Welcome to Godsplaining: a podcast featuring contemplative preachers and their contemporary age. Considering topics philosophical, theological, cultural, and beyond, Godsplaining presents ideas from the Church’s tradition and brings them to bear on our lives’ most urgent questions. Each week, join the Dominican friars as they muse on all things Catholic.
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Contemplative Study Podcasts
River Corner Church is a growing church community of everyday people who gather to worship God, follow Jesus, and serve through life together. We gather on Sunday mornings at 10:00 AM to worship and experience God, study the scriptures, journey through life together, and to partner with the Holy Spirit. It is our hope that you will gather with our simple community of Jesus followers. Come as you are—just be yourself.
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The teachings of Anandi Sano The Pathway of Teja Kṛtu, a sacred pathway received in stillness, not built through study. This podcast offers glimpses into the field that remains when all else has fallen quiet. You may feel something shift. Begin here: www.anandisano.com
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ResponsAbility - Dialogues on Practical Knowledge and Bildung in Professional Studies
Michael Noah Weiss & Guro Hansen Helskog
How to turn professional experience into practical knowledge? How to reflect over one’s professional practice in order to improve it? How to further develop a practitioner’s responseAbility when facing challenging situations? Already Aristotle spoke of practical knowledge in terms of prudence or practical wisdom (phronesis), a notion which is also reflected in the term Bildung. In this podcast, the hosts prof. Michael Noah Weiss and prof. Guro Hansen Helskog are examining central aspects of ...
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Dive into the world of 'Relaxing Sounds Podcast' – your sanctuary for deep sleep, meditation, and focus. Immerse yourself in our curated collection of nature sounds and ambient soothing soundscapes, perfect for ASMR enthusiasts, tinnitus relief, yoga sessions, and study concentration. Scientifically proven to enhance relaxation and mindfulness, our audio experiences wash away daily stress, transporting you to tranquility. Subscribe for exclusive 4-hour ad-free episodes: https://podcasters.sp ...
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Audio Files to Support Your Study and Practice of the Contemplative Path.
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Revelations Of Awakening is a series of talks about direct experience of the Sacred done by Clint Sabom over a period of several years. Clint Sabom is co-founder of Contemplative Light. Contemplative Light is a community of interfaith spiritual teachers rooted in the Christian contemplative tradition providing resources for the healing of persons. This includes resources for: -Contemplative Practitioners: courses, study guides, training materials, articles, podcasts, and lessons on silent pr ...
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The Wise Studies podcast is an extension of our audio library of courses at wisestudies.com. You want to study the world’s great wisdom traditions in more depth but you don’t want to have to go to university to do it. At Wise Studies, we partner with leading scholars, practitioners, and experts in their field to produce high-quality audio courses, ebooks, and podcasts to bring reliable wisdom into your life. This podcast features the authors we work with. Choose a course at https://wisestudi ...
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As the birthplace of the mindfulness movement in the United States, Naropa University has a unique perspective when it comes to higher education in the West. Founded in 1974 by renowned Tibetan Buddhist scholar and lineage holder Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche, Naropa was intended to be a place where students could study Eastern and Western religions, writing, psychology, science, and the arts, while also receiving contemplative and meditation training. Forty-three years later, Naropa is a leader ...
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Latter-day Contemplation exists to largely explore and document our journey of study and faith as we seek to become more like our Savior, Jesus Christ. We are by no means experts in anything that we’re going to be talking about, but what we do have is an openness to questions, a hunger to discover truth wherever we can find it, and a desire to live a life of peace for ourselves, our families, and our community. We love that you’re here, and we hope that you find value in this discussion to e ...
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After graduating from Harvard College with a degree in English Literature and the Comparative Study of Religion, Neal Tew spent three years in a monastery. The lessons he learned there - compiled in the book, The Gospel Life - continue to shape his life as husband, father and working professional. The monastic practice of Lectio Divina - prayerful meditation on Scripture - was one of the great treasures he discovered there. In this podcast, Neal shares the fruits of this practice from the pe ...
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The Mindful Law Student podcast offers law students mindfulness insights, tips, and exercises for achieving greater balance, clarity of mind, and effectiveness in the study of law.
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GROWING AS MATURE SONS INTO THE KINGDOM WE WILL STUDY Traveling in spiritual dimensions Reigning as King and Priest Utilizing ancient spiritual practices Engaging heavenly beings Operating from thrones and places We will dive into the Mysteries of the Scriptures regarding all of these topics
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To learn more about Prabhuji, please visit: https://www.prabhuji.net/Prabhuji Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MysticAvadhuta/ Store: https://prabhujisgifts.com/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/Prabhuji108 Books: https://prabhujisgifts.com/collections/books David, Ben Yosef, Har-Zion, who writes under the pen name Prabhuji, is a writer and avadhūta mystic. In 2011, he chose to retire from society and lead a silent and contemplative life as a hermit. He spends his days in solitude, writi ...
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As a rabbi, Matthew Ponak knows the significance of community in the good times and the bad. We’re in this Shift Together explores the meeting place between ancient spiritual teachings, cutting-edge research and innovation, and the needs of our era. The conversations cover insights and experiences that improve our world and give us hope during these tumultuous times. In our secular society, millions of people are dedicating themselves to the work of innovation. Simultaneously, camps of tradi ...
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5 Ways: God Speaks Through People (Matthew 18:20)
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35:07Send us a text On July 13, Pastor Jeff McLain preached from Matthew 18:20, exploring how Jesus promises to be wherever two or three are gathered—ensuring we can hear his voice through other people. Resources for Deeper Study For a deeper study of this opening message, explore Pete Greig’s How to Hear God, Here and Now from Henri J.M. Nouwen, and Wa…
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7 Hours of Ocean Waves & Seabirds for Peace & Contemplation
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8:00:31Discover a sanctuary for your mind and spirit in this 8-hour soundscape. Immerse yourself in the majesty of the ocean's waves and the vibrant life of God's coastal creatures, finding solace and a moment for deep reflection. Atmospheric peace and tranquility which can help with Prayer, relaxing the mind and body, enabling greater clarity and a more …
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The Inescapable Weirdness of the Christian Life
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35:57Christian life can be weird, especially for a Catholic. We certainly stand out from the crowd when you think of how we worship, have intangible relationships, and our belief of immortality. Are Christians superstitious? Is being a 'weird' Christian simply inescapable? Should we embrace our weirdness? Join the friars this summer in Providence, Rhode…
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Spiritual Contemplation on the Stillness of In-ness
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30:34In this spiritual contemplation, we explore the fundamental stillness of "in-ness" - a dimension of being that exists beyond the mind, emotions, and body. Discover why some approaches to inner peace, freedom and liberation often feel incomplete and learn about the energetic layers that hold our lived experiences as "life moments." This teaching rev…
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Rainforest Ambience - Deep Focus & Relaxation
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1:00:00Relax to the calming sound of frogs and cicadas singing in a Thailand rainforest. Atmospheric peace and tranquility which can help relax the mind and body, enabling greater clarity and a more balanced and productive state. Love the Relaxing Sounds Podcast? Subscribe now for exclusive access to 4-hour ad-free episodes, perfect for deep sleep, medita…
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Mountaineering, Masculinity & Modern Technology w/ Fr. John Nepil
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25:56In this episode of Guestsplaining, Fr. Patrick sits down with Fr. John Nepil to explore the themes of his new book, "To Heights and Unto Depths: Letters from the Colorado Trail." They dive into the spiritual lessons of wilderness, the rediscovery of authentic masculinity through shared hardship, and how stepping away from modern technology opens sp…
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5 Ways: God Speaks Through Scripture (2 Timothy 3:14-17)
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37:52Send us a text On July 6, Pastor Jeff McLain preached from 2 Timothy 3:14-17, showing how Scripture—God-breathed and ever-active—forms the first and clearest way we learn to recognize God’s voice. Resources for Deeper Study For a deeper study of this opening message, explore Dallas Willard’s Hearing God, Pete Greig’s How to Hear God, and John Wimbe…
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Spiritual Contemplation | A Transmission on Language After Realization
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14:44Words feel too crude, too heavy for what moves here. Language itself becomes a kind of violence against something too sacred to be spoken.This transmission explores what unfolds when realization deepens beyond concepts, when the need to explain dissolves, and when silence becomes fuller than speech. It opens a window into the depths where words sit…
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In this episode of Godsplaining, Fr. Gregory and Fr. Joseph-Anthony explore the nuanced question: Can someone miss their vocation? They dive into how God’s providence, human freedom, and discernment work together in the journey toward one’s vocation—whether to marriage, religious life, priesthood, or consecrated singlehood. How should we discern? H…
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The Spiritual Mismatch | You're Wired Differently
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29:51If you've always felt different in spiritual spaces, if meditation brings anxiety or frustration instead of peace, if group practices overwhelm rather than inspire you... this is for you. Many sensitive people are wired differently, requiring approaches that honour their unique system and to work with how they're actually built. This is about under…
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#16 Alfried Längle & Eva Maria Waibel | Existential Pedagogy and Existential Analysis
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38:31In this episode of the ResponsAbility Podcast, we are joined by Prof. Dr. Alfried Längle and Prof. Mag. Dr. Eva Maria Waibel—two leading voices in existential therapy and pedagogy. Alfried Längle, a close collaborator of Viktor Frankl and founder of the International Society for Logotherapy and Existential Analysis, shares his insights into the fou…
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Actively Listening for God's Voice (1 Kings 19:11-13; Psalm 46)
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27:50Send us a text On Sunday, June 21, at River Corner Church, guest speaker Kevin Bradford delivered a message titled "Actively Listening for God’s Voice," drawing from 1 Kings 19:11–13 and Psalm 46. His sermon invited listeners to slow down, tune out distractions, and recognize the still, small voice of God amid the noise of life. How Is Your Soul Se…
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In this episode of Godsplaining, Fr. Patrick and Fr. Bonaventure explore the enduring relevance of Plato's philosophical works, emphasizing their significance in contemporary Catholic thought. Throughout the episode, the friars emphasize the importance of revisiting classical philosophical works like Plato's dialogues to enhance one's understanding…
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Spiritual Contemplation | The Many Doors of Stillness
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27:18What lies beyond stillness? Most spiritual seekers believe that when the mind quiets and peace arrives, they've reached the destination. But what if that beautiful stillness is just the first door opening into depths you never imagined? In this 30-minute spiritual contemplation and transmission, we delve into the multifaceted nature of stillness, w…
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Unlocking Scripture: How to Use the Catholic Study Bible w/ Curtis Mitch
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34:39In this episode of Godsplaining, Fr. Bonaventure Chapman is joined by Biblical scholar Curtis Mitch, co-editor of the Ignatius Catholic Study Bible. Together, they explore how Catholics can fruitfully read Scripture with the aid of historical context, commentary, and Church Tradition. Key Topics: What makes a Catholic Study Bible unique How histori…
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In this episode of Godsplaining, Fr. Gregory and Fr. Joseph-Anthony delve into the theological concept of Divine Simplicity and a fundamental doctrine in classical theism, particularly within the Thomistic tradition. What IS God? What are His limitations? What is He made of? Key Points: Divine Simplicity Explained Theological Implications Philosoph…
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The Real Spiritual Indicator | Being Ordinary
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50:06What if the real sign of spiritual maturity isn't peak experiences, mystical states, or feeling awakened, but simply learning to be ordinary?In this episode, we delve into what truly happens on the genuine spiritual path. Not the dramatic transformation stories or special states that fill spiritual books, but the quiet, natural return to who you've…
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How Is Your Soul: Habits for Seasons of Change (Week 4; James 1:12-18)
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25:45Send us a text On June 15, Pastor Jeff McLain preached at River Corner Church for Week 4 of our sermon series How Is Your Soul? In this message titled Habits for Seasons of Change, Pastor Jeff teaches from James 1:12–18 and reminds us that in seasons of transition, we need spiritual habits that tether us to God’s unchanging presence, keep us ground…
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Spiritual Learning Prison | How Your Style Became Your Trap
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38:14This transmission explores how visual, auditory, and kinesthetic learning styles can become spiritual prisons that hinder awakening. Discover why your natural way of learning - through images, words, or sensations - has trapped you in endless seeking without recognition. Visual learners map consciousness through sacred geometry and spiritual diagra…
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Humans make mistakes...humans composed the Bible...so does the Bible have mistakes? On this episode of Godsplaining, Fr. Joseph-Anthony and Fr. Bonaventure discuss the differences in the Gospels, intention of the writers, the Catholic approach to Scripture, and help us really understand Divine Inspiration. Subscribe to our channel https://www.youtu…
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Explore the hidden epidemic of spiritual exhaustion plaguing modern seekers. Despite unprecedented access to ancient wisdom, meditation techniques, and spiritual teachings, genuine awakening seems further away than ever. This deep transmission examines why dedicated practitioners find themselves trapped in cycles of temporary breakthroughs followed…
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Converting to Catholicism and The Year of Jubilee w/ Dr. John Bergsma
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35:43What leads a Calvinist pastor to become a Catholic theologian? In this episode, Dr. John Bergsma joins Fr. Gregory to share his powerful conversion story—from a deep love of Scripture in the Reformed tradition to finding its fulfillment in the Catholic Church. They also explore the Biblical concept of the Year of Jubilee—a time of mercy, restoratio…
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How Is Your Soul: Habits for Fear & Anxiety (Week 3; John 15:15-27)
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36:45Send us a text On June 8, Pastor Jeff McLain preached at River Corner Church for Week 3 of our sermon series How Is Your Soul? In this message titled Habits for Fear and Anxiety, Pastor Jeff teaches from John 14:15–27 and reminds us that in seasons of fear and anxiety, we can develop spiritual habits that root us in peace, ground us in truth, and d…
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Stillness Transmission | A Spoken Offering by Anandi Sano
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13:55This is a living transmission of stillness, spoken by Anandi Sano. These words are not teachings, and they will not guide or explain. They arise from the field of stillness itself, offered as a doorway. What unfolds is not meant for the mind, but for the deeper remembering that lives beneath thought.Accompanied by gentle natural sound and a single …
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Why Does Bad Stuff Happen to Good People?
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29:59On this episode of Godsplaining, Fr. Joseph-Anthony and Fr. Patrick lead us into understanding suffering and evil, the benevolence of God, free will, harmony, and goodness. Does God cause the evil to test us or to eventually bring about the good? Are good and evil two forces against each other? What are the saints' view on the topic? Jesus, I Trust…
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How Is Your Soul: Habits for Uncertainty (Week 2; Romans 8:18–39)
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34:34Send us a text On May 1, Pastor Jeff McLain preached at River Corner Church for Week 2 of our sermon series How Is Your Soul? In this message titled Habits for Uncertainty, Pastor Jeff explores Romans 8:18–39 and reminds us that even in seasons of uncertainty, we can cultivate steady souls by anchoring ourselves in the love of God and the presence …
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BONUS: Meditating on the Passion of Christ
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23:13Fr. Patrick and Fr. Joseph-Anthony take us to the Day of Recollection in Dallas, Texas to discuss meditation and devotions they recommend to the Passion of Christ in this bonus episode of Godsplaining. Fr. Patrick's book entitled, "Given for You", can be found here: https://www.amazon.com/Given-You-Eucharistic-Stations-Cross/dp/1639663134#:~:text=B…
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Freedom. Perception. Spontaneity. Interior vs Exterior. Free Will. Intellect. On this week's episode of Godsplaining, Fr. Gregory and Fr. Bonaventure Fr. Gregory and Fr. Bonaventure delve into how God's all-encompassing knowledge coexists with our ability to make genuine choices. Can we actually choose what we do? Does God cause EVERYTHING? Do we h…
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Stillness Transmission 1 | The Beauty That Brought You Here
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13:56Stillness Transmission 1 from The First Rest - a five-day private audio journey with Anandi Sano.This is a field, not a practice. A remembering, not a process.Nothing is required. The sacred is already here, moving through the breath, the body, the moment.Let yourself be met. Let the edges soften. Let the remembering begin.✧ The full journey is qui…
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#15 Carol Gilligan | Democracy - The Opposite of Patriarchy
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52:46The Time Magazine listed our guest today among America’s 25 most influential people in 1996. And with that, we are truly honored to welcome Professor Carol Gilligan in this episode! Carol is one of the most influential psychologists and ethicists of our time. She is the author of the groundbreaking book In a Different Voice, which not only reshaped…
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Faith, Freedom & the Future w/ Connor Boyack
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34:08In this special guest episode of Godsplaining, Fr. Gregory engages in a compelling conversation with Connor Boyack—author, speaker, and president of the Libertas Institute. They delve into the intersection of Catholic social teaching and classical liberal values, exploring how faith informs our understanding of freedom and the role of education in …
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This bonus episode of Godsplaining takes us to Dallas, Texas, to hear Fr. Gregory and Fr. Bonaventure talk all things related to the merit of the Cross of Christ. Why was the instrument of the Cross specifically necessary? Where does Love come into play? Why was the Passion necessary? Subscribe to our channel https://www.youtube.com/c/Godsplaining …
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New MindfulU Podcast episode: The Journey of a Poet with poet, Naropa Summer Writing Program faculty, and Brown University professor Eleni Sikelianos. In this episode, Eleni shares the unconventional path that led her to a life of poetry—from hitchhiking around the world to synchronistic events that brought her to Naropa for an MFA. She reflects on…
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Romp through history with Fr. Gregory and Fr. Patrick. Why an episode on Catholic social teaching? Is it just silly? Is the Catholic Church political? What role does Pope Leo XIII have in the Catholic social teaching realm? On this week's episode of Godsplaining, Fr. Gregory and Fr. Patrick talk human dignity, the American tradition, Papal encyclic…
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Trusting God Through the Trials of Life (Genesis 45:1-12)
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35:31Send us a text On Sunday, May 18, Guest Speaker Rip Wahlberg preached at River Corner Church on Genesis 45:1-12, highlighting Joseph's journey into captivity and the choice he made to see God's hand in working all things together for the good. Who we are together. River Corner Church is a growing church community of everyday people who gather to wo…
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