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Jul 2024
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201: Right Thing, Right Now by Ryan Holi...

Mike Schmitz and Cory Hixson
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Today’s author presents the stoic case for living a life of self-discipline. Join Mike & Cory as they consider what it means to do what’s right – even when it isn’t easy.

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