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Following Jesus
- Finding Our Way Home in an Age of Anxiety
- Narrated by: Fred Sanders
- Length: 3 hrs and 31 mins
- Unabridged Audiobook
- Categories: Religion & Spirituality, Christianity
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Praise for Following Jesus
“Few writers have influenced me more than Henri Nouwen. These newly published lectures offer fresh and timely insights amid the familiar cadences of Nouwen’s prose, written from a place of deep anxiety but even deeper hope.” (John Inazu, professor of political science, Washington University in St. Louis, author of Confident Pluralism)
“In Following Jesus, beloved pastor and spiritual mentor Henri Nouwen guides the reader on the journey he has traveled as a follower of Jesus. Without minimizing the anxieties, fears, and brokenness that touch down in every reader’s story, Nouwen gently leads the way into a life that centers on Jesus and engulfs the follower with God’s love, a sense of belonging, and a purpose that endures. Truly a wise and welcome word for anyone in this age of anxiety.” (Carolyn Custis James, author of Half the Church: Recapturing God’s Global Vision for Women and Finding God in the Margins)
Critic reviews
“The late Dutch Catholic priest and spiritual writer Nouwen unpacks what it means to be a follower of Jesus in modern society in this excellent posthumous collection of essays. . . . For Christians interested in Nouwen, this collection of his writings will serve as a fine introduction.”—Publishers Weekly
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- SingaporeSling
- 12-09-20
Nouwen never disappoints
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- Howard Graham
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Knowing how jesus loves us and how we should love
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- Rich Thornton
- 24-02-20
Honest thoughts on truly following Jesus
It's been a while since I have gone through a work by this author. Nouwen is profound in his simplicity and that way of teaching encouraged me to think about following Jesus in simple ways.
There is a lot to consider in this book and yet the author simply encourages one to wait on God and see what we might learn from this book to help us follow Jesus.
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- Anonymous User
- 14-01-20
Powerful book
This was a powerful book, even in its simple message. I experienced an AHA moment regarding deep joy and peace that I'd been desperately seeking for several years from a place in great inner darkness. I am infinitely grateful for have read/heard this book.
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- KrisAnn Carlsen
- 08-12-19
Life changing application
Many nuggets of beauty, goodness and truth!
Nouwen’s use of biblical truth, life experiences and challenges made this an awesome book to listen to and learn from.
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- jdb
- 10-01-20
beautifully poignant reflection
I love that Nouwen continues to give even after having left us. This is a beautiful reflection that inspires me to clarify and focus join the purpose for which Christ had called me... to follow Jesus.
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- Jide's Mom
- 05-01-20
Really glad I got this one
Truly freash new insights and practical advice for age old challenges. Definitely worth a listen.
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- JJ
- 21-11-19
A Repeat Audiobook - So much to glean
Touched my soul to its core. I’m not alone in my spiritual journey. Mr. Nouwen’s words resonates in my life’s quest to be a Beloved Believer in this very contemporary age.
Humanity in itself is frail, at best. Humanity in Jesus Christ is life everlasting.
This reading has inspired me, “press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus.”
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- Robert Mooneyhan
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Wisdom!
This is a beautiful and wise book. I especially love how simple and direct it is. It’s a treasure that comes from Nouwen’s own deep experience of the life of following Jesus.
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- Cheryl Shine
- 12-08-21
Helpful today
This book gave me a powerful, simple way to focus my life today. It’s good medicine for feeling lost, overwhelmed, confused and heartbroken.
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- Peter
- 07-01-21
To be with Jesus To know Jesus To live Jesus
Great description of what it is to be a follower of Jesus. Do you want to be like Jesus?
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- Achim Gerber
- 03-09-20
An invitation to a life-changing relationship
Henri Nouwen invites to reflect on our own life in the light of the present love of Jesus.