What If It's True?

A Storyteller’s Journey with Jesus

By: Charles Martin

Narrated by: Charles Martin

Length: 9 hrs and 55 mins

Publisher's summary

With the same depth, sensitivity, and emotion that has made his novels beloved to millions, Charles Martin helps us engage the fundamental principles of our faith in new and inspiring ways.

Years ago, Martin cracked open his Bible and began wrestling with a few fundamental questions. He asked, “What if every single word of Scripture is absolutely true and I can trust it? How do I respond? Something in me should change, but what? How?” This audiobook is the result of that exploration.

Writing as our guide, he uses a storyteller’s imagination to illuminate key moments from the Scriptures, primarily from the life and ministry of Jesus. In addition, Martin shares key moments from his own journey as a disciple - and bond-servant - of Christ and a mentor to others. The result is a striking exploration of truth that helps us not just think differently but live differently. Today.

Includes a song written by Charles Martin’s son, only available in the audiobook edition. Appendices that include topical verses from Scripture are available in the audiobook companion PDF download.

PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio. 

©2019 Charles Martin (P)2019 Thomas Nelson

Moved to tears

I am an LDS woman and thought it would not be within what I could not accept. But Charles's way or telling the stories about the Savior are so tender and real. He has a way of saying what is in the scriptures and bringing a reality I have not experienced before. I listed to "We are all Bleeders " several times . I am so grateful for your extreme wisdom in knowing the scriptures.

This is one of the best books I've ever read!

if you have any stress, bitterness, anger or frustrations in your life, read this book!

Awesome book

This is one I need to listen to,more than once! I have listened to many of his books, so I was aware of his faith. This one was not easy, l’m sure, but he has definitely served as God’s vessel. I also enjoyed the musical ending. Bless you, Charles and your family and many others who supported you in this endeavor!

A lot to take in all at once

Beautiful prayers, will have to listen to the audiobook again to grasp even half of Charles ‘writing! Much to take in and absorb and is life changing if I allow these words of truth from the Bible to enter my very being. Praying that the Holy Spirit will enable me to become all that I’m chosen to become. This book is not for someone who is a “surface-Sunday Christian “, this is for the serious, die hard follower of Christ that is willing to suffer for Him at any cost.

Masterpiece!

Charles Martin brought the Lord to
me. I hung on his every word and I am going to listen to it again. I feel wonderful! I also love all his books. He is truly blessed.....

Wow, convicting and inspiring!

I really enjoyed the prayers, as a Dad the story in the tractor supply parking lot kicked my butt! I truly appreciate the stories of the Bible being brought to life!

Charles Martin on the Life of Christ

(3.5 stars)

This is a different book from Charles Martin, a non-fiction book in which he turns his story-writing eye on the life of Jesus. A few takeaways:

1. My favorite chapter is "No Gone is Too Gone," a theme that he takes up in one his novels (Long Way Gone), which is in my top three of his books along with "Making Crickets Cry" and "A Life Intercepted." No Gone is Too Gone is a meditation on the story of the prodigal son and it is excellent.

2. My second favorite chapter is his extended meditation on the love of Christ and how we are called to love in the same way and how impossible that is apart from the working of the Holy Spirit within us.

3. His son, John T., wrote a song that encapsulates the book's theme and they recorded it and included the song in the audible version of this book. It's a very good song and kind of cool that his son was able to do this.

4. Charles Martin reads this book and I'm glad he did, it really "makes" the book for me.

Love this book

Most amazing insight the life of Jesus. A must read for believers. Charles Martin is one of my favorite writers

Amazing

Gave me many things to think about and question about my faith., thought it was an amazing book!Loved it

The good word

Really enjoyed the sport and prayers. I do not like bible thumpers or some the bigotry hidden in some interpretations with some out there. Enjoyed the book very much and most of the interpretations.

A book I’m going to listen to again with a journal this time!

I’ve already recommended this book to several people. It’s rich in the craft of bringing fact to life in a way that meant I felt I was there right in the lives of the people being described from the Bible. Several times a string of words took my breath away as they impacted my spirit deeply. This is not a book to be rushed, it is a book to be digested as you consider each chapter. Have a notebook or a journal and pen with you and listen undisturbed. See what God does in your heart.

Brilliant book!

Highly recommended! Such a beautifully told story! I did enjoy listening to and also reading it! It’s a master piece!