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Feb 2023
24m 21s

The Speakeasy: Sin, Love, & LGBTQ | Epis...

THE GIRL NAMED BLAKE
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The LGBTQ movement is a hot topic issue with-in Christian circles.  Such a topic that many will not discuss the issue.  The Speakeasy is for taking those issues and discussing those issues, not simply ignoring them. So, what are the Christian's point of view of the LGBTQ movement?  What does Scripture have to say about it? Sexualy immorality is not just cont ... Show More
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