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Sep 2024
34m 24s

Am I Really Supposed to Forgive and Forg...

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About this episode

In this episode, Erika Allen unpacks the complexities of forgiveness and why reflecting on the character of God is the greatest aid.

Erika Allen is vice president of Bible resources for Crossway. She is also the author of several ESV prayer journals from Crossway including 'Forgiveness', 'Evangelism', 'Peace', and 'Wisdom'.


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