{"product_id":"the-impossible-prize-a-theology-of-addiction-paperback","title":"The Impossible Prize: A Theology of Addiction - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eDonavon Riley\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eChad Bird\u003c\/b\u003e (Foreword by)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"The Impossible Prize\" is a lantern in the darkness, casting light on the theological underpinnings of addiction and recovery. In this book, the reader will confront the raw truth, that the struggle against addiction is not merely a battle of willpower or a psychological chess match; it's a spiritual warfare, a clash between the forces of hopelessness and the redemptive grace of a higher power. \u003ci\u003eThe Impossible Prize\u003c\/i\u003e, therefore, invites readers into a profound dialogue with their own vulnerabilities, urging them to relinquish the futile pursuit of self-made solutions and instead turn their gaze toward the divine.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eDonavon Riley is a Lutheran pastor, conference speaker, author, and contributing writer for 1517. He is the author of the books \u003ci\u003eCrucifying Religion\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Withertongue Emails\u003c\/i\u003e. He is also the co-host of the Banned Books podcast. Chad Bird is a Scholar in Residence at 1517. He holds master's degrees from Concordia Theological Seminary and Hebrew Union College. He has served as a pastor, professor, and guest lecturer in Old Testament and Hebrew. Chad has authored several books, speaks regularly at conferences and congregations, and cohosts the popular podcast, \" 40 Minutes in the Old Testament.\" Chad and his wife Stacy make their home in Texas, where they have been blessed with four children and three grandchildren.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 122\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.3 x 8 x 5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e March 11, 2025\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47645881860317,"sku":"9781962654708","price":17.94,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0811\/9867\/8237\/files\/rZPPZtPok89781962654708.webp?v=1773858183","url":"https:\/\/handfulofbooks.com\/products\/the-impossible-prize-a-theology-of-addiction-paperback","provider":"Handful of Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}