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Stop Waiting for Permission

By: Stephen Chandler
Narrated by: John C. Maxwell, Stephen Chandler, Tom Force
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Publisher's summary

ECPA BESTSELLER • From the pastor of one of America’s fastest-growing churches, this bold, inspiring manifesto will show you how to dream, plan, and ultimately achieve your great calling in life.

“If you’re tired of hitting roadblocks and want to dig deep to achieve your God-given potential, today is the day.”—New York Times bestselling author Craig Groeschel, pastor of Life.Church

We each have a unique purpose in this life, one embedded within us by the Creator of the universe before time began.

Yet we rarely experience this greatness because the glory of God within us is still waiting to be uncovered. So we spend our lives running after the wrong goals. Eventually we burn out and stop believing that God has any bigger plans for us in light of our past failures and false starts.

However, Stephen Chandler believes God created everyone, including you, for greatness . . . and doesn’t want anything to get in the way of that destiny.

In Stop Waiting for Permission, you’ll discover the keys to unlock your unique calling and activate your innate, God-given strengths by:

  • Identifying what’s holding you back
  • Discovering your unique genius
  • Maximizing your God-given greatness
  • Living in your purpose with perseverance

The time to act is now! Stop waiting for permission.

©2022 Stephen Chandler (P)2022 Random House Audio

Critic reviews

“The same practical, informative, and empowering teaching that my friend Stephen Chandler has shared with live audiences is now at your fingertips. The clarity and wisdom found within this book are like always having a catalytic coach within reach. This is your opportunity to live your best life!”—Bishop Dale C. Bronner, DMin, founder and senior pastor of Word of Faith Family Worship Cathedral and author of Power Principles

“Each one of us has been created on purpose and for a purpose. In Stop Waiting for Permission, Stephen provides essential keys to unlocking the potential that resides within us. He dares us to dream God-sized dreams and offers a road map for realizing them. You will be inspired, challenged, equipped, and empowered to step into your God-given purpose.”—Christine Caine, founder of A21 and Propel Women

“So many of us struggle with reaching true and meaningful success. We face delays, obstacles, difficult people, and circumstances that discourage us, often to the point of us giving up. If you’re tired of hitting roadblocks and want to dig deep to achieve your God-given potential, today is the day. Let Pastor Stephen Chandler’s new book be the catalyst. Stop waiting for permission to achieve your dreams.”—Craig Groeschel, pastor of Life.Church and New York Times bestselling author

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Powerful!

If you're looking for something to help you dive deeper into the purpose and calling God has placed on your life, this is it! So much wisdom!

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Amazing!!!!!

Wow I just started listening and I’m already hooked. This book is a game changer! I’m already questioning what greatness is and how that applies to my life. I’m sooooo excited to keep listening. Thank you for this amazing book! Life changer.

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Motivating & Inspiring

Thank you! This was a truly inspiring book. Thank you for the engaging laughs along the way. Thank you for sharing your humility and vulnerability. Chapter 10 really spoke to me, and I'm grateful. Overall, to sum up everything, I am thankful that your hand was able to heal in time to get this book done. Awesome work.

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Required reading

Required reading for anyone that is serious about finding and fulfilling their God given purpose

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It changed my life!

Thank you Pastor Steven. You changed my life and brought me so much freedom by way of this book. May God continue to give you his favor and bring you before great men

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This book and the author have elevated the desire in my heart to serve God seek purpose in my life. All in! The best is yet to come!

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Incredibly applicable

This book is phenomenal. Highly recommend to anyone that desires to maximize their potential in whatever space, vocation or what have you. Pastor Stephen is world renowned! GREAT READ. 10/10

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Inspiring and personal journey and advice

I enjoyed reading the book. It was interesting and inspiring on how to achieve greatness in your life. The stories were personal and interesting. I listened to the book in a couple of days. It was an easy read, and the author, who narrated the book, was very good.

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Thought-provoking Call to Action

This book is a game changer. It is filled with so much wisdom and makes me want to stop what I’m doing to fulfill my purpose. I’m glad I also have the hard copy so I can reread and feverishly make notes to review in the years to come.

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Motivational Book

Awesome backstory and the flow was very nice. The personal touch was great too.

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