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A Crazy Holy Grace

AmazonWritten by Frederick Buechner
Published: October 2017
Reader: Henry O. Arnold

When pain is real, why is God silent?

Frederick Buechner has grappled with the nature of pain, grief, and grace ever since his father committed suicide when Buechner was a young boy. He continued that search as a father when his daughter struggled with anorexia. In this essential collection of essays, including one never before published, Frederick Buechner finds that the God who might seem so silent is ever near. He writes about what it means to be a steward of our pain, and about this grace from God that seems arbitrary and yet draws us to his holiness and care. Finally, he writes about the magic of memory and how it can close up the old wounds with the memories of past goodnesses and graces from God.

Here now are the best of Buechner’s writings on pain and loss, covering such topics as the power of hidden secrets, loss of a dearly beloved, letting go, resurrection from the ruins, peace, and listening for the quiet voice of God. And he reveals that pain and sorrow can be a treasure – an amazing grace.

Buechner says that loss will come to all of us, but he writes that we are not alone. Crazy and unreal as it may sometimes seem, God’s holy, healing grace is always present and available if we are still enough to receive it.

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October 19, 2017
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The Remarkable Ordinary

AmazonWritten by Frederick Buechner
Published: October 2017
Reader: Henry O. Arnold

 

Your remarkable life is happening right here, right now. You may not be able to see it – your life may seem predictable and your work insignificant until you look at your life as Frederick Buechner does.

Based on a series of mostly unpublished lectures, Frederick Buechner reveals how to stop, look, and listen to your life. He reflects on how both art and faith teach us how to pay attention to the remarkableness right in front of us, to watch for the greatness in the ordinary, and to use our imaginations to see the greatness in others and love them well.

As you learn to listen to your life and what God is doing in it, you will uncover the plot of your life’s story and the sacred opportunity to connect with the divine in each moment.

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October 19, 2017
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The Vision: The Call

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Written by Rick Joyner
Published: August 2017
Reader: Henry O. Arnold

The Call is now available as an audiobook. Rick Joyner’s gripping vision of heaven will challenge listeners to take their callings seriously.

The Call is a continuation of Rick Joyner’s extraordinary vision of heaven, first recounted in The Final Quest. Available as an audiobook for the first time, The Call is a dynamic chronicle of Rick Joyner’s encounters designed to challenge every believer to live a life worthy of his or her calling.

“And it shall be in the last days,” God says, “that I will pour forth of My Spirit upon all mankind” (Acts 2:17 NKJV).

As we enter the last days, we will see an increase in dreams, visions, and prophecy among the young and old to prepare the church for the glorious appearing of the Lord. The saints of old longed to see what this generation will be privileged to see. We must therefore take our calling that much more serious, knowing we will one day bow before the great King.

The Call is a sober challenge to Christians around the world to live out the truth with which they have been entrusted. It is a call to sacrifice and to do all things for the sake of the gospel. The darkness will soon be over, and the day of our Lord will dawn. Now is the time for us to take a stand against the great darkness for the sake of the light.

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August 19, 2017
Read more about the article The Vision: The Final Quest
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The Vision: The Final Quest

AmazonWritten by Rick Joyner
Published: August 2017
Reader: Henry O. Arnold

 

The Final Quest is in audio for the first time, bringing to life Rick Joyner’s epic journey!

In the mid-1990s, Rick Joyner received a prophetic vision of the ultimate clash between the forces of good and evil. His panoramic experience became the bestselling book The Final Quest.

Now, for the first time, The Final Quest is available as an audiobook, bringing to life the epic journey fans have only read about. Let your heart and mind follow professional narrator Henry O. Arnold as he leads listeners on an unprecedented journey, scaling the Mountain of the Lord.

Guided by Wisdom, Joyner’s adventure begins on a grim battlefield, where the hordes of hell wreak havoc. As he learns the right way to fight alongside his fellow soldiers, he progressively weaves his way up the side of the mountain, discovering a new spiritual principle at every level.

Shocked by a number of surprises along the way, Joyner eventually makes his way through the ranks of heaven where he receives valuable spiritual wisdom from heroes of the faith who have finished their race.

The Final Quest offers both a warning and an encouragement to the faithful followers of Jesus. We must remain sober about our enemy and do everything we can to help prepare our brothers and sisters. And we must always remember we serve a loving God who gave Himself for us and is calling us to do the same.

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August 19, 2017
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Bigger, Faster Leadership

AmazonWritten by Sam Chand
Published: June 13, 2017
Reader: Henry O. Arnold

 

Renowned leadership consultant, Samuel R. Chand details the account of the construction of the Panama Canal, and draws parallels between it and successful leadership methodology.

“More passion isn’t the answer, and bigger dreams aren’t always the solution. Every leader is asking two questions: How can we grow? How can we grow faster? The only way organizations can grow bigger and move faster is by accelerating the excellence of their systems and structures.”

—from Bigger Faster Leadership: Lessons from the Builders of the Panama Canal

An epiphany during a visit to the Panama Canal led Sam Chand—one of the country’s most respected voices on ministry and marketplace leadership—to bold new insights on the life cycles of business or church organizations.

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June 24, 2017
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Chip Arnold as Henrik Ibsen. Photographer: Shane Burkeen.
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Posterity

Chip Arnold as Henrik Ibsen. Photographer: Shane Burkeen.
Nashville Repertory Theatre
Directed by Rene Copeland
Role: Henrik Ibsen
Take a world renowned Norwegian playwright, Henrik Ibsen, near the end of his career, and force him into a room with Norway’s favorite sculptor, Gustav Vigeland at the peak of his, whose ambitions require him to persuade a reluctant Ibsen to sit for him. Their battle begins. Debating what a person’s true legacy is – the work achieved during our life or how our loved ones remember us – unexpectedly teaches them something fundamental.
Nashville Repertory Theatre’s production of Posterity, by Doug Wright. Live onstage at Tennessee Performing Arts Center’s (TPAC) Johnson Theater, February 11th through 25th, 2017 with previews February 9th and 10th.

This is the regional premiere of the play by Pulitzer and Tony winner Doug Wright.

Chip Arnold as Ibsen

“Chip Arnold brought all of Ibsen’s bluster, insecurity, and depth of feeling to his portrayal of the “great man,” making him irrevocably, painfully human.”

Pulitzer and Tony winning playwright, Doug Wright

“Arnold masterfully plays this emotional trauma pulling the audience into the painful depths of Ibsen’s past. From vanity to insecurity to the freedom that comes from honesty, Arnold gives it his all. The result is one of Nashville Rep’s finest dramatic offerings”

Chad Young
Nashville Parent
Chip Arnold as Ibsen and Patrick as Vigeland

“As Ibsen, Chip Arnold adds another epic portrayal to his résumé. Stiffly aged, his craggy visage framed by gray muttonchops, he ably runs the gamut from prideful to humbled to moribund.”

Martin Brady
Nashville Scene 

“Chip Arnold is especially masterful as Ibsen — whether thundering away at his critics or quietly sharing moments of personal sorrow and regret. He carefully finesses his character’s physical deterioration, while maintaining a firm grasp on the formidable spirit within.”

Amy Stumpfl
The Tennessean
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February 3, 2017
Read more about the article Bartholomew
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Bartholomew

AmazonWritten by John Chryssavgis
Published: November 2016
Reader: Henry O. Arnold

Surrounded on all sides by Islam, the beloved ecumenical patriarch Bartholomew continues to impact the world for Christ from his seat in Constantinople, a city central to Christian history. The Orthodox Church, that great beacon of the East, now boasts 300 million members worldwide. In one of the most remarkable tenures of the patriarchate, it has been more than 25 years since Bartholomew first accepted this ministerial position, which is considered “first among equals” of all Orthodox leaders around the world. He is viewed by many to be a strong, humble leader who is well loved across a wide variety of political and religious boundaries.

With unfettered access to church files, Bartholomew’s personal notes and the patriarch himself, author John Chryssavgis has woven together a picture of a man who has longed to serve God, the church and the world his entire life. Through personal and institutional challenges, Bartholomew continues to strive toward unity within the Orthodox community and to build bridges to others. It is a task that can be as daunting as it is important. This book removes the veil that some may have placed upon this joyful man of God, who is anything but mysterious, as evidenced by the heartfelt contributions to the book from world dignitaries, influencers, and religious leaders:

  • Pope Francis
  • Pope Benedict XVI
  • Rowan Williams
  • Rabbi David Rosen
  • George Stephanopoulos
  • Jane Goodall
  • Joe Biden Jr.
  • Al Gore Jr.

Discover for yourself the man who embodies the meaning of the word ecumenical – while not altering one thing in what he believes – and experience his passion for God, the church, and the world.

 

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November 1, 2016
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Dangerous Love

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Dangerous-LoveWritten by Ray Norman
Release Date: December 1st 2015
Reader: Henry O. Arnold

Shortly after 9/11, Norman, a national director for World Vision’s poverty reduction program in Mauritania, and his daughter, Hannah, were driving to the beach when an Arab man opened fire on his parked car, severely wounding him and his daughter. After their recoveries, the family made the extraordinary decision to stay in Mauritania, to maintain their commitment to the poor in their community, and to forgive the man who had hurt them. Dangerous Love demonstrates how God can use ordinary people, care for them in times of tragedy and heartbreak, and fulfill his own purposes in remarkable ways.

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December 1, 2015
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The Fabric of Space

Short Film
Directed by Derek Pearson
Written by Henry O. Arnold and Derek Pearson
Producer: Henry O. Arnold
Role: The Weaver
Release: 2015

 

FabricSYNOPSIS: A night of stargazing is cut short when a worried father must put his young son to bed who suffers from a dangerous and bloody cough. The father soon falls asleep but is startled awake by the spirit of his son leaving their cabin and wandering into the woods. The father frantically races after his son going deeper into the woods only to come upon a mysterious Weaver interlacing threads into a pattern on a giant loom. The father begs the Weaver to spare the life of his son, and the Weaver responds by giving the father a needle and thread. Is it a dream? Is it a reality? Or is it somewhere in the in-between?

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October 21, 2015