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Oct 6
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Identity and Calling | Garden City E2

Practicing the Way
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What does it mean to be a culture-maker? John Mark explores the cultural mandate from Genesis and argues that God commands all human beings to make culture—both corporately by building civilization and individually by discovering our unique vocations. He walks through eight practical questions to help us discern our God-given identities and callings.


Key Scripture Passages: Genesis 1:26-28; Acts 9:1-16; Psalm 33:15


This podcast and its episodes are paid for by The Circle, our community of monthly givers. Special thanks for this episode goes to: Jeanne from Greenwood, South Carolina; Kelcey from Twinsburg, Ohio; Daniel from Charlotte, North Carolina; Travis from London, Kentucky; and Zachary from Salt Lake City, Utah. Thank you all so much!


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