
52 Churches
Peter DeHaan
This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.
They say there’s no such thing as a perfect church. Well, one author decided to test that theory out for himself.
Peter DeHaan spent an entire year roaming from one church to another, visiting 52 different Christian congregations. In the process he learned what makes these places of worship unique, what makes newcomers feel like they belong, and what cringe-worthy shenanigans are guaranteed to keep visitors from ever coming back.
In his travels, Peter learned about different denominations and worship styles as well as what happens when imperfect humans gather together in the name of a perfect God. What he discovered was occasionally funny, always interesting, and at times absurd.
So absurd that he wrote a book about his experiences.
52 Churches is part religious exposé, part travel memoir, and 100% authentic. Peter refuses to hold back his punches. You’ll cringe when this Christian author is singled out by a fire-and-brimstone preacher, unnecessarily determined to save his soul out of hell. You’ll find yourself thankful that you weren’t in Peter’s shoes when the pastor told his congregation to greet one another with a holy kiss.
You’ll read about Christian practices that are far different from your own, and in the process gain a deeper understanding of believers from all walks of life and denominational backgrounds: Protestant mainline, evangelical, and charismatic, Roman Catholic, and more.
If you’re a pastor trying to engage newcomers, a seasoned church member looking for some chuckles, or a spiritual lurker curious about what goes on beneath the steeples of America’s churches today, this book was written for you.
Read 52 Churches now for an insightful, unforgettable read about the strange and mysterious believers who meet together behind closed doors each and every Sunday.
Duration - 8h 49m.
Author - Peter DeHaan.
Narrator - Digital Voice Maxwell G.
Published Date - Wednesday, 15 January 2025.
Copyright - © 2018 Peter DeHaan ©.
Location:
United States
Networks:
Peter DeHaan
Digital Voice Maxwell G
Visiting Churches Series
Rock Rooster Books
English Audiobooks
INAudio Audiobooks
Description:
This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice. They say there’s no such thing as a perfect church. Well, one author decided to test that theory out for himself. Peter DeHaan spent an entire year roaming from one church to another, visiting 52 different Christian congregations. In the process he learned what makes these places of worship unique, what makes newcomers feel like they belong, and what cringe-worthy shenanigans are guaranteed to keep visitors from ever coming back. In his travels, Peter learned about different denominations and worship styles as well as what happens when imperfect humans gather together in the name of a perfect God. What he discovered was occasionally funny, always interesting, and at times absurd. So absurd that he wrote a book about his experiences. 52 Churches is part religious exposé, part travel memoir, and 100% authentic. Peter refuses to hold back his punches. You’ll cringe when this Christian author is singled out by a fire-and-brimstone preacher, unnecessarily determined to save his soul out of hell. You’ll find yourself thankful that you weren’t in Peter’s shoes when the pastor told his congregation to greet one another with a holy kiss. You’ll read about Christian practices that are far different from your own, and in the process gain a deeper understanding of believers from all walks of life and denominational backgrounds: Protestant mainline, evangelical, and charismatic, Roman Catholic, and more. If you’re a pastor trying to engage newcomers, a seasoned church member looking for some chuckles, or a spiritual lurker curious about what goes on beneath the steeples of America’s churches today, this book was written for you. Read 52 Churches now for an insightful, unforgettable read about the strange and mysterious believers who meet together behind closed doors each and every Sunday. Duration - 8h 49m. Author - Peter DeHaan. Narrator - Digital Voice Maxwell G. Published Date - Wednesday, 15 January 2025. Copyright - © 2018 Peter DeHaan ©.
Language:
English
Opening Credits
Duración:00:00:14
The Beginning
Duración:00:18:37
Part 1: Getting Started
Duración:00:03:45
Church #1: A Friendly Place with a Homey Feel
Duración:00:07:43
Church #2: Growing Deeper, Not Wider
Duración:00:09:04
Church #3: It Only Hurts When You Care
Duración:00:06:56
Church #4: Successfully Melding Contemporary and Traditional
Duración:00:07:15
Church #5: Catholics are Christians Too
Duración:00:12:59
Church #6: A Quintessential Country Church
Duración:00:07:25
Church #7: The New Church
Duración:00:07:15
An Intriguing Opportunity
Duración:00:01:14
Church #8: A Grand Experiment
Duración:00:08:00
Church #9: Methodists Know How to Cook
Duración:00:06:39
Church #10: A Special Father’s Day Message
Duración:00:06:27
Church #11: Charismatic Lite
Duración:00:08:21
Church #12: More Methodists, More Food
Duración:00:07:14
Embarking on a Metamorphosis
Duración:00:01:15
Church #13: A Dedicated Pastor Team
Duración:00:07:11
Part One Perspective
Duración:00:05:12
Part 2: The Second Quarter
Duración:00:00:49
Church #14: The Pentecostal Perspective
Duración:00:09:47
Church #15: An Outlier Congregation
Duración:00:07:20
Church #16: Something’s Missing
Duración:00:06:45
Church #17: A Doubleheader
Duración:00:08:06
Church #18: Revisiting Roman Catholicism
Duración:00:06:49
Church #19: A Near Miss
Duración:00:07:57
Church #20: Different Language, Same God
Duración:00:08:02
Church #21: A New Kind of Church
Duración:00:07:09
Church #22: A Caring Community
Duración:00:04:56
Church #23: They’ll Be Fine
Duración:00:08:30
Church #24: Good but Not Typical
Duración:00:05:31
Church #25: Embarking on a Metamorphosis, Part 2
Duración:00:06:06
Church #26: An Unknown Situation
Duración:00:09:04
Part Two Perspective
Duración:00:07:38
Part 3: The Halfway Point
Duración:00:01:50
Church #27: A Charismatic Experience
Duración:00:08:27
Church #28: Intriguing and Liturgical
Duración:00:07:34
Church #29: Led by Laity
Duración:00:06:54
Church #30: Misdirected and Frustrated
Duración:00:08:14
Church #31: A Day of Contrasts
Duración:00:05:51
Church #32: Commitment Sunday and Celebration
Duración:00:07:40
Church #33: A Shepherd Cares for His Flock
Duración:00:06:03
Church #34: Acts Chapter Two
Duración:00:06:02
Church #35: A Well-Kept Secret
Duración:00:06:18
Church #36: The Surprise
Duración:00:05:44
Church #37: Another Small Church
Duración:00:06:48
Church #38: A Refreshing Time
Duración:00:05:34
Church #39: A Great Way to End the Year
Duración:00:06:38
Church #40: No Time to Return
Duración:00:06:39
Church #41: People Make the Difference
Duración:00:05:19
Church #42: High Expectations and Great Disappointment
Duración:00:06:06
Church #43: A Welcoming Church with Much to Offer
Duración:00:06:19
Church #44: A Familiar Place
Duración:00:06:01
Part Three Perspective
Duración:00:09:39
Part 4: The Home Stretch
Duración:00:01:35
Church #45: Another Doubleheader
Duración:00:07:38
Church #46: False Assumptions
Duración:00:08:26
Church #47: Significant Interactions
Duración:00:05:51
Church #48: Small, Simple, and Satisfying
Duración:00:05:26
Church #49: Large and Anonymous
Duración:00:07:17
Church #50: Saturday Mass
Duración:00:06:21
Church #51: The Megachurch: A Grand and Welcoming Experience
Duración:00:19:30
Church #52: Playing It Safe
Duración:00:14:18
Church #53: Home for Holy Week
Duración:00:10:56
Part Four Perspective
Duración:00:07:35
Reflections
Duración:00:00:24
A Lot Like Dating
Duración:00:03:35
Greeting Well or Not at All
Duración:00:04:09
Format and Size Matters
Duración:00:02:15
Candy’s Take on 52 Churches
Duración:00:04:26
Generalizations
Duración:00:02:09
Tips for Improvement
Duración:00:04:42
Conclusion
Duración:00:01:39
Trivia
Duración:00:07:23
Census Data
Duración:00:01:49
Facts and Figures
Duración:00:12:31
Glossary
Duración:00:19:59
Which Book Do You Want to Read Next?
Duración:00:00:25
About Peter DeHaan
Duración:00:01:26
Closing Credits
Duración:00:00:25