The Reason for God: Audio Bible Studies: Conversations on Faith and Life

Timothy Keller

May 2022 · HarperChristian Resources · Narrated by Timothy Keller

About this audiobook

This six-session audio Bible study captures live and unscripted conversations between Tim Keller and a group of people to address their doubts and objections to Christianity. Using literature, philosophy, and Scripture, Keller and the group explore the truth of Christianity.

In his New York Times bestselling book The Reason for God, Timothy Keller established himself as a modern-day C. S. Lewis who brings together faith and intellect, theology and popular culture, modern-day objections and historic Christian beliefs.

Now fans of the New York Times bestseller can find resources to help them engage with those same objections, drawing on recent scholarship and debates. The Reason for God small group Bible study can be used individually, with groups, or by any believer who is engaging with friends who don’t share his or her beliefs.

Christians will be challenged to wrestle with their friends and neighbors’ hardest questions, and to engage those questions in ways that will spark an honest, enriching, and humbling dialogue. Capture a live and unscripted conversation between Timothy Keller and the six panelists discussing their objections to Christianity. This study will help small groups and individuals dig deeper into the objections of the Christian faith and to learn about both sides of the issues.

Sessions include:

1. Isn’t the Bible a Myth? (22:00)
2. How Can You Say There Is Only One Way to God? (18:00)
3. What Gives You the Right to Tell Me How to Live My Life? (19:00)
4. Why Does God Allow Suffering? (19:30)
5. Why Is the Church Responsible for So Much Injustice? (15:00)
6. How Can God Be Full of Love and Wrath at the Same Time? (20:30)

Coordinating study guide available separately.

The Audio Bible Studies series provides a unique audio learning experience. Unlike a traditional audiobook's direct narration of a book's text, this audio Bible study includes high-quality, live audio sessions from the author that cover important Bible-based topics. These sessions will reflect the ambiance of the unique recording locations, immersing the listener into the teaching. While not required for the audio experience, these studies are designed to partner with the coordinating study guide, sold separately.

Ratings and reviews

this audio book is 18 minute chapter with a group of non-believers telling their poorly thought-out objection to God. Then Tim Keller gives a 3 minute response to all of their different questions. it's painful to listen too. it should be the opposite 3 minute objection to theisism 18 minute answer.

About the author

Timothy J. Keller (1950–2023) was the founding pastor of Redeemer Presbyterian Church in New York City, cofounder of Redeemer City to City, and the author of several books, including The Reason for God, The Prodigal God, and The Meaning of Marriage. His thirty-one books have sold over six million copies and have been translated into twenty-nine languages.