Book description
"Ward is consistently clear-sighted and perceptive as he charts a genuinely fascinating personal and spiritual evolution."--Publishers WeeklyJon Ward's life is divided in half: two decades inside the evangelical Christian bubble and two decades outside of it.In Testimony, Ward tells the engaging story of his upbringing in, and eventual break from, an influential evangelical church in the 1980s and 1990s. Ward sheds light on the evangelical movement's troubling political and cultural dimensions, tracing the ways in which the Jesus People movement was seduced by materialism and other factors to become politically captive rather than prophetic.A respected journalist, Ward asks uncomfortable but necessary questions, calling those inside and outside conservative Christian circles to embrace truth, complexity, and nuance. He recounts his growing alarm and grief over the last several years as evangelical conservatives attacked truth, rejected personal character, and embraced authoritarianism and conspiracism. He shares his search for a faith that embodies the values he was taught as a child.Ward's experience and reflections will resonate with many readers who grew up in the evangelical movement as well as all those who have an interest in the health of the church and its impact on American life.
Microwave Chardonnay
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Bliss
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Fuzzy Claws
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CuriousCoder
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Skittle Mine
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Scratch
As a busy individual, I appreciate ListenBook's versatility in downloading audio files from various sources. It's a time-saver for sure! The app is so easy to use. I was up and running in minutes. A decent listen overall. The narration was clear, though some character voices sounded similar. The story was interesting but had moments where it dragged slightly. Still, it was a good way to pass the time.
Coldy
Audiobook enthusiasts, celebrate! This app's thoughtful features, like auto-rewind and easy chapter navigation, cater perfectly to our reading cravings. ๐๐ Sharing audiobooks with friends through AirDrop is a fun way to connect over shared interests. Automated artwork and metadata extraction make my audiobook library look neat and professional.
Renegade Slugger
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Indestructible Potato
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Gunhawk
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Mental Prophet
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QuantumQuill
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Abyss Tamer
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Solitaire
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Storm Master
ListenBook's comprehensive support for a wide range of audio formats sets it apart from other audiobook apps. Bookmarking my favorite parts of audiobooks is now a breeze. Love this feature! Sharing audiobooks with friends is a blast. AirDrop makes it seamless. The app's compatibility with CarPlay enhances my driving experience. Audiobooks on the road have never been better. The sleek and user-friendly interface makes navigating the app a breeze. It's a pleasure to use.
Purity
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Snow Pharaoh
The extensive statistics feature on ListenBook helps me track my audiobook consumption habits โ so cool! ListenBook has enriched my life with a diverse range of content, all at my fingertips. I can't imagine my daily activities without this app โ it's my go-to for staying informed and entertained. Automatic metadata extraction keeps my library organized. It's a time-saver! The statistics tracking feature is very useful. ListenBook helps me keep track of my listening time.
Delicious
With ListenBook, I can enjoy my audiobooks with enhanced sound quality and personalized settings. ListenBook's support for a variety of audio formats makes it a versatile and essential app for audiobook enthusiasts. Audiobooks have become a staple in my routine, all thanks to this app's seamless integration and user-friendly design. It's a must-have for any book lover. ๐๐ฑ Playlists and bookmarks are super helpful. Love using ListenBook!
Bugger
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QuestQuill
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Playing a wide variety of audio formats
Works on all devices with iOS 13 and newer
Huge amount of features for a small price
Frequent updates to add new features and improve existing ones
Advanced playback controls
Live sound processing
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice and noise reduction
Translated into more than 20 languages
If you love listening to fiction audiobooks, ListenBook has features to make the process easier.
Edit book data: title, author, cover
Use equalizer to make the sound comfortable for you
Adjust the playback speed
Enjoy dark and light app themes
Supported formats: MP3, M4B, AWB, FLAC, OGG audio files and many more (must be DRM free)
Auto-Bookmarks make it easy to find your place
AirPlay support allows redirection of audio output.
VoiceOver support
Dark mode for night owls
Convenient bookmarking system helps you mark the most important places.
Unlimited bookmarks for each audiobook
Put your own cover on the wager
Share your audiobook with friends
Lock-screen control
Customise app with extensive options
Sleep timer with shake to reset, set custom notification sounds, and a few unique options
Auto rewind depending on paused time, customize rewind times to your liking
Removing background noise from recordings made in classrooms and meetings
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice for a better listening experience