Best UCASAL Podcasts (2024)

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Loneliness as a student at university - does it happen? How do I combat it? 39:29

6h ago39:29

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It's very natural to feel lonely at university! In a sea of thousands of people, this is still a very normal experience. There is plenty support and advice for you if you experience this. Our students Maansi, Dorsa and Tom have come together to talk about their experiences and offer you some support.…

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Homilies: Fourth Sunday of Easter (B) Apr. 21, 2024 6:22

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Jesus announces himself not merely as a shepherd, but as the Good Shepherd. He is the one shepherd we can trust because he is the one shepherd who is not a sheep himself. About the Speaker: Father William J Grimm is a Maryknoll Missioner of 40 year’s experience in Asia-mostly Japan, Hong Kong and Cambodia. For news in and about the Church in Asia, …

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UCA News Weekly Summary, April 19, 2024 12:20

6d ago12:20

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Listen to news from and about the Church in Asia in a capsule around 10 minutes. As Indians brace for national elections, the ruling Hindu-nationalist Bharatiya Janata Party is accused of using draconian laws to curtail civic freedoms. Listen to the story and more in a wrap-up of the weekly news from Asia. Filed by UCA News reporters, compiled by R…

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83. Trinitarian Cultic Authority 51:07

8d ago51:07

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What do cults and Trinitarianism have in common? A hermeneutical analysis, plus audio comic, and bi-personarianism. RESOURCES Restorationist Manifesto, Restitutio James White and Dale Tuggy debate: “Is Jesus YHWH?” 13. An Absolute Distrust of Unitarians - Kevin George (Part 1) 14. An Astounding Disappointment in Experts - Kevin George (Part 2) Jeho…

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Homilies: Third Sunday of Easter (B) Apr. 14, 2024 6:23

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Let's face it — the Resurrection is unbelievable. Even seeing the risen Lord is not going to convince us otherwise. It's easier to believe in ghosts or to doubt one's own sanity. About the Speaker: Father William J Grimm is a Maryknoll Missioner of 40 year’s experience in Asia-mostly Japan, Hong Kong and Cambodia. For news in and about the Church i…

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UCA News Weekly Summary, April 12, 2024 13:25

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Listen to news from and about the Church in Asia in a capsule around 10 minutes. A top Vatican official is on a six-day visit to Vietnam to strengthen diplomatic ties with the communist-ruled nation. Listen to the story and more in a wrap-up of the weekly news from Asia. Filed by UCA News reporters, compiled by Rock Ronald Rozario, edited by Anosh …

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Homilies: Second Sunday of Easter (B) Apr. 7, 2024 6:20

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Living a Christian life takes courage. However, we need not search for it. We have it. Each Sunday when we join the community of disciples we take the greatest risk, that of meeting the Lord. About the Speaker: Father William J Grimm is a Maryknoll Missioner of 40 year’s experience in Asia-mostly Japan, Hong Kong and Cambodia. For news in and about…

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UCA News Weekly Summary, April 5, 2024 12:00

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Listen to news from and about the Church in Asia in a capsule around 10 minutes. Catholic Church in Taiwan has pledged help to the victims after the strongest earthquake in decades left nine dead, over 800 injured and damaged dozens of buildings. Listen to the story and more in a wrap-up of the weekly news from Asia. Filed by UCA News reporters, co…

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Homilies: Easter Sunday (B) Mar. 31, 2024 6:37

20d ago6:37

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On Easter we celebrate on behalf of all the world God's love that embraces all the world. We celebrate for that boy, for all the dead and for ourselves, the living who are promised a share in the life of Christ who rose. About the Speaker: Father William J Grimm is a Maryknoll Missioner of 40 year’s experience in Asia-mostly Japan, Hong Kong and Ca…

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Homilies: Good Friday Mar. 29, 2024 5:36

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Today is also a day of commitment to be a sign of God's love. God felt it worthwhile for Jesus to die in order that I might know love. My life is worth giving in the day-to-day as well as, if necessary, in death so that others may know that love. About the Speaker: Father William J Grimm is a Maryknoll Missioner of 40 year’s experience in Asia-most…

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Homilies: Holy Thursday Mar. 28, 2024 6:09

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Our sharing Eucharist is a service -- a service to the world. We can wash its feet, and we can bring it with us as we share union with Christ. It's all one and the same. About the Speaker: Father William J Grimm is a Maryknoll Missioner of 40 year’s experience in Asia-mostly Japan, Hong Kong and Cambodia. For news in and about the Church in Asia, v…

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Homilies: Palm or Passion Sunday (B) Mar. 24, 2024 6:29

27d ago6:29

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We mark this Holy Week with solemn joy. Death is real. But this week we know that love is even more real. About the Speaker: Father William J Grimm is a Maryknoll Missioner of 40 year’s experience in Asia-mostly Japan, Hong Kong and Cambodia. For news in and about the Church in Asia, visit www.ucanews.com For news in and about the Church in Asia, v…

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UCA News Weekly Summary, March 22, 2024 12:34

28d ago12:34

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Listen to news from and about the Church in Asia in a capsule around 10 minutes. In conflict-torn Myanmar, political fighting crossed religious lines when a Christian pastor was shot dead by three unknown attackers in Kachin state this week. Listen to the story and more in a wrap-up of the weekly news from Asia. Filed by UCA News reporters, compile…

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82. Experiencing the Tuggy/White Debate, Street Interviews, and Post-debate Roundtable 1:02:05

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Experience the James White / Dale Tuggy debate ("Is Jesus YHWH?") first hand, with "man on the street" interviews and a next-day roundtable discussion. RESOURCES Dale Tuggy and James White debate: "Is Jesus YHWH?" (best quality, with slides) Curious Christianity (YouTube channel) Curious Christianity - Discussion with Dr. Tuggy on Intellectual Hone…

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Homilies: Fifth Sunday of Lent (B) Mar. 17, 2024 6:33

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John "lets the beans out of the bag" by telling us that Jesus is actually talking about the way he will die, lifted up from the earth on a cross. Do I really want to be drawn to him there? About the Speaker: Father William J Grimm is a Maryknoll Missioner of 40 year’s experience in Asia-mostly Japan, Hong Kong and Cambodia. For news in and about th…

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UCA News Weekly Summary, March 15, 2024 11:47

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Listen to news from and about the Church in Asia in a capsule around 10 minutes. International experts and organizations have expressed concerns over freedom of religion in Hong Kong after the authorities introduced a new security law stipulating tough penalties. Listen to the story and more in a wrap-up of the weekly news from Asia. Filed by UCA N…

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Homilies: Fourth Sunday of Lent (B) Mar. 10, 2024 6:21

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Lent is the season when we prepare to renew our baptismal commitment in solidarity with those being baptized at Easter. It is a time of preparation to re-dedicate ourselves to proclaiming to the world the good news that God indeed loves us now, here, as we really are. About the Speaker: Father William J Grimm is a Maryknoll Missioner of 40 year’s e…

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UCA News Weekly Summary, March 8, 2024 13:14

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Listen to news from and about the Church in Asia in a capsule around 10 minutes. Indian nuns and priests join women activists to demand end of crimes against women and ensure their rights and empowerment ahead of the national election in May. Listen to the story and more in a wrap-up of the weekly news from Asia. Filed by UCA News reporters, compil…

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International Women's Day! Who inspires you and what's it like being a woman at university? 29:14

2M ago29:14

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To celebrate International Women's Day, Dorsa, Ella and Ruby got together to talk about their experiences of university life as women and what women inspire them. The group discuss what International Women's Day means to them; what women inspire them; their experiences of being women at university; and their greatest achievements! Not to mention, a…

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Homilies: Third Sunday of Lent (B) Mar. 3, 2024 6:19

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Mid-way to our celebration of the Cross and Easter, we reflect on how we are like the animals, tables and vendors in the temple, interfering with others' finding the Lord. As individuals and as a community, we must repent. But, we are called to more than guilt feelings. About the Speaker: Father William J Grimm is a Maryknoll Missioner of 40 year’s…

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UCA News Weekly Summary, March 1, 2024 12:56

2M ago12:56

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Listen to news from and about the Church in Asia in a capsule around 10 minutes. A Filipino Catholic laywoman who quit her job to become a full-time volunteer catechist is slated for sainthood. Listen to the story and more in a wrap-up of the weekly news from Asia. Filed by UCA News reporters, compiled by Rock Ronald Rozario, edited by Anosh Maleka…

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Homilies: Second Sunday of Lent (B) Feb. 25, 2024 6:07

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Today's Gospel is a Lenten reminder that the gift of being a beloved child of God that I received in Baptism leads to my own transfiguration. I walk the way of the Cross in this world, but it is a way that leads to incomparable glory. About the Speaker: Father William J Grimm is a Maryknoll Missioner of 40 year’s experience in Asia-mostly Japan, Ho…

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UCA News Weekly Summary, February 23, 2024 12:21

2M ago12:21

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Listen to news from and about the Church in Asia in a capsule around 10 minutes. Minority Christians in India continue to face threats and harassment as hardline Hindu groups push for a Hindu-centric cultural and religious nationalism. Listen to the story and more in a wrap-up of the weekly news from Asia. Filed by UCA News reporters, compiled by R…

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81. Reconstructing to Relationship - Josiah Wright (Part 2) 45:04

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Josiah's reemergence from agnosticism blossomed into a relationship with God beyond his expectations. RESOURCES 1. The Perilous Trinity Deep Dive 20. The Good, the Bad, and the Boys Home - Josiah Wright 80. Deconstrucing to Agnostic - Josiah Wright (Part 1) Matthew 16 - The Pharisees demanding a sign UCA Conference UCA Events Page Crowdsourced shor…

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Homilies: First Sunday of Lent (B) Feb. 18, 2024 6:16

2M ago6:16

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The Lord calls us to a change of life, a change we exercise in some small way in Lent as a means of recommitting ourselves at Easter to the big reform we accepted in our baptismal commitment. About the Speaker: Father William J Grimm is a Maryknoll Missioner of 40 year’s experience in Asia-mostly Japan, Hong Kong and Cambodia. For news in and about…

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UCA News Weekly Summary, February 16, 2024 11:36

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Listen to news from and about the Church in Asia in a capsule around 10 minutes. One person died and 53 were injured when part of the second floor of a Catholic church collapsed during a packed Ash Wednesday Mass in the Philippines. Listen to the story and more in a wrap-up of the weekly news from Asia. Filed by UCA News reporters, compiled by Rock…

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Being an international student in the UK 23:44

2M ago23:44

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Students Dorsa, Aurora and Natasha discuss what it's like to be an international student living and studying in the UK. Culture shocks, food, applying to study here and more!By The University of Manchester

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Homilies: Ash Wednesday Feb. 14, 2024 6:20

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Welcome to Lent, a time to reflect on our ashiness and our salvation. From now till the start of the Sacred Triduum we will remember that we are Cinderella sitting in sin. About the Speaker: Father William J Grimm is a Maryknoll Missioner of 40 year’s experience in Asia-mostly Japan, Hong Kong and Cambodia. For news in and about the Church in Asia,…

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Coming soon! Episode 11: Being an international student at The University of Manchester 0:21

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In this upcoming episode, Aurora, Natasha and Dorsa discuss life as an international student. What made them choose Manchester? What are the culture shocks here? Why does Aurora think she comes across as rude?!By The University of Manchester

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Homilies: Sixth Sunday of the Year (B) Feb. 11, 2024 6:48

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We followers of Jesus are called to be supernatural. In other words, we must be people noteworthy for our willingness to go beyond the natural in us. That means developing the ability to look upon others as the sons and daughters of God, our brothers and sisters. About the Speaker: Father William J Grimm is a Maryknoll Missioner of 40 year’s experi…

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UCA News Weekly Summary, February 9, 2024 13:31

2M ago13:31

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Listen to news from and about the Church in Asia in a capsule around 10 minutes. An airstrike on a school in Myanmar’s Demoso township in Kayah state killed four children, all boys aged 12 to 14, and injured at least 15 other children. Listen to the story and more in a wrap-up of the weekly news from Asia. Filed by UCA News reporters, compiled by R…

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80. Deconstructing to Agnostic - Josiah Wright (Part 1) 43:33

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A journey from Christianity into agnosticism, a first-hand perspective of a young man born in the era of limitless information. RESOURCES 20. The Good, the Bad, and the Boys Home - Josiah Wright Allegience to the King (A2K) 75. Ready to Go, Young Adults Roundtable #UCAcon2023 UCA Events Page 79. UCA UK International Conference Roundtable - Daisy Jo…

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Homilies: Fifth Sunday of the Year (B) Feb. 4, 2024 5:55

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Like Jesus, we must be ready and willing to leave our prayer for those who seek us out. Like Peter's mother-in-law, our encounter with God must get us back to normal stuff. About the Speaker: Father William J Grimm is a Maryknoll Missioner of 40 year’s experience in Asia-mostly Japan, Hong Kong and Cambodia. For news in and about the Church in Asia…

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UCA News Weekly Summary, February 2, 2024 13:36

3M ago13:36

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Listen to news from and about the Church in Asia in a capsule around 10 minutes. Catholics in China welcomed three new bishops who were ordained with the approval of the Vatican and the communist government within a week. Listen to the story and more in a wrap-up of the weekly news from Asia. Filed by UCA News reporters, compiled by Rock Ronald Roz…

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Homilies: Fourth Sunday of the Year (B) Jan. 28, 2024 5:50

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The first step in repentance is to admit our guilt, as when we go to confession. We admit our faults and failures out loud, making them painfully and embarrassingly real to ourselves. Then, we are presented with the sin-overpowering love of God when we most recognize our need of it. About the Speaker: Father William J Grimm is a Maryknoll Missioner…

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UCA News Weekly Summary, January 26, 2024 11:50

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Listen to news from and about the Church in Asia in a capsule around 10 minutes. Asian countries are among top persecutors of Christians, says a report from US-based Christian rights group, Open Doors. Listen to the story and more in a wrap-up of the weekly news from Asia. Filed by UCA News reporters, compiled by Rock Ronald Rozario, edited by Anos…

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79. UCA UK International Conference Roundtable - Daisy Jones, David Fenton 46:16

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Excitement, laughter, and plans for the first ever international UCA conference from two of the brilliant team members helping make it happen. RESOURCES Christadelphians Bill and Stephanie Schlegel testimony video URC Christ Church, Windsor, UK Jeremiah 29:12 - Come and pray to me Dynamic Monarchianism: The Earliest Christology? from Theophilus Pre…

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Homilies: Third Sunday of the Year (B) Jan. 21, 2024 5:35

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The clearest presence of the reign is Jesus, God's reign made flesh. "The time of fulfillment has come" is another way of saying, "Here I am!" About the Speaker: Father William J Grimm is a Maryknoll Missioner of 40 year’s experience in Asia-mostly Japan, Hong Kong and Cambodia. For news in and about the Church in Asia, visit www.ucanews.com For ne…

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UCA News Weekly Summary, January 19, 2024 12:41

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Listen to news from and about the Church in Asia in a capsule around 10 minutes. Taiwanese defied threats of punishment from Beijing and elected pro-sovereignty candidate Lai Ching-te as their new president. Listen to the story and more in a wrap-up of the weekly news from Asia. Filed by UCA News reporters, compiled by Rock Ronald Rozario, edited b…

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Exams, studying, note-taking, the university step-up and academic support 28:34

3M ago28:34

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With January exams well underway, this podcast explores the best ways to revise, as well as how to study in the lead-up. Dorsa, Daniella, and Iqra also discuss places to study, the Library team, their hacks and more.By The University of Manchester

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Observations: Our unqualified, incompetent savior 6:22

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Some of Pope Francis’ pastoral moves, for example his making provision for the blessing of couples in irregular situations and same-sex couples, have drawn criticism and opposition from those who see this as deviation from precedent. However, the pope may actually be following the deeper precedent of Jesus. Father William Grimm shares some thoughts…

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Homilies: Second Sunday of the Year (B) Jan. 14, 2024 5:30

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When the disciples went with Jesus, they entered into a path of healing, forgiveness, and liberation for others. Such lives will lead us to what it is, whom it is, we are seeking. About the Speaker: Father William J Grimm is a Maryknoll Missioner of 40 year’s experience in Asia-mostly Japan, Hong Kong and Cambodia. For news in and about the Church …

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UCA News Weekly Summary, January 12, 2024 12:30

3M ago12:30

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Listen to news from and about the Church in Asia in a capsule around 10 minutes. Christians in conflict-torn Myanmar paid their last respects to 17 ethnic Chin Christians killed in a military airstrike. Listen to the story and more in this wrap-up of the weekly news from Asia. Filed by UCA News reporters, compiled by Rock Ronald Rozario, edited by …

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78. Success, Hubris, and the Titanic - Rex Cain 53:07

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Responding to success and to difficulty demands a humble heart. Host Mark Cain shares a historical lesson on the Titanic from his dad (1938-2017). RESOURCES 521 The Deity of Christ from a Greco-Roman Perspective (Restitutio Podcast) 521 The Deity of Christ from a Greco-Roman Perspective (YouTube presentation) 67. Why Is the Trinity Mainstream? Atla…

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