Free to Thrive, Josh McDowell
Free to Thrive, Josh McDowell
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Free to Thrive
How Your Hurt, Struggles, and Deepest Longings Can Lead to a Fulfilling Life

Author: Josh McDowell, Ben Bennett

Narrator: Stu Gray

Unabridged: 6 hr 17 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Thomas Nelson

Published: 08/17/2021

Includes: Bonus Material Bonus Material Included


Synopsis

Learn how to uncover your unmet, God-given longings and satisfy them in ways that lead away from brokenness toward spiritual wholeness.Many people today are struggling with unprecedented levels of anxiety, hurt, doubt, guilt, and shame. Medical and mental health professionals confirm that much of the dysfunction and disconnectedness we experience in life stems from unresolved relational and emotional hurts. These hurts leave us with unfulfilled desires that we seek to satisfy through unhealthy behaviors and relationships. Yet, our struggles aren't random; they're signals that when answered, can pave our way towards a thriving life. In Free to Thrive, Josh McDowell and Ben Bennett invite you on a journey of healing and will teach you how to overcome unwanted behaviors by engaging your unmet longings. With a blend of hard-won wisdom, compassion, and youthful energy, they present:Biblical teaching.Up-to-date neuroscientific research.Time-tested principles.Personal stories of deliverance from addictions and unwanted behavior.Practical toolsOpportunities and questions for deeper for reflection and self-evaluation. No matter what you are struggling with, it is possible to experience the spiritual, emotional, and relational wholeness that God wants you to have--and live the thriving life you were made for.

About Josh McDowell

For over 60 years Josh McDowell has provided breakthrough moments for more than 45 million people in 139 countries about the evidence for Christianity and the difference the Christian faith makes in the world. Through his work with Cru and the global outreach of Josh McDowell Ministry, millions of people worldwide have been exposed to the love of Christ. He is the author or coauthor of more than 150 books, including such classics as More Than a Carpenter and Evidence That Demands a Verdict.

About Ben Bennett

Ben Bennett is an author, speaker, and the Director of Resolution Movement – a global movement helping young people overcome hurts and struggles and thrive in life. He has faced addiction, trauma, and other mental health struggles in his journey toward a wholehearted life. Through many mistakes, missteps, false starts and restarts, Ben discovered proven tools and principles that have helped him overcome the hurts and struggles that hindered his journey toward wholeness. For the past 10 years, he has partnered with world renowned therapists and ministry leaders, helping individuals young and old understand and work through the underlying factors driving the unhealthy patterns in their lives. Ben offers a unique and fresh perspective on how to find freedom, healing, and a life of thriving through Christ and others. He has been a staff member of Josh McDowell Ministry since 2017.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Tara on August 17, 2021

We all have longings in life. A longing to be loved, accepted, valued, safe, and more. These longings can go unmet in our lives causing us pain, leading to frustration and anger, and behaviors such as addictions, self harm or loathing, lashing out at others and more. But God doesn't want us to live......more

Goodreads review by Colm on September 24, 2021

This book addresses the reasons why the authors believe Christians struggle with unwanted behaviors. They discuss the 7 longings each person is born with and how dysfunctional behavior arises out of not having these 7 longings fulfilled in the past or the present. I think they offer a good descripti......more

Goodreads review by Matthew on August 21, 2021

It’s high time we face the underlying factors driving our unwanted behaviors and struggles and begin a journey to healing through biblical, well-researched, and time-tested principles. You are not made to flounder and flail; you are made for more. You are made to thrive. Jesus offers you healing, he......more