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Communicating the message of hope and God's grace. https://stillgrowingingrace.ca
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A Radical Vision for Grace Justice and the Cross (Cascade 2012). Healing the Gospel challenges the assumption that the Christian understanding of justice is rooted in a demand for violent punishment, and instead offers a radically different understanding of the gospel based on God’s restorative justice. It’s a vision of the gospel that exposes violence, rather than supporting it—a gospel rooted in love of enemies, rather than retribution.
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Go subscribe to "All In with Jordan Apodaca" - because this podcast is CLOSING UP SHOP. I am actually combining my two podcasts, Theology in Progress and The Self Development Podcast. It is now called "All In With Jordan Apodaca." If you were already subscribed to The Self Development Podcast, you SHOULD have transitioned over naturally. Go check! Go to anchor.fm/all-in-jordan to find all the places you can find the NEW podcast Or go to the most recent episode's show notes - you can find all ...
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SGIG E234 Atonement Pt 6 – Penal Substitution And An Angry God Unlearned Pt2
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Atonement Theories are foundational to any denomination or faith group ‘statements of faith’. MOST believers have no idea what they mean or how they were developed. Most of us were given a very simple description of what they meant and you need to agree and believe it if you want to remain a part of ‘our fellowship’. No room to question anything. W…
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SGIG E236 Atonement Pt 8 – A More “Hope-Filled Perspective’ Pt2
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Atonement Theories are foundational to any denomination or faith group ‘statements of faith’. MOST believershave no idea what they mean or how they were developed. Most of us were given a very simpledescription of what they meant and you need to agree and believe it if you want to remain a part of ‘our fellowship’. No room to question anything. Wel…
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SGIG E235 Atonement Pt 7 – A More “Hope-Filled Perspective’ Pt1
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Atonement Theories are foundational to any denomination or faith group ‘statements of faith’. MOST believers have no idea what they mean or how they were developed. Most of us were given a very simple description of what they meant and you need to agree and believe it if you want to remain a part of ‘our fellowship’. No room to question anything. W…
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Interview with Andre Rabe on the Mimetic theory and the scapegoat mechanism.
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By Gerhard Odendal
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This Side Up with Gerhard Odendal Episode Title: No Accusation, No Condemnation In this episode, Gerhard Odendal takes us on a transformative journey that begins with the union of marriage and leads us to the liberating experience of freedom from a legalistic mindset. We’ll explore how the weight of accusations and condemnation can bind us and how …
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SGIG E233 Atonement Pt 5 – Penal Substitution And An Angry God Unlearned Pt1
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Atonement Theories are foundational to any denomination or faith group ‘statements of faith’. MOST believershave no idea what they mean or how they were developed. Most of us were given a very simple description of what they meant and you need to agree and believe it if you want to remain a part of ‘our fellowship’. No room to question anything. We…
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SGIG E232 Atonement Pt 4- Not Forsaken & Mimetic
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Atonement Theories are foundational to any denomination or faith group ‘statements of faith’. MOST believers have no idea what they mean or how they were developed. Most of us were given a very simple description of what they meant and you need to agree and believe it if you want to remain a part of ‘our fellowship’. No room to question anything. W…
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Atonement Theories are foundational to any denomination or faith group ‘statements of faith’. MOST believers have no idea what they mean or how they were developed. Most of us were given a very simple description of what they meant and you need to agree and believe it if you want to remain a part of ‘our fellowship’. No room to question anything. W…
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This is a recording of a conversation with a fellow podcaster. We decided to just talk about everything!By Gerhard Odendal
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SGIG E230 Atonement or At-One-Ment: Part 2 What Is It? Why Does It Matter?
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Atonement Theories are foundational to any denomination or faith group ‘statements of faith’. MOST believers have no idea what they mean or how they were developed. Most of us were given a very simple description of what they meant and you need to agree and believe it if you want to remain a part of ‘our fellowship’. No room to question anything. W…
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SGIG E229 Atonement or At-One-Ment: Part 1 What Is It? Why Does It Matter?
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Atonement Theories are foundational to any denomination or faith group ‘statements of faith’. MOST believers have no idea what they mean or how they were developed. Most of us were given a very simple description of what they meant and you need to agree and believe it if you want to remain a part of ‘our fellowship’. No room to question anything. W…
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SGIG E228 Hell: Part 10 Blood On Our Hands & Other Fear Concepts To Not Buy Into (FINAL)
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ENJOY THIS FINAL EPISODE on this important topic!! Hell is topic that is uncomfortable to discuss as many folks and clergy haven’t questioned what it actually is. This mini series on Hell is a gentle and yet deep discussion on most of the tentacles of belief we have attached to the common belief on Hell. We think you will discover a much better und…
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SGIG E227 Hell: Part 9 Penal substitution Angry God Unlearned pt 1
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Hell is topic that is uncomfortable to discuss as many folks and clergy haven’t questioned what it actually is. This mini series on Hell is a gentle and yet deep discussion on most of the tentacles of belief we have attached to the common belief on Hell. We think you will discover a much better understanding of the love of God as each conversation …
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SGIG E226 Hell: Part 8 Separation Illusion, Anti Christ, Freedom From Fear, & Afterlife
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Hell is topic that is uncomfortable to discuss as many folks and clergy haven’t questioned what it actually is. This mini series on Hell is a gentle and yet deep discussion on most of the tentacles of belief we have attached to the common belief on Hell. We think you will discover a much better understanding of the love of God as each conversation …
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SGIG E225 Hell: Part 7 What Were The Early Church Beliefs On Hell?
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Hell is topic that is uncomfortable to discuss as many folks and clergy haven’t questioned what it actually is. This mini series on Hell is a gentle and yet deep discussion on most of the tentacles of belief we have attached to the common belief on Hell. We think you will discover a much better understanding of the love of God as each conversation …
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SGIG E224 Hell: Part 6 What About The Sheep & The Goats?
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Hell is topic that is uncomfortable to discuss as many folks and clergy haven’t questioned what it actually is. This mini series on Hell is a gentle and yet deep discussion on most of the tentacles of belief we have attached to the common belief on Hell. We think you will discover a much better understanding of the love of God as each conversation …
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Host: Gerhard Odendal Episode Title: "God Moves from Chaos" Episode Summary: In this insightful episode of "This Side Up," Gerhard Odendal delves into the profound concept of how God operates amidst chaos. Drawing inspiration from personal reflections and the global upheavals of 2020, Gerhard explores the idea that God is not intimidated by chaos b…
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SGIG E223 Hell: Part 5 A Conversation On Definitions, They Matter
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Hell is topic that is uncomfortable to discuss as many folks and clergy haven’t questioned what it actually is. This mini series on Hell is a gentle and yet deep discussion on most of the tentacles of belief we have attached to the common belief on Hell. We think you will discover a much better understanding of the love of God as each conversation …
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SGIG E222 Hell: Part 4 Perspectives on Hell - Reframing our understanding
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Hell is topic that is uncomfortable to discuss as many folks and clergy haven’t questioned what it actually is. This mini series on Hell is a gentle and yet deep discussion on most of the tentacles of belief we have attached to the common belief on Hell. We think you will discover a much better understanding of the love of God as each conversation …
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Episode Summary: In this enlightening episode of "This Side Up," Gerhard Odendal delves into the concept of identifying the true adversary in our spiritual journey. Contrary to popular belief, Gerhard emphasizes that the devil is not our primary problem. As believers, we have been given the mind of Christ, reconciled to God, and seated in heavenly …
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SGIG E221 Hell: Does Hell Exist? Pt 3 What Is It’s Purpose, Punishment Or Restorative
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Hell is topic that is uncomfortable to discuss as many folks and clergy haven’t questioned what it actually is. This mini series on Hell is a gentle and yet deep discussion on most of the tentacles of belief we have attached to the common belief on Hell. We think you will discover a much better understanding of the love of God as each conversation …
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SGIG E220 Hell: A Better Hope-Filled Perspective Pt2
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Hell is topic that is uncomfortable to discuss as many folks and clergy haven’t questioned what it actually is. This mini series on Hell is a gentle and yet deep discussion on most of the tentacles of belief we have attached to the common belief on Hell. We think you will discover a much better understanding of the love of God as each conversation …
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SGIG E219 Hell: A Better Hope-Filled Perspective Pt1
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Hell is topic that is uncomfortable to discuss as many folks and clergy haven’t questioned what it actually is. This mini series on Hell is a gentle and yet deep discussion on most of the tentacles of belief we have attached to the common belief on Hell. We think you will discover a much better understanding of the love of God as each conversation …
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In this thought-provoking episode of "This Side Up," host Gerhard Odendal delves deep into the heart of theological debate by challenging the Calvinistic theory of Penal Substitution. This widely held doctrine, which posits that Jesus Christ took on the punishment for humanity's sins to satisfy God's justice, has been a cornerstone of Reformed theo…
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SGIG E218 ‘For Those Looking For A Safe Place To Ask Questions & Discover Better Hope Filled Perspectives
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FIRST EPISODE ON: Grace Awakening Network is the First 24/7 Grace-Based TV Network. 100's of hours of Grace-Based TV programs. 100% Free. Watch LIVE or On-Demand https://www.gantv.com/ (Also available on ROKU) Join us every Wednesday evening at 9:30pm EST LIVE https://www.gantv.com/ Enjoy this first episode on the Grace Awakening Network. Fred Youn…
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SGIG E217 Special Guest: Sheri Pallas “We Have Ruined God”
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Enjoy today’s program as I interview Sheri Pallas,an author and host of ‘Fireside Creators’. Enjoy Watch Today’s Episode on YouTube https://youtu.be/vvyUB8Rtqxg Or listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/still-growing-in-grace Donate today and help keep this going: In CANADA: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button…
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SGIG E216 A Hope Filled Perspective On Prayer
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Why Pray? If God ‘knows everything’, why bother? Stepping outside of our traditional ‘begging & trying to manipulate God’ to get what you want, is a necessary thing to do. What if ‘prayer’ was different than we mayhave been told? Enjoy this conversation as we explore this topic in a deeper way. Enjoy Watch Today’s Episode on YouTube https://youtu.b…
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Fully Satisfied. "Unwrapping Christ Within Us" Overview: In this inspiring episode, Gerhard Odendal delves into the profound understanding that our lives are gifts of joy meant to glorify God. He draws from personal experiences, biblical scriptures, and theological insights to explore how our deepest satisfaction aligns with glorifying God. Key Poi…
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SGIG E215 Hell: A Better Hope-Filled Perspective Pt2
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Hell is topic that is uncomfortable to discuss as many folks and clergy haven’t questioned what it actually is. This mini series on Hell is a gentle and yet deep discussion on most of the tentacles of belief we have attached to the common belief on Hell. We think you will discover a much better understanding of the love of God as each conversation …
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SGIG 214 Hell: A Better Hope-Filled Perspective Pt1
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We begin with an in-depth analysis of the parable of the Ten Virgins. Here, we illustrate the critical role of the Holy Spirit in achieving true spiritual readiness, shedding light on why this parable is more than just a biblical narrative—it’s a vital life lesson. Next, we discuss the transition from the Old Testament law to New Testament grace. T…
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SGIG 213 The Prophetic Voice, What Does It Mean? Part 2 of 2
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The Prophetic can trigger negative or positive emotions depending on if you have been exposed to this kind of religious language. There are definitely varying perspectives on the topic so this conversation should be interesting for those who are trying to find a more ‘balanced perspective’. Enjoy! Watch Today’s Episode on YouTube https://youtube.co…
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SGIG 212 The Prophetic Voice, What Does It Mean? Pt1
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The Prophetic can trigger negative or positive emotions depending on if you have been exposed to this kind of religious language. There are definitely varying perspectives on the topic so this conversation should be interesting for those who are trying to find a more ‘balanced perspective’. Enjoy! Watch Today’s Episode on YouTube https://youtu.be/m…
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Are you just a sinner saved by Grace, or is there more to this frequently used statement? In today's episode, Gerhad Odendal will be unpacking this idea in depth.By Gerhard Odendal
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SGIG 211 How Do We Read The Bible & Inspiration
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We have been told there is great value to readingthe Bible. Unfortunately, we are not taught how to read the Bible. Rarely are we given a framework or foundation on how to nderstand it. Some say it is inspired or infallible. How then do we approach reading it? Enjoy this conversation as we unpack this topic and perhaps offer hope to those who strug…
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Part - 2 The problem is not Grace in the Old Testament, the problem is law in the New Testament
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The problem is not Grace in the Old Testament, the problem is law in the New Testament. Let's talk about Grace and Law, "Hyper Grace" and see what the Biblical view of Grace is. Do we have a license to sin? Did Paul address some of these frequently asked questions?By Gerhard Odendal
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SGIG 210 The Gospel In Chairs (& The Trinity)
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Have you ever asked yourself ‘What Is The Gospel’? So many teachers and speakers talk about the ‘real’ Gospel but do we even know what it is? This conversation will explore a comparison of two ‘gospels’ and a comparison of ‘two perspectives regarding the Trinity’. May you find some encouragement in this episode! Enjoy! Watch Today’s Episode on YouT…
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The problem is not Grace in the Old Testament, the problem is law in the New Testament.
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The problem is not Grace in the Old Testament, the problem is law in the New Testament.By Gerhard Odendal
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SGIG 209 The Non-Transactional Nature Of God
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Can we ‘barter’ with God to get him to do stuff for us? Can we earn favour or fall out of favour with God because of our behaviour?’ If I do ‘A’, then God will do ‘B’. Does this sound like the god were raised to believe in? This conversation will visit the idea of God not being a ‘transactional God’. Enjoy the fresh conversation. Watch Today’s Epis…
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Do we trust the Bible or Jesus? Do we listen to the Bible or Jesus? There are so many question ‘like’ this thatmake someone feel like it is ‘either/or’. This meaningful discussion will unpack this topic in a way that will leave you with more hope than confusion. Enjoy! Watch Today’s Episode on YouTube https://youtu.be/uCGZLLTFztc Or listen to the a…
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SGIG E207 ‘Biblicism & How To Read The Bible’
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The ‘Bible’ is a complex collection of writings. Some view it as ‘a handwritten by God’ document, while others view it as a collection of writings telling the stories of certain people groups. (as well as many other perspectives) So how can we find a more ‘hope-filled perspective to read and understand this ancient literature? Enjoy this important …
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The ‘image of god’ most of us have been served at best is ‘incomplete’. Some of the images are flat out misguided and wrong. None of them are 100% accurate. We have so much to learn about ‘who’ God is and I have a hunch this conversation will be helpful and therapeutic for those who have been raised with an ‘angry god’ complex. Enjoy!! Watch Today’…
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SGIG E205 ‘A Journey Of Grace & Relentless Love’ – A Chat With Peter Hiett
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Meet Peter Hiett. I have been watching his videos and messages for many years now and was finally able to connect with Peter for a chat to hear about his journey of Grace and discovery. Enjoy this fun conversation and be sure to visit the links mentioned in the conversation below. Watch Today’s Episode on YouTube https://youtu.be/LHJIDInniyQ Or lis…
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SGIG E204 A Hope Filled Perspective On Prayer
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Why Pray? If God ‘knows everything’, why bother? Stepping outside of our traditional ‘begging & trying to manipulate God’ to get what you want, is a necessary thing to do. What if ‘prayer’ was different than we may have been told? Enjoy this conversation as we explore this topic in a deeper way. Enjoy Watch Today’s Episode on YouTube https://youtu.…
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SGIG E203 Metaphysical Awareness & Healing
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Metaphysical - A view of, or how you relate to the unseen world. Does It Matter?’ Our perspective on what this means matters!! Most of us have not been introduced to this and yet we have. Our ‘awareness’ of ‘spiritual’ things plays a major role in how we understand our surroundings in our day-to-day lives. May this conversation stir up a hope-fille…
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Let’s not ‘write’ Jesus out of our beliefs. How can we unlearn ‘incomplete’ understandings of who Jesus is without deleting him completely? Today’s conversation will be an encouraging one. A Facebook group I’m in called “Jesus Unchained: Deconstruct From Dead Religion Without Losing Your Faith’, that title sums up today’s conversation so beautifull…
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Enjoy this conversation with Logan Barone as he reflects on his journey of discovering a God who is more loving than he initially had been told. God is still in the business of ‘changing lives from the inside out’. Enjoy this really great conversation!!! Watch Today’s Episode on YouTube https://youtu.be/AzG3S1Q1lEY Or listen to the audio podcast: h…
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SGIG E200 Learning To Live Loved - By God Who Is Love
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200 episodes and the theme that most resonates with my heart is ‘The Love Of God’. Special Guest Catherine Toon joins me in a conversation about why it is so important to ‘know God’ as the essence of Love (Agape). Everything we believe, say, and do is a reflection of what we believe about who God is and what we believe about who ‘we are’. Enjoy thi…
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Do we even know what ‘dualism’ is? How can we possibly ‘upgrade’ our dualism perspective? I have a strong hunch we have a LOT to still learn about a ‘more hope-filled’ perspective on who we think “God” is and how ‘God’ relates to us. Enjoy this timely conversation!!! Watch Today’s Episode on YouTube https://youtu.be/Be8NzHmVT5I Or listen to the aud…
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