Best LifeWay Christian Resources Podcasts (2025)

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Weekly Leader Training for Preschool & Kids: Unit 16, Session 2—Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego 10:07

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Every week, members of The Gospel Project for Kids team offer guidance to help you as you prepare to teach each session to preschoolers and kids. This week, we discuss Unit 16, Session 2—Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego.By Lifeway Christian Resources

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5 Essential Traits of a Leader with Donna Gaines 51:39

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Donna Gaines joins us to share her wisdom and what she believes are the five essential traits of a leader. She talks about leading with humility, faithfulness, and a heart fully surrendered to Jesus. Donna also offers practical wisdom on resisting comparison, choosing not to be offended, and becoming women who speak life and build others up. She cl…

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When Your Understanding Falls Short 40:41

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Session 3 Date of First Use: December 21, 2025 Title: When Your Understanding Falls Short The Point: God can do great things through you. Life Connection: Believers know there is nothing we can do to save ourselves; it’s all the work of Jesus. Yet once we’re saved, we too often attempt to live the Christian life in our own strength and understandin…

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Weekly Leader Training for Preschool & Kids: Unit 16, Session 1—Daniel Obeyed God 9:41

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Every week, members of The Gospel Project for Kids team offer guidance to help you as you prepare to teach each session to preschoolers and kids. This week, we discuss Unit 16, Session 1—Daniel Obeyed God.By Lifeway Christian Resources

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Connections, Community, and Cliques with Marian Jordan Ellis 48:05

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In this episode, we sit down with Marian Jordan Ellis to talk about the importance of community in women’s ministry. Marian shares why leaders can’t thrive in isolation, how discipleship strengthens the church, and the practices that help women connect beyond surface level. She also reflects on what it looks like to lead while still needing genuine…

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When Your Circumstances Fall Short 29:38

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Date of First Use: December 14, 2025 Title: When Your Circumstances Fall Short The Point: God’s grace will sustain you through life’s circumstances. Life Connection: Christians learn quickly that following Jesus does not lead to or guarantee a life of ease. While we may wonder why God is not removing our difficulties or blessing us with pleasant ci…

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Weekly Leader Training for Preschool & Kids: Unit 15, Session 5—Ezekiel Gave Hope 6:29

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Every week, members of The Gospel Project for Kids team offer guidance to help you as you prepare to teach each session to preschoolers and kids. This week, we discuss Unit 15, Session 5—Ezekiel Gave Hope.By Lifeway Christian Resources

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Cultivating a Culture of Prayer with Leighann McCoy 44:21

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Angie and Alicia sit down with author and prayer leader Leighann McCoy to talk about what it really looks like to weave prayer into your life and ministry. Leighann has walked with the Lord through both joys and deep challenges, and she brings a warm, grounded perspective that helps make prayer feel accessible. If you’ve ever struggled to know wher…

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When Your Faith Falls Short 28:17

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Session 1 Date of First Use: December 7, 2025 Title: When Your Faith Falls Short The Point: A faith that looks to Jesus is a powerful faith. Life Connection: A common misconception among both believers and non-believers is that, if one has enough faith, anything can be accomplished. This view wrongly places the emphasis on the one believing. This v…

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Discipling the Next Generation with Amy-Jo Girardier 45:28

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Today our conversation is with Amy-Jo Girardier to talk about discipling Gen Z and Gen Alpha in a rapidly changing world. Amy-Jo brings both encouragement and practical wisdom as she shares what she’s seeing in young women today and how the church can step toward them with intentionality, truth, and hope. LINKS: "What I Wish You Knew About My Gener…

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Weekly Leader Training for Preschool & Kids: Unit 15, Session 4—Judah Was Taken Captive 5:58

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Every week, members of The Gospel Project for Kids team offer guidance to help you as you prepare to teach each session to preschoolers and kids. This week, we discuss Unit 15, Session 4—Judah Was Taken Captive.By Lifeway Christian Resources

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From Problems to Praise 33:37

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Special Focus Session Date of First Use: November 30, 2025 The Point: Thank God and praise Him for how He answers prayer. Life Connection: It’s easy to thank God when all is well, but when life takes a hard turn, we too often see the problem and not the solution. Problems should drive us to pray, and as we pray and trust God, we see His gracious an…

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Weekly Leader Training for Preschool & Kids: Unit 15, Session 3—God Promised a New Covenant 7:33

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Every week, members of The Gospel Project for Kids team offer guidance to help you as you prepare to teach each session to preschoolers and kids. This week, we discuss Unit 15, Session 3—God Promised a New Covenant.By Lifeway Christian Resources

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Living on Mission Locally and Globally with Kelly King and Tina Boesch 44:15

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Kelly King and Tina Boesch share how incorporating missions—both locally and globally—can help women live out their faith. From practical ways to serve through prayer and giving, to powerful stories of God’s provision around the world, this episode reminds us that missions isn’t just one part of ministry—it’s part of our spiritual DNA. LINKS Minist…

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When Doing God’s Work is Interrupted 26:26

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Session: 6 Date of First Use: November 23, 2025 Title: When Doing God’s Work is Interrupted The Point: God may interrupt us to move our ministry in a new direction. Life Connection: One of the greatest joys in life is serving God and doing what He has called you to do. But what happens when that same service is cut short or comes to an end? When Go…

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Jen Wilkin on Women in Ministry and Leadership 51:34

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What does leadership look like for women in ministry today? Hosts Angie Elkins and Alicia Wong talk with Jen Wilkin about discipleship, theology, and what it means for men and women to serve alongside each other in the family of God. Jen shares insight on how growing in biblical literacy shapes our leadership, how to navigate ministry opportunities…

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Weekly Leader Training for Preschool & Kids: Unit 15, Session 2—Prophets to Judah 9:16

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Every week, members of The Gospel Project for Kids team offer guidance to help you as you prepare to teach each session to preschoolers and kids. This week, we discuss Unit 15, Session 2—Prophets to Judah.By Lifeway Christian Resources

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When a Time of Inactivity Slows You Down 28:53

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Session: 5 Date of First Use: November 16, 2025 Title: When a Time of Inactivity Slows You Down The Point: Use unexpected downtime to prepare for what’s next. Life Connection: We lead busy lives, but sometimes an unplanned event puts a stop to our plans. It might be a delayed flight, staying at home with a sick child, or something else that causes …

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Weekly Leader Training for Preschool & Kids: Unit 15, Session 1—Judah's Good Kings 9:24

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Every week, members of The Gospel Project for Kids team offer guidance to help you as you prepare to teach each session to preschoolers and kids. This week, we discuss Unit 15, Session 1—Judah's Good Kings.By Lifeway Christian Resources

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Fostering Community in Women's Ministry with Emily Dean 47:54

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In this episode, we dive into the heart of community in women’s ministry with Emily Dean. From the biblical foundation of fellowship to practical ways to create connections, we explore why community is essential, how vulnerability fosters deeper relationships, and creative strategies to help women engage meaningfully in your ministry. Whether it’s …

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When WellMeaning People Interrupt Your Plans 34:29

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Session: 4 Date of First Use: November 9, 2025 Title: When Well-Meaning People Interrupt Your Plans The Point: God-ordained interruptions call for a sensitive heart. Life Connection: Our lives are interrupted every day: a phone call, catching a red light, a neighbor asking to borrow a tool, or someone stopping us in the hallway at church. Sometimes…

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Weekly Leader Training for Preschool & Kids: Unit 14, Session 4—The Northern Kingdom Was Destroyed 4:20

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Every week, members of The Gospel Project for Kids team offer guidance to help you as you prepare to teach each session to preschoolers and kids. This week, we discuss Unit 14, Session 4—The Northern Kingdom Was Destroyed.By Lifeway Christian Resources

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Making Evangelism Part of Your Everyday with Catherine Renfro 52:02

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Catherine Renfro, national director of women’s evangelism at the North American Mission Board, shares how evangelism became a passion in her life and reminds us that sharing our faith doesn’t have to be complicated: it’s one person sharing good news with another. We discuss why evangelism and discipleship go hand in hand, how to overcome fear when …

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When Your Actions Cause an Interruption 32:30

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Session: 3 Date of First Use: November 2, 2025 Title: When Your Actions Cause an Interruption The Point: God can redeem our mistakes. Life Connection: We are sinners, but God redeems us in Christ. Even when we fail, God does not leave us in our failure. The wonder and beauty of God is seen in how He redeems us, even using our past experiences to fu…

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Weekly Leader Training for Preschool & Kids: Unit 14, Session 3—Hosea, Prophet to Israel 7:34

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Every week, members of The Gospel Project for Kids team offer guidance to help you as you prepare to teach each session to preschoolers and kids. This week, we discuss Unit 14, Session 3—Hosea, Prophet to Israel.By Lifeway Christian Resources

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Kandi Gallaty on Discipleship That Transforms Lives 51:14

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Angie and Alicia are joined by Kandi Gallaty, author, pastor’s wife, and passionate disciple-maker at Long Hollow Church. She shares how her own walk with God led her to invest in discipling women. They talk about what discipleship looks like—how to engage with the Bible instead of just reading it, why prayer and Scripture memory are essential disc…

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When Life Goes Terribly Wrong 37:28

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Session: 2 of How to Handle Life’s Interruptions Date of First Use: October 26, 2025 Title: When Life Goes Terribly Wrong The Point: Even hard interruptions place us where God can use us. Life Connection: We often find ourselves in places and situations we’d rather not be. We often sulk or feel sorry for ourselves, but that doesn’t change our situa…

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Weekly Leader Training for Preschool & Kids: Unit 14, Session 2—Jonah, Prophet to Nineveh 8:20

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Every week, members of The Gospel Project for Kids team offer guidance to help you as you prepare to teach each session to preschoolers and kids. This week, we discuss Unit 14, Session 2—Jonah, Prophet to Nineveh.By Lifeway Christian Resources

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Exploring the Pillars of Practical Ministry 37:46

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Welcome to Season 11 of Marked! We’re kicking off a brand new season with a fresh focus: Grounded and Growing. Last season, we explored the Essentials of the Faith. This season, we’re moving into the practicals—the everyday ministry moments where theology meets life. Whether you serve in women’s ministry or simply lead faithfully in your home or co…

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When God Interrupts Your Life 35:40

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Unit: How to Handle Life’s Interruptions Session: 1 Date of First Use: October 19, 2025 Title: When God Interrupts Your Life The Point: The best interruptions come from God. Session Passage: Hebrews 11:8-19 Life Connection: Many adults look back on their lives and realize they are not doing or living the way they thought they would in high school. …

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Weekly Leader Training for Preschool & Kids: Unit 14, Session 1—Elisha the Prophet 9:34

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Every week, members of The Gospel Project for Kids team offer guidance to help you as you prepare to teach each session to preschoolers and kids. This week, we discuss Unit 14, Session 1—Elisha the Prophet.By Lifeway Christian Resources

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The Greatest Return 21:41

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Unit: The Greatest Truths of All Time Session: 6 Date of First Use: October 12, 2025 Title: The Greatest Return The Point: Jesus will return one day, and we should be ready. Session Passage: 1 Thessalonians 4:16–5:8 Life Connection: For many of us, when we want to know something, we want to know it now! We want every blank filled in and every detai…

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Weekly Leader Training for Preschool & Kids: Unit 13, Session 4—The Reign of Ahab 7:50

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Every week, members of The Gospel Project for Kids team offer guidance to help you as you prepare to teach each session to preschoolers and kids. This week, we discuss Unit 13, Session 4—The Reign of Ahab.By Lifeway Christian Resources

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The Greatest Command 22:37

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Session 5 of The Greatest Truths of All TimeBy Lifeway Christian Resources

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The Importance of Marking Milestones 44:45

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It's time to celebrate! We've laughed, learned, and leaned into God's Word together for TEN years, so we are coming to you with this special episode to talk about the importance of marking milestones. You'll hear from all of our cohosts over the past decade, and Mary Margaret West is back to cohost this special episode! We'll talk through how miles…

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Weekly Leader Training for Preschool & Kids: Unit 13, Session 3—Elijah Confronted Ahab 9:54

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Every week, members of The Gospel Project for Kids team offer guidance to help you as you prepare to teach each session to preschoolers and kids. This week, we discuss Unit 13, Session 3—Elijah Confronted Ahab.By Lifeway Christian Resources

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The Greatest Gift 22:13

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Session 4 of The Greatest Truths of All TimeBy Lifeway Christian Resources

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The Greatest Sin 24:54

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Session 2 for The Greatest Truths of All Time Bible StudyBy Lifeway Christian Resources

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Weekly Leader Training for Preschool & Kids: Unit 13, Session 2—Israel's Evil Kings 6:35

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Every week, members of The Gospel Project for Kids team offer guidance to help you as you prepare to teach each session to preschoolers and kids. This week, we discuss Unit 13, Session 2—Israel's Evil Kings.By Lifeway Christian Resources

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Weekly Leader Training for Preschool & Kids: Unit 13, Session 1—The Kingdom Divided 8:57

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Every week, members of The Gospel Project for Kids team offer guidance to help you as you prepare to teach each session to preschoolers and kids. This week, we discuss Unit 13, Session 1—The Kingdom Divided .By Lifeway Christian Resources

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The Greatest Need 21:58

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Session 2 for The Greatest Truths of All Time Bible StudyBy Lifeway Christian Resources

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The Greatest Name 20:30

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This is Session 1 of The Greatest Truths of All Time Bible StudyBy Lifeway Christian Resources

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Answering YOUR Questions About the Essentials of the Faith 48:30

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Thank you for following along with us as we explored the essentials of the faith this season! For the Season 10 finale, we asked listeners what their biggest theology questions are. Andrea Lennon and Alicia Wong joined us to tackle these thought-provoking questions, including: Why does God allow Christian families to have infertility and miscarriag…

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Weekly Leader Training for Preschool & Kids: Unit 12, Session 5—Wisdom of God’s People 4:33

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Every week, members of The Gospel Project for Kids team offer guidance to help you as you prepare to teach each session to preschoolers and kids. This week, we discuss Unit 12, Session 5—Wisdom of God’s People.By Lifeway Christian Resources

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Integrity 23:11

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This is session 6 of the study "Character Counts." The Point is: Be the same Christ-centered person at all times.By Lifeway Christian Resources

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Jennifer Rothschild on Heaven 48:45

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Bible teacher and author Jennifer Rothschild joins us to talk about what Scripture really says about heaven. Most of us have a picture in our minds—clouds, angels, maybe even a mansion—but Jennifer helps unpack what the Bible teaches and how our understanding of heaven should shape the way we live today. LINKS FOR FURTHER LEARNING: Heaven Bible Stu…

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Weekly Leader Training for Preschool & Kids: Unit 12, Session 4—The Queen of Sheba Visited Solomon 8:27

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Every week, members of The Gospel Project for Kids team offer guidance to help you as you prepare to teach each session to preschoolers and kids. This week, we discuss Unit 12, Session 4—The Queen of Sheba Visited Solomon.By Lifeway Christian Resources

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Whitney Capps on the End Times 51:54

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In this thought-provoking episode, Angie and Elizabeth are joined by their friend and Bible teacher Whitney Capps to have a conversation about what the Bible says concerning the End Times. While Revelation often takes center stage in these discussions, Whitney helps uncover how the entire Bible, including the words of Jesus, speaks into the last da…

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Weekly Leader Training for Preschool & Kids: Unit 12, Session 3—Solomon Thought about Life 7:04

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Every week, members of The Gospel Project for Kids team offer guidance to help you as you prepare to teach each session to preschoolers and kids. This week, we discuss Unit 12, Session 3—Solomon Thought about Life.By Lifeway Christian Resources

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Generosity 20:08

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This is session 5 of the study "Character Counts." The Point is: God’s generous grace moves us to be generous.By Lifeway Christian Resources