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Mar 2017
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Episode 1: Rob Bell - What Is The Bible?

PETER ENNS AND JARED BYAS
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On this week's episode we talk to Rob Bell. He is the author of the upcoming book What Is The Bible? and the controversial New York Times Best-Seller Love Wins. Show Notes → Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 
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