Wayne Shepherd has narrated 42 audiobooks on Listento.it by 38 authors, with an average listener rating of 4.8★ across 91 ratings. The most-rated is The Oz Principle.
Great Day Every Day
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The alarm clock rings in a new day and a chance to rejoice in it. After all: "This is the day the Lord has made. We will rejoice and be glad in it."But what about those days when the traffic snarls, airports close, and friends forget? Is there any hope for the days riddled with the hang-ups and bang-ups of life? In Great Day Every Day, Max Lucado unpacks Jesus' blueprint for dealing with such days: Saturate your day in Jesus' grace. Entrust your day to his oversight. Accept his direction. It's the only prescription to fill your day with God-given purpose. When you find the divine promise of each day, you can face whatever it brings. Speed bumps and speeding tickets won’t derail you. Hiccups and hard times don’t have to ruin your day. In fact those days can become great days. Whatever you face, you can have a great day every day. Previously released as Every Day Deserves a Chance.
©2012 Thomas Nelson, Inc. (P)2011 Thomas Nelson, Inc.
The Sower
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In Jesus’ day, it was common for large crowds to gather to hear His words. Some people were curious. Some were skeptical. Some were burdened. Some were joyous. Still, the Son of Man sowed the seed of truth into stony hearts and thirsty souls. The lessons that can be gleaned from the parables of Jesus - especially the parable of the Sower - are innumerable. As you walk in His steps for the next 31 days through the biblical inspirations and guided questions in this audiobook, you, too, will be moved to proclaim God’s salvation to the lost, His forgiveness to the broken, and His hope to the weary. The parable reminds us that not every seed will take root and bear fruit. But Scripture tells us to follow in the Savior’s steps anyway. To sow the good seed of the Gospel. To go into your world, your neighborhood, your school, your workplace, and declare the truth about our God who saves.
©2012 Franklin Graham and Donna Lee Toney (P)2012 Oasis Audio
America
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From the bold, brilliant mind of best-selling author William J. Bennett comes this thrilling account of the virtues and vices of our great country and the many brave men and women who have made it the powerful nation it is today. A sweeping tale of human initiative, struggle, and victory, Bennett captures what is unique about America.
©2006 William J. Bennett (P)2005 Oasis Audio LLC
Amazing Grace in the Life of William Wilberforce
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William Wilberforce (1759 - 1833) was a British politician and philanthropist, and a leader of the movement to abolish the slave trade. John Piper's biography of Wilberforce takes readers beyond his battle against slavery and explores the beliefs and motivations of this influential evangelical politician.
©2007 John Piper (P)2009 Crossway Audio
The Faith of Condoleezza Rice
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How did a young black girl raised in Birmingham, Alabama, in the turbulent 1960s grow up to become the first female National Security Advisor and later Secretary of State? Condoleezza Rice's story of success in the public sphere is powerful, but even more compelling is the story of how her Christian faith has served as her foundation for dealing with heartache and struggle. This biography examines Rice's faith and how it has shaped her. Listeners will discover in her a Christian hero and will seek to cultivate the same fruit that is apparent in her life.
©2009 Leslie Montgomery (P)2009 Hovel
Lord, Change Me Now
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Are you truly serious about allowing the power of God to transform your life? In this new audiobook by respected pastor and author James MacDonald, you will confront three parts of the model for real change: The Preparation for Change, The Process of Change and The Power for Change.
©2012 eChristian Inc. (P)2012 eChristian Inc.
Are We Living in the End Times?
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Best-selling author and prophecy scholar Tim LaHaye and co-author Jerry B. Jenkins examine the signs of the end times and present 20 reasons why they believe the current generation could see the Rapture. LaHaye and Jenkins lead the listener through the basics of prophecy, then present their 20 reasons in detail. Understanding prophecy can be difficult and confusing. This book takes away all of the mystery - and the intimidation. It is user-friendly for the layperson, yet remarkably complete for the scholar. Great for anyone wanting to find out more about end-times prophecy.
©1998 Tim LaHaye and Jerry B. Jenkins (P)1998 Tim LaHaye and Jerry B. Jenkins
Billy Graham: Leading with Love
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Throughout Billy Graham’s evangelical ministry, his roles as an evangelist and as “America’s pastor” have been well documented. However, the story that remains untold is the story of his leadership - both publicly and in private - as a minister and as a CEO. For more than 50 years, Graham was CEO of the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association (BGEA) and oversaw its worldwide gatherings and diverse media divisions. In addition, he was at the forefront of the robust "evangelical movement" that rose from obscurity in the 1940s to become a prominent social and political force 50 years later. Time magazine named Graham one of the top 10 leaders of the 20th century. Graham’s passionate leadership style has been an inspiration to many, and now, in Billy Graham: Leading with Love, it is condensed into five essential principles. Based on interviews with Graham’s colleagues, associates, and friends, this unique insight into Graham’s life and ministry offers behind-the-scenes glimpses of his courageous leadership style and core beliefs.
©2014 Christianity Today International; Any Scripture taken from the Holy Bible, New International Version is © 1973, 1978, 1984 by International Bible Society. Used by permission of Zondervan Bible Publishers. All rights reserved. (P)2014 Brilliance Audio, all rights reserved.
Experiencing the Resurrection
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What is so important about the resurrection? What does it mean in the life of the believer? The audio starts with explaining the need for the resurrection, which is man's sin and the Father's desire to redeem fallen man from his sin. But the Resurrection did more than that. It was the beginning of God's relationship with redeemed man. The audio begins by pointing out that the resurrection is the validation that Christ was fully capable of paying the price for man's sin.
©2008 Henry Blackaby (P)2008 Oasis Audio
Experiencing the Cross
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Although the cross is God's decisive deed in human history, the full meaning of it is far too much for a mere human mind to grasp. But through Henry Blackaby's careful examination, the cross becomes not a doctrine, but an experience. You'll be overwhelmed with the utter significance of Christ's death, leading you to a stronger sense of God's power in your daily life. Steeped in the Blackaby distinctive of constant encouragement toward your personal experience of God, and firmly rooted in Scripture, this book exposes the tragic result of a casual attitude toward the sin in our lives that made the cross necessary. Learn to surrender to the deeper dimensions of the cross, so that nothing can block the Lord's presence and power in your life!
©2005 Henry Blackaby (P)2005 Oasis Audio LLC
The Positive Organization
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Beholden to accepted assumptions about people and organizations, too many enterprises waste human potential. Robert Quinn shows how to defy convention and create organizations where people feel fully engaged and continually rewarded, where - both individually and collectively - they flourish and exceed expectations. The problem is that leaders are following a negative and constraining "mental map" that insists organizations must be rigid, top-down hierarchies and that the people in them are driven mainly by self-interest and fear. But leaders can adopt a different mental map, one where organizations are networks of fluid, evolving relationships and where people are motivated by a desire to grow, learn, and serve a larger goal. Using dozens of memorable stories, Quinn describes specific actions leaders can take to facilitate the emergence of this organizational culture - helping people gain a sense of purpose, engage in authentic conversations, see new possibilities, and sacrifice for the common good. The book includes the positive organization generator, a tool that provides 100 real-life practices from positive organizations and helps you reinvent them to fit your specific needs. With the POG you can identify and implement the practices that will have the greatest impact on your organization. At its heart, the book helps leaders see new possibilities that lie within the acknowledged realities of organizational life. It provides five keys for learning to be "bilingual" - speaking the conventional language of business as well as the language of the positive organization. When leaders can do this, they are able to make real and lasting change.
©2015 Robert E. Quinn (P)2015 Robert E. Quinn
How to Be Happy Though Married
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From one of America's most successful marriage counselors, here's how to make all marriages even better! Countless couples are miserable in their marriages, and think they only way out of their unhappiness is separation and divorce. But Dr. Tim LaHaye, pastor, author, and counselor, has another idea. Since God created man and woman to complement each other, and because marriage was God's idea, turn to his Word, the Bible, for the best advice to develop physical, mental, and spiritual harmony in marriage. Originally published in 1968, this recently updated classic enables nearlyweds, newlyweds, and those who have been married for years to explore marriage from the honeymoon through children, to discover six keys to marital happiness - maturity, submission, love, communication, prayer, and Christ - and to use these keys to unlock the happiness that God meant marriage to have.
©2002 Tim LaHaye (P)2008 Oasis Audio
Living with Confidence in a Chaotic World
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"Let not your heart be troubled..." Confidence can be hard to come by these days. People are losing their jobs, their houses, and their life savings at an unprecedented rate. Violence, natural disasters, and moral depravity seem to be skyrocketing. In the midst of all this chaos, we need to know...what on earth should we do now? In the follow-up to the New York Times best seller What in the World Is Going On? Dr. David Jeremiah brings a message of hope and confidence from the priceless counsel of the Word of God. He answers our most urgent questions, including: How can we weather this storm with a calm heart? What does it truly mean to "wait on the Lord"? What is Jesus saying to our chaotic world today? How on earth did we get into this mess? Can we take a broken world and rebuild it into something fruitful? Living with Confidence in a Chaotic World shows us all that with the power and love of Almighty God, we can live with confidence in this age of turmoil.
©2009 Dr. David Jeremiah (P)2019 Thomas Nelson
The Lucado Inspirational Reader
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Comfort and the cross. Faith and forgiveness. Salvation and spiritual refreshment. For more than 25 years you've trusted Max Lucado to walk with you as you ponder these essential truths. This collection of his very best stories and one-liners guides you through his signature themes and life's most important matters. Spend a few minutes or a couple of hours at the foot of the cross. Take a moment or an afternoon to search the heart of the Savior. Seize a second for a second chance. Return to these words time and again for a dose of hope and encouragement straight from Max's heart to yours.
©2011 Max Lucado (P)2019 Thomas Nelson
Sacred Journeys
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Hosted by Wayne Shepherd, an Oasis Audio original production with today’s top Christian authors sharing their favorite verses. Listen as they all share personal stories and corresponding verses on how God has worked in their lives. Authors include Angela Hunt, Robin Jones Gunn, Randy Alcorn, Terri Blackstock, Dave and Neta Jackson, Colleen Coble, Stephen Arterburn, Davis Bunn, Ruth Graham, John Bevere, Jenna Lucado Bishop, and Bodie and Brock Thoene.
©2010 Oasis Audio (P)2010 Oasis Audio
What to Do When You Don't Know What to Do
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Not sure what to do next? Sometimes the big and small decisions in life seem overwhelming. How do you know what choices to make about your career, kids, and relationships? Even when you make good decisions, how do you avoid temptation along the way? In What to Do When You Don't Know What to Do, renowned Bible teacher Dr. David Jeremiah walks you through the book of James to glean God's wisdom on issues such as finances, faith, and decision making. What does it look like to consider God in all of your plans, depend on God rather than wealth, and put prayer above your personal efforts? It looks, as James discovered, like living a life of great joy. PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying reference material will be available in your Library section along with the audio.
©2015 David C. Cook (P)2015 Oasis Audio
The Economics of Higher Purpose
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Two distinguished scholars offer eight steps to help organizations discover and embrace an authentic higher purpose - something that will dramatically improve every aspect of any enterprise, including the bottom line. What does a lofty notion like purpose have to do with business basics like the bottom line? Robert E. Quinn and Anjan V. Thakor say pretty much everything. Leaders and managers are taught that employees are self-interested and work resistant, so they create systems of control to combat these expectations. Workers resent these systems, and performance suffers. To address the performance issues, managers double down on the coercion, creating a vicious cycle and a self-fulfilling prophecy. But there is a better way. Quinn and Thakor show that when an authentic higher purpose permeates business strategy and decision-making, the cycle is broken. Employers and employees see themselves as working together toward an inspiring goal, not just trying to hit quarterly targets. They fully engage, become proactive contributors, and, ironically, easily exceed those quarterly targets. Based on their widely acclaimed Harvard Business Review article, Quinn and Thakor offer eight sometimes surprising steps for shifting from a transaction-oriented mind-set focused on constraints to a purpose-oriented mind-set focused on possibility. This iconoclastic audiobook will help any organization discover its authentic purpose and weave it into the fabric of everything it does, leading to unprecedented levels of personal satisfaction, service and product innovation, and economic growth.
©2019 Robert E. Quinn and Anjan V. Thakor (P)2019 Robert E. Quinn and Anjan V. Thakor
God in the Marketplace
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Revolutionize your approach to business! As a Christian businessperson, you live in a corporate pressure cooker. Yet you want your life to affect more than your company's bottom line. You want to hear what God says about leading your family. You want to use your business skills to strengthen your church. You want to explore how the Holy Spirit's presence in your life can affect how you work, manage, and lead within your company. Henry and Richard have heard the details of these dreams from people like you, and they have powerful, biblical perspectives on each of them. As you listen to this audiobook, be prepared for God to speak to you. Knowing what he intends for your life will revolutionize the way you approach your business.
©2008 Henry Blackaby (P)2008 Oasis Audio
Count It All Joy
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What if you could have joy no matter what? The Apostle Paul wrote his most personal letter while abandoned in a Roman prison, where he suffered abuse. He wrote to believers who lived in the shadow of the Roman tyrant Nero. And yet this letter, Philippians, is the most joy-filled epistle in the Bible. Weaving together modern stories and historical details, Dr. David Jeremiah explores Philippians verse by verse, showing us what it means to be joyful in spite of circumstances. Whatever you are facing today, Count It All Joy will inspire you to find the joy that Jesus promises.
©2016 David C. Cook (P)2016 Oasis Audio
Every Day with Jesus
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Savor each new day with him. Jesus is there every day, in every step you take, in every decision you face. His mercies are new every morning. Are you experiencing the joy that can be found in his presence? At the heart of this year-round collection of devotionals are penetrating thoughts on intimate themes such as grace, obedience, change, priorities and God’s promises from Christianity’s most beloved writers and thinkers. Their timeless words—in concert with a daily meditation, Scripture and a short prayer—will draw your heart and mind toward heaven for a few minutes each day, offering words to help you take your own concerns and praises to the Lover of your soul. Let Every Day with Jesus draw you closer to your Savior, pointing you to the comfort and strength awaiting you in the sweetness of your times with him.
©2010 Andrew Wommack (P)2011 Oasis