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Oct 2
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Weekly Cultural Update: Traditional Dati...

Talbot School of Theology at Biola University / Sean McDowell & Scott Rae
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Traditional Values in Dating Apps: The Match Group relaunched the Upward dating app for "next gen traditionalists" seeking marriage and family through modern courtship, reflecting a growing desire for stability and traditional relationship roles. Jehovah's Witnesses Update on Blood Policy: The governing body of the Jehovah's Witnesses announced that accepti ... Show More
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