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Jul 2024
13m 12s

It's Okay to Be Suffering

Mark Driscoll
About this episode
There is a far told myth that Christians always have a good life. That simply isn't true. Sometimes, events don't pan out the way we want. In this podcast, we discuss how not only is it okay to be suffering as a Christian, but how to deal with that difficult season. 

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