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Enemies of the Heart: Breaking Free from the Four Emotions That Control You Audible Audiobook – Unabridged

Andy Stanley (Author), Lloyd James (Narrator), christianaudio.com (Publisher)
4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 2,208 ratings
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In this compelling and helpful book, previously published as It Came From Within!, pastor and author Andy Stanley wrestles with what he calls"four invaders of the heart": guilt, anger, greed, and jealousy. One or another of these caustic emotions sabotages lives on a daily basis and destroys relationships. But Stanley assures listeners that there is hope.

In his trademark style - smart, engaging, and popular - he examines where these powerful forces come from and reveals effective strategies for overcoming them and moving toward healing and maturity.

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  1. Listening Length
    6 hours and 3 minutes
  2. Author
    Andy Stanley
  3. Narrator
    Lloyd James
  4. Audible release date
    June 23, 2011
  5. Language
    English
  6. Publisher
    christianaudio.com
  7. ASIN
    B0057ORK70
  8. Version
    Unabridged
  9. Program Type
    Audiobook
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Listening Length 6 hours and 3 minutes
Author Andy Stanley
Narrator Lloyd James
Whispersync for Voice Ready
Audible.com Release Date June 23, 2011
Publisher christianaudio.com
Program Type Audiobook
Version Unabridged
Language English
ASIN B0057ORK70
Best Sellers Rank #87,115 in Audible Books & Originals (See Top 100 in Audible Books & Originals)
#1,684 in Christian Ministry & Evangelism (Audible Books & Originals)
#1,975 in Christian Spiritual Growth (Audible Books & Originals)
#3,499 in Christian Personal Growth

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Customers find the book thought-provoking and insightful. They describe it as an enjoyable, therapeutic read with a clear writing style and simple language. The pacing is well-presented, making it easy to look inside. Readers appreciate the practical tools provided to overcome guilt, anger, greed, and jealousy. They also appreciate the humor in the book.

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233 customers mention "Thought provoking"233 positive0 negative

Customers find the book thought-provoking and engaging. It provides new perspectives and teaches valuable lessons about the heart. They appreciate the balance between spiritual and practical aspects, and how it challenges and changes their lives. The writing style is well-received and provides good examples of applying the Bible in everyday life.

"Great book. Definitely points out things one doesn’t see and shares a good perspective. I would recommend." Read more

"...It goes so deep in to breaking down the emotions, understanding what they mean, and how to work through them." Read more

"Other than the Bible, this is the most important book I have ever read! I am 76 and have been a serious disciple of Jesus Christ for 50 years...." Read more

"This book has opened my eyes on different perspectives of matters of the heart that i would normally discount or not correlate it to what Andy has..." Read more

215 customers mention "Readability"215 positive0 negative

Customers find the book easy to read and engaging, despite its tough topics. They say it's therapeutic and powerful, and a must-read for everyone. The book is described as freeing and worth reading.

"Great book. Definitely points out things one doesn’t see and shares a good perspective. I would recommend." Read more

"...And he has done it with a wise and engaging style that makes reading it a pleasure as it shows you how to change your life. Charlie Wilson" Read more

"...Thank you Andy. This is my gratitude to you for such a POWERFUL book. I pray i meet you one day to shake your hand. -Ashley H." Read more

"Good and clear instructions to look at your heart and basic human emotions which— if not cared for -can cause havoc in your life...." Read more

92 customers mention "Writing style"92 positive0 negative

Customers find the book's writing style easy to understand and practical. They appreciate the clear language and examples that teach them. The writing style is direct and humorous, providing detailed descriptions and a guide for how to rule over emotions. Readers also mention that the book provides practical steps on how to guard their hearts.

"...down the emotions, understanding what they mean, and how to work through them." Read more

"Good and clear instructions to look at your heart and basic human emotions which— if not cared for -can cause havoc in your life...." Read more

"I really like how easy going the writer is with his words...." Read more

"...heart, - but Stanley calls a spade a spade and writes a convicting, challenging, and much needed corrective for us to address our blind spots...." Read more

28 customers mention "Pacing"22 positive6 negative

Customers appreciate the book's pacing and presentation. They find it well-presented, with great graphics and messages that make you look inside. The book takes a basic look at one of life's most important issues in a down-to-earth manner. Readers appreciate the examples and illustrations that motivate them toward wanting to change. The book is informative, clearly outlined, and entertaining.

"...This book is vintage Stanley: full of Scripture, great examples and illustrations, and motivates you toward wanting to live the abundant life that..." Read more

"...Thank you, Mr. Stanley for such a beautiful and simple way of helping me break free of (in my case) anger. 🙏🏼..." Read more

"...It brings focus on anger, guilt, jealousy, and greed, and why we deal with them...." Read more

"...I feel the book started off really well, but it seemed to run out of enthusiasm about half way through." Read more

20 customers mention "Guilt level"17 positive3 negative

Customers find the book challenging and providing practical tools to overcome guilt, greed, anger, and jealousy. They appreciate the forgiveness chapters and the clear convictions that come from confession.

"...matters of the heart, - but Stanley calls a spade a spade and writes a convicting, challenging, and much needed corrective for us to address our..." Read more

"...Grace is God’s unmerited, unearned, and undeserved favor. Grace is God’s forgiveness, love, goodness, endless blessings and favors unto us...." Read more

"...initially spoke to me was the chapter on guilt, and the corresponding practice of confession, not private confession, but confession to those whom I..." Read more

"...It brings focus on anger, guilt, jealousy, and greed, and why we deal with them...." Read more

8 customers mention "Heartbreaker"8 positive0 negative

Customers find the book helpful for recognizing and overcoming heart enemies. They appreciate the clear explanation of the four enemies and the strategies to overcome them. The framing of these four enemies in a debt-to-debtor framework is also appreciated.

"...I especially appreciated his brilliant framing of these four enemies in a debt-to-debtor relationship: Guilt says I owe you; Anger says you owe me;..." Read more

"...In one sense it is simple - four enemies that endanger our hearts...." Read more

"I loved this book because it explained four enemies of our hearts that every person must deal with in life at one time or another...." Read more

"This book provides a deep yet simple discussion of four enemies of the heart that prevent us from achieving an attitude of peace and grace...." Read more

8 customers mention "Humor"8 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the author's humor. They appreciate the author's ability to infuse important content with his comedic abilities.

"...Yes, funny. He was able to take serious, monstrously important content and infuse it with his comedic abilities. I appreciated it...." Read more

"Andy Stanley is such a good author! He's humorous, keeps your interest, and is very honest! I have an affinity for this Pastor and his writings!..." Read more

"...It is a thought provoking and also funny book! Loved it!!" Read more

"...issues we all struggle with and gives practical as well as often humorous advice. The examples were easy to relate to...." Read more

9 customers mention "Pace"6 positive3 negative

Customers have different views on the book's pace. Some find it fast-paced and timely, while others mention it starts slowly.

"...then not only did the reading make more sense, but the pace of the book picked up drastically...." Read more

"I liked the book overall It just starts off a little slow" Read more

"Great book, slows you down and makes you think. Connects your heart and your head...." Read more

"I absolutely love this book and it came really fast." Read more

Great book! Poor shipping 😞
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Great book! Poor shipping 😞
Love Andy Stanley...... disappointed in shipping methods. Brand New book arrived folded up and damaged.
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  • desiree laguna
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great book
    Reviewed in the United States on August 16, 2024
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    Great book. Definitely points out things one doesn’t see and shares a good perspective. I would recommend.
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  • Rodriguez Family
    5.0 out of 5 stars Everyone needs to read this!!
    Reviewed in the United States on August 13, 2024
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    Was trying to find a book that is faith based and helped understand anger. Both my husband and I are reading it and it is amazing!!! It goes so deep in to breaking down the emotions, understanding what they mean, and how to work through them.
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  • Charles Wilson
    5.0 out of 5 stars This is the most important book I ever read!
    Reviewed in the United States on December 7, 2022
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    Other than the Bible, this is the most important book I have ever read! I am 76 and have been a serious disciple of Jesus Christ for 50 years. Andy Stanley has done a stellar job of communicating key principles of living the Christian life. And he has done it with a wise and engaging style that makes reading it a pleasure as it shows you how to change your life. Charlie Wilson
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  • ashley
    5.0 out of 5 stars Game changer
    Reviewed in the United States on February 18, 2021
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    This book has opened my eyes on different perspectives of matters of the heart that i would normally discount or not correlate it to what Andy has mentioned. I learned so much about what experiences lead to a toxic and malfunctioning heart. Its incredible how the author made life’s situations stand out in the 4 enemies of the heart that i would never have been able to do myself. I even have some talking to do with God now that I wouldn’t normally talk to him about. All in all, im grateful for this book and to get my heart back healthy so that i can revive the loving relationships around me that were failing. Thank you Andy. This is my gratitude to you for such a POWERFUL book. I pray i meet you one day to shake your hand. -Ashley H.
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  • Sora
    4.0 out of 5 stars Great read. Practical, easy to grasp, and yet powerful.
    Reviewed in the United States on October 28, 2018
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    Good and clear instructions to look at your heart and basic human emotions which— if not cared for -can cause havoc in your life. I liked how Andy gave good examples without getting to ugly details of each situation. The chapter on children and the reality of passing our heart problems to our children is phenomenal. The questions at the end are of great help for anyone seeking to help themselves. I would have loved to see a few more direct connections with biblical principles. Highly recommend it.
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  • Dr. David P. Craig
    5.0 out of 5 stars Vintage Stanley - Biblical, Practical, Life Transforming!
    Reviewed in the United States on June 21, 2011
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    I think Andy Stanley has hit it out of the park with this book. He is so good at bringing God's truth from the Scriptures to bear on the big issues of the day. I think that along with Pete Scazzero's books Emotionally Healthy Spirituality and the Emotionally Healthy Church - that this book is must reading for pastors, leaders, and anyone who is a part of the body of Christ. Most Bible teachers, often neglect the soulish matters of the heart, - but Stanley calls a spade a spade and writes a convicting, challenging, and much needed corrective for us to address our blind spots.

    In Part 1 he addresses the fact that sin comes from the heart as Jeremiah says and is incredibly deceptive. He talks about the damage that sin does, and how to identify it, and the importance of correcting it.

    In Part 2 he addresses the dynamics of the debts that result from our sin. The four biggies are: Guilt - "I owe you"; Anger - "You owe me"; Greed - "I owe me"; and Jealousy - "God owes me." Andy handles each of these brilliantly and gives excellent examples that we can all relate to, so that we can confess them and start working in a positive direction to overcome them with the help of God the Holy Spirit.

    In Part 3 he focuses in on how to confront each of these sins, with their righteous (happy) counterparts: from anger to forgiveness; from greed to generosity; and reasons to celebrate the joy that we have in receiving Christ's blessing and the Holy Spirit's power at work in our lives.

    In Part 4 he helps us focus on what we are modeling and the legacy we are leaving behind (especially parents for their children) and how to deal with lust.

    The book includes a helpful discussion guide, which is excellent for personal application, and small group discussion. This book is vintage Stanley: full of Scripture, great examples and illustrations, and motivates you toward wanting to live the abundant life that Jesus came to give us. I can't recommend it highly enough - life transforming!
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  • Joshua Tanuwidjaya
    5.0 out of 5 stars An antidote for your heart
    Reviewed in the United States on July 14, 2024
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    I really like how easy going the writer is with his words. A lot of revelation about the enemies of the heart are exposed & along with the equipments to combat them.

    I will try to practice them a lot in my life.
    Thank you Andy for writing this book!
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  • Nona
    5.0 out of 5 stars I love this book!
    Reviewed in the United States on May 15, 2021
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    I purchased the book at a friend's recommendation as she was reading with her book club. I enjoyed it a lot. It offers practical solutions to many issues of the heart most of us experience. I appreciated the author offering many self disclosures to illustrate how easy it is for us to ignore or overlook the things that often destroy individuals and relationships. I'm certain it has made a difference in my life and in the lives of people I've recommended read it. Give this book as a gift to someone you love and especially the young. I think its life changing.
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  • Adapter
    5.0 out of 5 stars Just Awesome
    Reviewed in Canada on March 5, 2023
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    Another great read and details well.
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  • Stefan Mössinger
    5.0 out of 5 stars Christliche Lebensberatung vom Feinsten
    Reviewed in Germany on November 25, 2021
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    Sehr gut gegliedert und anschaulich sowie kurzweilig erklärt. Auch in englischer Sprache gut verständlich. Essentielle Lebenswahrheiten, sollte jeder gelesen haben und umsetzen.
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  • Esther Booth
    5.0 out of 5 stars Fab thought provoking
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 14, 2019
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    Great book, some key issues that we all struggle with, backed with relevant verses and helpful illustrations, read it with an open heart.
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  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant book, practical and easy to read
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 31, 2017
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    Life changing book if you want it to be. Love all the practical steps to help produce change. Great honesty from Andy Stanley. Highly recommended
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  • Amazon Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Easy to read
    Reviewed in Canada on February 3, 2016
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    A must read.....getting to the root of all our emotional baggage. Easy to read, to the point and oh, so powerful and life changing if you actually choose to do the work. Everyone should read this and if you are in leadership, you need to set an example. It's time to take responsibility for ourselves and see the true potential of what we can be. Love this book.
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