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UNITED BIBLE SOCIETIES AND FAITH COMES BY HEARING PARTNER TO CREATE WORLD'S LARGEST REPOSITORY OF DIGITAL BIBLE TEXT AND AUDIO

Jeremy Reynalds — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 09:21:00 EST

Joining forces increases digital access to meet global demands of an expanding hi-tech population

ALBUQUERQUE, NM -(ANS) - Faith Comes By Hearing Audio Bible Ministry has announced an expansion of a longtime partnership with United Bible Societies (UBS).

The two Christian organizations, which provide scripture worldwide, have agreed to a collaboration that they say will lay the groundwork for unprecedented access to digital Bible text and audio.

THE CHRISTMAS SECRET BY DONNA VANLIERE, READ BY DONNA VANLIERE

AudioFile Magazine — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 05:00:00 EST

THE CHRISTMAS SECRET is as light a confection as the pastry sold at Betty�s Bakery, the scene for much of the story. Donna VanLiere is more qualified than most authors to narrate her own book�by virtue of her background in theater and radio�and she doesn�t disappoint here.

THE HEAVENLY MAN: THE REMARKABLE TRUE STORY OF CHINESE CHRISTIAN BROTHER YUN BY BROTHER YUN & PAUL HATTAWAY, READ BY CRISTOFER JEAN, JEANY PARK, & GROVER GARDNER

AudioFile Magazine — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 05:00:00 EST

'The world can do nothing to a Christian who has no fear of man,' Brother Yun says as he tells the world about his trials as a leader in the Chinese house church movement.

THE COST OF DISCIPLESHIP BY DIETRICH BONHOEFFER, READ BY PAUL MICHAEL

AudioFile Magazine — Sun, 28 Feb 2010 00:01:00 EST

Bonhoeffer's classic text on the difference between cheap grace and costly faith calls upon the Christian Church to examine its faith in the light of scripture and not culture.

THE FIRST PAUL: RECLAIMING THE RADICAL VISIONARY BEHIND THE CHURCH'S CONSERVATIVE ICON BY MARCUS J. BORG & JOHN DOMINIC CROSSAN, READ BY MEL FOSTER

AudioFile Magazine — Sat, 27 Feb 2010 00:01:00 EST

Mel Foster presents Borg and Crossan's well-researched account of the Apostle Paul and his writings. With assurance, Foster portrays the authors� vision of Paul as one of the most contentious figures in Christian history, but also one of the most misunderstood.

DOGWOOD BY CHRIS FABRY, READ BY KATE FORBES, JOSEPH COLLINS, STEVIE RAY DALLIMORE, TOM BUTLER

AudioFile Magazine — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 00:01:00 EST

Sweethearts Karin and Will consider themselves soul mates�until Will, tragically convicted as a child killer, is sentenced to West Virginia Penitentiary. Karin can't understand, or forgive, and marries an emotionally distant man but remains haunted by the past.

BO'S CAFE BY BILL THRALL, BRUCE MCNICOL, & JOHN LYNCH, READ BY ROGER MUELLER

AudioFile Magazine — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 00:01:00 EST

Roger Mueller's textured characterizations of Steven Kerner and Andy Monroe are riveting in this spiritual novel, which is reminiscent of The Shack.

WHAT THE BIBLE IS ALL ABOUT BY HENRIETTA MEARS, READ BY KELLY RYAN DOLAN, ANNA-LISA HORTON

AudioFile Magazine — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 14:36:00 EST

Henrietta Mears's classic handbook on the Holy Bible has stood the test of time for over half-a-century, and now it finally gets an audio treatment, providing comprehensive overviews of all 66 books.

AMERICA'S PROPHET: MOSES AND THE AMERICAN STORY BY BRUCE FEILER, READ BY BRUCE FEILER

AudioFile Magazine — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 05:00:00 EST

The author narrates his 'narrative of hope' with clarity and authority. Using well-documented research, he illustrates why African-American slaves clung to the Bible, in particular the Exodus narrative and Moses's story, as examples of hope.

THINK NO EVIL: INSIDE THE STORY OF THE AMISH SCHOOLHOUSE SHOOTING...AND BEYOND BY JONAS BEILER, SHAWN SMUCKER, READ BY KELLY RYAN DOLAN

AudioFile Magazine — Sun, 21 Feb 2010 05:00:00 EST

While the tragedy is disturbing, the book goes on to reveal the real story of unconditional love and 'ruthless forgiveness' that the Amish community, including the parents of the murdered children, extended to the murderer and his family.

THE DEATH OF IVAN ILYICH AND OTHER STORIES BY LEO TOLSTOY, READ BY GEORGE K. WILSON

AudioFile Magazine — Sat, 20 Feb 2010 05:00:00 EST

The title story of this collection, a novella written by Tolstoy after the author's conversion to Christianity, tells the simple, affecting story of the main character's death and the ambitious, successful, and unreflective life that preceded it.

BEYOND THE NIGHT BY MARIO SCHALESKY, READ BY ROBIN MILES

AudioFile Magazine — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 05:16:00 EST

Robin Miles�s deft narration draws listeners into this poignant and compelling love story.

THE CASE FOR GOD BY KAREN ARMSTRONG, READ BY KAREN ARMSTRONG

AudioFile Magazine — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 05:00:00 EST

In a work somewhat more challenging then her previous works (such as THE BATTLE FOR GOD and A SHORT HISTORY OF MYTH), Armstrong takes on no less a topic than the world's religious history.

THE COMPASS BY TAMMY KLING, JOHN SPENCER ELLIS, READ BY DAN JOHN MILLER

AudioFile Magazine — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 06:08:00 EST

Jonathan's life has changed in ways that are inconceivable to him, so he takes off, not sure where he�s going. At each stop in his journey he discovers something about himself that moves him along to further self-discovery.

FIRST LIGHT: A.D. CHRONICLES, BOOK 1, BY BODIE & BROCK THOENE, READ BY SEAN BARRETT

AudioFile Magazine — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 14:13:00 EST

Sean Barrett depicts multiple emotions�especially fear, passion, and excitement�in a wide array of characters. The story begins in modern-day Israel and then moves to Palestine during the time of the New Testament.

GREAT LIVES: PAUL BY CHARLES SWINDOLL, READ BY RAYMOND TODD

AudioFile Magazine — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 05:00:00 EST

Author Charles Swindoll analyzes the Apostle Paul's character, providing ancient and current illustrations that listeners can use to examine their own lives. In a seamless delivery, narrator Raymond Todd portrays Paul's journey to Damascus, as described by Swindoll, during which he is blinded and then experiences the restoration of his eyesight by God.

BACK HOME AGAIN BY MELODY CARLSON, READ BY SHERRI BERGER

AudioFile Magazine — Sun, 07 Feb 2010 05:00:00 EST

Narrator Sherri Berger creates a down-home folksy atmosphere with her warm and winsome voice. She depicts seemingly effortlessly the personalities of three matronly sisters, Alice, Louise, and Jane.

JOHN CALVIN AND HIS PASSION FOR THE MAJESTY OF GOD BY JOHN PIPER, READ BY MICHAEL KOONTZ

AudioFile Magazine — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 05:00:00 EST

John Calvin holds an amazing place in history�he was born at the perfect time to move the Reformation forward. Indeed, it is his theology that is at the core of Protestant thinking, more so even than Martin Luther�s.

THE WORD OF PROMISE AUDIO BIBLE: NEW KING JAMES VERSION THOMAS NELSON [EDS.], READ BY MICHAEL YORK, JIM CAVIEZEL, RICHARD DREYFUSS, GARY SINISE, JASON ALEXANDER, MARISA TOMEI, ET AL.

AudioFile Magazine — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 05:00:00 EST

The elements of voice, sound, and music are densely woven together in this complete New King James Version of the Bible. Producer Carl Amari and director JoBe Cerny use many audio drama techniques (more than the average audiobook or even contemporary audio drama) to create the people and places found in the Bible.

AT THE SCENT OF WATER BY LINDA NICHOLS, READ BY TRACI SVENSGAARD

AudioFile Magazine — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 05:00:00 EST

Traci Svensgaard's rich vocal personality captures the devastation that gifted heart surgeon Sam Truelove and his wife, Annie, feel over the loss of their young daughter, made worse because of Sam's tragic misdiagnosis.

THE APOTHECARY�S DAUGHTER BY JULIE KLASSEN, READ BY DAVINA PORTER

AudioFile Magazine — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 12:58:00 EST

Narrator Davina Porter creates just the right atmosphere for this Regency story. She deftly matches voice with personality and gives distinct British accents to the various rural and urban characters.

THE WORD OF PROMISE: NEXT GENERATION�NEW TESTAMENT READ BY SEAN ASTIN, CODY LINLEY, ANNASOPHIA ROBB, JORDIN SPARKS, COBIN BLEU, EMILY OSMENT, ET AL.

AudioFile Magazine — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 04:00:00 EST

This stunning production of the New Testament is made alive by over 100 actors and narrators. Sound effects and background music enhance the visual imagination of the listener.

BREACH OF TRUST BY DIANN MILLS READ BY RENEE RAUDMAN

AudioFile Magazine — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 04:00:00 EST

In the first book of a 'faith-based' series, ex-CIA agent Paige Rogers wonders if her old job was consistent with a Christian life. When she�s called back to duty because her former team leader, Keary, is running for governor, she�s challenged to examine her past life once again.

THE FIVE LOVE LANGUAGES FOR SINGLES BY GARY CHAPMAN, READ BY CHRIS FABRY

AudioFile Magazine — Sat, 17 Oct 2009 04:00:00 EST

Christian author Gary Chapman applies his groundbreaking thinking on love to single people. In an immensely satisfying lesson, he explains that the love languages are not just skills but expressions of a deep human need to give ourselves fully to another person�even after the initial bliss ends.