* Media Player and some other mp3 players, have a Fast Play button. It increases the “tape speed” which decreases listening time. This is not mentioned to be disrespectful. Studies suggest that "listening faster" improves comprehension and retention because our brains process information a lot faster than people speak (especially here in the South).

It will also enable you to listen to more of the messages in less time. Most people can learn to listen at double speed or even faster and still get it all. Try it, you might be pleasantly surprised.

One suggestion that Steve Pavlina (see sidebar) made is that as you listen faster, you might want to try using headphones to eliminate ambient noise.

On the other end of the time spectrum … you can also pause, reflect, take notes and replay parts of the message that particularly speak to you. I find that, much like reading God’s Word, hearing it again often reveals something I didn't get the first time(s). These messages will speak to you in different ways depending on your need at the moment. Listen often. Let them play in the background. God will use them to bless and encourage you.