The Problem of Life, Mark Clark
The Problem of Life, Mark Clark
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The Problem of Life
How to Find Identity, Purpose, and Joy in a Disenchanted World

Author: Mark Clark

Narrator: Mark Clark

Unabridged: 8 hr 18 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Zondervan

Published: 02/18/2025


Synopsis

Read by the author. Compelling answers to your biggest questions about life.The Western world faces unprecedented levels of depression, anxiety, and loneliness. Despite advancements in wealth, knowledge, and longevity of life, many feel their lives lack significance, leading to a deep longing for fulfillment and happiness. In The Problem of Life, author Mark Clark recounts a pivotal moment when he mistakenly informed a woman of her husband's death. This profound mistake taught him invaluable lessons about existence and purpose. He argues that our relentless pursuit of money, family, and friendships--while important--often distract us from what truly matters, leaving us disenchanted.What if we could address this inner ache? What if we could discover our true place in the world?In this final book of a trilogy which began with The Problem of God, Clark presents 11 practical principles to help us flourish. He explores foundational topics like our origins, identity, and the meaning of suffering while drawing from biblical theology, psychology, and engaging stories, like:His battle with Tourette Syndrome and how it made him a better preacher and person.How he accidentally saved a woman from killing herself.Why scientists and tennis players agree that the cultural conversation about gender is all backward.Why your view on Sea World may predict your level of anxiety.What the dramatic events surrounding a false missile alert in Hawaii in 2018 have to do with you. The Problem of Life illustrates how we may be looking in all the wrong places for joy, contentment, and satisfaction and points us toward God as the remedy for our brokenness. 

About Mark Clark

Mark Clark founded Village Church, a multi-site church with locations and online presence around the world, and is now one of the Senior Pastors at Bayside Church in California and speaks all around the world. He is the author of The Problem of Jesus (2021) and The Problem of God (2017), winner of the 2018 Word Award. Mark has been the subject of several articles in Christianity Today and recently Outreach Magazine voted him one of the Top 26 Leaders to Watch. He is married to Erin, and they have three daughters.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Jordan on April 04, 2025

4.5 ⭐️ rounded up This is dense with theological and spiritual wisdom and took me quite a bit of time to work through. Clark presents arguments even non-believers would consider the existence of a Maker and therefore a life after this one. Thankful for the eternal perspective and hope this book give......more

Goodreads review by Aden on March 08, 2025

The Problem of Life is Mark Clark’s conclusion to his “problem of” trilogy. This is a solid book on life, longing, and how Jesus is inviting us into true life with him.......more