Religion audiobooks

Sex, Passion and the Soul

By: Thomas Moore

Narrated by: Michael Toms

Length: 56 minutes

Abridged: No

In a culture where one can find virtually any physical or mental sensation the imagination can conjure up, why do we remain unsatisfied?  Thomas Moore declares that we are actually afraid of sex, “afraid of our own vitality.”  He believes that what we need is the courage to live sensuously, to ease up on the maddening work ethic, and to give... Read more

Reclaiming the Balance, Saving the Future

By: Wiwona LaDuke

Narrated by: Michael Toms

Length: 55 minutes

Abridged: No

LaDuke describes the indigenous view of natural beings and political issues relating to our relationship with land, animals and each other. She says, ““In indigenous cultures a lot of the nouns are animate, and as such they have standing, they have spirit. They have whole stories. It puts you in a different relationship when you recognize them... Read more

Re-Visioning Jesus

By: James Carse

Narrated by: Michael Toms

Length: 56 minutes

Abridged: No

More knowledge about the life of Jesus has surfaced during the past few years than we’ve known since he walked the Earth.  Professor emeritus of religious history and literature at New York University, James Carse has revived an ancient tradition by writing the first full, all-new gospel of Jesus in 1,500 years. Read more

The Way of Passion - Abridged

By: Andrew Harvey

Narrated by: Andrew Harvey

Length: 2 hours 57 minutes

Abridged: Yes

The Way of Passion draws on the poems of Jalalud-Din Rumi (1207-1273) to present a guide to the timeless truth and beauty of Rumi's words. Inspired by Rumi's voice and by his own startling ability to see into the innermost heart of life, Andrew Harvey urges us to change, to have faith, and to act through love to transform this time of apocalypse... Read more

Toltec Wisdom

By: Don Miguel Ruiz

Narrated by: Michael Toms

Length: 56 minutes

Abridged: No

Don Miguel Ruiz explores modern meaning of Toltec teachings, showing the way to personal freedom and spiritual empowerment.  “Life is nothing but a dream but that dream is alive; you are creating that dream, and that dream working for you is pure magic.” Read more

The Life of Saint Gerard Majella

By: Bob Lord & Penny Lord

Narrated by: Bob Lord & Penny Lord

Length: 28 minutes

Abridged: No

Trace the life of Saint. Gerard Majella and discover this Miracle worker.Considered one of the greatest patrons and intercessors for healthy births. Discover a monumental Shrine for this Saint in Mater-Domini, in Italy. Throngs of pilgrims come here, discover a special room of ex-votos representing thousands of healthy babies.Saint Gerard... Read more

The Life of Saint Bernardine of Siena

By: Bob Lord & Penny Lord

Narrated by: Bob Lord & Penny Lord

Length: 27 minutes

Abridged: No

We trace the Life of Saint Bernardine of Siena"Apostle of Italy" - Friar Minor - Missionary - Reformer
Our love story with Saint Bernardine of Siena or San Bernardino, as we have known and loved him, began a long time ago - about the time we got to know Saint Catherine of Siena and the Miracle of the Eucharist of Siena.For, you see, right... Read more

The LIfe of Saint Thomas Aquinas

By: Bob Lord & Penny Lord

Narrated by: Bob Lord & Penny Lord

Length: 27 minutes

Abridged: No

The Angelic DoctorWe go to Italy and France and trace the life of this most brilliant Saint. This Angelic Doctor is most known for his writing the Summa Theologica and the "Tantum Ergo and Panis Angelicus." Read more

Finding Your Life Assignment

By: Iyanla Vanzant

Narrated by: Justine Willis Toms

Length: 56 minutes

Abridged: No

“We think we know the whole story; we think the chapter we’re in is it.  But characters have yet to come on stage, the director may be changing and the set will be altered.  If you don’t like what’s going on, you’re the producer--rewrite the script!” These are the words of Iyanla Vanzant, who believes we all have a divine nature and wants to... Read more

A Guided Meditation To Help You With Fatigue

By: Belleruth Naparstek

Narrated by: Belleruth Naparstek

Length: 39 minutes

Abridged: No

This calming, hypnotic meditation for chemotherapy fatigue consists of guided imagery and affirmations that are designed to reduce the discomforts of chemotherapy and the side effects of radiation treatment. Regular listening to this meditation for fatigue helps to lessen nausea, anxiety, soreness, discouragement and tiredness, while calming and... Read more

Kabbalah Revealed

By: Rabbi David Cooper

Narrated by: Michael Toms

Length: 55 minutes

Abridged: No

Ancient Jewish sages developed the tradition of the kabbalah.  Rabbi David A. Cooper is among the first to bring the mystery and mysticism of kabbalah to us in a way that is easy to understand.  Kabbalah is about bringing human consciousness to its full potential, recognizing that we are partners with God in the continuous process of creation. Read more

Sufi Wisdom

By: James Fadiman & Robert Frager

Narrated by: Michael Toms

Length: 55 minutes

Abridged: No

James Fadiman and Robert Frager explore the depth and breadth of this rich and complex 1500-year-old tradition, describing the beauty, wisdom, sensuality and humor they have found in their studies spanning the past two decades. They discuss what Sufism has in common with other religions, and what sets it uniquely apart. Read more

The Shadow Side Of Prayer

By: Larry Dossey, M.D.

Narrated by: Michael Toms

Length: 55 minutes

Abridged: No

Dossey addresses fascinating aspects of the very real role prayer can play in our lives. He leaves us with perhaps the best prayer of all: "May the best thing happen." Read more

Buddhism For Everyone

By: Slyvia Boorstein

Narrated by: Michael Toms

Length: 56 minutes

Abridged: No

Boorstein found a deepening and enrichment of her Jewish faith through years of meditation practice. She says, "You don't have to be a Buddhist to practice Buddhism. It's not about being a something--a Buddhist, a Jew or a Christian--it's about being more awake." Read more

A Catholic Digest Christmas

By: Dave Madden

Narrated by: Dave Madden

Length: 1 hour 24 minutes

Abridged: No

From one of the most revered Catholic periodicals in the world comes a treasury of Christmas stories that listeners will find both heartwarming and spiritually nourishing. With subjects that range from saints to single mothers, from Depression-era childhoods and poverty to times of great peace and prosperity, these stories remind us of miracle... Read more

The Letter - Abridged

By: Richard Paul Evans

Narrated by: Richard Thomas

Length: 2 hours 5 minutes

Abridged: Yes

The Letter, the final book of the Christmas Box collection is, most simply stated, the love story of David and MaryAnne Parkin. But it is also everyone's love story, for it is about the storms that all relationships must face when the blissful state of romance vanishes into one of real-life challenges and difficulties. We often forget that it is... Read more

Ideas That Matter:  The Life and Legacy of Thomas Merton

By: Lawrence Cunningham & Brother Patrick Hart

Narrated by: Mark Walstrom

Length: 59 minutes

Abridged: No

A gifted and complex man, the late Thomas Merton is considered by many to be a pivotal figure in 20th-century writing and spirituality. A Trappist monk, Merton was a voracious reader, prolific writer, great music lover (especially of jazz), and a social activist who believed there was more to the contemplative life than "simply denying oneself." Read more

The Mystical Side Of Life

By: Michael Murphy

Narrated by: Michael Toms

Length: 55 minutes

Abridged: No

The “metanormal” abilities and experiences of saints and yogis are accessible to all of us, says Michael Murphy--and the first step is a simple one. Any activity that requires sustained vigilance, such as running, piloting or golf, causes a subtle sensory deprivation that appears to evoke mystical states of mind. Read more

No Limits: The Zen of Creativity

By: Natalie Goldberg

Narrated by: Michael Toms

Length: 55 minutes

Abridged: No

With no formal instruction in either writing or painting, Goldberg credits Zen with teaching her “how to paint, how to write and how to be in the world.” Being present, paying attention, with no good or bad, creates the "freedom to paint the worst painting in America." Discover that there are no limits to your creativity with a woman who... Read more

Phoenix Rising - Abridged

By: Mary Summer Rain

Narrated by: Nancy Fish

Length: 3 hours 23 minutes

Abridged: Yes

The second volume in the No Eyes tetralogy. In this enlightening work, the Chippewa shaman No-Eyes shares her wisdom and perspective on life. No-Eyes sits in her humble Colorado cabin, offering startling but compelling visions of the future, including some upheavals on the horizon. Listening intently to her teacher and new friend, Mary Summer... Read more

Rescuing Christ

By: Andrew Harvey

Narrated by: Michael Toms

Length: 55 minutes

Abridged: No

Andrew Harvey believes we are undergoing a revelation of consciousness about who Christ really was and what his message truly meant.  Harvey makes an important distinction between Christ and other prophets. Jesus came right down into the terrible suffering and agony of the real world, to work there with ever greater intensity and ever more... Read more

Creative Visualization Meditations

By: Shakti Gawain

Narrated by: Shakti Gawain

Length: 59 minutes

Abridged: No

The meditations on this one-hour compact disc detail the practical techniques of using mental imagery and affirmation to produce positive change in one's life. In each meditation, Shakti Gawain describes specific images and directs listeners as they go through the meditation process. Meditations include Meditation Journey; Deep Relaxation;... Read more

Meditations

By: Shakti Gawain

Narrated by: Shakti Gawain

Length: 2 hours 36 minutes

Abridged: No

A fantastic voyage awaits. In this audio, Shakti Gawain gently leads us through four exceptional guided meditations. All are carefully designed to help us make positive changes in our lives and to cultivate creativity, intuition, and self-healing. Shakti guides us through each of the following meditations: * Contacting Your Inner Guide ... Read more

American-Style Buddhism

By: Lama Suyra Das

Narrated by: Michael Toms

Length: 55 minutes

Abridged: No

An ancient Tibetan prophecy says:  "When the iron bird flies and horses run on wheels, the dharma will spread to the land of the red-faced people."  For the past decades, the emergence of a distinctly American brand of Buddhism has, indeed, become established.  Lama Surya Das, who has spent almost thirty years studying Zen and Tibetan Buddhism... Read more