Divine Conspiracy

It would be hard to overstate the intellectual depth of this audio and its relevance to genuine seekers of the Christian faith. The author is a well-known teacher who understands the limitations of popular Christianity--the kind that people talk about but never put into action. Willard gives an eloquent reading of the difference between critical moral thinking and the discernment of moral truths. With a wise kind of warmth, he calls our attention to the pitfalls of intellectual and psychological approaches to God, and invites us to find the spiritual integrity we need to live Christ's teachings. This difficult path doesn't allow self-deception, boasting, or escape from what the true believer must do. T.W. (c) AudioFile 2004, Portland, Maine


This scholarly work urges Christians to re-examine their approaches to faith. Willard paints a Christian life as lived in the kingdom of God today, not in the future. He encourages followers to be students of Christ, rather than simply doers of good works, and offers practical suggestions for achieving a meaningful life with God. Thomas Penny lends appropriate expression to the text, helping to keep the listener engaged. Unfortunately, the nature of the work, inundated with references to other books, makes it less than ideal for the audio format. If Penny were released from the burden of reading detailed reference notes, the recording would flow more smoothly, making it more listener-friendly. J.J.B. (c) AudioFile 2007, Portland, Maine