In-depth literary discussion without the pretence. Just good books. Based out of Madrid, Spain, we compress big ideas and in-depth discussion of literature into a digestible, entertaining format.
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As I Lay Reading Podcasts
Got a minute? Well...maybe three or four? Then step up and let me tell you a story that puts the FLASH in flash fiction. In today’s hurry-up world, we’re all frazzled by our jobs, families, and those dang domestic responsibilities. So who’s got time for something like a story? Right? Just give me those three or four minutes. I’ll prune away the flowery adjectives. Kill the adverbs and cut the story down to its roots. Then lay out a smack-in-the-forehead finish. Not EXACTLY an ambush, but abo ...
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Readings of children’s books, great for read alongs, while in the car or for heading off to nap time. Primarily created for the enjoyment of my own children but I hope yours will enjoy them as well.
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“Are you tired? Worn out? Burned out on religion? Come to me. Get away with me and you’ll recover your life. I’ll show you how to take a real rest. Walk with me and work with me—watch how I do it. Learn the unforced rhythms of grace. I won’t lay anything heavy or ill-fitting on you. Keep company with me and you’ll learn to live freely and lightly.” - Jesus (Matthew 11:28-30 Message paraphrase) Join Dr. Jamie Moore and Paul Rasmussen as they discuss this promise with guests from all walks of ...
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Do you honestly think that all the highly successful people with great businesses and books and youtube channels out there with their productivity hacks, they have it all figured out? Do they never feel down and just want to lay in bed all day watching Netflix and eat Cheetos with 1 hand and gulping a drink in another? Do they really follow all the hacks that they talk about in their books and really squeeze productivity out of their day and consistently perform at their peak? Do they feel n ...
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A podcast featuring science fiction stories with sound effects. The speculative fiction featured in this scifi podcast will be the kind that taps into your imagination and takes you to new and intriguing places. I see this science fiction podcast as a way for people to blow each other's minds. For you, this starts today. Enjoy and share!
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Literature podcast based in Madrid, Spain. We dive deeper into the books we read, and provide a literary discussion that won't cost you $60,000 and lifelong, soul-crushing debt. That being said, we take no responsibility for your education... [email protected]
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Messages from the Teaching Team at Desiring God.
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Are you curious about Jesus? Not the Jesus you've seen in movies or heard about in Sunday school - But the Jesus who lived as a Jew in the first century in a Roman province, spent the first part of his life in Egypt and whose words and actions brought with them context from Jewish and Roman cultures he was surrounded by? You're in the right place. In this podcast we're reading the book of Matthew, the gospel that was written in Hebrew specifically intended for a Jewish audience. Each week I ...
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It’s like playing a round of golf with some of the most interesting innovators and entrepreneurs and listening to the stories behind their success. Hi, I’m Paul Liberatore, and I love talking to entrepreneurs and the stories behind their brands. I find it intriguing when people are vulnerable and honest about their struggles and successes. I invite you to join me as I explore other people’s stories. We will celebrate, above all, the challenges and setbacks that ultimately lead to some of the ...
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HEALING RELIGIOUS TRAUMA for Christian Women | Inner Peace, Trust God, Spiritual Healing, God’s Love, True Connection, Generational Trauma
Debra Shafer | Spiritual Healing Coach for Christian Women | Founder, Healing Religious Trauma Circle | Walking Women Home to a Safe, Loving God | Voice of Gentle Clarity, Healing, and Truth
Do you love God—but feel like you’re slowly drifting away from Him, and you don’t know why? Are you scared that questioning your church—or your faith—might mean losing everything you love? Do you constantly second-guess your emotions, your voice, even your own intuition—wondering if you’re the problem? Are you exhausted from trying to be good enough, faithful enough, spiritual enough… and still feeling like you fall short? Do you feel spiritually homeless—longing for a safe space where you c ...
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Immerse yourself in the gentle sounds of slow-spoken Norwegian. Whether you're here to unwind or learn, I’ll guide you through calming bedtime stories, soothing fairytales, and peaceful songs. Perfect for language learners and anyone seeking a moment of relaxation. Let’s journey together toward calm, one soft word at a time.
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Marshall Segal | How do mature Christians pray when trouble comes? David teaches us from Psalm 86: “Meet my need.” “Glorify your name.” “Teach me your way.” “Gladden my heart.”By Marshall Segal
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Have you noticed it? How all those spam calls are getting way more frequent. Well...want to know how to stop them?
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10 | The #1 Lie Christian Women Believe About Their Worth: A Spiritual Healing Path for Exhausted Hearts
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24:24Have you been giving until you disappeared, believing that's what God wants from you? Maybe you've spent years believing your worth is tied to your output - constantly proving yourself through spiritual performance, serving until you're empty, trying to earn God's love through perfect behavior. But here's a revolutionary truth: God never required y…
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In this episode, Jamie and Raz talk about the difference between reading the Bible academically versus relationally. Too often we treat Scripture as information to master, rather than an invitation to engage with the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. They share four practical ways to begin reading the Bible relationally: Prayer — Talk with God as you r…
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#24. Why High Achievers Struggle in Love (and How to Fix It) | Melissa Nanavati
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51:46Send us a text In this episode of Beyond the Speech, I sit down with Melissa Nanavati to talk about finding love, building meaningful relationships, and what it really takes to create deep connections in today’s world. Melissa shares her insights on navigating love with intention and building relationships that last. If you’re seeking clarity in lo…
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The Only Life Worth Living: A Live Lab on Christian Hedonism
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47:14In Jesus Christ, we find a Treasure more precious than everything we have in life and everything we lose in death.By John Piper
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09 | The #1 Reason Christian Women Still Feel Invisible: Healing Religious Trauma Through God's Love
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25:31Have you ever felt that tension between the God you personally sense and the religious expectations around you? Maybe you've spent years making yourself small to keep everyone else comfortable, while your true self remains hidden even from those closest to you. You've perfected what I call "helpful invisibility"—being indispensable but somehow stil…
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Not everyone shared his arrogant opinion about his Big Balls. But he just ignored his mother's pleas to show some restraint.
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S2E35 Living a Resilient Life with Jesus!
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59:48In this episode, Raz and Jamie talk about resilience and how to stay rooted in Jesus when life gets hard. Raz shares a powerful story of experiencing a panic attack while visiting his 95-year-old mom, realizing it was a spiritual attack, and how prayer from his church community lifted the darkness and brought peace. Together they reflect on: Why be…
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Enjoying God: The Key to Christian Education
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45:37How does the chief end of man — to glorify God by enjoying him forever — shape our approach to classical Christian education?By John Piper
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Technology overload. Lost job. Domestic dysfunction. It got to be way too much.
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08 | Create a New Story: Permission to Rewrite Your Faith Without Losing God
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14:55"What if I told you that you have permission to rewrite your story—your faith story, your relationship with God, even your understanding of who you're meant to be—without losing the God who loves you?" If that sounds impossible because you've been taught that questioning anything means losing everything, this episode will set you free. God isn't th…
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S2E34 Church Planting (Erik Wilson) with Jesus!
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58:25In this follow-up conversation, Raz and Jamie sit down again with Erik Wilson—worship leader, ordained minister, and church-planter—to hear about his journey of planting Freedom City Church in Cincinnati. Erik shares about: The transition from being a worship leader and musician to embracing God’s call as a preacher and pastor. Why cultivating a li…
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#23. Why We Feel Divided and How to Reconnect | Karl Dunn
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1:06:05Send us a text Welcome to Beyond The Speech. In this episode, I sit down with Karl Dunn, author of Undividing with Karl on Substack, to explore what it really means to live a life of wholeness in a divided world. We dive into Karl’s journey of self-discovery, his approach to writing with vulnerability, and how his work helps readers bridge the gap …
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Lay Your Buckets Down: Finding Life with the Woman at the Well
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36:51Marshall Segal | No sin is too great, no place is too far, and no wall is too high to keep us from receiving the living water of Jesus — if only we’ll come to him.By Marshall Segal
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Are you outta shape. Over weight? High blood pressure. Maybe it's time to get a handle on things.
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07 | Why God's Real Voice Sounds Nothing Like Religious Trauma
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14:55"What if I'm being deceived? What if I can't tell the difference between truth and trauma?" If you've ever been terrified to trust what might be God's voice because of spiritual harm, this episode will change everything. When you've experienced religious trauma, every spiritual voice starts to sound suspicious. But here's the beautiful truth Debra …
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S2E33 From Opera to Worship Leadership (Erik Wilson) with Jesus!
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59:54In this episode, Raz and Jamie sit down with Erik Wilson—worship leader, ordained minister, and church-planter—to explore his story of following Jesus through unexpected turns. Erik shares about: Growing up as a pastor’s kid, yet realizing in 9th grade that he needed to own his faith for himself. His early pursuit of a career in vocal performance a…
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Tony Reinke | No star or ocean, insect or tree, bird or cloud has a voice to speak God’s praise. But when we rejoice in God, we take creation’s worship and put it into words.By Tony Reinke
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What to get a woman for her birthday when she has everything. Or...when you just don't have a clue.
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06 | Why Most Christian Women Avoid Unraveling Religious Trauma (And Why You Should Start)
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14:50HEALING PILLAR #1 OF A 3-PART SERIES "Oh, but I wouldn't call it that. It wasn't that bad. I don't want to be dramatic." Sound familiar? Even when you're describing feeling anxious around God, exhausted from trying to be "good enough," or confused about why your faith feels so heavy—something in you immediately pulls back from the words "religious …
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S2E32 Taking Thoughts Captive (Jess Moore) with Jesus!
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1:21:10In this episode, Raz and Jamie welcome back their first-ever second-time guest — Jess Moore! Jess is a licensed therapist who helps people experience healing and freedom through professional counseling with Jesus. Together, they explore the connection between psychology and Scripture when it comes to our minds, thoughts, and emotions. Jess introduc…
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God’s Mission Triumphs Through Prayerful Suffering
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42:27As Jesus bleeds in Gethsemane and then submits to arrest, we see that the mission of God triumphs through prayerful suffering, not the self-defending sword.By John Piper
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#22. The Power of Asking Better Questions | Marc Champagne
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54:46Send us a text Welcome to Beyond the speech! This snippet is from the full episode where I sit down to Marc Champagne. He is a mental fitness strategist. He delves into the cognitive habits and strategies that define the great minds of our time (and those who have passed), peeling back the layers of intellectual prowess and psychological resilience…
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"War...whatever is it good for? Absolutely nuthin'." An iconic line from a great song. They resonate in today's episode...."absolutely nuthin'."
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05 | What Is Religious Trauma? (And Why Most Christian Women Don't Recognize It)
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13:09Have you ever walked away from church feeling heavy and confused—then immediately told yourself, "I'm probably just being too sensitive?" If you've ever felt that spiritual discomfort but didn't have words for it, this episode is your gentle awakening call. In this foundational conversation, Debra shares her own powerful story of finally finding la…
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S2E31 Bringing the Kingdom of God to Your Business (Steve Eklund) with Jesus!
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1:50:43In this episode, Raz and Jamie talk with Steve Eklund about his journey of faith, renewal, and kingdom-minded leadership. Steve shares how he came to faith in Jesus at 16, built a successful career in wealth management, and enjoyed a thriving family life — yet found his heart had quietly grown cold to God by the time he was 50. This realization spa…
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Will Christ Be Humiliated on the Last Day? To the Class of 2025
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18:37When Jesus returns in glory, he will stand ashamed of those who were ashamed of him here. But what will it really mean for Jesus to be ashamed?By John Piper
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He was...well...challenged. That morning he reached out for a little help when he needed it most.
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04 | Why Healing Feels Like Betrayal (And Why It's Not)
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15:47Have you ever felt like healing made you the problem? Like setting a boundary, asking a question, or even just taking a breath for yourself meant you were somehow being disloyal—to your church, your family, or even to God? If so, this episode was made for you. In today’s conversation, Debra shares a personal story of what it felt like to begin heal…
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S2E30 Adventure with the Father, Son, and Spirit!
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57:47In this follow-up to the previous solo episode on developing a “Trinity-shaped” life, Jamie Moore is re-joined by co-host Paul Raz to explore what it actually looks like to live in ongoing relationship with each person of the Trinity. They reflect on the dynamic adventure of walking with the Father, Son, and Spirit—contrasting it with the stale, ru…
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Value the Human Body: Technology, Exercise, and the Pursuit of True Joy
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36:59David Mathis | How might regular exercise serve not just our bodies but our souls, and so make us more ready to honor God by doing good to others?By David Mathis
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#21 What a Truly Meaningful Life Looks like: 5 Types of Wealth
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47:39Send us a text Welcome to Beyond the speech! In this episode, I discuss the book, The 5 Types of Wealth, by @Sahil_Bloom I must say, if you read ONE book this year, JUST ONE!! Please make it this one. You will absolutely enjoy it as it will want you to reflect upon your own life and be aware of what truely matters. This book is a self-development b…
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He loved the great outdoors. And more than anything about it...fishing. So many lakes...so many fish. Until there wasn't.
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03 | How To Trust God Again After Being Spiritually Hurt
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16:08What do you do when the very place that taught you to trust God… is also the place that made you afraid of Him? If you’ve ever felt torn between your love for God and your fear of being hurt again — this episode is for you. In today’s conversation, we’re stepping into one of the most tender questions: Can I trust God again… after what happened? You…
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S2E29 A Trinity-Shaped Life: Living With the Father, Son, and Spirit
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31:07In this solo episode, Jamie Moore invites listeners into a personal and practical framework for developing a “God-shaped” vision for life—one that’s grounded in relationship with the Triune God. Jamie unpacks how a healthy spiritual life includes knowing and relating to each Person of the Trinity individually and intimately: The Father — to know an…
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Habits of Love: The Graces of Sharing Our Joy
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46:41David Mathis | Our “habits of grace” prime us for witnessing, giving, and serving — and God uses even these outward expressions to give us even more grace.By David Mathis
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What's this? Make it up as they go? Improvise? How...how will that ever work??
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02 | The Hidden Barriers That Keep Faithful Christian Women Stuck
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18:49You love God. You've stayed faithful. But something inside still feels broken, heavy… or lost. And no one ever told you why. In this episode, we're naming it. This is the conversation so many Christian women never knew they needed — the one that finally gives you language for the silent struggles shaping your faith, your voice, and your sense of se…
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S2E28 God WITH Us: The Big Story of the Bible!
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27:48In this episode, Jamie Moore (going solo, while Raz is on sabbatical) traces the grand narrative of Scripture through one central theme: God wants to be WITH His people. From Genesis to Revelation, the story of the Bible is a love story about presence. Jamie unpacks six key movements in the biblical storyline that reveal God's relentless desire to …
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FEAST: Five Prayers for Daily Bible Reading
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38:50Marshall Segal | When our Bible meditation feels more like a job than a joy, these five short prayers can take us beyond discipline into delight.By Marshall Segal
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Seven deadly sins. One stands out. And it plagued them everywhere they went.
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#20. Behind the scenes of a Book Reviewer on Social Media w/ Avinash Priya
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43:25Send us a text Welcome to Beyond the speech! In this episode, I sit down with Avinash, better known as Avinashelf on Instagram. I wanted to learn what goes on behind the scenes of a "book reviewer". We discuss many topics including how he selects what he reviews, what are his reading methods, how he got into this journey of book reviewing on social…
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We’ll Be Back Next Week!By Jamie Moore & Paul Rasmussen
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Why Did God Choose You? The Goal and Ground of His Election
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46:35Why did God set his saving love on his people before the foundation of the world? So that we might praise the glory of his sovereign grace.By John Piper
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01 | 3 Signs It Might Be Religious Trauma (And Not Just You Being 'Too Sensitive')
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17:12Have you ever walked out of a church service feeling anxious, heavy, or deeply unsettled—then immediately told yourself, “Maybe I’m just too sensitive?” In this very first episode, I share a tender piece of my own story—about being shamed for my God-given enthusiasm—and the moment I finally realized I didn’t need to become smaller… I needed a bigge…
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After they went through hell together, it was only fitting that they'd make such a solemn oath to celebrate their survival.
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S2E27 Worship Ministry (Spencer Robinette) with Jesus!
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1:48:39🎙️ With Him Podcast: Episode Description In this episode, Raz and Jamie sit down with their good friend Spencer Robinette, a gifted worship leader and brother in Christ. Spencer shares the ups and downs of being a pastor's kid, growing up in ministry, navigating his calling, and how a surprising detour through sports management eventually led him b…
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David Mathis | Did Jesus endure the cross for his joy or despite it? The answer takes us to the heart of Jesus’s unusually human joy, and ours.By David Mathis
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Some relationships are meant to be. Enduring the test of time. Well...until...
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