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August 6, 2025 22 mins

Some books leave a mark that never fades.

In this episode of Sound Reads, Pastor Rick Holland of Mission Road Bible Church shares the books that have shaped his relationship with Christ, especially in seasons of trial, growth, and renewal. These resources inspire deeper love, obedience, and faithfulness.

Resources mentioned in this episode: https://bit.ly/swp-books-on-sanctification 

00:00 Welcome to the Sound Words Podcast
01:19 Books That Impact our Walk With Christ
04:47 How God's Character Changes the Christian
07:03 Transforming Themes
09:24 "Books Don't Change Your Life, Paragraphs Do"
12:04 "Trusting God" During Difficult Times
14:44 Books that Anchor the Soul
18:36 Martin Luther's Commentary on Galatians
20:00 How Rick Holland Reads

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Sound Words is a ministry of Indian Hills Community Church, a Bible teaching church in Lincoln, NE.

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