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Jun 26
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Cultural Update: What Americans Think Wh...

Talbot School of Theology at Biola University / Sean McDowell & Scott Rae
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What Americans Think When No One is Watching: Scott and Rick analyze "The Honesty Project" by The Free Press, highlighting the stark contrast between what Americans tell pollsters publicly versus what they actually believe in private. Gen Z and Risk-Taking: Discussing an article on Gen Z's "great retreat from risk," Scott and Rick look at why fewer young ad ... Show More
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