
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
Findaway 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
Duration:00:00:14
The Beginning
Duration:00:18:37
Part 1: Getting Started
Duration:00:03:45
Church #1: A Friendly Place with a Homey Feel
Duration:00:07:43
Church #2: Growing Deeper, Not Wider
Duration:00:09:04
Church #3: It Only Hurts When You Care
Duration:00:06:56
Church #4: Successfully Melding Contemporary and Traditional
Duration:00:07:15
Church #5: Catholics are Christians Too
Duration:00:12:59
Church #6: A Quintessential Country Church
Duration:00:07:25
Church #7: The New Church
Duration:00:07:15
An Intriguing Opportunity
Duration:00:01:14
Church #8: A Grand Experiment
Duration:00:08:00
Church #9: Methodists Know How to Cook
Duration:00:06:39
Church #10: A Special Father’s Day Message
Duration:00:06:27
Church #11: Charismatic Lite
Duration:00:08:21
Church #12: More Methodists, More Food
Duration:00:07:14
Embarking on a Metamorphosis
Duration:00:01:15
Church #13: A Dedicated Pastor Team
Duration:00:07:11
Part One Perspective
Duration:00:05:12
Part 2: The Second Quarter
Duration:00:00:49
Church #14: The Pentecostal Perspective
Duration:00:09:47
Church #15: An Outlier Congregation
Duration:00:07:20
Church #16: Something’s Missing
Duration:00:06:45
Church #17: A Doubleheader
Duration:00:08:06
Church #18: Revisiting Roman Catholicism
Duration:00:06:49
Church #19: A Near Miss
Duration:00:07:57
Church #20: Different Language, Same God
Duration:00:08:02
Church #21: A New Kind of Church
Duration:00:07:09
Church #22: A Caring Community
Duration:00:04:56
Church #23: They’ll Be Fine
Duration:00:08:30
Church #24: Good but Not Typical
Duration:00:05:31
Church #25: Embarking on a Metamorphosis, Part 2
Duration:00:06:06
Church #26: An Unknown Situation
Duration:00:09:04
Part Two Perspective
Duration:00:07:38
Part 3: The Halfway Point
Duration:00:01:50
Church #27: A Charismatic Experience
Duration:00:08:27
Church #28: Intriguing and Liturgical
Duration:00:07:34
Church #29: Led by Laity
Duration:00:06:54
Church #30: Misdirected and Frustrated
Duration:00:08:14
Church #31: A Day of Contrasts
Duration:00:05:51
Church #32: Commitment Sunday and Celebration
Duration:00:07:40
Church #33: A Shepherd Cares for His Flock
Duration:00:06:03
Church #34: Acts Chapter Two
Duration:00:06:02
Church #35: A Well-Kept Secret
Duration:00:06:18
Church #36: The Surprise
Duration:00:05:44
Church #37: Another Small Church
Duration:00:06:48
Church #38: A Refreshing Time
Duration:00:05:34
Church #39: A Great Way to End the Year
Duration:00:06:38
Church #40: No Time to Return
Duration:00:06:39
Church #41: People Make the Difference
Duration:00:05:19
Church #42: High Expectations and Great Disappointment
Duration:00:06:06
Church #43: A Welcoming Church with Much to Offer
Duration:00:06:19
Church #44: A Familiar Place
Duration:00:06:01
Part Three Perspective
Duration:00:09:39
Part 4: The Home Stretch
Duration:00:01:35
Church #45: Another Doubleheader
Duration:00:07:38
Church #46: False Assumptions
Duration:00:08:26
Church #47: Significant Interactions
Duration:00:05:51
Church #48: Small, Simple, and Satisfying
Duration:00:05:26
Church #49: Large and Anonymous
Duration:00:07:17
Church #50: Saturday Mass
Duration:00:06:21
Church #51: The Megachurch: A Grand and Welcoming Experience
Duration:00:19:30
Church #52: Playing It Safe
Duration:00:14:18
Church #53: Home for Holy Week
Duration:00:10:56
Part Four Perspective
Duration:00:07:35
Reflections
Duration:00:00:24
A Lot Like Dating
Duration:00:03:35
Greeting Well or Not at All
Duration:00:04:09
Format and Size Matters
Duration:00:02:15
Candy’s Take on 52 Churches
Duration:00:04:26
Generalizations
Duration:00:02:09
Tips for Improvement
Duration:00:04:42
Conclusion
Duration:00:01:39
Trivia
Duration:00:07:23
Census Data
Duration:00:01:49
Facts and Figures
Duration:00:12:31
Glossary
Duration:00:19:59
Which Book Do You Want to Read Next?
Duration:00:00:25
About Peter DeHaan
Duration:00:01:26
Closing Credits
Duration:00:00:25