The Insanity of God by Nik Ripken & Gregg Lewis Summary
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When faith meets persecution, what remains? "The Insanity of God" documents Christians thriving amid global oppression. Adapted into an award-nominated documentary, this 4.55-star phenomenon has readers confessing: "I cried. I couldn't put it down." Prepare to question everything you know about resilience.
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When Faith Meets Persecution's Darkest Corners
What happens when comfortable Western faith collides with the world's most brutal realities? Nik Ripken's journey takes us into the heart of persecution, where belief is tested beyond imagination. Landing at a bombed-out airstrip in Somaliland in 1992, Ripken stepped into what he could only describe as "hell on earth." The regional capital lay in ruins - among 70,000 residents, only seven houses still had intact roofs. People wandered aimlessly through streets littered with land mines. Every communal well had been deliberately destroyed. Instead of food or medicine, heavily armed convoys brought khat, an addictive narcotic plant that helped desperate people temporarily forget their misery. The marketplace revealed a disturbing truth: "the supply line for evil was better established, and a lot more efficient, than the supply line for good." Standing amid such devastation, Ripken found himself crying out, "Where are you, God?"
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"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
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"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
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"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
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"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
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