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Sep 2024
51m 17s

Discontent, Self-Pity, and Despair

JOYFUL JOURNEY PODCAST
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Gospel Primer - Milton Vincent

Trusting God - Jerry Bridges

Depression: Looking Out from the Stubborn Darkness - Ed Welch

A Shelter in the Storm - Paul Tripp

Podcasts

Battling Envy - Joyful Journey 

Humility - Joyful Journey

Ordinary Faithfulness - Joyful Journey

Contentment - Joyful Journey

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Restoration Men’s Ministry

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Read Through the Scripture Challenge 2024

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