Best FIEC Podcasts (2024)

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Middle East Conflict, Church Abuse, and Catastrophising // In the News 33:49

21h ago33:49

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How do we keep praying for the Middle East? What lessons are there from recent church abuse scandals? Why should we try to stay optimistic? In this episode of In:Dependence, Phil Topham (FIEC Executive Director), John Stevens (FIEC National Director), and Adrian Reynolds (FIEC Head of National Ministries) discuss the stories in the news over the pa…

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On Hampshire and Dorset (with John Samuel) 27:42

3d ago27:42

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From large urban churches to tiny rural churches across the south coast, each needs encouragement to persevere and boldness to reach the unreached. In this episode of In:Dependence, Joel Murray (FIEC Communications and Media Officer) is joined by John Samuel, FIEC Director for Hampshire and Dorset (and Salisbury!) to talk about ministry in that are…

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The 7 Seals (Revelation 6:1-8:5)

6d ago

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The 4 Horsemen of the apocalypse are frightening. But they’re nothing compared to the wrath of the Lamb.By Chris Ekins

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On Yorkshire (with Daniel Grimwade) 31:17

9d ago31:17

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The densely populated cities and the smaller rural communities in Yorkshire all need the same gospel but for it to be shared in different ways. On this episode of In:Dependence, Joel Murray (FIEC Communications and Media Officer) is joined by Daniel Grimwade (FIEC Director for Yorkshire) to discuss ministry in Yorkshire: the opportunities, the chal…

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Evangelical Unity, Escalation of War, and Assisted Suicide // In the News 33:59

15d ago33:59

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How do evangelical church leaders work together in unity? How can we pastor people in the midst of war across the world? How should churches respond to a bill about assisted suicide? In this episode of In:Dependence, Phil Topham (FIEC Executive Director), John Stevens (FIEC National Director), and Adrian Reynolds (FIEC Head of National Ministries) …

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Praise to the Lamb (Revelation 5:1-14)

23d ago

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John gets a crazy glimpse into the throne room of God as Jesus lays down his life for humanity. It's the spiritual parallel of what's happening as the sacrificial Lamb dies in our place. Praise erupts in heaven - full of joy, full of hope! This chapter shapes everything about who we are and what we should be doing.…

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On South Wales (with Gareth Lewis) 29:43

29d ago29:43

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The Christian heritage of South Wales has declined, but there remains great opportunity for the gospel. We must pray for workers for the harvest. On this episode of In:Dependence, Joel Murray (FIEC Communications and Media Officer) is joined by Gareth Lewis (FIEC Director for South Wales) to hear about church ministry in the south of Wales. You can…

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God's worthiness (Revelation 4:1-11)

30d ago

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Jesus shows us where everything is headed. God is on the throne, worthy of all the praise we could ever musterBy Chris Ekins

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Grenfell Blame, Keir Starmer's Realism, and Paralympic Inspiration // In the News 31:37

29d ago31:37

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How holistic should our care of the flock be? How do you lead with bad news? What do the Paralympics teach us about church life? In this episode of In:Dependence, Phil Topham (FIEC Executive Director), John Stevens (FIEC National Director), and Adrian Reynolds (FIEC Head of National Ministries) discuss some of the stories in the news over the past …

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Letter 7 (Revelation 3:14-22)

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Wealth and comfort are always a danger to the followers of Jesus. The Laodicean church had fallen into uselessness, which repulsed Jesus. He pointed out their problem but also offered them a solution. Join us as we check out the 7th letter to the churches - one that faced many of the same temptations we face.…

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On Suffolk (with Mark Howson) 29:42

1M ago29:42

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God is at work in Suffolk as churches work together and reach new areas with the gospel. In this episode of In:Dependence, Joel Murray (FIEC Communications and Media Officer) is joined by Mark Howson (FIEC Director for Suffolk) to discuss church ministry in the county, the opportunities, and the challenges. You can get more resources for church lea…

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Letters 5 and 6 (Revelation 3:1-13)

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Jesus knows the temptation that faces every church. See how he responds to the ones Sardis and Philadelphia are going through. The command is not spiritually to cruise or corrupt our given righteousness; the commendation is for not compromising in the heat of opposition.By Dev Blair

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On North Wales (with Ben Midgley) 37:42

2M ago37:42

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The landscape, history, and language of North Wales makes church ministry there distinct to other areas of the country. In this episode, Joel Murray (Communications and Media Officer) is joined by Ben Midgley (Director for North Wales) to discuss what life is like in North Wales, and what opportunities and challenges it presents for the work of the…

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Holiday Theology, Equal Olympics, and Dudley-Smith's Hymns // In the News 35:21

2M ago35:21

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Why are holidays important? Have the 2024 Olympics been equal? What is the legacy of Timothy Dudley-Smith? In this episode of In:Dependence, Adrian Reynolds (FIEC Head of National Ministries) and John Stevens (FIEC National Director) discuss some of the stories in the news over the past fortnight. You can watch a video of this episode and get more …

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Revelation 2:12-29

2M ago

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By Al Stewart

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Letters 1 and 2 (Revelation 2:1-11)

2M ago

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Jesus loves His imperfect church and wants us to conquer (stay faithful to the end). Contending for sound doctrine and serving hard with our gifts is good, but beware of the danger of loving theology and doing good works more than loving Jesus Himself!By Chris Ekins

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(Revelation 1:9-20)

2M ago

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By Dev Blair

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Southport Violence, Olympic Offence, and Pastoral Transparency // In the News 31:04

2M ago31:04

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How should we respond to the horrible news in Southport? What is there to learn from the Olympic Games and opening ceremony? How transparent should we be in pastoral matters? In this episode, Phil Topham (FIEC Executive Director) and Andy Hunter (FIEC Director for Scotland and North of England) discuss stories in the news from the past fortnight. Y…

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On London (with Johnny Prime) 31:37

2M ago31:37

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What is church ministry in London like, what opportunities do churches in the city have, and what challenges does London present? In this episode of In:Dependence, Joel Murray (FIEC Communications and Media Officer) is joined by Johnny Prime (FIEC Director for London) to talk about his role in London, and his thoughts on church ministry in the city…

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Revelation Blesses Us (Revelation 1:1-8)

2M ago

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God promises to bless those who read the book of Revelation. How should we interpret it? Why is it good news?By Chris Ekins

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1 Thessalonians 4:1-8

3M ago

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By Joel Hill

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Assassination Attempts, Changes from Government, and Resigning After Success // In the News 40:47

3M ago40:47

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Did strong rhetoric lead to the assassination attempt on Donald Trump? How do you deal well with change? What can we learn from Gareth Southgate's resignation? In this episode of In:Dependence, Phil Topham (FIEC Executive Director), Rachel Sloan (FIEC Director for Women's Ministry), and John Stevens (FIEC National Director) discuss some of the stor…

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Psalm 44

3M ago

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By Greg Lee

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What to Expect at the 2024 FIEC Leaders' Conference 30:55

3M ago30:55

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Our Leaders' Conference this year is exploring healthy church leadership by looking to Jesus, the Good Shepherd, and learning to love like Jesus. In this episode, Phil Topham (Executive Director) and Adrian Reynolds (Head of National Ministries) discuss what you can expect from the conference: the theme, the programme, the speakers, the seminars an…

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Unholy Relationships (Ezra 9-10)

3M ago

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God's people had entered into unholy relationships with the people around them. How can we make good decisions about the relationships we have?By Chris Ekins

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General Election Results, 'Conversion Therapy' Bans, and Baton Passing // In the News 38:02

3M ago38:02

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What do the general election results mean for church leaders? What might a 'conversion therapy' ban look like? What can leaders learn from Joe Biden and the upcoming US election? In this episode of In:Dependence, Phil Topham (FIEC Executive Director), John Stevens (FIEC National Director), and Andy Hunter (FIEC Director for Scotland and North of En…

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Realising Justification (with Glynn Harrison) 18:55

3M ago18:55

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We know the truth of justification by faith in our heads, but how does it drop to our hearts? In Galatians 2:11-21, Paul challenges Peter about his behaviour; his concern is that Peter is not "walking in line with the gospel". The gospel of justification by faith sets the path of life and Peter is deviating from it (in this case by not eating with …

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We want Ezra-style leadership! (Ezra 7-8)

3M ago

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God's community has always had spiritual leaders to help guide and serve for His purposes. Ezra is one of them. Check out some of the keys to his leadership as he brings spiritual renewal back to the Israelites.By Dev Blair

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The Beauty of Intergenerational Church (with Graeme Shanks and Rachel Sloan) 35:16

3M ago35:16

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The diversity of the local church is a beautiful and unique thing. The different generations in our churches offer an opportunity to grow in faith together and witness to the world around. In this episode of In:Dependence, Adrian Reynolds (FIEC Head of National Ministries) is joined by Graeme Shanks (Bruntsfield Evangelical Church, Edinburgh) and R…

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Dealing with Spiritual Setbacks (Ezra 5-6)

3M ago

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How can we get going again if we've ground to a halt?By Chris Ekins

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Majority Government, Churches for Sale, and McIlory's Reconciliation // In the News 33:47

4M ago33:47

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How can we lead fairly when one group has a majority of power? Why are church buildings in Scotland being sold off? How does Rory McIlroy's marriage reflect the gospel? In this episode of In:Dependence, Phil Topham (FIEC Executive Director), John Stevens (FIEC National Director), and Adrian Reynolds (FIEC Head of National Ministries) discuss the ne…

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General Election: How to Think Christianly (with Simon Calvert) 31:29

4M ago31:29

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A surprise general election brings with it temptations to grumble and divide. How can we help our churches to think "Christianly" about the election as they come to vote? How can we keep unity even when our political opinions may differ? On this episode of In:Dependence, Adrian Reynolds (FIEC Head of National Ministries) is joined by Simon Calver (…

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How God wants His people to face opposition (Ezra 4)

4M ago

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Nothing is new under the sun - that's part of what Ezra wants to show God's people in chapter 4. Opposition will always come to those trying to live God's way. As the Jewish people attempt to rebuild the temple, they have a decision to make - God's way or the easier way?By Dev Blair

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Living in a Technological Age (with Nathan Weston) 32:06

4M ago32:06

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How can we help those in our churches to flourish as they live as believers in an age of technology? How can leaders set an example in their living with technology? In this episode of In:Dependence, Adrian Reynolds (FIEC Head of National Ministries) is joined by Nathan Weston (Moorlands Church, Lancaster) to discuss technology, its effect on our li…

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Spiritual Renewal (Ezra 3)

4M ago

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Most of us would love to experience spiritual renewal. It begins with God rousing our spirits and changing our hearts so we have a desire to seek Him and power to live according to His purposes. It leads to sacrifice, obedience, service, celebration and lament. When we see Ezra 3 in light of the cross, we find out what that looks like for us today.…

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D-Day 80, Election Debates, and Rob Burrow // In the News 35:42

4M ago35:42

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What reflections are there to be had from the D-Day anniversary? How can we learn from the TV election debates? What can we take from Rob Burrow's heroism and friendship? In this episode of In:Dependence, Phil Topham (FIEC Executive Director), John Stevens (FIEC National Director), and Adrian Reynolds (FIEC Head of National Ministries) discuss the …

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Sport on Sundays (with Graham Daniels and Jonny Reid) 32:40

4M ago32:40

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How can biblical principles help us flourish as Christians in a society that values sporting activities on Sunday mornings? In this episode of In:Dependence, Adrian Reynolds (FIEC Head of National Ministries) is joined by Graham Daniels (Christians in Sport) and Jonny Reid (Christians in Sport and Town Church Bicester) to discuss the challenges tha…

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God's Sovereignty (Ezra 1-2)

4M ago

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God is Sovereign. He is the King of His own Universe and is gloriously unstoppable in fulfilling His own purposes. He fulfills every word and promise He speaks. He changes the hearts of people so they more fully align with His great purposes. Is this the God you worship? And have you gone all-in on His good purposes for you?…

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Pastoring Through a General Election 34:50

4M ago34:50

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As we approach a general election, we need to help those in our churches to be confident in God's sovereignty, to be prayerful, and to be thoughtful in decision-making. In this episode of In:Dependence, Adrian Reynolds (FIEC Head of National Ministries), John Stevens (FIEC National Director), and Justin Gill (FIEC IT Manager) discuss the lead-up to…

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The Armour of God (Ephesians 6:10-24)

4M ago

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Ever feel like life is a bit of a battle? Reading the Bible a battle? Finding time to pray a battle? Well, that's because it is. Literally. Not only do we struggle with our sinful nature, but spiritually, the believer is under constant attack from the Devil and his schemes. But God provides what every believer needs. Heck yeah!…

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Cover-ups, Pope Francis, and Football Managers // In the News 33:15

4M ago33:15

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Why do we so often try to cover-up scandals, like the contaminated blood scandal? Are people 'fundamentally good'? How are pastors like football managers? In this episode of In:Dependence, Adrian Reynolds (FIEC Head of National Ministries), John Stevens (FIEC National Director), and Graham Beynon (FIEC Head of Local Ministries) discuss some of the …

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A Theology of Technology (with Nathan Weston) 31:09

5M ago31:09

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How can we think theologically about technology to help us use the gift of technology in a godly way? In this episode of In:Dependence, Adrian Reynolds (FIEC Head of National Ministries) is joined by Nathan Weston (Moorlands Church, Lancaster) to discuss technology: how do we define it?; is it good or bad?; how is it changing the world?; how does i…

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Ephesians 6:5-9

5M ago

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By Chris Ekins

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Caring for Carers (with Lucy Honeysett) 31:39

5M ago31:39

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More than 5% of England's working population work in care, and carers face particular demands both physically and emotionally. How can church leaders support the carers in their churches? In this episode of In:Dependence, Adrian Reynolds (FIEC Head of National Ministries) is joined by Lucy Honeysett (Christians in Care) to discuss how churches and …

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Family Relationships (Ephesians 6:1-4)

5M ago

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By Chris Ekins

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Social Media Dangers, Leading While Losing, and Eurovision // In the News 32:36

5M ago32:36

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How can we protect children from the dangers of social media? How can we lead while losing? Has Eurovision gone for style over substance? In this episode of In:Dependence, Phil Topham (FIEC Executive Director), John Stevens (FIEC National Director), and Adrian Reynolds (FIEC Head of National Ministries) discuss some of the big stories in the news o…

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How Can We Talk About Israel and Gaza? (with Joseph Steinberg) 30:15

5M ago30:15

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The conflict in Israel and Gaza has been a constant fixture in the news for more than six months alongside global protests and a significant increase in anti-Semitism and Islamaphobia. How can we talk and pray about the situation in church life? In this episode of In:Dependence, Adrian Reynolds (FIEC Head of National Ministries) speaks with Joseph …

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Marriage God's Way (Ephesians 5:22-33)

5M ago

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We are born imitators. But are we imitating the right people? Paul outlines three ways to 'walk' as we learn to imitate our Heavenly Father.By Chris Ekins

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Sporting Events as Gospel Opportunities (with Graham Daniels and Jonny Reid) 34:45

5M ago34:45

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Sport is a significant point of connection with a local community. How can churches make the most of sport and sporting events as evangelistic opportunities? In this episode of In:Dependence, Adrian Reynolds (FIEC Head of National Ministries) is joined by Graham Daniels and Jonny Reid (Christians in Sport) to discuss how sport can be a connection p…

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Imitate God by walking His way (Ephesians 5:1-21)

5M ago

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We are born imitators. But are we imitating the right people? Paul outlines three ways to 'walk' as we learn to imitate our Heavenly Father.By Dev Blair

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