Best Debate Amongst Friends Podcasts (2024)

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96 - The Struggle of an Eating Disorder 57:29

5h ago57:29

57:29

[Here's a list of every past podcast episode, dealing with mental health] From first grade through college, Seacoast family and staff member, Alexandra Hunt, battled eating disorders. She bravely recounts excessive exercising as a child, binge eating, and forcing herself to throw up in college. Well into adulthood, Alexandra realized that starving …

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95 - How Have You Been, Amie Patrick? 53:10

3d ago53:10

53:10

After losing her husband in May 2020 to the ruthlessness of mental illness, Amie Patrick has journeyed through challenging circumstances and navigated through pain to arrive at growth and excitement for the future. On this episode, she shares personal areas in which she's stretched herself and how the struggle of "worry" looks different having gone…

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94 - New Marriage, Same Couple (Josh and Katie Walters) 59:02

12d ago59:02

59:02

Over 15 years ago, Josh and Katie Walters arrived to Seacoast Church desperate for healing in their marriage after an extramarital affair pushed them to a breaking point. Navigating the pain together, they began experiencing the redemptive story that the Great Shepherd was already writing. Now, leaders at Seacoast Church, they have established a he…

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93 - A "Feel Good Story" of a Beautiful Reunion 52:52

18d ago52:52

52:52

Seacoast staff member, Ann Meyer, never knew her biological parents. However, after submitting her DNA to trace her ancestry, she discovered family members in an unexpected way. Ann shares about her life growing up in a loving home with her adoptive parents, and the moment she realized that her lifelong questions about her family of origin would be…

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92 - Three Christians, Three Divorces, the Church, God's Grace and Restoration 1:08:09

26d ago1:08:09

1:08:09

Statistics show that half of all marriages end in divorce, including couples inside and outside the church. God hates divorce, but loves mankind; and makes us new creations. The Bible also says where sin abounds, grace abounds even more. Although theological implications of divorce are touched on a bit, the episode as a whole shares the heart of th…

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91 - The 100 Most Asked Questions about God and the Bible 1:07:45

1M ago1:07:45

1:07:45

Shea Michael Houdmann is the founder and CEO of Got Questions Ministries. For more than two decades he and his team have been reading, reviewing, and/or answering hundreds of thousands of questions about God, the Bible, and Christianity. He has several degrees in the areas of biblical studies and theology and is currently pursuing a doctorate of mi…

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90 - Debating "The Billy Graham Rule." 54:20

1M ago54:20

54:20

In many evangelical circles, the practice of avoiding "alone time" with a member of the opposite sex can be common. The idea is to avoid the temptation to connect emotionally, or physically with another person outside of one’s own marriage. Evangelist, Billy Graham and his team lived by a set of rules to uphold integrity, and this one, nicknamed, “…

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89 - Comedy and Christian Culture (w/ Shama4realz) 58:59

2M ago58:59

58:59

Comedian, Shama Mrema ("shama4realz") loves the church and enjoys making "church folks" laugh. His Instagram features comedy sketches about evangelical culture, and the comments show that many Christians share the same humor. But, is there a line one can cross, when making light of Christian culture? Can one take it too far? In this week’s episode,…

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88 - Braving Change (w/ Andi Andrew) 58:43

2M ago58:43

58:43

Change often brings about reasons to celebrate. Other times, it brings grief. One can be sure that change will happen and often times, it will take courage to confront. Today Andi Andrew takes listeners through her journey of immense change, grief and deep soul searching, these life transitions resulting in some deep, soul growth. She captures thes…

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87 - Good Baggage: How Your Difficult Childhood Prepared You for Healthy Relationships 1:01:33

2M ago1:01:33

1:01:33

Pastor Ike Miller unpacks his upbringing that included hurt sustained from the abuse of an alcoholic father. In his new book, "Good Baggage: How Your Difficult Childhood Prepared You for Healthy Relationships," he outlines how his childhood baggage was used to the betterment of his current relationships with others, now as an adult. With the guidan…

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86 - A.I., the Future of America and more (w/ Jack Hoey x 2) 56:41

2M ago56:41

56:41

Two regulars to the podcast join the show together for the first time as a "father and son duo." Both part of the Seacoast family for over 20 years, Jack Hoey Jr. (the father) and Jack Hoey III (the son) talk to Joey and Lynne about the future of America, whether Artificial Intelligence holds the capacity to create art or of being a threat to human…

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85 - A Story of Sexual Abuse and Learning to Forgive 57:57

3M ago57:57

57:57

A real-life story, representing a topic that feels better not to think about. But when there are so many victims, a continued discussion is warranted. Every 68 seconds, an American is sexually assaulted. (pause to think) Justin Woodbury joins the podcast as a speaker and advocate for survivors of emotional and sexual abuse. When he was a child, he …

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84 - "Baby Grace," Cast Member of Little House on the Prairie TV Series (Wendi Lee) 1:03:31

3M ago1:03:31

1:03:31

Wendi Lou Lee spent many years of her childhood on the set of the television series, Little House on the Prairie. She played "Baby Grace," the fourth daughter in the Ingalls family. On this episode of our podcast, Wendi shares some inside scoops on the TV show, takes us through the journey of life on set, and discusses her life-changing run-in with…

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83 - What the Church Needs to Know About Domestic Violence 1:17:57

3M ago1:17:57

1:17:57

Domestic violence does not always include intoxication and assault. It takes on many different forms; and in churches (just like everywhere else), it’s happening right under our noses. Erin Norton, former victim of domestic abuse, joins the podcast to talk all things domestic violence, including many commonly held misconceptions. She's advocated fo…

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82 - God and Healing with Becky Johnson of Jesus Culture 58:06

3M ago58:06

58:06

Former punk-rock, self-loathing, self-harmer, now a minister of the gospel and leader at one of the most influential Christian ministries in America; and it all started when a stranger handed her a compact disc, (google it, youngsters) strongly encouraging her to give it a listen. While listening, the ensuing healing and transformation brought to h…

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81 - A Conversation On the Experiences of Black Women in America 58:13

4M ago58:13

58:13

In honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the topic at hand in this episode is the beauty, strength and complexity of humanity through the lenses of two women, Deloris Mastrianni and Tamara Brown. Both of them African-American women and part of the Seacoast Church family, they tell their personal stories marked with perseverance and faith while shari…

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80 - Irene Rollins: Overcoming Addiction and Reframing Shame 59:02

4M ago59:02

59:02

Addiction hurts those who struggle as well as those who love the one doing the battling. Irene Rollins shares how her alcohol addiction almost cost her everything most dear to her. This story and what she's learned on her journey is the foundation of her book Reframe Your Shame: Experience Freedom from What Holds You Back. If you struggle with addi…

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79 - "Girl in the Spotlight" w/ Angie Mizzell 1:03:24

4M ago1:03:24

1:03:24

A real story of letting go of one's life, losing it to find the abundant life God wants to lead all humanity to (Matthew 10:39). Growing up and still residing in Charleston S.C, by age 25, Angie Mizzell was a morning news anchor at a top-rated television station. She had married her college sweetheart, and scenes from their wedding day ran on the e…

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78 - This Christmas, Rejoice w/ Those Who Rejoice 1:14:34

4M ago1:14:34

1:14:34

Tis the season to be jolly, unless you are extremely burdened and heavy-laden. In our last two episodes, not only to we want to have fun talking about Christmas and being jolly, we also want to remember those who are suffering or have a family member suffering; and potentially be a resource to help folks navigate this season. Rejoicing during this …

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77 - This Christmas, Mourn w/ Those Who Mourn 39:56

4M ago39:56

39:56

Send this link to any one who'd benefit from this sort of encouragement during a time of grief during the holidays. Tis the season to be jolly, unless you are extremely burdened and heavy-laden. In our last two episodes, not only to we want to have fun talking about Christmas and being jolly, we also want to remember those who are suffering or have…

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76 - God, People, Prayer, Mystery (Part 2): Christians Who Believe God is Limited in Power 51:26

5M ago51:26

51:26

[Part 1 of this two-parter: God, People, Prayer, Mystery: People Need to Pray More] Most Christians believe God is all-loving and all-powerful, but if this is the case, why does evil exist and how does prayer fit into the equation? Part two continues the conversation with author and theologian, Thomas J. Oord, explaining a specific belief in God te…

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75 - God, People, Prayer, Mystery (Part 1): People Need to Pray More 1:03:37

5M ago1:03:37

1:03:37

[Part 2 of this conversation airs next week: God, People, Prayer, Mystery: Christians Who Believe God is Limited in Power] Most Christians believe God is all-loving and all-powerful, but if this is the case, why does evil exist and how does prayer fit into the equation? In part 1 of this double-header, Roy Jacques, and Joey Svendsen push back on ma…

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74 - Jam-Packed Convos [4]: The Surratt Brothers on their Relationship and How Seacoast Spends Money (and other things) 33:09

5M ago33:09

33:09

Pastors and brothers to one another, Jason and Josh Surratt talk a bit about what it's like to lead this church, as they both were only kids when their parents started it back in 1988. They let us in on some of those "brother dynamics" and how they play out in doing ministry together. They also give a snapshot of how Seacoast is spending the money …

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71 - Jam-Packed Convos [1]: Enneagram 8, the Surratt Family, Why Did Jesus Get Baptized (and other things) 34:48

5M ago34:48

34:48

Many voices and topics in this series, so buckle up. In Part 1, Lisa Surratt, Roy Jacques, Jenny Mayer, and Joey Svendsen talk "Enneagram 8 people," and the four ponder why Jesus -- the Savior Himself-- was baptized. Joey also shares how Lisa was a part of the scariest few seconds of his life. And with two "Surratt sisters" present, Joey probes for…

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72 - Jam-Packed Convos [2]: "The Real Indians," Racial Joking (and other things) 36:55

5M ago36:55

36:55

Luke Gaikwad, Director of AV Systems/Technology here at Seacoast, shares what it’s like being from India and living in the US. Alongside Jack, Lynne and Joey, the four question whether or not society is progressing well in how people treat one another, especially the treatment of minorities. Joey wonders whether people could stand to be a bit more …

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73 - Jam-Packed Convos [3]: Steph Curry's Education, Microchips in Sweden, Scarcity of Kindness (and other things) 27:46

5M ago27:46

27:46

Tomelex Copeland and Lynne Stroy give a big "NOPE" to the use of microchips people in Sweden are getting inserted with that function as IDs, train-fare and even car keys. Joey wonders why Steph Curry pushed through to graduate college when he doesn't need the money, and lastly the three discuss what appears to be a trend of valuing others' politica…

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70 - Jesus Revolution and [Top Gun] Maverick: An "At the Movies" Discussion 1:08:03

5M ago1:08:03

1:08:03

[Pastors Greg and Josh Surratt talk "Top Gun: Maverick" and "The Jesus Revolution," recent movies that hit the big screen] On most summers, Seacoast Church does a teaching series called “At the Movies,” in which recent movie releases are dissected a bit, the teaching pastor on that particular Sunday highlighting some helpful applications, mixing in…

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69 - Israel, Hamas, and Loving Enemies (w/ Pastors Naeem Fazal and Greg Surratt) 58:49

6M ago58:49

58:49

Former pastor at Seacoast Church and Lead Pastor at Mosaic Church in Charlotte, Naeem Fazal was born in Kuwait and is an Ex-Muslim. He wrote a book with the very title: Ex-Muslim. He joins Pastor Greg Surratt and Joey Svendsen to discuss the war in Israel. The three discuss various sentiments many Christians have toward Israel (for some, these sent…

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68 - Alzheimer's & Economics: Two Episodes in One. 1:36:07

6M ago1:36:07

1:36:07

[Two Episodes in One] Conversation 1: Alzeihmer's Awareness Month is in November, reminding us all about the needed support for the more than 6.2 million Americans living with this disease and for their family members who face the challenges of caring for loved-ones. Sara Perry joins Joey, Lynne and Campus Pastor at our West Campus, Jeff Leinberger…

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67 - Should Christians Watch Horror Movies? 58:35

6M ago58:35

58:35

It's a round table discussion with Seacoast folks who have dedicated their lives to Jesus and who also greatly enjoy horror movies. Many people love the thrill of watching movies that fall into this genre, while others don't understand the appeal. From demonic possession and scary hauntings to sadistic killers and bloody gore, the question at hand …

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66 - All About Girls and Boys (but mostly girls) 58:15

6M ago58:15

58:15

Andi Andrew, with us today, released a book about two years ago titled, "Friendship -- It's Complicated." This book focuses on connections specifically amongst women, and as Andi describes certain "complications" more common in relationships between two females, the general question at hand in this podcast episode is: Just how different (and to wha…

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[EPISODE REBOOT]: "A Battle With Breast Cancer." 50:11

6M ago50:11

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[This episode originally aired on 10.24.22] Jenny Mayer alongside her husband and mother (Ben Mayer and Debbie Surratt), sit down to talk about Jenny’s battle with breast cancer in 2019-20, a long season that turned their worlds upside down, including their children. Life simply does not play fair. In this episode, listeners get a glimpse of the ha…

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65 - A Worship Pastor and a USA Women's World Cup Soccer-Winning Personal Trainer 1:00:06

7M ago1:00:06

1:00:06

Tara and Greg Banks have been a part of Seacoast for the vast majority of time the church has existed. Seacoast folks who attend the Mount Pleasant Campus have been led in worship by Tara Banks for 30 years. Earlier in the year, she released a devotional that she wrote, Waiting on Wonders: 40 Days of Wonder. In this episode, Tara discusses the deep…

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On the Ground in Israel (w/ our friend, Marc Turnage) 58:15

7M ago58:15

58:15

As we all know, the situation in Israel is grave. Marc Turnage has permanent residence in Israel and after a week in Charleston (last week) with Pastor Greg at The Retreat at Church Creek, returned to Israel the night before the terrorist attacks. While Marc is able to join us from a safer space, his wife and extended family are currently in areas …

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64 - Nobody's Perfect (w/ Derek Minor) 48:08

7M ago48:08

48:08

Derek Minor has been in the "rap game" for a long time and over the years has made numerous albums, started a non-profit, produced albums for other artists and established himself as one of the main hosts on the Relevant Podcast (one of the most downloaded Christian podcasts out there). In recent years, Derek went through a bout of depression and t…

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63 - The Hillsong Church Documentary: Thoughts and Reflections (w/ Josh Surratt) 51:20

7M ago51:20

51:20

After watching the heart-wrenching and unfortunately very disturbing documentary on Hillsong Church, The Secrets of Hillsong, Lead Pastor Josh Surratt joins regular hosts, Pastors Jack Hoey III and Joey Svendsen to reflect on what they saw and learned from the documentary. The three reflect on the tough question of whether Hillsong’s leaders origin…

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62 - Childhood Cancer Awareness Month (Part 2): Liz's Homecoming 35:03

7M ago35:03

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[In Episode 61, part 1 of this two-part series for Childhood Cancer Awareness Month presents two journeys of two children who battled cancer: River Putnam and Elizabeth "Liz" Brooks] Today the rest of Liz's story is shared through the accounts of her parents who had to temporarily say good-bye to their daughter in 2021. They continue the tribute to…

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61 - Childhood Cancer Awareness Month (Part 1): Two Stories, One Tragic Ending, One God Who is Faithful 1:18:20

7M ago1:18:20

1:18:20

Two stories of two kids who fought diligently, positively and with great faith, the dreadful foe of cancer. River Putnam was 11 years old when he began his fight against a rare form of brain cancer. Now, 15-years-old, him and his mom Melanie Putnam (“Mel”) join the podcast to share their story as well as the ways in which they are currently walking…

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60 - The Children Need Us 55:13

8M ago55:13

55:13

[There are approximately 250 foster children in Charleston County, and hundreds more in the cities surrounding our Seacoast Campuses. If you are in the Lowcountry, we invite you to attend a Fostering Hope interest meeting to learn how you can make a difference. (see links below). If you attend a Seacoast Campus outside the Lowcountry, click here to…

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59 - September 11th 2001, Two Guests: One Was There, One Went to Help 58:29

8M ago58:29

58:29

It's been 22 years and there's a whole generation of people now who have only heard about, seen the footage and read the stories. Those who lived through 9/11/01, however, have a keen understanding the world-changing event it was and the heaviness the aftermath brought. Our two guests, both a part of the Seacoast family, have unique and rare vantag…

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58 - The Surfside Condo Collapse of 2021: He's Near the Broken Hearted and Rescues Those Crushed in Spirit 50:40

8M ago50:40

50:40

Mike Noriega has walked through the fire of tribulation, including the loss of his dear grandmother in the tragic condominium collapse in Surfside, FL (Summer, '21). As God's presence sustained him and his family through great devastation and broken-heartedness amidst such great loss, they were also rescued from being "crushed in spirit" (Psalms 34…

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57 - A Discussion on Women Leadership in the Church 1:04:17

8M ago1:04:17

1:04:17

For a very long time, Seacoast Church has had women as pastors, elders and leaders at all levels of the organization/church body. As normal and natural as this feels to many Christians, others believe this approach to ministry doesn't line up with an accurate reading of scripture. Pastor Greg, founder of this church, Kathy Roseborough, a leader her…

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55 - Pastor Greg and His Abrasive Therapist 49:02

8M ago49:02

49:02

Pastors Chip Judd and Greg Surratt unpack some history of their friendship, what strengths they see in one another and together discuss some of their weaknesses. It's quite a humorous and beautiful story how God grafted Chip Judd (and wife Coleen) into the body of Seacoast family. Pastor Greg shares a foundational conviction he's always had for Sea…

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56 - A Different View of Hell 1:17:02

8M ago1:17:02

1:17:02

Most of us were taught in Sunday school that the future destiny awaiting all who reject Jesus is an existence in some form of eternal death. Some believe in the literal flames of hell and others utter darkness, but most all agree given the tortuous state with full consciousness, it’s not a place one wants to find him or herself in. Our guest Chris …

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54 - Abusive Pastors, Fallen Mega Churches. And What About Seacoast? 1:40:57

9M ago1:40:57

1:40:57

Kathy and Chip, two friends of our lead and founding Pastors working closely with both, join Lynne and Joey to discuss the toxic cultures and pastor downfalls that mega churches are unfortunately being increasingly known for. Both are fairly confident that our two main leaders won't have similar falls. During the course of this conversation, we hav…

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53 - But the Bible Doesn't Say That 1:09:20

9M ago1:09:20

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Would you be surprised to find that David wasn’t the underdog, going up against Goliath? Did you know the Pharisees were not enemies of Jesus, and every single Christmas pageant you’ve watched was dead wrong about something we all just assumed was true. Our guest today (Marc Turnage) points to a handful of beliefs most people hold to, that the bibl…

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52 - Is Speaking in Tongues Really a Thing? 51:18

9M ago51:18

51:18

Seacoast Church is a big tent that houses many Christians believing very differently on certain topics; and this is one of them. The founding pastor, Greg Surratt, believes in the gift of tongues, practices it behind closed doors, and while many others on staff do as well, many do not. Some do not believe it's actually a gift that is in effect duri…

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51 - The Journey of Michael Gungor 1:05:34

10M ago1:05:34

1:05:34

Michael Gungor was brought up in a very traditional expression of the Christian faith. If you've frequented contemporary churches, you've likely sang a song he wrote, "Beautiful Things." Multiple-Grammy Award nominated artist and at the peak of exposure in the Christian music industry about a decade ago, his music career unraveled due to an unravel…

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50 - Dr. Bart Ehrman (New Testament Scholar, Atheist, former Pastor) 55:00

10M ago55:00

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Dr. Bart Ehrman talks to Joey about God, the bible, and most specifically the book of Revelation, given his latest book release "Armageddon: What the Bible Really Says About the End," dives deep into that apocalyptic, last book of the Bible. He also shares a bit of his spiritual journey which includes a long season of being an ardent Christian. Cli…

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49 - Does the Bible Contradict Itself? 1:03:28

10M ago1:03:28

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On next week’s podcast release, Dr. Bart Ehrman talks about his new book on the last book of the Bible, Revelation. Dr. Ehrman, former Christian, no longer believes and considers himself an atheist. Jack Hoey, Julie Hiott, and Chip Judd, all family here at Seacoast Church, have been people of faith and students of the Bible for a combined 130 years…

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