The Quiet Ambition

Scripture's Surprising Antidote to Our Restless Lives

By: Ryan P. Tinetti

Narrated by: Benjamin Fife

Do you desire to do great things for God but feel like you're falling short?

Does your life feel small, filled with endless demands, seemingly insignificant work, mundane responsibilities, or challenging relationships? If your desire to make an impact for God's kingdom collides with the limits and disappointments of everyday life, it's easy to feel discouraged.

Scripture offers a better way. In one of Paul's letters, there's an unexpected, paradoxical call: "Make it your ambition to live quietly . . ."

In The Quiet Ambition, Ryan P. Tinetti unpacks the rich spiritual wisdom of 1 Thessalonians 4:11-12, showing how it can help you reimagine what following Jesus looks like. Tinetti explores four key postures for living out your Christian life: live quietly, tend your own business, work with your hands, and walk gracefully toward outsiders.

This call to quiet ambition frees you to embrace God's presence in the small, ordinary moments of your life. By shifting your focus from self-aggrandizing desires and internalized pressure for spiritual achievement to faithful living in the everyday, you can experience real hope and discover what it truly means to live a life that counts.

©2025 Ryan Tinetti (P)2025 Christian Audio

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This a very good book. I read most of it in paper form, but purchased the audiobook for longer drives. The audiobook was easy to understand. Good pace, etc. however, it sounded mechanical. Some words were pronounced either accent in the wrong place. I am glad that I did t depend on the audiobook.