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Feb 2024
44m 37s

Cultural Update: Our Thoughts on "He Get...

Talbot School of Theology at Biola University / Sean McDowell & Scott Rae
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Today, Scott & Sean discuss: Duo euthanasia of the former Dutch Prime Minister Dries van Agt and his wife, Eugenie, and its implications for the euthanasia movement.Critique of the soulmate model of romance, focusing on its sustainability and impact on marriages.The shooting at Joel Osteen's church in Houston, discussing various aspects including the sho ... Show More
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