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Mar 2023
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96. Institutional Pain

Dwayne and Jennifer Roberts
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In this week’s episode of The Dwayne and Jennifer Show they talk about Institutional pain in the church. They discuss the unrealistic expectations placed on leaders and the disillusionment that can result when they fail to meet them and what happens when dysfunctional leaders lead and hurt people. They encourage believers to seek God and not let offense turn into bitterness or deception.


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