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Nero and Paul
How the Gospel of Grace Defeated the Ruler of RomeBy Kathie Lee GiffordNarrated by Kathie Lee Gifford, Bryan M. Litfin
Length9h 44m
About this audiobook
Read by the authors.
Does gaining power, possessions, and popularity lead to happiness and fulfillment? Or does inner transformation and self-sacrificial love bring the most joy and satisfaction? New York Times bestselling author Kathie Lee Gifford and scholar Bryan Litfin dive into these questions by bringing the stories of Nero and Paul to life in this creative nonfiction tale and identifying how these moral questions can be applied to modern Christian life.
Centuries ago, against the backdrop of Roman domination and decadence, a rabbi-turned-evangelist challenged the ideology of an immoral emperor. Two competing messages clashed—and they were messages that echo into our modern world.
One voice says, Do what feels good. Gain more influence. Focus on yourself and build your own kingdom. Another says, Live for something beyond yourself—something eternal. Carry out your God-given mission, no matter the cost. Follow your King to the end of the world if you must . Only then will you truly live.
Combining historical accuracy with narrative imagination, Nero and Paul drops you into the drama of human pride and divine destiny that unfolded on the stage of imperial Rome.
You'll travel with Paul as he ventured from Jerusalem all the way to Spain, making friends, winning converts, and persisting through grueling opposition. You'll see up close Nero's kingdom of wealth, glamour, sex, and power—the proud trappings of a self-proclaimed god. In contrast, Paul boldly offered what the world desperately needed: the Messiah's life-giving good news of God's presence indwelling his people.
Though this epic clash of worldviews led to bloodshed and death, the crown of eternal life triumphed over the laurel wreaths of Rome—just as the light of Jesus triumphs over the darkness of the world in every age.
Don't miss this ancient story with a timeless message that reverberates across the centuries and will light the fire of your faith today.
The chronology, family tree, and maps can be found in the audiobook companion PDF download.
Audiobook details
GenreHistory, Politics and Government
Length9 hrs 44 mins
Narrated byKathie Lee Gifford, Bryan M. Litfin
FormatAudiobook
Publish dateMar 10, 2026
LanguageEnglish
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