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Nov 2016
21m 3s

Noah's Ark and the Great Flood

Starglow Media / Wondery
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The classic Bible story of Noah's Ark and the Great Flood. God is sending a storm to wash away the sins of man, and Noah has been chosen to carry out very specific instructions. One of the most famous Christian stories, and one of our favorites. Support the show at www.patreon.com/stories  
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