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Sep 2024
1h 28m

Chris McClarney Gets Candid About the Ho...

Rita Springer
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On this episode of the Worship Is My Weapon, Rita Springer sits down with Chris McClarney, accomplished singer/songwriter with Jesus Culture and founder of Funtime Studios.

Chris shares his fascinating story of growing up as a Southern Baptist pastor's kid, how he encountered the Holy Spirit for the first time, and what he's doing now that will break the worship industry! 

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