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Sep 2023
53m 30s

Catholic Priest on the Best Way to Fight...

John Heinen, Sam Guzman, Devin Schadt
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Today, John, Sam, and our guest, Fr. Ken Garaci, discuss how he went from being a profit-driven agnostic business executive to a Catholic priest who constantly guides men in defeating Satan and resisting his temptations. The story of how God so clearly intervened in his selfish life serves as a reminder to all of us that God is always seeking our souls. Fr. ... Show More
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