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Mar 2025
1h 25m

The Tears of Things with Pete Enns

CENTER FOR ACTION AND CONTEMPLATION
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How can we find wisdom amidst outrage and connect with the divine in the face of suffering? In this episode, we're exploring the self-titled first chapter of Richard's latest book, The Tears of Things: Prophetic Wisdom for an Age of Outrage, entitled "The Tears of Things." After our conversation with Richard, we're joined by Pete Enns, author, Old Testament ... Show More
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