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Jun 2021
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207 - Sexual Abuse & The Fearless Series

Pure Desire Ministries
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Sexual abuse is more prevalent than many of us realize. Statistics (even inside the church) are astronomical. So, what can we (the church) do about it? We talk to Dr. James and Laura Reeves about addressing sexual abuse in the church and their new video resource, The Fearless Series. We talk about who this series is for, how it helps, and what churches can d ... Show More
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