The Case for Faith (Abridged): A Journalist Investigates the Toughest Objections to Christianity Audiobook, by Lee Strobel Play Audiobook Sample

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Read By: Dick Fredricks, Lee Strobel Publisher: Zondervan Listen Time: at 1.0x Speed 1.83 hours at 1.5x Speed 1.38 hours at 2.0x Speed Release Date: November 2003 Format: Abridged Audiobook ISBN: 9780310260226

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4

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42:15 minutes

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38:08 minutes

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40:07 minutes

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Was God telling the truth when he said, "You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart"?

In The Case for Faith, bestselling author, journalist, and former atheist Lee Strobel turns his investigative skills to the most persistent emotional objections to belief in God--the eight "heart barriers" to faith:

  • "Since evil and suffering exist, a loving God cannot"
  • "Since miracles contradict science, they cannot be true"
  • "Evolution explains life, so God isn't needed"
  • "God isn't worthy of worship if he kills innocent children"
  • "It's offensive to claim Jesus is the only way to God"
  • "A loving God would never torture people in Hell"
  • "Church history is littered with oppression and violence"
  • "I still have doubts, so I can't be a Christian"

This book is for those who may be feeling attracted to Jesus but who are faced with difficult questions standing squarely in their path. For Christians, it will deepen their convictions and give them fresh confidence in defending their faith to skeptical friends, or during the hardest of times, when they have to defend their faith to themselves in moments of doubt.

Also available: The Case for Faith Spanish edition, kids' edition, and student edition. Plus, be sure to check out Lee Strobel's entire collection of Case for... books:

  • The Case for Christ investigates the historical evidence for Jesus
  • The Case for a Creator explores the scientific evidence for God
  • The Case for Grace uncovers the "how" and "why" behind God's amazing grace
  •  . . . and more!

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"Pretty good book presenting arguments against some of the major stumbling blocks related to Christian faith. I wish that the author had written a little bit more instead of just detailing interviews that he had with a few experts."

— Chris (4 out of 5 stars)

Awards

  • Winner of Christian Book Award Winner, 2001
  • Winner of Gold Book Award - ECPA, 2002
  • Winner of Parent's Choice Award, 2002

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  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Not too deep, but a good starter! "

    — Kristiann, 1/30/2014
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    " The author takes you on a journey to listen to how various Christians answer questions that pose barriers to faith, as reflected in his interview with Charles Templeton and Templeton's book Farewell to God: My Reasons for Rejecting the Christian Faith. It was an interesting journey that introduced me to a number of scientists, journalist, philosophers and scholars that I had not read before, and now I have some more books to read. "

    — Shannon, 1/28/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Not quite on the level with The Case for Christ as far as Strobel's writing goes, but very worth while for the information presented. "

    — Bill, 1/21/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Again, Strobel does an amazing job presenting the evidence for God. "

    — Erica, 1/19/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " So far, a really powerful way to back up all the reasons you believe. "

    — Anne, 1/11/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Good introduction to apologetics. "

    — Patrick, 1/6/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " This book is a fantastic resource for addressing those spiritual questions and doubts. Strobbel addresses doubt, hell, church history, death, etc. Please consider reading this book. "

    — Clint, 1/6/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " This was a really interesting book with lots to think about and consider. "

    — Katie, 1/6/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Reasons to believe, not blind faith. "

    — doug, 12/21/2013
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    " Lee Strobel get to the point of things. I found this so imformative. It had me rethinking thinks. "

    — Chandler, 12/21/2013
  • Overall Performance: 1 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 5

    " ::sad trombone:: "

    — Joy, 4/1/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Strobel's books are very good but at times a challenge to read. "

    — Peggy, 3/26/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " A book dealing with the toughest objections to faith and belief in Christianity. It was done in the same style as The Case for Christ. "

    — Marion, 3/7/2012
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Took me a year to fully read and understand this book but a great one for the critics! "

    — Sara, 2/17/2012
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " My mother who just knows that I am going to hell bought me this book. I knew most of the arguments, we were taught well, it just seems that so much of what is going on in the world is blamed on religion or because of someone's faith. I am a non practicing, non hating, Presbyterian. "

    — Krista, 1/7/2012
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Proves that doubt is healthy for strong faith. A pleasant read for the strongest atheist and most adamant believer. Well-written, honest. Yes. "

    — Darius, 9/4/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Really great book. Very interesting approach to proving Jesus was the son of God. "

    — Laura, 8/15/2011
  • Overall Performance: 1 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 5

    " You cannot prove that the bible is true and factual by only using the bible as your prove. At least the first half is interview with different Christians. I gave up after getting about half way through the book. This book is not for someone that has any doubts in their faith. "

    — Wulfgar, 8/13/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " This was actually a textbook for my Apologetics class in college. Loved it. Case for Christ is great, too. Every Christian should read this! "

    — Jeff, 5/8/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Really great book. Very interesting approach to proving Jesus was the son of God. "

    — Laura, 4/8/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I can't find the "Student Edition" but thats the one I read. It puts this book in perspective for kids and teens. "

    — Jordan, 4/8/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " I've turned to this book, and the two others by Strobel, when I've hit rough patches and needed to be convinced that God is really there. This book is compelling, well-written, and just makes me feel better. "

    — Tobie, 4/1/2011
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " The case for faith, I get. I don't put up too much of a struggle there. The case for organized religion is a bit more challenging for me. This book addressed the former rather than the latter, so I didn't gain much new insight. "

    — Shannon, 3/6/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Great book to give to new Believer's and people who are seeking God "

    — Shelley, 2/13/2011
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    " I wish I had been the journalist asking the questions. "

    — Austin, 12/28/2010
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Not quite on the level with The Case for Christ as far as Strobel's writing goes, but very worth while for the information presented. "

    — Bill, 12/18/2010
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " I had a very hard time getting through this book. I'm not very sciency so a lot of the subject matter just went right over my head. But some of it I did find very interesting in spite of some of my ignorances. "

    — Jessica, 10/12/2010

About Lee Strobel

Lee Strobel received his bachelor’s in journalism from the University of Missouri and a master’s in law from Yale Law School. He worked for fourteen years as an award-winning legal editor for the Chicago Tribune and taught at Roosevelt University. After a nearly two-year investigation of the evidence for Jesus, Lee received Christ in 1981. He is the author of several books, including The Case for Christ, The Case for Faith, and The Case for a Creator. In recognition of his extensive research for his books, Southern Evangelical Seminary honored Lee with a doctorate in divinity in 2007. He lives with his wife, Leslie, in Colorado. 

About Dick Fredricks

Dr. Henry Cloud is an acclaimed leadership expert, clinical psychologist and New York Times bestselling author. His forty-five books, including the iconic Boundaries, have sold nearly twenty million copies worldwide. He has an extensive executive coaching background and experience as a leadership consultant, devoting the majority of his time working with CEOs, leadership teams, and executives to improve performance, leadership skills and culture. He has appeared on numerous radio and TV broadcasts and has been featured or reviewed in the Los Angeles Times, the New York Times, the Boston Globe, and others.