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Oct 5
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My Silence Was My Sin: How Legalism Kept...

Leslie Vernick
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Show Notes   Have you ever wondered whether your faith was actually keeping you trapped in something God never intended for you? For Jennifer Brantley, that question took 36 years and a shattering moment of clarity to finally answer.   In this powerful episode, Leslie sits down with Jennifer — a speaker, author, and board-certified biblical counselor — who s ... Show More
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