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Elevation with Steven Furtick

Welcome to the weekly podcast of Elevation Church led by Pastor Steven Furtick. To learn more visit our website at http://elevationchurch.org or download the Elevation App. To support this ministry and help us continue to reach people all around the world click here: http://ele.vc/TI55jR

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(Un)Qualified: How God Uses Broken People to Do Big Things cover

(Un)Qualified

Steven Furtick

Mentioned 5 months ago

The Glitch That Keeps On Giving

Furtick explained that the word "Unqualified," which a theologian used to describe his ministry, became the title of his own book and that he had sent a copy of that book to the theologian.

Summarized my whole ministry with one word, and I guess by now I don't need to tell you what that word was because it became the title of my book. ... Unqualified. ... I signed him a copy of the book and sent it to him with a skinny red tie.

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His Needs, Her Needs: Making Romantic Love Last | How to Identify and Satisfy 10 Vital Needs in Your Marriage | A Practical Relationship Guide for Couples cover

His Needs, Her Needs

Willard F. Harley Jr.

Mentioned 5 months ago

He Took The Manna Off The Menu

The speaker promoted the book as a resource for learning how to meet a spouse's needs and urged listeners to purchase it on Amazon.

Buy the book. Put it on Amazon and the Amazon thing on your iPhone. Download it while preaching. His Needs, Her Needs, Five Love Languages. All these ways to say that, you know, you can actually be trying to meet somebody's needs but meeting them in a way they can't receive because you don't know what they really need.

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The 5 Love Languages Hardcover Special Edition: The Secret to Love That Lasts cover

The 5 Love Languages Hardcover Special Edition

Gary Chapman

Mentioned 5 months ago

He Took The Manna Off The Menu

The speaker mentioned the book as another tool for understanding how to meet a partner's emotional needs.

Buy the book. Put it on Amazon and the Amazon thing on your iPhone. Download it while preaching. His Needs, Her Needs, Five Love Languages. All these ways to say that, you know, you can actually be trying to meet somebody's needs but meeting them in a way they can't receive because you don't know what they really need.

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KJV, Pew Bible, Large Print, Hardcover, Black, Red Letter, Comfort Print: Holy Bible, King James Version cover

KJV, Pew Bible, Large Print, Hardcover, Black, Red Letter, Comfort Print

Thomas Nelson

Mentioned 5 months ago

SAVE YOUR STRENGTH

The speaker described the Bible as an ancient book and referenced its authority while discussing strength and justice.

The Bible is an ancient book. In fact, Isaiah says... He gives a picture of it.

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Revelation - Bible Study Book with Video Access: Eternal King, Everlasting Kingdom cover

Revelation - Bible Study Book with Video Access

Jen Wilkin

Mentioned 6 months ago

You Already Know

He mentioned reading about a white horse in the Book of Revelation and noted that people often add an "s" to the title.

And yeah, there's a white horse that I read about in the book of Revelation. The book of Revelations. People put an S on it. Book of Revelations. Walmarts. Revelations.

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Imagine the God of Heaven: Near-Death Experiences, God’s Revelation, and the Love You’ve Always Wanted cover

Imagine the God of Heaven

John Burke

Mentioned 6 months ago

You Already Know

The speaker briefly referenced the Book of Revelation, noting that some people add an "s" to its name.

I need you to shout right now if you know who he is... the book of Revelation. The book of Revelations. People put an S on it.

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The Let Them Theory: The Life-Changing Hack That Millions of People Cant Stop Talking About cover

The Let Them Theory

Mel Robbins

Mentioned 6 months ago

Don't Let The Attack Distract You

He mentioned the book in passing, noting that he had not read it but liked the title.

I read about a book Mel Robbins wrote called The Let Them Theory. I didn't read the book, but I liked the title.

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The Book of John (The Smart Guide to the Bible Series) cover

The Book of John (The Smart Guide to the Bible Series)

Lin Johnson

Mentioned 6 months ago

Backseat DJs

The speaker referenced several passages from the Bible, mentioning the books of James, Hebrews, and Psalm as authoritative sources for his teaching on joy and trials.

James chapter 1, verses 2 through 4. He said, "Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds..."

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The Total Money Makeover Updated and Expanded: A Proven Plan for Financial Peace cover

The Total Money Makeover Updated and Expanded

Dave Ramsey

Mentioned 7 months ago

The Power Of The Prompt

He mentioned following Dave Ramsey's teaching from the Financial Peace material while describing how he and his wife saved for a downpayment and built an emergency fund.

We saved up and put a down payment on a house. And we did what Dave Ramsey taught in his financial peace stuff, like no debt and all that.

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[Operation Fortitude] [By: Levine, Joshua] [March, 2012] cover

[Operation Fortitude] [By

Mentioned 7 months ago

It's Mine To Manage

The speaker used the Book of Joshua to illustrate how the Israelites set up twelve stones as a memorial after crossing the Jordan River, emphasizing the principle of managing what God gives. He later referenced Joshua when encouraging listeners to remember seasonal milestones and when reflecting on the end of Joshua's life.

I believe that with all of my heart ... let's go to the Word of God. Joshua chapter 4 verses 1 through 9. As I read this story to you ... on the surface, this story is really very simple.

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Ephesians - Bible Study Book with Video Access: A Study of Faith and Practice cover

Ephesians - Bible Study Book with Video Access

Jackie Hill Perry

Mentioned 8 months ago

Win Before You Begin (Pastor Rich Wilkerson Jr.)

The speaker referenced Ephesians as a passage for listeners to read, urging them to apply its teachings for spiritual victory.

Go back and read Ephesians six.

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The Rational Bible: Deuteronomy cover

The Rational Bible

Dennis Prager

Mentioned 8 months ago

Win Before You Begin (Pastor Rich Wilkerson Jr.)

The speaker encouraged listeners to open their Bibles to Deuteronomy, highlighting its instructional value for winning battles before they begin.

If you've got a Bible, quickly turn to the book of Deuteronomy.

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The Message Outreach Edition, Large Print (Softcover): The Bible in Contemporary Language Cover

Eugene H. Peterson

The Message Outreach Edition, Large Print (Softcover)

The Bible in Contemporary Language

It was mentioned as a book that Peter sent wrote, and it was used to show that adolescence is a gift that helps us from stagnating.

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I read a book by Peter sent a wrote the message Bible he's in heaven now he said that adolescence is the gift to the middle-aged man to keep us from stagnating because when we are forced to confront w...

— Episode: This Is What A Miracle Feels Like

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Episode: This Is What A Miracle Feels Like

It was mentioned as a book that Peter sent wrote, and it was used to show that adolescence is a gift that helps us from stagnating.

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I read a book by Peter sent a wrote the message Bible he's in heaven now he said that adolescence is the gift to the middle-aged man to keep us from stagnating because when we are forced to confront what we never grew through in our children it keeps us from lying down and dying in the state that we're in

The Complete Calvin and Hobbes Cover

Bill Watterson

The Complete Calvin and Hobbes

The comic strip 'Calvin and Hobbes' was mentioned as a point of reference for the concept of thought bubbles, particularly how some things are best kept private.

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I'm thinking of the old cartoons. I'm thinking of Calvin and Hobbes specifically.

— Episode: Thought Bubbles

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Episode: Thought Bubbles

The comic strip 'Calvin and Hobbes' was mentioned as a point of reference for the concept of thought bubbles, particularly how some things are best kept private.

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I'm thinking of the old cartoons. I'm thinking of Calvin and Hobbes specifically.

Mere Christianity Cover

C. S. Lewis

Mere Christianity

C.S. Lewis's book was referenced as a source for the idea that sometimes we don't get the answer we want, but a 'no answer' from God, and that it's not uncompassionate, but rather a sign that we need to see through a more blurry lens.

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C.S. Lewis says sometimes we don't get the answer that we're so desperate for. We get more of a no answer.

— Episode: The Gift Of Grief (Lisa Harper)

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Episode: The Gift Of Grief (Lisa Harper)

C.S. Lewis's book was referenced as a source for the idea that sometimes we don't get the answer we want, but a 'no answer' from God, and that it's not uncompassionate, but rather a sign that we need to see through a more blurry lens.

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C.S. Lewis says sometimes we don't get the answer that we're so desperate for. We get more of a no answer.

He said, but it's not uncompassionate as if God is saying peace child. You don't understand this because we see through the lens, you know, kind of blurry. And so it's your fault.

Going Solo: The Gospel of Luke Cover

Irv Brandt

Going Solo

The Gospel of Luke

This book was mentioned in relation to Jesus's words that whoever wants to be his disciple must deny themselves, pick up their cross daily and follow him, relating to the idea of denying the Simon part of oneself.

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Here's our assignment in Luke 9.23.

— Episode: Between Two Extremes (Larry Brey)

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Episode: Between Two Extremes (Larry Brey)

This book was mentioned in relation to Jesus's words that whoever wants to be his disciple must deny themselves, pick up their cross daily and follow him, relating to the idea of denying the Simon part of oneself.

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Here's our assignment in Luke 9.23.

The New Whole30: The Definitive Plan to Transform Your Health, Habits, and Relationship with Food Cover

Melissa Urban

The New Whole30

The Definitive Plan to Transform Your Health, Habits, and Relationship with Food

The speaker compared the book of Leviticus to the Whole30 book, noting its detailed dietary restrictions.

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the book of Leviticus at points reads more like a Whole30 book than it does like a Scripture verse because all the dietary restrictions are there.

— Episode: Danger In The Distance

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Episode: Danger In The Distance

The speaker compared the book of Leviticus to the Whole30 book, noting its detailed dietary restrictions.

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the book of Leviticus at points reads more like a Whole30 book than it does like a Scripture verse because all the dietary restrictions are there.

The Let Them Theory: The Life-Changing Hack That Millions of People Cant Stop Talking About Cover

Mel Robbins

The Let Them Theory

The Life-Changing Hack That Millions of People Cant Stop Talking About

He mentioned the book in passing, noting that he had not read it but liked the title.

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I read about a book Mel Robbins wrote called The Let Them Theory. I didn't read the book, but I liked the title.

— Episode: Don't Let The Attack Distract You

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Episode: Don't Let The Attack Distract You

He mentioned the book in passing, noting that he had not read it but liked the title.

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I read about a book Mel Robbins wrote called The Let Them Theory. I didn't read the book, but I liked the title.

Finding Jesus Christ in the New Testament Cover

Annabelle Sorensen

Finding Jesus Christ in the New Testament

It was discussed in the context of Apostle Paul, who potentially wrote 13 or 14 books in the New Testament.

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So when I say to you in a chapter that includes the salvation of the guy who wrote 13 books of the New Testament, if in fact he didn't write Hebrews, and if he did, it's 14. If he didn't, it's 13.

— Episode: A Holding Pattern (Levi Lusko)

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Episode: A Holding Pattern (Levi Lusko)

It was discussed in the context of Apostle Paul, who potentially wrote 13 or 14 books in the New Testament.

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So when I say to you in a chapter that includes the salvation of the guy who wrote 13 books of the New Testament, if in fact he didn't write Hebrews, and if he did, it's 14. If he didn't, it's 13.

Forgiving What You Can't Forget: Discover How to Move On, Make Peace with Painful Memories, and Create a Life That’s Beautiful Again Cover

Lysa TerKeurst

Forgiving What You Can't Forget

Discover How to Move On, Make Peace with Painful Memories, and Create a Life That’s Beautiful Again

The speaker mentioned "Forgiving What You Can't Forget" by Lysa TerKeurst as her own book, which deals with the concept of forgiveness and the healing that comes from it. She highlighted how forgiveness is a process and that we can forgive for the facts of what happened, even if we haven't fully healed from the impact.

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In "Forgiving What You Can't Forget," Lysa TerKeurst shares how to stop reducing your life down to the limitations of living hurt and move toward the freedom found only through forgiv...

— Episode: Forgiving What You Can’t Forget (Lysa Te...

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Episode: Forgiving What You Can’t Forget (Lysa TerKeurst)

The speaker mentioned "Forgiving What You Can't Forget" by Lysa TerKeurst as her own book, which deals with the concept of forgiveness and the healing that comes from it. She highlighted how forgiveness is a process and that we can forgive for the facts of what happened, even if we haven't fully healed from the impact.

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In "Forgiving What You Can't Forget," Lysa TerKeurst shares how to stop reducing your life down to the limitations of living hurt and move toward the freedom found only through forgiveness.

And so, I'm gonna ask you right now to pray with me for the forgiveness that you're gonna get. God, you're playing a part in continuing from the day you were born. exactly what God's word says about forgiveness.

And so I started doing these things called rebellious acts of resilience. And what a rebellious act of resilience.

But what a rebellious act of forgiveness is is for me to start listening to the I can'ts and I don'ts in my vocabulary.

So you must make the decision that their offense will not define you or confine you by the smallness of bitterness.

Scary Close: Dropping the Act and Finding True Intimacy Cover

Donald Miller

Scary Close

Dropping the Act and Finding True Intimacy

The book discusses the fear of and challenges to intimacy, through the lens of the author's personal struggles.

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I loved the book Scary Close.

— Episode: Breaking Bad Relational Patterns (Donald...

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Episode: Breaking Bad Relational Patterns (Donald Miller)

The book discusses the fear of and challenges to intimacy, through the lens of the author's personal struggles.

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I loved the book Scary Close.

In fact, I read this book two times.

The second time reading it, it was just as powerful as the first time.

And I thought it would be cool for us to talk about some of the things that you said in the book that resonated so deeply with me about intimacy.

Well, the book is about intimacy. It's about the fear of and overcoming the fear of and the challenges to have intimacy.

The Ground Under My Feet Cover

Eva Kollisch

The Ground Under My Feet

The speaker jokingly said that the devil was not there to help edit the book 'Get Under My Feet'.

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You are not here to help me edit Get Under My Feet.

— Episode: Cutting Room

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Episode: Cutting Room

The speaker jokingly said that the devil was not there to help edit the book 'Get Under My Feet'.

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You are not here to help me edit Get Under My Feet.

You're not the director. You're not the author.

You are not financing this screenplay. You didn't make me. You didn't create me.

You didn't die for me, and you don't get to drive me crazy. Get your scissors out my spirit.

Get your scissors out of this room. Get your scissors out of my mind.

Finding God's Will for Your Life: Discovering the Plans God Has for You Cover

Joyce Meyer

Finding God's Will for Your Life

Discovering the Plans God Has for You

The speaker recounted an encounter in a bookstore where he met a woman named Bianca who was struggling with faith and seeking a sign from God. The speaker recommended a book by Joyce Meyer, hoping it would provide comfort and guidance. The speaker also gifted the book to Bianca.

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I thought it was real funny because I bought her a Joyce Meyer book and signed it, Stephen Furtick.

— Episode: Page Turner

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Episode: Page Turner

The speaker recounted an encounter in a bookstore where he met a woman named Bianca who was struggling with faith and seeking a sign from God. The speaker recommended a book by Joyce Meyer, hoping it would provide comfort and guidance. The speaker also gifted the book to Bianca.

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I thought it was real funny because I bought her a Joyce Meyer book and signed it, Stephen Furtick.

Little Leagues Drills & Strategies (Little League Baseball Guide) Cover

Ned McIntosh

Little Leagues Drills & Strategies (Little League Baseball Guide)

The speaker mentioned his father reading this book to learn how to coach Little League Baseball, as times have changed in terms of coaching standards.

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He went to the library and checked out a book.

— Episode: The Limp Won’t Make You Late

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Episode: The Limp Won’t Make You Late

The speaker mentioned his father reading this book to learn how to coach Little League Baseball, as times have changed in terms of coaching standards.

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He went to the library and checked out a book.

I used to see him reading the book How to Coach Little League Baseball.

Anxiety Relief for Teens: Essential CBT Skills and Self-Care Practices to Overcome Anxiety and Stress Cover

Regine Galanti PhD

Anxiety Relief for Teens

Essential CBT Skills and Self-Care Practices to Overcome Anxiety and Stress

It was a book about anxiety and teens and the speaker mentioned a line in the book that said the best thing that you can do for your child's anxiety is handle your own.

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I was reading this book about anxiety and teens. Of course, I was and I don't know if you ever read parenting books to all the parents out there. I don't recommend them. I hate them because every time...

— Episode: The God Of Answers (Holly Furtick)

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Episode: The God Of Answers (Holly Furtick)

It was a book about anxiety and teens and the speaker mentioned a line in the book that said the best thing that you can do for your child's anxiety is handle your own.

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I was reading this book about anxiety and teens. Of course, I was and I don't know if you ever read parenting books to all the parents out there. I don't recommend them. I hate them because every time I read them I I get overwhelmed and I feel like oh I did I did it after me. I have screwed up my kids. It's too late and I I don't know it's too late for me.

I shouldn't even be reading but this book actually had a line that really helped me. It said this the best thing that you can do for your child's anxiety is handle your own.

Damaged but Not Destroyed: From Trauma to Triumph Cover

Michael Todd

Damaged but Not Destroyed

From Trauma to Triumph

This book focuses on the journey from trauma to triumph and encourages people to overcome the damage they've experienced, suggesting that God can use it for good.

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This week I released a brand new book called Damage But Not Destroyed.

— Episode: What Can God Do With Damage? (Michael To...

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Episode: What Can God Do With Damage? (Michael Todd)

This book focuses on the journey from trauma to triumph and encourages people to overcome the damage they've experienced, suggesting that God can use it for good.

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This week I released a brand new book called Damage But Not Destroyed.

The reason I tell you this is because I wanted people to understand the journey of going from trauma to triumph.

The Book of Daniel (The Smart Guide to the Bible Series) Cover

Thomas Nelson

The Book of Daniel (The Smart Guide to the Bible Series)

The speaker mentioned this book alongside the book of Revelation, suggesting that after completing the 10 verses of 1 Peter 2, listeners could come back and ask about these books.

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I don't know what the Lord wants me to do first Peter 2 1 just told you when you get those five then come back and then ask me about The Book of Daniel in the book of Revelations.

— Episode: Built Different

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Episode: Built Different

The speaker mentioned this book alongside the book of Revelation, suggesting that after completing the 10 verses of 1 Peter 2, listeners could come back and ask about these books.

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I don't know what the Lord wants me to do first Peter 2 1 just told you when you get those five then come back and then ask me about The Book of Daniel in the book of Revelations.

The Hobbit & The Lord of the Rings Boxed Set Hardcover Illustrated edition 2020 June 25 Cover

J.R.R. Tolkien

The Hobbit & The Lord of the Rings Boxed Set Hardcover Illustrated edition 2020 June 25

The author of 'The Hobbit' and 'Lord of the Rings' was mentioned, with a quote about gradual growth and long journeys, illustrating the concept of faith's progression.

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He says, little by little one travels far.

— Episode: Little By Little (Rich Wilkerson Jr.)

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Episode: Little By Little (Rich Wilkerson Jr.)

The author of 'The Hobbit' and 'Lord of the Rings' was mentioned, with a quote about gradual growth and long journeys, illustrating the concept of faith's progression.

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He says, little by little one travels far.

What to Expect When You're Expecting: (Updated in 2024) Cover

Heidi Murkoff

What to Expect When You're Expecting

(Updated in 2024)

It was described as a book that creates expectations about parenthood, but the speaker found it to be disappointing and wanted a refund.

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That book sucks. I want my money back

— Episode: Expiration Date

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Episode: Expiration Date

It was described as a book that creates expectations about parenthood, but the speaker found it to be disappointing and wanted a refund.

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That book sucks. I want my money back

Good Boundaries and Goodbyes: Loving Others Without Losing the Best of Who You Are Cover

Lysa TerKeurst

Good Boundaries and Goodbyes

Loving Others Without Losing the Best of Who You Are

Lysa TerKeurst's newest book, "Good Boundaries and Goodbyes," was discussed as a relevant topic for the episode, focusing on the importance of setting boundaries in relationships without losing oneself.

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She just released her newest book called Good Boundaries and Goodbyes.

— Episode: Boundaries: It’s Time To Stop Dancing Wi...

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Episode: Boundaries: It’s Time To Stop Dancing With Dysfunc...

Lysa TerKeurst's newest book, "Good Boundaries and Goodbyes," was discussed as a relevant topic for the episode, focusing on the importance of setting boundaries in relationships without losing oneself.

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She just released her newest book called Good Boundaries and Goodbyes.

Really Bad Girls of the Bible: More Lessons from Less-Than-Perfect-Woman Cover

Liz Curtis Higgs

Really Bad Girls of the Bible

More Lessons from Less-Than-Perfect-Woman

The sermon focused on lessons from a season of 'less' and how to find purpose and confidence in God, despite setbacks and disappointments, using Wade Joye's book as a guide.

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I know I just read a scripture about more, but today I want to preach on the topic lessons from less.

— Episode: Lessons From Less (Wade Joye)

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Episode: Lessons From Less (Wade Joye)

The sermon focused on lessons from a season of 'less' and how to find purpose and confidence in God, despite setbacks and disappointments, using Wade Joye's book as a guide.

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I know I just read a scripture about more, but today I want to preach on the topic lessons from less.

So if you're not seeing what you expected immeasurably more to look like in your life right now,

So how could Paul still write about God doing more?

See, Paul was writing this letter either to the church in Ephesus or to several churches in that area.

So when you put your faith in Jesus, you're saved by grace through faith in a moment, but it takes a lifetime for the Holy Spirit to work out the reality of what he wants to do in your heart.

Stop Waiting for Permission: Harness Your Gifts, Find Your Purpose, and Unleash Your Personal Genius Cover

Stephen Chandler

Stop Waiting for Permission

Harness Your Gifts, Find Your Purpose, and Unleash Your Personal Genius

It was described as a step-by-step guide to help people realize their hidden potential and purpose, having been based on the speaker's own journey.

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I've got a book coming out. Come on now. It's called Stop Waiting for Permission. And I'm asking, man, grab that book. It will change your life.

— Episode: I Wasn’t Left, I Lingered (Stephen Chand...

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Episode: I Wasn’t Left, I Lingered (Stephen Chandler)

It was described as a step-by-step guide to help people realize their hidden potential and purpose, having been based on the speaker's own journey.

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I've got a book coming out. Come on now. It's called Stop Waiting for Permission. And I'm asking, man, grab that book. It will change your life.

And that book literally is a step-by-step guide. It really is what God, the journey God took me on of just thinking that I'm kind of a nobody and invisible in all this, and then realizing that there's so much that God has placed inside of me.

So you could preorder that wherever books are sold.

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