Keep up with current culture while you integrate the perspectives of Christian faith. This resource helps adults explore the issues of discipleship and theology through guided interaction from selections of American literature. Includes excerpts from the works of eight contemporary American authors and includes author profiles, plus discussion and reflection questions. John Cheever, The Five-Forty-Eight—Mary Gordon, Mrs. Cassidy\`s Last Year—Wendell Berry, Prary without Ceasing—Oscar Hijuelos, Christmas 1967 — Reynolds Price, Long Night—Louise Erdrich, Satan: Hijacker of a Planet—Tess GAllagher, The Woman Who prayed—Tillie Olsen, O Yes

This resource helps adults explore the issues of discipleship and theology through guided interaction from selections of American literature. Listening for God includes excerpts from the works of eight contemporary American authors supplemented by author profiles, and discussion and reflection questions. Included are selections from: James Baldwin Sue Miller Robert Olen Butler Doris Betts Michael Malone Allegra Goodman Alice Elliott Dark Kent Haruf