How People Grow, Henry Cloud
How People Grow, Henry Cloud
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How People Grow
What the Bible Reveals About Personal Growth

Author: Henry Cloud, John Townsend

Narrator: Tom Parks

Unabridged: 14 hr 40 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Zondervan

Published: 06/30/2020


Synopsis

How People Grow reveals why all growth is spiritual growth and how you can grow in ways you never thought possible.Our desire to grow runs deep. Yet the issues in our lives and relationships that we wish would change often stay the same, even with our best efforts at spiritual growth. What does it take to experience increasing strength and depth in our spiritual walk, our marriages and family lives and friendships, our personal development--in everything life is about? And how can we help others move into growth that is profound and lasting?Unpacking the practical and passionate theology that forms the backbone of their counseling, Drs. Henry Cloud and John Townsend shatter popular misconceptions about how God operates to reveal how growth really happens.You'll discover:What the essential processes are that make people grow.How those processes fit into a biblical understanding of spiritual growth and theology.How spiritual growth and real-life issues are one and the same.What the responsibilities are of pastors, counselors, and others who assist people in growingWhat your own responsibilities are in your personal growth.Shining focused light on the great doctrines and themes of Christianity, How People Grow helps you understand the Bible in a way that will help you head with confidence down the high road of growth in Christ.Workbook also available.

About Henry Cloud

Dr. Henry Cloud is a clinical psychologist, pastor to pastors, and New York Times bestselling author. His 45 books, including the iconic Boundaries, have sold over 20 million copies worldwide. Throughout his storied career as a clinician, he started treatment centers, created breakthrough new models rooted in research, and has been a leading voice on issues of mental health and leadership on a global scale. Dr. Cloud lives in Los Angeles with his wife, Tori, and their two daughters, Olivia and Lucy.  

About John Townsend

Dr. John Townsend is a nationally known leadership consultant, psychologist, and author, selling over 10 million books, including the New York Times bestselling Boundaries series. John founded the Townsend Institute for Leadership and Counseling and the Townsend Leadership Program. Dr. Townsend travels extensively for corporate consulting, speaking events, and to help develop leaders, their teams, and their families. John and his family live in Southern California and Texas. Visit DrTownsend.com.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Jeff on April 13, 2018

A bit too long, but a great practical book on spiritual growth. For us to grow, God's role is to be the source/provider. Our role is to depend on the source. We depend on God for life and for all that we need. God's role was and is to provide. Our role was and is to receive. To solve life's problems......more

Goodreads review by Callie on April 05, 2022

10/10, 5 stars, recommend to everyone I know. This is a SLOW read. It is challenging and convicting- a dense book for sure. But it is also a breathe of fresh air. It challenges you and let’s you rest at the same time. It connects Biblical truth, psychology, action steps, and grace all in one neat li......more

Goodreads review by Blake on April 08, 2017

Really liked it - practical growth steps with clear spiritual principles. A link between age-old spiritual thoughts and modern psychological discoveries, "How People Grow" is a readable (though at times quite dense) guide for the human growth process. Not just spiritually, but emotionally, mentally,......more

Goodreads review by Emma Laura on April 07, 2024

This book was recommended to me by a family friend who has a strong Christian belief system and values, and is someone I really look up to. I usually hate self help books and find them to be obvious, dense, etc. but this was by FAR the best self help book about how to grow spiritually, emotionally,......more

Goodreads review by Julie on December 08, 2022

Life changing,......more