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Jan 2025
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ep. 41 removing the idols you have befor...

Braxten Mecham
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In this week's episode -- the third episode in our "overcomers" series -- we will discuss modern idolatry, why God hates idols, why idols are stupid, and more! The scripture discussed this week: Habakkuk 2:18, Hosea 13:4-8, Exodus 20:5, and James 1:17.


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