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Oct 2021
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Mark Driscoll & The Cult Of Personality

JEREMIAH ROBERTS, ANDREW SONCRANT
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In this episode we give a critique of the popular podcast “The Rise & Fall of Mars Hill” produced by Christianity Today. Our guest Tim Zion gives some unique perspective as someone who spent over a decade attending & being on staff at Mars Hill in Seattle. -What is the driving force behind the popularity of this podcast? -Did the podcast offer any rea ... Show More
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