The Divine Commodity: Discovering a Faith Beyond Consumer Christianity Audiobook, by Skye Jethani Play Audiobook Sample

The Divine Commodity: Discovering a Faith Beyond Consumer Christianity Audiobook

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Read By: Tom Casaletto Publisher: Zondervan Listen Time: at 1.0x Speed 5.33 hours at 1.5x Speed 4.00 hours at 2.0x Speed Release Date: June 2009 Format: Unabridged Audiobook ISBN: 9780310302308

Quick Stats About this Audiobook

Total Audiobook Chapters:

11

Longest Chapter Length:

58:27 minutes

Shortest Chapter Length:

08:26 minutes

Average Chapter Length:

43:31 minutes

Audiobooks by this Author:

3

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Publisher Description

The challenge facing Christianity today is not a lack of motivation or resources, but a failure of imagination.A growing number of people are disturbed by the values exhibited by the contemporary church. Worship has become entertainment, the church has become a shopping mall, and God has become a consumable product. Many sense that something is wrong, but they cannot imagine an alternative way. The Divine Commodity finally articulates what so many have been feeling and offers hope for the future of a post-consumer Christianity.Through Scripture, history, engaging narrative, and the inspiring art of Vincent van Gogh, The Divine Commodity explores spiritual practices that liberate our imaginations to live as Christ's people in a consumer culture opposed to the values of his kingdom. Each chapter shows how our formation as consumers has distorted an element of our faith. For example, the way churches have become corporations and how branding makes us more focused on image than reality. It then energizes an alternative vision for those seeking a more meaningful faith. Before we can hope to live differently, we must have our minds released from consumerism's grip and captivated once again by Christ.

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"First book of Skye Jethani that I ever read. It's out of my custom actually to read book from other author that I barely know..but the premise is good, and the book is well-written, proof of something that is well thought, carved into words carefully and convey its message sharply. "

— Cynthia (5 out of 5 stars)

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    " Fantasically clear and concise. Great conversation starter! "

    — Paul, 11/11/2013
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    " A well-written diagnosis of what is seriously ailing the American church. "

    — Gloria, 11/5/2013
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    " Amazing book that really hits on a major problem in the modern church. Must read. "

    — Chris, 6/11/2013
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    " I thought I would only skim through this book. As I did, I found myself going back and reading it in its entirety. I found it worth reading, I learned a little about Vincent van Gogh along the way. "

    — Pam, 3/23/2013
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    " Jethani is a major van Gogh fan, and you can tell throughout this book. He refers to van Gogh, and other arts, continually. It's almost distracting. He talks about some great ideas about consumerism Christianity, but could have done it with a lot less words and references to van Gogh. "

    — Jonathan, 11/23/2012
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    " Great book. Made for pretty convicting reading. The author makes a convincing case that the US Church is influenced more by consumerism (which is materialism on steroids) than by a biblical worldview. "

    — Mark, 5/15/2012
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    " Excellent book...written to be easily understood by a non-theologian like myself...engaging writing that kept me reading...thought-provoking, critical look at today's church without being judgmental...solid foundation in Christ...I've recommended it to all of our church leaders. "

    — Jenna, 5/6/2012
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " First book of Skye Jethani that I ever read. It's out of my custom actually to read book from other author that I barely know..but the premise is good, and the book is well-written, proof of something that is well thought, carved into words carefully and convey its message sharply. "

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

    " Fantasically clear and concise. Great conversation starter! "

    — Paul, 12/22/2010
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Great book. Made for pretty convicting reading. The author makes a convincing case that the US Church is influenced more by consumerism (which is materialism on steroids) than by a biblical worldview. "

    — Mark, 11/24/2009

About Tom Casaletto

Tom Casaletto is an audiobook narrator whose readings include A Kingdom Called Desire by Rick McKinley, Spiritual Rhythm by Mark Buchanan, Night over Water by Ken Follett, and numerous others.