The Persuasive Evangelism Podcast equips listeners to share their faith more effectively in a sceptical world. Andy Bannister (Solas) and Kristi Mair (Oak Hill College) chat to a guest who has a great story, a useful resource, or some other expertise that helps equip listeners to talk persuasively, winsomely, and engagingly with their friends, colleagues and neighbours about Jesus.
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Fundraising Illuminated is a podcast for development officers and fundraising professionals. We explore topics related to the business of fundraising: how to raise more money, manage a fundraising team, and serve more people. Join us for engaging conversations with thought leaders who are challenging our thinking on fundraising best practices. This podcast is produced by The Solas Group, the leader in fundraising analytics.
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Teaching the truth and testing the teachers. A defense of the gospel of God's grace. Examining what is taught by those who profess to be "Christian" and the implications of their teaching while lining it up to the biblical teaching in defense of the once for all faith, the one gospel.
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people are sacred, conversations are worship I love people, and I love having conversations. Each person is a universe unto themselves—vast, mysterious, fascinating, precious, and sacred. Conversation is a way to truly see someone, to understand who they are in their fundamental essence and the present circumstances of their life, and to meet them there—to build relationship and connect deeply. For me, my podcast is a place where I can practice this art, of seeing people deeply and connectin ...
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The Global Great Commission (with Matthew Niermann)
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24:43Here on PEP Talk, we often think about how each of us can share our faith, perhaps on our own or with our local church. But what about the big picture - the REALLY big picture? On a global scale, in this century, what is happening as Christians everywhere seek to fulfil the Great Commission? Today Simon and Gavin speak with the director of the "Sta…
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Faith and Psychedelics with Peter Thurrell
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1:30:26Tasshin talks with Peter Thurrell about faith, the spiritual path, psychedelics, 5-MeO-DMT, his book Badji's Tales, and more. Peter's Website Badji's Tales U can sign up for Tasshin's newsletter here. If U enjoyed this episode, consider supporting Tasshin and the Reach Truth Podcast on Patreon.
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Seeking Spirituality: Gen Z, Gen Alpha and the Church (with Laura Hancock)
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29:18Youth for Christ has recently produced an incredible two-part report on the recent growth of spirituality amongst Gen Z and Gen Alpha. What can we learn about the experiences of young people, their desires and interests, and their new paths to finding Jesus? Steve Osmond and Simon Wenham chat with the report author and youth worker, Laura Hancock. …
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Journeys to Finding Jesus (with Phil Knox)
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26:03There have been several indications recently that Christianity is on the rise in Britain, particularly in younger demographics. But why and how are people coming to faith? The Finding Jesus report examines those questions. The answers give us encouragement and challenges as we see the different journeys people take to find Jesus. Phil Knox is an ev…
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Compelled By Stories (with Paul Hastings)
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24:13If we tell people the fact that Jesus is real and can change your life, they can nod and say "That's great for you, but not for me." But when we tell a story of the amazing impact God has in extraordinary circumstances, it can become absolutely compelling! Simon and Gavin speak today with the host of Compelled, a story-driven podcast seeking to com…
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Nervous System Regulation and Global Community with Leona
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1:33:52Tasshin talks with Leona (@dismaien) about awakening, trauma, nervous system regulation, TPOT and the global network of weirdos, the X-men assembling, and more! Leona on X U can sign up for Tasshin's newsletter here. If U enjoyed this episode, consider supporting Tasshin and the Reach Truth Podcast on Patreon.…
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Big Questions In Small Groups (with Becci Greenfield)
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19:13Becci Greenfield Who did you turn to when you had big questions, even doubts, about the Christian faith? Were there individuals or groups in your church that let you explore your questions without shame or dismissal? Today on PEP Talk we discuss creating "Big Questions" small group discussions within a church setting. They could be a key ministry t…
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The Bible Society has published a fascinating report called The Quiet Revival - analysing extensive survey results on generational attitudes to the Bible, church, and Christianity. In this conversation with one of the report co-authors, we press into the sources of encouragement and the challenges for the future of Christianity in the UK. Dr Rob Ba…
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Brightmind and Responsibility with Toby Sola
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1:43:05Tasshin talks with Toby Sola (@tobysola) about Brightmind, Shinzen Young, Unified Mindfulness, Palestinian Genocide, the bodhisattva vows, and more. Toby on X Brightmind U can sign up for Tasshin's newsletter here. If U enjoyed this episode, consider supporting Tasshin and the Reach Truth Podcast on Patreon.…
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In this episode, Simon and Kristi chat with young YouTuber and podcaster Lydia to learn how she connects with Gen Z. Whether it's delving into mental health issues, or interviewing Christian authors, her young faith is a huge motivation for her. Sharing her faith and personal life can be daunting, but authenticity is an incredibly attractive qualit…
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The Atheist Who Didn't Exist (with Andy Bannister)
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26:45In the mid 2010's, New Atheism was busy producing best-selling books and plastering adverts on the sides of buses. Its loud scepticism is not as popular these days, but many of its arguments live on. What has changed and how can we respond a decade later? Andy Bannister explores this in his revised and expanded book, The Atheist Who Didn't Exist, f…
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Tasshin talks with Shanthi (@evodevotee) about evolution, dharma, cultures, happiness, fitness, wealth, and more. Shanthi on X Evolutionary Darsana U can sign up for Tasshin's newsletter here. If U enjoyed this episode, consider supporting Tasshin and the Reach Truth Podcast on Patreon.
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Friendship and Small Groups with Christine Shiba
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1:22:15Tasshin talks with Christine Shiba (@christineist) about little groups of 3-4 friends, collaboration, bottom-up vs. top-down organization, The Service Guild, and more. Christine on X Website Cuties U can sign up for Tasshin's newsletter here. If U enjoyed this episode, consider supporting Tasshin and the Reach Truth Podcast on Patreon.…
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Storytelling That Reflects Christ (with Brooke Kehl)
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20:40Why do personal stories have the power to move us? In this episode, Brooke Kehl, of Eastern European Mission, explores why testimonies can be such a compelling witness to others. Hear how God is transforming lives, and how you can play your part in reaching those around you. Could a focus on mirroring Christ be the first step to unlocking new and s…
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Faith on the Front Foot: Connecting with contemporary culture
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24:12“Many [Christians] know what they believe, but they just think ‘I can’t share that in the workplace. I can’t share that in a friendship. I don’t want to get into a fight… But if you listen to people talking on the street, or in the workplace, most people aren’t afraid to share their opinions.” In a world that often feels fragmented and uncertain, m…
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What happens when non-religious people try praying?
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23:55“Why don’t we write a prayer guide for people who aren’t religious and who don’t do church?” If you could inspire people across the country to pray, what would be the result? In this episode, we hear from David Hill, who runs a ministry that is doing just that. For many this has led to unexpected and profound experiences of God – moments of revelat…
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Love and Safety with Daniel Thorson
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1:27:38Tasshin talks with Daniel Thorson (@dthorson) about individual transformation, systems change, community, love, safety, attunement, religion, and more. Daniel on X Substack Website U can sign up for Tasshin's newsletter here. If U enjoyed this episode, consider supporting Tasshin and the Reach Truth Podcast on Patreon. This podcast is licensed unde…
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Acting and Storytelling with Victoria Lynn Carroll
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2:00:20Tasshin talks with Victoria Lynn Carroll (@incertaspecie) about acting, comedy, ayahuasca, documentaries, storytelling, and more. Victoria on X She is a Shaman Substack You can sign up for Tasshin's newsletter here. If you enjoyed this episode, consider supporting Tasshin and the Reach Truth Podcast on Patreon.…
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Gavin and Kristi hear from Chris McBurney about how students in Ireland are responding to the gospel in different ways across very different contexts in the north and south of the island. Reflecting on the rise in spirituality, coupled with muddied worldviews, the beating heart of evangelism for young people still seems to remain rooted in authenti…
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Imaginal Causality and The Spiritual Path with Rosa Lewis
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2:00:59Tasshin talks with Rosa Lewis (@rosaclewis) about her path, shadow work, awakening, Buddhahood, her body/heart/mind/soul model, and more... Rosa on X Rosa's Website You can sign up for Tasshin's newsletter here. If you enjoyed this episode, consider supporting Tasshin and the Reach Truth Podcast on Patreon.…
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Today's PEP Talk comes from a former Muslim who encountered Jesus in a powerful way. He gives us important reminders of the cost that can come from following Jesus - losing family, job and country. Whilst his journey to faith is full of passion and joy, it is also a great reminder to appreciate our freedoms and blessings in the West. How can we the…
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Attachment and Magic with Chloe Good
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1:51:03Tasshin talks with Chloe Good (@cgoodc) about attachment repair, nature, awakening, magic, beauty, and more. Chloe on X Chloe's Website Attachment Alchemy This conversation is licensed under a CC BY-NC 4.0 License. You can sign up for Tasshin's newsletter here. If you enjoyed this episode, consider supporting Tasshin and the Reach Truth Podcast on …
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Tasshin talks with Bea (@babieswithb) about Montessori training, babies and child development, modern parenting culture, and more. Bea on X Newsletter Website You can sign up for Tasshin's newsletter here. If you enjoyed this episode, consider supporting Tasshin and the Reach Truth Podcast on Patreon.…
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Shame and Love with with Sílvia Bastos
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1:31:54Tasshin talks with Sílvia Bastos (@this_is_silvia) about her gallery of CC-licensed images, Invisible Moves, her new Shame project, and more... Sílvia on X Shame Kickstarter Website Instagram You can sign up for Tasshin's newsletter here. If you enjoyed this episode, consider supporting Tasshin and the Reach Truth Podcast on Patreon.…
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Writing and Seriousness with Henrik Karlsson
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2:09:35Tasshin talks with Henrik Karlsson (@phokarlsson) about poetry, writing, editing, his marriage, curiosity, self-knowledge, acts of life, and more. Henrik on X Blog You can sign up for Tasshin's newsletter here. If you enjoyed this episode, consider supporting Tasshin and the Reach Truth Podcast on Patreon.…
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At Solas, we love learning about (and working with!) others who share our passion for equipping Christians for evangelism. Today Steve and Gavin discover how Share Jesus International is working with churches to help unlock their outreach potential, through resources like their Prompt Cards and Sharing Jesus course. Andy Frost has been the Director…
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Technology and Poetry with Jake Zegil
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1:22:14Tasshin talks with Jake Zegil (@JakeZegil) about Fractal Tech, motivation and being hungry, the NY tech scene, humanity in technology, poetry, and more. Jake on X Fractal Tech on X Fractal Tech You can sign up for Tasshin's newsletter here. If you enjoyed this episode, consider supporting Tasshin and the Reach Truth Podcast on Patreon.…
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If you encounter apathy when sharing the gospel, it could stem from a worldview that sees faith as irrelevant in a world ruled and explained by science. Research in the area of intelligent design can be a great tool in breaking down those barriers within a scientific mindset. On PEP Talk today, Steve and Gavin learn more about how we as Christians …
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In the UK today, an increasing number of our colleagues and neighbours come from Muslim backgrounds. Although there are issues arising from the clash of Islamic theology and Western values, how can we interact constructively and lovingly with Muslims we meet? Today on PEP Talk we look at the challenge of Islam and the opportunities for sharing the …
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Down through the ages, the Christian message has been shared via new technology, from Gutenberg's Bible to TikTok. But with recent advancements in AI, what would it look like to share the gospel with a chatbot? Today on PEP Talk, Andy and Gavin find out about one project to explore the possibilities and challenges. Try it out now at apologist.ai or…
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Technology and Mindfulness with Jay Vidyarthi
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2:04:12Tasshin talks with Jay Vidyarthi (@jaythesomething) about attention, relationships with technology, music, design thinking, fatherhood, and more. Jay on X Jay's Website Still Ape You can sign up for Tasshin's newsletter here. If you enjoyed this episode, consider supporting Tasshin and the Reach Truth Podcast on Patreon.…
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In a wide-ranging conversation, Andy and Gavin speak with Angela Mackenzie about the role apologetics has had in her life. Her unique blend of artistry, femininity, scholarship and cross-cultural experience are an incredible inspiration as she integrates them all in the service of Christ. Angela Courte Mackenzie is a musician, speaker, broadcaster,…
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Today on PEP Talk, Andy and Kristi learn about the Lumino research project from the Bible Society. Its in-depth surveys and analysis offer great insight into attitudes towards the Bible. What can it tell us about Biblical literacy, relevance and attractiveness across UK society? And what should we keep in mind as we help introduce others to the mes…
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Memetics and Alignment with Defender
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2:05:42Tasshin talks with Defender (@DefenderOfBasic) about internet culture, Newgrounds, memetic research, alignment, Anatomy of Internet Arguments, the Community Archive, and more. Defender on X Newsletter GitHub Community Archive You can sign up for Tasshin's newsletter here. If you enjoyed this episode, consider supporting Tasshin and the Reach Truth …
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There was a time when a famous sports star giving their testimony was considered the pinnacle of evangelism. These days, there's a richer and more accessible relationship between sport and sharing the gospel. We have two guests from Christians in Sport on the podcast today, exploring the opportunities sport has for us, either as participants or obs…
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Experiments and Curiosity with Anne-Laure Le Cunff
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1:00:17Tasshin talks with Anne-Laure Le Cunff (@neuranne) about curiosity, neuroscience research, writing a book, running a business, and more. Anne-Laure on X Ness Labs Tiny Experiments You can sign up for Tasshin's newsletter here. If you enjoyed this episode, consider supporting Tasshin and the Reach Truth Podcast on Patreon.…
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Whilst street drama and puppet shows might be a dying form of outreach these days, today's guest started there and continued on to become a professional comedian and magician. How has he achieved success in this field without compromising the gospel or his own values? And how might the church use arts and entertainment better in reaching the world …
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This week Andy and Kristi chat with a creative evangelist (he once taught Kristi how to share the gospel with a paper clip!) with experience of student ministry and church pastoral work. Drawing on these areas and reflecting on the cultural changes over the years, he offers insight and encouragement for parents, pastors and lay people as they seek …
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Divinity and Femininity with Maria Falbo
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1:34:12Tasshin talks with Maria Falbo (@Maria__Falbo) about skateboarding, the UK and Italy, the dark feminine, the divine, intuition, and more. Maria on X You can sign up for Tasshin's newsletter here. If you enjoyed this episode, consider supporting Tasshin and the Reach Truth Podcast on Patreon.
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"So what? Who cares?" the battle cries of the apathetic ring out from the young (and not-so-young) people of the UK. It seems today the conversation for winning souls needs to start by convincing people they've got souls in the first place! As Christians, what can we do to stir up spiritual curiosity and show that Jesus really matters for everyone?…
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Education and Mission with Zelda Poem
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2:02:03Tasshin talks with Zelda Poem (@zeldapoem) about education, missions, 1517 Fund, Nautilus, and more. Zelda on X Nautilus You can sign up for Tasshin's newsletter here. If you enjoyed this episode, consider supporting Tasshin and the Reach Truth Podcast on Patreon.
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Collectivity and Provisioning with Erica Robles Anderson
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1:31:31Tasshin talks with Erica Robles Anderson (@fstflofscholars) about Texas, love, individualism and collectivity, academia, experimental psychology, Twitter, and more. Erica on X You can sign up for Tasshin's newsletter here. If you enjoyed this episode, consider supporting Tasshin and the Reach Truth Podcast on Patreon.…
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Bringing an African perspective to PEP Talk today powerfully reminds us of the spiritual and experiential realities that we often minimise in our Western culture. With wonderful enthusiasm and amazing stories, get inspired by the host of the Inspired podcast as Simon Guillebaud chats with Andy and Kristi. Check out the Jesus At The Door app here. O…
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Though we might not like to admit it, all of us struggle with doubts in our Christian walk. And for those who don't yet have a faith, doubt can feel like an insurmountable obstacle to truly embracing Christ. So whether we are helping others on their journey, or treading the path ourselves, safely navigating the terrains of doubt can be a challenge.…
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With a rich Christian heritage, but a bleak spiritual present, Wales is in desperate need of the Gospel right now. God is not unaware of the situation however, and is calling people to pray, share the Word and plant new churches right now. Andy and Gavin chat with a leader of 100 Cyrmu and hear about the vision for 100 new churches in the next 10 y…
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Taking an entrepreneur's approach, one man has been challenged by God to start sharing Jesus in his own life, and then expand it to the whole church. Can he do it? He's done before with poverty, so we are audaciously believing it can happen with evangelism! Check out the Isaiah 61 Movement website and search for "i61" for your mobile app store. Dr …
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We recently spotted some adverts on the London Underground asking "Who is this Jesus?" So we checked out the website tell-me-more.org to find a fantastic video series filmed by some of our friends. "Hey, come on PEP Talk and tell our listeners about this great evangelistic tool you've made!" we said. "Of course!" they said, and...here they are. Chr…
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It's movie night! Why not invite some friends round to watch a great film together? Did you know it can be a great time to start gospel conversations? Films are one of the biggest pieces of shared popular culture we have, and the good ones tap into themes and passions that we all care about - redemption, good and evil, purpose, justice. Today's gue…
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We can sometimes think that evangelism is all about getting someone through the front door of the church. But what about those who end up leaving out the back door? Through the busyness of life, personal disappointments, or the disruption of the pandemic, there are many people who need encouragement to re-engage with their faith. On the podcast tod…
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Today on PEP Talk we look at some of the cultural and spiritual dimensions of Islam that can often be hidden from our Western perspectives. If you want to share your faith with Muslim friends or colleagues, these insights can be so helpful! Our guest today shares his experience across church planting ministry, working with immigrants and linguistic…
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