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Faith & Brain Health with Pastor Miles M...

Dr Daniel & Tana Amen
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In this week's mini-episode, Dr. Amen sits down with Pastor Miles McPherson for a live conversation on faith and brain health at the Rock Church in San Diego, CA.

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