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Mar 2024
22m 8s

Decision Making: Single vs. Married

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Is there a right way to make decisions? How people make decisions may look different depending on what season of life they are in. Fr. Josh Johnson is joined by Deacon Michael Parker to discuss some best practices when it comes to making decisions, especially in a marriage.

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When you bring prayer into your decision making, you can trust that Christ is at the center.

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