/'21
- By Josh on 01-24-21
By: Jeff Chu
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Rebuilt
- Awakening the Faithful, Reaching the Lost, Making Church Matter
- By: Michael White, Tom Corcoran
- Narrated by: Michael White, Tom Corcoran
- Length: 8 hrs and 9 mins
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Drawing on the wisdom gleaned from thriving mega-churches and innovative business leaders while anchoring their vision in the Eucharistic center of Catholic faith, Fr. Michael White and lay associate Tom Corcoran present the compelling and inspiring story to how they brought their parish back to life. Rebuilt is a story of stopping everything and changing focus. When their parish reached a breaking point, Fr. Michael White and lay associate Tom Corcoran asked themselves how they could make the Church matter to Catholics.
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Don't Do What's Suggested Unless You Will OWN IT.
- By Julia S on 02-06-18
By: Michael White, and others
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Billy Graham
- The Man I Knew
- By: Greg Laurie, Marshall Terrill
- Narrated by: Dan John Miller
- Length: 12 hrs and 10 mins
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Pastor and bestselling author Greg Laurie was one of those fortunate few blessed with an insider’s view of Billy Graham’s world for more than two decades. With the same painstaking research and eye for detail that distinguishes his previous biographies, Steve McQueen: Salvation of an American Icon and Johnny Cash: The Redemption of an American Icon, Laurie now turns to the life of his beloved mentor, offering the intimate perspective of a disciple and friend.
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Very well done
- By Beverly Heidrick Baker on 05-06-21
By: Greg Laurie, and others
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Deep & Wide
- Creating Churches Unchurched People Love to Attend
- By: Andy Stanley
- Narrated by: Tom Parks
- Length: 8 hrs and 35 mins
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Create a church unchurched people absolutely love to attend. Deep and Wide provides church leaders with an in-depth look into North Point Community Church and its strategy for creating churches unchurched people absolutely love to attend. Andy Stanley shares his strategy for preaching and programming to both mature believers and cynical unbelievers, essential ingredients for creating irresistible environments, and North Point's spiritual formation model (The Five Faith Catalysts).
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Good Content
- By Will on 11-22-12
By: Andy Stanley
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Replicate
- How to Create a Culture of Disciple-Making Right Where You Are
- By: Robby Gallaty, Chris Swain
- Narrated by: Dan Robertson
- Length: 6 hrs and 54 mins
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Replicate shows church leaders how to make disciples who make disciples and get the rest of your church on board as well. This one-on-one relational ministry is how Jesus laid the foundation for his church that is still growing today, and it’s how we continue the work in our own local congregations. Learn the five marks of a healthy disciple-making church, how to influence culture, uproot misconceptions of the church and the gospel, and change your church and community. No more focusing on mere numbers, it’s time to grow in maturity and through multiplication.
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What discipleship should be!
- By Stan Nelson on 11-20-20
By: Robby Gallaty, and others
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The Unchurched Next Door
- Understanding Faith Stages as Keys to Sharing Your Faith
- By: Thom S. Rainer
- Narrated by: Don Reed
- Length: 7 hrs and 1 min
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This Silver Medallion Book award-winning national interview survey of unchurched people sheds insight on who the unchurched next door are, what objections they raise, and how to connect with them, taking into account their various faith stages, based on the Rainer scale with rankings from U5 to U1.
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Needs to be preached in every church in the world!
- By David Hooper on 11-26-12
By: Thom S. Rainer
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Unlikely
- Our Faith-Filled Journey to the Ends of the Earth
- By: Rick Renner
- Narrated by: Rick Renner
- Length: 38 hrs and 33 mins
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A teacher nicknamed him Stupid for an entire school year.... Job-placement counselors told him to steer clear of college due to his academic ineptitude.... Friends shied away from him because of his love for the arts.... Even those closest to him were mystified by his early passion for the Bible and his lack of interest in sports.
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Inspiring!!!
- By JAG on 02-21-23
By: Rick Renner
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Messy Truth
- How to Foster Community Without Sacrificing Conviction
- By: Caleb Kaltenbach
- Narrated by: Caleb Kaltenbach
- Length: 6 hrs and 10 mins
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From the author of Messy Grace, a former pastor raised by gay parents, comes a compassionate playbook to help Christians, church staff, and ministry leaders create a culture of belonging without sacrificing theological convictions.
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One of the most helpful books I’ve read
- By Seth Kurtz on 08-13-21
By: Caleb Kaltenbach
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Fix It
- By: Rob Ketterling
- Narrated by: Rob Ketterling
- Length: 5 hrs and 10 mins
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It may sound simplistic, but it’s not. The genius of this book is how Rob Ketterling targets the problems all leaders face, deconstructs them, and wrote a book that will be a lifesaver for all who listen to it. This book is not just for leaders of churches, corporations, or organizations. The truths and concepts apply to all walks of life - including our homes.
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Super practical and helpful
- By GVPuma on 02-11-23
By: Rob Ketterling
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The Emotionally Healthy Leader
- How Transforming Your Inner Life Will Deeply Transform Your Church, Team, and the World
- By: Peter Scazzero
- Narrated by: Peter Scazzero
- Length: 10 hrs and 54 mins
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Do you feel too overwhelmed to enjoy life, unable to sort out the demands on your time? Are you doing your best work as a leader yet not making an impact? Have you ever felt stuck, powerless to change your environment? In The Emotionally Healthy Leader, best-selling author Peter Scazzero shows leaders how to develop a deep, inner life with Christ, examining its profound implications for surviving stress, planning and decision-making, building teams, creating healthy culture, influencing others, and much more.
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The book was good but could have been much better
- By Brian Richards on 05-03-18
By: Peter Scazzero
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Mentor Like Jesus
- His Radical Approach to Building the Church
- By: Regi Campbell
- Narrated by: Chris Arias
- Length: 3 hrs and 53 mins
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The church needs sold-out, all-in Jesus-followers. Disciples and disciple-makers. But where do you find them? How do you develop them? Look no further than how Jesus did it. The greatest leader and mentor of all time poured into 12 guys for a season. Those lives multiplied to build the church to over two billion who declare their belief in Christ today.
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Excellent book
- By Anonymous User on 11-04-22
By: Regi Campbell