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Nov 2017
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#39: Steve Austin

Joel Kutz
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The writer, life coach, and former youth pastor talks about recovering from being the victim of childhood sexual abuse, his suicide attempt, and his experience with how mental illness is viewed within Christianity.

Steve's website: iamsteveaustin.com

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