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Apr 2024
41m 59s

Leading People to Christ Requires Good L...

J. Warner Wallace
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In this podcast, J. Warner talks about the importance of leadership for those of us who hope to share the truth about Jesus. When most of us think about evangelism, we think of the importance of apologetics or understanding how to articulate the Gospel. We often overlook the role of good leadership. But if you hope to lead someone to Christ, you'll need to become a good leader.

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