Free to Thrive

How Your Hurt, Struggles, and Deepest Longings Can Lead to a Fulfilling Life

By: Josh McDowell, Ben Bennett

Narrated by: Stu Gray

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 tools
• Opportunities 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.

One of my favorite Christian books

This is one of my favorite Christian books in regards to how it is so practically helpful! I think it talks about stuff that we as people are dealing with throughout our lives no matter what age we are. For me personally it really spoke to me about how God cares for me and wants the best for me in my everyday life. It also talks about dealing with sin/unwanted behaviors by going over the heart issues as the Holy Spirit can work in your life, instead of just powering through on your own willpower. I'm going to read it again and go through it more slowly.

Life Changing

This book was instrumental is rescuing me from a deep pit of despair. If you feel hopeless, please read this book!