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Jul 2023
57m 25s

Patrick Mayberry and The Validation of t...

Rita Springer
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What a joy to have Patrick Mayberry on with me this week! I love this guy and his pastor’s heart. I so relate to his journey and I know you will too. What God has refined in his heart is an invitation for each of us. Will we let the Holy Spirit affirm and permission us to be fully alive in our calling, free from expectations and what we think it “should” loo ... Show More
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