The Religion & Spirituality category has 12,033 audiobooks on Listento.it, with an average listener rating of 4.6★ across 49,338 ratings. The most-rated is The Four Agreements.
25 Lies Twentysomethings Need to Stop Believing
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Your 20s are your defining decade, the time in which you are setting the course for the rest of your life. You don't want to look back later and realize you ended up somewhere you never intended to go in the first place. How do you block out all the lies, half-truths, and "supposed-to's" constantly assaulting you from articles, social media posts, and well-meaning friends and family? How do you find something real, something true, something infused with purpose and meaning? Funny, vulnerable, and to the point, this book exposes the false beliefs that can derail your current happiness and future impact, like having big dreams is naïve; success just happens; everyone else is experiencing the success you were supposed to; when you fail you're a failure; and many more. This story-driven book shows you that you're not alone in your insecurities and second-guessing, then shows you how to replace the lies with the truth - that you can live a life of purpose, earn a good paycheck, leave a legacy, and have fun doing it.
©2021 Paul Angone (P)2021 eChristian
Growing Big Dreams
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Learn to manifest your heart’s desires. Growing Big Dreams is a passionate yet practical call to step through the gates of dreams and imagination to weather tough times, embark on travel adventures without leaving home, and grow a vision of a life so rich and strong it wants to take root in the world. Vitally relevant today more than ever, dreams are a tool available to all. Robert Moss is a cartographer of inner space, equally at home in Jung’s psychology and shamanic journeying. The compelling stories, playful activities, and wild games he provides are designed to lead you to manifest a life of creative joy and abundance. You’ll learn to connect with your inner imagineer and become scriptwriter, director, and star of your own life movies, choosing your preferred genre and stepping into a bigger and braver story. Great artists, mystics, and shamans know that there are places of the imagination that are entirely real. Moss shows you how to get there.
©2020 Robert Moss (P)2020 New World Library
Sanctuary of the Soul
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At the very heart of God is the passionate disposition to be in loving fellowship with you. From the human side of this equation it is meditative prayer that ushers us into this divine-human fellowship. Richard Foster, best-selling author and founder of Renovare, writes these words as one who has experienced what they describe. And in this new book he will beautifully guide you in this transformational way, that you might come to know deeper fellowship with God. Weaving together quotes and stories from the lives of mothers and fathers of the faith as well as powerful encounters with God from his own life, Foster describes the riches of quieting your mind and heart in order to listen to and obey God more closely. Along the way, at perhaps his clearest, most practical best, he also provides the biblical teaching and step-by-step help you need to begin this prayer practice for yourself. The journey into meditative prayer is not easy, but it is essential. And, as Foster shows, it's possible, even in the midst of the noisy, often chaotic world we live in. Your soul can become a sanctuary where you fellowship with the very God of the universe, who knows you and loves you deeply.
©2011 eChristian, Inc. (P)2011 eChristian, Inc.
I Wanna Be Well
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All Miguel Chen ever wanted was to be happy. Just like everyone else. But - also like everyone else - he’s suffered. A lot. Running from difficult personal losses - like the deaths of loved ones - was something he did for years, and it got the best of him. Eventually, though, he stopped running and started walking a spiritual path. That might be surprising for a dude in a relentlessly touring punk band (Teenage Bottlerocket), but Miguel quickly found that meditation, mindfulness, and yoga really helped. They allowed him to turn inward, to connect to himself and the world around him. Suddenly, he had found actual happiness. Miguel’s realistic. He knows it’ll never be all sunshine and peaches. And yet, he is (for the most part) at peace with the world and with himself. It shocks even him sometimes. But he’s come to see the interconnectedness of all things, the beauty of life...even the parts that suck. Each short chapter ends with a hands-on practice that the listener can put into action right away - and each practice offers a distilled “TL;DL” takeaway point.
©2018 Miguel Chen, Rod Meade Sperry (P)2020 Miguel Chen
My Family's Survival
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For the Shwartz family, survival was the only option. Their will to live, and a bit a luck, kept the family safe during the Holocaust, bringing them across Eastern Europe all the way to Israel. In 1937, the Shwartz family lived a calm life in their small village in Poland. Fifteen-year-old Rachel liked to sing and go out dancing at a local night club, while her older brother David was busy running a farm and raising a family with his wife Hinda. But all that changed when the war reached Butla. First, the Russians came and kicked them out of their house. Then, the Nazis came to cart them off. But the Shwartz family resisted. David decided that no matter what, his family would not be taken captive. Instead, he snuck his family out of their village, through a large forest, and into Hungary, a place that was supposed to be safe. But that didn't last long. Again the Shwartz family found themselves on the run, escaping prison, Nazis, and bombings. My Family's Survival is the incredible true story of how the Shwartz family survived the Holocaust. It is a powerful tale of one family's triumph during history's darkest moments. PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio.
©2019 Aviva Gat (P)2020 Tantor
Two Buddhist Essays
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As a profound thinker, as the most profound thinker the world has ever known, the Buddha had two ways of speaking to people. At one time he would address them in words that expressed the utmost depth of his knowledge. At other times, he would tell them simple things within the compass of their ready understanding, in words that were taken from the ordinary speech used among themselves. In both modes of speech, he spoke what was true. But in the former mode he spoke what was final, ultimate truth and fact; in the latter mode, what was true for the people and the time to and in which he spoke. We use these words “universe” and “things” because they are terms of current speech, and there are no others available to express more nearly what we mean; but in the Buddhist way of envisaging life there is no “universe” and no “things” in the sense in which these words are ordinarily used. For the Buddhist way of envisaging what is here is one that is not satisfied to skim surfaces, but goes into things, penetrates them, and seeks to find out what they are at the bottom.
©1978 Buddhist Publication Society (P)2020 Pariyatti
The Science of Getting Rich
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Wallace D. Wattles’ century-old classic is still considered to be one of the most celebrated books considering wealth accumulation. The Science of Getting Rich set the platform for modern self-help books, identifying wealth not as something immaterial, but as something investible that took problem identification to overcome. Wattles identifies the problem of wealth attainment as a mental one, which can be resolved by “thinking in the Certain Way”. Providing 17 concrete steps, Wallace D. Wattles outlines how to master willpower, overcome mental stress, and eventually look at (and obtain) wealth in a healthy and abundant way.
Public Domain (P)2019 Woodkeep Audio
The Taste of Freedom
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Excerpt from The Taste of Freedom by Bhikkhu Bodhi. "If one practises the Dhamma to a limited extent, leading a house-hold life in accordance with righteous principles, then one experiences in return a limited measure of freedom; if one practises the Dhamma to a fuller extent, going forth into the homeless state of monkhood, dwelling in seclusion adorned with the virtues of a recluse, contemplating the rise and fall of all conditioned things, then one experiences a fuller measure of freedom; and if one practises the Dhamma to its consummation, realising in this present life the goal of final deliverance, then one experiences a freedom that is measureless. At every level the flavour of the Teaching is of a single nature, the flavour of freedom. It is only the degree to which this flavour is enjoyed that differs, and the difference in degree is precisely proportional to the extent of one’s practice. Practise a little Dhamma and one reaps a little freedom, practise abundant Dhamma and one reaps abundant freedom. The Dhamma brings its own reward of freedom, always with the exactness of a scientific law."
©2020 Buddhist Publication Society (P)2020 Pariyatti
Tarot for Beginners
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Analyze complex situations, discover hidden influences, and make smarter decisions using tarot cards - this audiobook will teach you how! You’ve probably heard of Tarot cards as a fortune-telling tool...but did you know that they used to be ordinary playing cards? They appeared in Italy in the 15th century and were originally called Tarocchi. However, people became aware of their mystical potential, and the art of Tarot card reading was fully developed by the end of the 18th century. What can Tarot cards do? Tarot cards can help you evaluate a confusing situation, analyze possible future scenarios, and show the factors that influence you at the moment (including those you don’t know about). They won’t tell you to do this or that - they just provide you with additional information that will help you make better choices. Can anyone become a skilled Tarot reader? Yes! Tarot reading is a skill that requires practice, but with the right beginner exercises you’ll be able to analyze simple spreads in no time! If you’d like to become a Tarot card reader, look no further than this audiobook. Here’s what lies in store: A comprehensive overview of the Tarot deck and in-depth descriptions of each card Expert tips on setting up a well-designed space for successful Tarot readings A step-by-step guide to two widely-used and beginner-friendly Tarot spreads Tips for choosing a Tarot deck that fits your personality And much, much more! This audiobook is easy to follow even if you have no experience with fortune-telling. It starts with beginner-friendly exercises and goes on to teach two Tarot spreads: one that provides a quick overview of the past, the present, and the future, and one that provides an in-depth analysis of a situation. Once you’ve done a few successful readings, you’ll feel great satisfaction and motivation to continue mastering Tarot! Are you ready to learn Tarot and gain a deeper understanding of your life? Get your audiobook now!
©2019 Rachel Tarquini (P)2020 Rachel Tarquini
The Red-Haired Archaeologist Digs Israel
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Walk the land where the events of the Bible took place, and see the stories you've known since Sunday school through new eyes Travel Israel alongside Harvard-trained biblical archaeologist Amanda Hope Haley and learn about its history, people, and God. Through the memories Amanda brought back from her explorations and excavations, you can witness sites and artifacts that bring the Bible to life. In The Red-Haired Archaeologist Digs Israel, Amanda shares with you her humorous travel stories, including her misadventures with customs agents, eye-opening experiences with international cuisine, and crash-course education on driving in a new culture. In the process, she demonstrates how you can: Use archaeological findings to better understand Israel's history Shed your Western mindset and read the Bible in its intended context Comprehend today's ongoing religious conflicts in the Holy Land If you long to better know God's creation and the people who occupy it, then The Red-Haired Archaeologist Digs Israel will give you the chance to do so as you gain invaluable new perspectives on the cultures and landscapes of the Bible.
©2021 Amanda Hope Haley (P)2021 eChristian
Spiritual Practice for Crazy Times
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A master teacher combines deep wisdom with accessible tools, exercises, and more in this practical guide to staying spiritually sane in our mad, mad world. In challenging times (like the ones we're living in right now), spiritual practice isn't a luxury, it's an absolute necessity. Now, expert teacher Philip Goldberg offers a hands-on guide based on his decades of scholarship and practical experience, giving listeners a wide range of tools and techniques - from meditation to cognitive reframing to "spiritual space management" - to relieve their minds and refresh their souls. Thorough, nuanced, and substantive, and at the same time concise, breezy, and easy to digest, Spiritual Practice for Crazy Times is chock-full of instructions, guidelines, exercises, and recommendations. But no one-size-fits-all formulas. The audiobook respects spiritual independence and aims to help listeners make discerning choices when navigating the spiritual marketplace. It draws from authoritative texts and teachers from every spiritual tradition, especially the empirical methods of the yoga tradition. It also brings in contemporary experience, psychological insights, and scientific research. Effective spiritual practices provide not only refuge and healing in crazy times, Phil explains. They also give us a solid foundation for robust action to manage - and combat - the madness. At the moment this audiobook debuts in the summer of 2020, many listeners may feel an acute, specific need for the relief it brings. But the resources it offers will sustain us long past that, through all the crazy times to come.
©2020 Philip Goldberg (P)2020 Hay House
The Light of Yoga Collection - Chandogya Upanishad
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The Upanishads are an assortment of texts central to Hinduism (or the Sanatan Dharma) recorded from oral traditions. They contain the philosophical principles and concepts of Hinduism, including karma (right action), brahman (ultimate reality), the atman (true Self or soul), moksha (liberation from the cycle of reincarnation) and other complex Vedic doctrines which explain Self-realization through the ancient yoga system and other meditational and service practices. "Upanishad" is a Sanskrit word which translates to “sitting at the feet of” or “sitting down near." This alludes to receiving wisdom and guidance humbly from a realized guru. There are more than 200 Upanishads. Thirteen of these include the core philosophical teachings of what we now call Hinduism. The philosophical concepts contained in the Upanishads are principal to the Sanatan Dharma, but many are also shared with Buddhism and Jainism. The deeply poetic texts govern ideals of ultimate Self-realization as well as concepts of non-violence, compassion, charity and self-restraint as ethical concerns. Beautifully presented by Jagannatha Dasa and the artists and devotees of the Vedic Preservation Society here is an audiobook which not only entertains, enlightens, and deeply informs but just might positively change your life forever, for the better.
Public Domain (P)2018 Inner Lion Media
The MindChemist
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"What if one day you woke up and realized that you’ve been defined so well that you haven’t even dared to question who you are? “...his awareness came from a state of deep quietness. A state beyond thought. A state of no belief. A state of freedom. Freedom to observe what is, as it is.” Much more than simple principles and clichés, The MindChemist is not only a guide through an awakening, but also an intimate memoir and a galvanizing wake-up call. The book takes the listener on an inspiring spiritual journey to find their true self by describing the lessons and truths that one young man experienced as he surrendered to a voice within and embarked on his journey of self-exploration. The MindChemist is aimed at awakening and guiding, as well as activating people to seek their own sovereignty and independence, and discover the truth of themselves by themselves. “To learn about yourself from somebody else is naive. Why be a second-hand human? Discover for yourself.’’
©2020 Paul Ghattas (P)2021 Paul Ghattas
All Things Made New
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The most profound characteristic of Western Europe in the Middle Ages was its cultural and religious unity, a unity secured by a common alignment with the Pope in Rome and a common language - Latin - for worship and scholarship. The Reformation shattered that unity, and the consequences are still with us today. In All Things Made New, Diarmaid MacCulloch, author of the New York Times best seller Christianity: The First Three Thousand Years, examines not only the Reformation's impact across Europe but also the Catholic Counter-Reformation and the special evolution of religion in England, revealing how one of the most turbulent, bloody, and transformational events in Western history has shaped modern society. The Reformation may have launched a social revolution, MacCulloch argues, but it was not caused by social and economic forces or even by a secular idea like nationalism; it sprang from a big idea about death, salvation, and the afterlife. This idea - that salvation was entirely in God's hands and there was nothing humans could do to alter his decision - ended the Catholic Church's monopoly in Europe and altered the trajectory of the entire future of the West. By turns passionate, funny, meditative, and subversive, All Things Made New takes listeners onto fascinating new ground, exploring the original conflicts of the Reformation and cutting through prejudices that continue to distort popular conceptions of a religious divide still with us after five centuries. This monumental work, from one of the most distinguished scholars of Christianity writing today, explores the ways in which historians have told the tale of the Reformation, why their interpretations have changed so dramatically over time, and ultimately how the contested legacy of this revolution continues to impact the world today.
©2016 Diarmaid MacCulloch (P)2017 Audible, Inc.
How to Keep Your Brain Young
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How healthy is your brain? You may feel your mind and temperament shifting as you age, but it’s not always clear why these changes are happening or if they can be stopped. In How to Keep Your Brain Young, best-selling Christian counselor H. Norman Wright explores the basics of how the brain operates and provides helpful strategies for bettering your brain. You’ll learn ways to improve your memory, overcome stress, and transform negative-thought habits into positive ones. Make the most of the incredible gift God has given you! Whether you’re young or old, right-brained or left, How to Keep Your Brain Young is packed full of simple yet invaluable tips to help you stay sharp for a lifetime.
©2021 H. Norman Wright (P)2021 Dreamscape Media, LLC
Chasing Love
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The music we listen to, the movies we watch - they're all telling us to keep chasing love and that we'll finally be happy when we find it. But is love really all we need? The love that the world tells us to pursue is all about self, about following your heart’s desires. But what is the Christian worldview on love? When we follow Jesus, we realize that he invites us to reorient the focus of our lives, so instead of chasing love primarily for our own happiness, we are first and foremost to give love - to God and to others. In Chasing Love, Sean McDowell will invite listeners into Jesus’ radical, upside-down approach to love, and in doing so, he’ll answer some of the toughest questions we’re asking about love today: How does Jesus speak to singleness? What does the Gospel say about LGBTQ issues? Can sexual sin truly be forgiven? What if I’m not happy in my marriage?
©2020 Sean McDowell (P)2020 B&H Publishing
I Escaped from Auschwitz
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The Stunning and Emotional Autobiography of an Auschwitz Survivor April 7, 1944 - This date marks the successful escape of two Slovak prisoners from one of the most heavily-guarded and notorious concentration camps of Nazi Germany. The escapees, Rudolf Vrba and Alfred Wetzler, fled over 100 miles to be the first to give the graphic and detailed descriptions of the atrocities of Auschwitz. Originally published in the early 1960s, I Escaped from Auschwitz is the striking autobiography of none other than Rudolf Vrba himself. Vrba details his life leading up to, during, and after his escape from his 21-month internment in Auschwitz. Vrba and Wetzler manage to evade Nazi authorities looking for them and make contact with the Jewish council in Zilina, Slovakia, informing them about the truth of the "unknown destination" of Jewish deportees all across Europe. This first-hand report alerted Western authorities, such as Pope Pius XII, Winston Churchill, and Franklin D. Roosevelt, to the reality of Nazi annihilation camps - information that until then had only been recognized as nasty rumors.
©1964, 2020 Rudolf Vrba Archives, LLC (P)2020 Tantor
The Bhagavad Gita 101
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The Bhagavad Gita (or “Song of God”) is one of the richest, most complete, and most important spiritual works ever composed. Its teachings have been a timeless source of inspiration, wisdom, and guidance for over a thousand years. The Gita (as it is affectionately known) is laid out as the story of a regular person Arjuna, who has become despondent after coming to see life as a meaningless, pointless, and never-ending struggle. Arjuna is ready to quit. Sound familiar? Krishna (a mysterious friend and hero of the story) comes to Arjuna in his time of need and counsels him on the meaning of life as well as the path that leads to purpose and deliverance. What does Arjuna find at the end of his journey? Meaning. Tranquility. Enlightenment. Because the struggles Arjuna faced and suffered from are the same as those we face today, the teachings of the Gita are every bit as pertinent in our era as they were over a thousand years ago when it was first recorded. I designed my version of this enduring classic to be concise, modern, and accessible to all listeners, even those with no prior knowledge of Hindu philosophy. “We behold what we are, and we are what we behold.” (The Bhagavad Gita) Scroll up and discover the majesty of the Gita for yourself!
©2020 Matthew Barnes (P)2021 Matthew Barnes
Sheltered in the Heart
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To have the deep love of a friend is to have the shelter in which to embody more and more of the essence that we each are. In her audiobook Gunilla Norris shows how in holding each other with trust and compassion our shells fall away and we emerge into the world as freer beings. Participating in a true friendship is profound and holy work. This audiobook is a gift for the journey.
©2014 Gunilla Norris (P)2021 Homebound Publications
Your Buddha Nature
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Here's an opportunity to explore the Ten Perfections with one of the pre-eminent meditation instructors of our time. The Perfections are Buddhism's most basic foundation and include such universal virtues as truthfulness, simplicity, and lovingkindness. These virtues are not remote possibilities - they are immediate answers to the problems and challenges we face every day of our lives. In this comprehensive curriculum, Jack Kornfield introduces the 10 paramitas (inner perfections,) and shows how they can bring a sublime new dimension to any spiritual practice. With meditations and mindfulness techniques to help you understand and practice the Ten Perfections, this audio retreat invites you to experience life to the fullest.
©1997 Jack Kornfield (P)1997 Jack Kornfield