Hope and Other Superpowers
A Life-Affirming, Love-Defending, Butt-Kicking, World-Saving Manifesto
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John Pavlovitz
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Overwhelmed by the news cycle and the state of affairs in our world? A pastor, blogger, and powerful voice in the Resistance, John Pavlovitz has the answer and the antidote: Hope and Other Superpowers - inspirational, practical, and motivational lessons to cultivate our inner superheroes and save the world.
Pastor John Pavlovitz has become a voice and a beacon of hope for progressives around the world. His popular and beloved blog, Stuff That Needs to Be Said, offers almost daily inspiration and insight into the state of affairs in the world and expertly captures the emotional zeitgeist; the angst, rage, fear, and despair that are the “new normal” for so many people. In the face of the hand-wringing helplessness we often feel, John offers the antidote: a practical and inspirational guide to transforming your burdens into dreams and your outrage into activism in order to become the kind of people the world needs right now.
Using the fun and relatable framework of superhero mythology, John calls on us to create our origin stories that spur us to action and explains how we can build our protective suits of armor, identify and curb our personal kryptonite, and vanquish villains. He also helps us cultivate the specific “superpowers” we can enlist to make our lives and our world better. Along the way, he offers inspiring and stirring anecdotes and profiles about ordinary people who have done extraordinary things to help humankind.
These times call for us to become superheroes in our own right, with the fearlessness, determination, and commitment to fight the battle against lies, oppression, and bigotry. As in the pages of a comic book, the bad guys are relentless, and so we have to be equally steadfast in our goodness. Here, Pastor John sounds the urgent call to action to empower and implore listeners to find agency and a sense of meaning and purpose. For people who want to believe in a better world and our capacity to make it so, Hope and Other Superpowers is the answer.
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You Are More Than You Know
- Face Your Fears, Grow Stronger
- By: Patsy Clairmont
- Narrated by: Patsy Clairmont
- Length: 3 hrs and 29 mins
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In You Are More Than You Know, Patsy's trademark humor spills out as she answers the question she is most often asked: How did you overcome your own debilitating fears? Along the way she helps listeners face their own anxieties, dismay, worries, and despair. Through honest and intimate glimpses into a heart changed by the power of hope, this audiobook is a guide for the journey to find more of you...and much more of what God has for you.
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Fantastic
- By D. Boetscher on 06-15-18
By: Patsy Clairmont
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Uncommon Gratitude
- Alleluia for All That Is
- By: Joan Chittister, Rowan Williams
- Narrated by: Joan Chittister O.S.B., Dan Havron O.F.M.
- Length: 5 hrs and 4 mins
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This series of reflections reveals the importance of gratitude in helping us see beyond the immediate to a broader and deeper reality. The discovery of this perpetual alleluia will help you discover what you are, become who you are, and grow with gratitude into the unknown.
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Spiritual platform for left-wing ideology
- By John Glemby on 06-29-19
By: Joan Chittister, and others
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Let Hope In
- 4 Choices That Will Change Your Life Forever
- By: Pete Wilson
- Narrated by: Van Tracy
- Length: 5 hrs and 58 mins
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Your past is not your past if it’s still impacting your present. Do you ever feel as though your life has become a broken record? You’re hearing the same song play over and over again? Nearly every human being on earth has likely spent some time on the carousel of pain. Whether you’re dealing with the guilt and regret of your own sinful choices, or you’re sitting in the shame of someone else’s deceitful actions, God wants to bring you healing.
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Pete Wilson has practical advice and is inspiring
- By Steve on 06-28-15
By: Pete Wilson
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So Long, Insecurity
- You've Been a Bad Friend to Us
- By: Beth Moore
- Narrated by: Beth Moore
- Length: 9 hrs and 3 mins
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Perhaps one of the biggest issues all women face is their own insecurity. Beth Moore, one of today's most admired and trusted Christian writers, wants women to be free from the insecurity trap. So Long, Insecurity will strike a chord with women everywhere, as Beth speaks truth into the lives of listeners, showing them how to deal with their innermost fears, rediscover their God-given dignity, and develop a whole new perspective.
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AMAZING!
- By Jackie on 01-25-16
By: Beth Moore
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Find Your Brave
- Courage to Stand Strong When the Waves Crash In
- By: Holly Wagner
- Narrated by: Holly Wagner
- Length: 5 hrs and 28 mins
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In Find Your Brave, GodChicks founder Holly Wagner combines insight found in Acts 27 with lessons learned from her very personal battles with cancer, betrayal, and turmoil to create the essential storm survival guide. Her words will encourage and empower you with practical tools to navigate life's greatest storms, steady your heart against fear, and inspire you to rescue others as you make your way safely ashore.
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Never slowed down
- By Cami Lawson on 10-03-19
By: Holly Wagner
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Four Pillars of a Man's Heart
- Bringing Strength into Balance
- By: Stu Weber
- Narrated by: Stu Weber
- Length: 2 hrs and 41 mins
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Building upon the "four pillars of manhood" model set forth in his best seller Tender Warrior, author Stu Weber leads listeners in an expanded, in-depth biblical exploration of what it means to be a king, warrior, mentor, and friend. Addressing key circumstances faced by men of all ages and backgrounds, Four Pillars of a Man's Heart focuses on areas of struggle and opportunity faced by husbands, fathers, and single men.
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Audio version is missing several chapters
- By James Lyman on 11-11-16
By: Stu Weber
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Living the Braveheart Life
- Finding the Courage to Follow Your Heart
- By: Randall Wallace
- Narrated by: Matt Baugher
- Length: 5 hrs and 51 mins
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Part autobiography, part master class, Living the Braveheart Life invites us to explore five major archetypes in Braveheart that resonate not only in Randall's life but in the modern-day lives of both men and women: the father, teacher, warrior, sage, and outlaw. Join blockbuster film director Randall Wallace on the journey of his creative and personal life.
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Braveheart has a valable message!
- By Mrs.Bushy on 04-28-21
By: Randall Wallace
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Fully Alive
- Discovering What Matters Most
- By: Timothy Shriver
- Narrated by: David Drummond
- Length: 10 hrs and 53 mins
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At a time when we are all more rudderless than ever, we look for the very best teachers and mentors to guide us. In Fully Alive, an unusual and gripping memoir, Timothy Shriver shows how his teachers have been the world's most forgotten minority: people with intellectual disabilities. In these pages we meet the individuals who helped him come of age and find a deeper and more meaningful way to see the world.
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Eye opening book
- By Robert J. Herman on 06-05-15
By: Timothy Shriver
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Letters to My Son
- A Father's Wisdom on Manhood, Life, and Love
- By: Kent Nerburn
- Narrated by: Kent Nerburn
- Length: 5 hrs and 40 mins
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At once spiritual and practical, Letters to My Son has been beloved by listeners from all walks of life, including single mothers seeking guidance in raising a son, fathers looking to share a voice of clarity about life's most important issues, and young men wanting an intelligent, sensitive, and streetwise companion on the journey toward a worthy manhood. In this 20th anniversary edition, Kent Nerburn adds to his classic reflections.
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One of the best books I have ever read.
- By Amazon Customer on 07-08-18
By: Kent Nerburn
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Life Interrupted
- Navigating the Unexpected
- By: Priscilla Shirer
- Narrated by: Robin Ray Eller
- Length: 7 hrs and 23 mins
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Interruptions: They're aggravating - sometimes infuriating. They make us want to tell people what we think of them. But how we handle interruptions actually tell us more about ourselves. The prophet Jonah's existence was interrupted by a call of God that would require a complete change of life. And it scared him enough to make him run in the opposite direction. Yet, what seemed to him to be an unnecessary and useless interruption was really an opportunity for Jonah to be involved in something the likes of which the Old Testament world had never seen before.
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Needs Priscilla's Narration
- By Lisa Baarns on 10-11-15
By: Priscilla Shirer
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Brave Enough
- Getting Over Our Fears, Flaws, and Failures to Live Bold and Free
- By: Nicole Unice
- Narrated by: Nicole Unice
- Length: 5 hrs and 2 mins
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In Brave Enough, popular author Nicole Unice challenges you to get real about the places where you feel too scared to change, too tired to endure, or too worried to move on. Through personal stories and biblical application, Nicole will lead you on a journey beyond worry and into the life God has planned for you - one that's beautiful, full, and free.
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Very Cliche and White Female Centered
- By Sakinah on 05-25-18
By: Nicole Unice
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The Dream of You
- Let Go of Broken Identities and Live the Life You Were Made For
- By: Jo Saxton
- Narrated by: Jo Saxton
- Length: 6 hrs and 28 mins
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Let's be honest: the life you're leading isn't the one you've always dreamt of. And maybe the person you've become isn't who you imagined you'd be. Sure, you can work longer, love harder, and eat better. You can scrub the surface of your life until it gleams. But that won't address the fact that you've somehow lost sight of who you really are. Working from the core message of Ephesians 1:11, Jo Saxton implores women to reject mistaken identities. Relying on personal stories from her own life, she identifies key scenarios where identities develop that are not true to God's vision, demonstrating the importance of knowing one's name, embracing the gifts you've been given, confronting body issues, managing seasons of depression and grief, and letting go of perfectionism.
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Just what I needed
- By Janice Pritchard on 10-03-20
By: Jo Saxton
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Facing the Music
- My Story
- By: Jennifer Knapp
- Narrated by: Jennifer Knapp
- Length: 8 hrs and 35 mins
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At the top of her career in the Christian music industry, Jennifer Knapp quit. A few years later, she publicly revealed she is gay. A media frenzy ensued, and many of her former fans were angry with what they saw as turning her back on God. But through it all, she held on to the truth that had guided her from the beginning. In this memoir, she finally tells her story: of her troubled childhood, the love of music that pulled her through, her dramatic conversion to Christianity, her rise to stardom, her abrupt departure from Christian contemporary music....
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I'm a fan. I have a history with Jennifer Knapp.
- By Steve Lee, Sr. on 01-26-23
By: Jennifer Knapp
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- Thyme
- 05-16-19
John Pavlovitz
Read by author. Energetic and Inspiring voice. Motivating book. Reassures me I am not alone and action is needed in what ever way we can to bring about a kinder world.
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- James R. Blankenship
- 05-10-19
A Soul Cleaning Book
This book brings personal accountability to our faith.
A must read🤔
Praise God for this book!
Jesus save me from your Followers.
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- Robert Cheal
- 01-14-19
Motivating
I loved the simple ways we can all do better. Interesting ideas related to what super heroes do. Yes we can all be super heroes in our own way- loved the book. Bravo John Pavlovitz
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- TBun
- 02-14-19
excellent inspiration and motivation
I truly loved every part of this book. I look forward to more from this author.
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- Jerri
- 11-08-18
Like a balm for my soul
I listen at night before sleeping. Mr. Pavlovitz's words have been so encouraging and comforting and empowering. Perfect for those folks who are disheartened by (or terrified of) our less-than-nice potus and political climate.
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- JJ in MO
- 01-26-19
Inspirational!
Written by an ordinary superhero to bring hope and encouragement to other ordinary superheros who may be struggling. The real life stories of John and other people he has listened to in his life are inspirational to those of us who get discouraged and feel like we're not making a difference. I highly recommend listening to John read his own work in the audiobook. You can hear his passion for people in his voice.
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- Jamie L
- 08-22-20
A very inspirational message!!
During today’s disheartening times, this book was exactly what I needed to remind me of my superpowers and that I still give a damn! It was a reminder that I can still change the world, even when I want to give up. Thank you John.
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- Jim Mcdonald
- 01-30-20
Good Stories
It was a fun listen as John compared everyday folks to superheroes somewhat of an eye opener of the super humans we walk among daily
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- Anonymous User
- 01-01-21
Perfect antidote to discouragement
Wow, this was exactly what I needed to hear right now. For a while, I thought I'd pretty much lost all hope. Have never had much interest in comic books or superheroes but I sure have a new perspective! Thank you, John Pavlovitz!
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- Amazon Customer
- 10-22-22
Timely.
I needed this right now. Chapter 19 especially. The author has now become my favorite.
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