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May 2018
50m 58s

Twelve Tribes - Elbert Spriggs

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Elbert Eugene Spriggs Jr. felt he could never live up to his strict Christian father's expectations. After three failed marriages and numerous jobs, Spriggs had a revelation that his duty was to bring people to God - but to do that he wanted to establish a new church...one where he would make the rules.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices ... Show More
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