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Sep 2024
30m 36s

Why Even Stay Married? What's the Point?

Ryan and Selena Frederick
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Have you ever questioned the value of staying married, or do you know someone who could use some marital encouragement? Join us to be reminded of God's beautiful design for marriage!

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