Best Bent Christian Podcasts (2024)

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Bent By the Wind - Lucas Cristofali

17d ago

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By Life Christian Centre

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The Laodicean Church Age 1:04:09

8h ago1:04:09

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Send us a Text Message. We know that James states to be hearers and doers (James 1:22), and well the entire bible is based on an active Christianity, and unfortunately many, many, many take that to mean church attendance. Fact! The building may be called a church but is, in fact, not the church by biblical definition. You are the church, so going t…

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The Dangers of Project 2025: A Call to Protect Civil Liberties 32:29

1d ago32:29

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We have a special announcement about the upcoming winter solstice potluck event in December. We reflect on the challenges the group faced during the pandemic and the excitement around reviving this tradition. The decision to have a potluck instead of a catered banquet is discussed, highlighting the importance of inclusivity and removing financial b…

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God Works While We Wait (Embrace the Wait, Pt. 2) 26:05

8h ago26:05

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Send us a Text Message. One of the hardest things about waiting is that it feels like a waste of time. But it isn’t. While we’re waiting, God is working—maybe to change our circumstances, but always to mold us into the image of His Son. Be encouraged as Luanne and Mary Ann share some of the good things God is doing while we wait. Luanne’s newest bo…

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Opening New Doors - Ps. Joe Leone

3d ago

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By Life Christian Centre

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Celebrating Freedom___ _freedom from religion_ 1:00:22

4h ago1:00:22

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Paul and Ashley share moments on their journey of freedom from religion and how they are looking forward emotionally and spiritually. Also discuss how to keep one's head as dark moments such as SCOTUS ruling this week and discuss a new fave YouTube show @antibotBy Paul Swearengin

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Debating the Debate: WTF Just Happened 1:01:25

1d ago1:01:25

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Paul and Ashley Swearengin shared their live reactions immediately after the June 27 debate between President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump. It was a painful moment. Come process with us!

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Forgotten Alex 16:30

1d ago16:30

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Send us a Text Message. 3 Years ago Alex Kuchma was brought back from the dimension where Ickyatsu roamed. However, she had forgotten something. Something that had happened in between when Detective Warren Stevens came for her and when she found herself in front of the Mausoleum in the cemetery by Simms Divide. Today... we learn what happened on he…

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Teach Us to Pray (Luke 11:1-13) 48:49

2d ago48:49

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Jesus's disciples often saw him praying, and they recognized something he possessed in prayer that they did not. Coming to Jesus, on disciple asked, "Teach us to pray." Jesus answered the man's question, but he pushed the disciple further and shifted the question from how to why.By Pastor Chase Replogle

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Embrace the Wait (Pt. 1) 32:24

7d ago32:24

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Send us a Text Message. Nobody likes to wait, but life is full of it. Just about every major character in the Bible had to go through agonizing seasons of waiting, so we can’t expect to dodge that bullet. But waiting is also one of God’s favorite tools for molding us and as Mary Ann and Luanne discuss, we should embrace the changes God works in the…

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The God Who Carries Me - Ps. Joe Leone

10d ago

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By Life Christian Centre

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ISH Reunion: Paul, Jeremy and April Together One Last Time 1:28:49

7d ago1:28:49

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In this episode, Jeremy returns with Paul for April's last episode as co-host of Evangelicalish. The 3 talk about the upcoming election, react to a few Evangelicringe videos and discuss plans for the future. Jeremy and April share their new endeavors and Paul talks about their plans for the future of Evangelicalish. Paul and Ashley (Paul's wife) wi…

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Take Your Father to Work Day 1:51:01

13d ago1:51:01

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Send us a Text Message. Today is take your Father to work day. No it isn't, you're supposed to take your Father to work everyday. Now but you know that I am talking about God, His holy Spirit, and Jesus who dwells in you right? My Dad is better than your dad if your dad is not my Dad, ha. No but so I have heard for a good part of my Christian walk …

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The Rise of the Secular Evangelicals 1:01:11

8d ago1:01:11

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What is the political future of American evangelicalism? And what explains the rise of “secular” evangelical politics? Russell Moore is the editor-in-chief of Christianity Today and the author of Losing Our Religion: An Altar Call for Evangelical America. Together we discuss the surprising and tragic ways in which evangelicalism has become politici…

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Operation Alex Part Two! A Tale of Two Kuchma's 16:52

8d ago16:52

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Send us a Text Message. Josephine gets wooed while Alex gets to work. Neither however have the ending the hoped or expectedBy Peter Williams

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The Distraction of Martha (Luke 10:38-42) 44:59

9d ago44:59

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Many remember the familiar images of Mary and Mary, Martha busy with her work, and Mary sitting at the feet of Jesus. In this week's sermon, we take a closer look at why Luke has included this little story and how it fits into the questions Jesus was trying to answer. We discover there is more going on in this scene than most remember.…

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Don't Be A Yo-Yo (Psalm 42, pt. 2) 37:57

11d ago37:57

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Send us a Text Message. Playing with a yo-yo is one thing; being a yo-yo is something else. As Mary Ann and Luanne continue looking at Psalm 42, a central theme emerges: when our emotions go into hyperdrive and we’re heading toward rock bottom, it’s crucial for us to tell ourselves the truth. Luanne’s newest book, “Spiritual Warfare and the Armor o…

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Genetics and Society: Learning from History, Shaping the Future 50:33

17d ago50:33

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We discuss the impact of genetics on society, touching on both the positive and dark aspects of the field. We reflect on the work of Dr. Anthony Fauci in combating infectious diseases like HIV-AIDS, Ebola, Zika, and COVID-19. Dr. Fauci's dedication to saving lives and his experiences with various administrations are highlighted, along with the unfo…

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Do Muslims and Christians Worship the Same God? 1:02:02

15d ago1:02:02

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Shadi Hamid and Matthew Kaemingk can't postpone the difficult question any longer. Do Muslims and Christians worship the same God? Their answers (and disagreements) might surprise you. LINKS Relevant articles on the “Same God” debate from: Gabriel Said Reynolds https://churchlifejournal.nd.edu/articles/is-the-quranic-god-the-same-god-as-the-biblica…

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The Real Lesson of the Good Samaritan (Luke 10:25-37) 53:01

20d ago53:01

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Jesus's story of the Good Samaritan is one of his most familiar teachings in the Bible. It's so familiar that it's easy to miss the true point. We take a closer look at the parable and the conversation that provoked it and discover the wisdom of Jesus's probing questions.By Pastor Chase Replogle

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Twisted Flesh & Twisted Bone 17:16

17d ago17:16

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Send us a Text Message. Be careful when you demand things... Be careful about what you agree to. Because what may sound good what may taste good may also be your demise!By Peter Williams

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Everybody Goes to Hell In Somebody Else's Religion with Candi Carpenter 1:13:00

18d ago1:13:00

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Singer, Songwriter, Musician Candi Carpenter (@candicarpenter on social media platforms) joins April and Paul to discuss their new album Demonology, with the great song "Everybody Goes to Hell," and how they got to where they are after deconstructing their Christian upbringing. Follow Candi and check out her music: www.candicarpenter.com…

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Are You Thirsty Enough? (Psalm 42, Pt. 1) 31:45

18d ago31:45

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Send us a Text Message. Feeling thirsty may feel uncomfortable, but it's a sign our body needs water. Spiritually speaking, there's only one "drink" that can truly satisfy our thirst, and that's Jesus, the "living water." In this episode, Luanne and Mary Ann begin going verse by verse through Psalm 42 and share their own experiences with dry times …

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Let's - Ps. Vicki Simpson

24d ago

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By Life Christian Centre

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As It Was In The Days Of Noah 51:51

26d ago51:51

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Send us a Text Message. So the following two scriptures will outline the entire message, not that I will not use other scripture but these will lay the foundation for this revelation and in some ways I hope I am wrong, but I don’t say that to ease how you will feel if your feeling takes a back seat to the motivation and inspiration, I hope you get …

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A Muslim Goes to Wheaton 1:35:38

22d ago1:35:38

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Shadi Hamid and Matthew Kaemingk visited Wheaton College (the so-called evangelical Harvard) to discuss faith, politics, and deep difference. Interviewed by Alexander Massad, they were asked about their friendship, their deep disagreements, and why they did (or did not) want to convert one another. Links: Matthew Kaemingk, The Troubling Grace of a …

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Operation Alex! Part One: Henry Bell 16:54

23d ago16:54

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Send us a Text Message. We go back to go forward! As I explain Henry Bell's origins. How he got hurt and why he's in a wheel chair. Then, we go forward as we introduce Harmony Collins... The Witch of Montgomery. As we start OPERATION ALEX! Part one! Henry Bell!By Peter Williams

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The Source of True Joy (Luke 10:1-24) 49:11

27d ago49:11

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Jesus had been increasingly talking about suffering, but he also turned his disciples to the topic of joy. And Jesus chose to locate the source of true Joy in an unexpected place. Unlike the disciples who took join in their achievements, Jesus suggested that true joy came from the grace of having been included in his kingdom, with our names written…

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The Bible's Data vs Pride Month Dogma with Dr. Dan McClellan 1:10:07

28d ago1:10:07

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Dr. Dan McClellan is back! He joins Paul and April to talk about what the Bible actually says when it comes to all of the "clobber" passages certain Christians like to use against LGBTQ people. Dan McClellan is a public scholar of the Bible and religion. He received his PhD in theology and religion from the University of Exeter. In 2022 he publishe…

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Let's Rewind: Behind the Pack? Keep Running! (Don't Give Up!, Pt. 2) 24:28

28d ago24:28

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Send us a Text Message. (NOTE: PLEASE FORGIVE THE AUDIO QUALITY ON THIS PARTICULAR RECORDING. WE KNOW IT SOUNDS LIKE YOU'RE LISTENING TO A CHEAP TRANSISTOR RADIO IN 1965. NOT SURE WHAT HAPPENED.) Does it seem like everyone else in the race is wayyyyyy ahead of you and there's no chance you can catch up? Luanne looks back to the 1972 Olympics to pro…

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Guard Your Heart - Guardrails - Ps. Joe Leone

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By Life Christian Centre

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Did Satan Sex Eve & If So Why 1:12:04

1M ago1:12:04

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Send us a Text Message. So now then welcome to my fifth topic of ten which is titled, “Did Satan Sex Eve & if So Why” And but you should know why I am doing a message on this topic and keep in mind it is not about sex but corruption and sin. This message is about what has been going on well, before the beginning of time and continues to and through…

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The Cost of Following Jesus (Luke 9:51-62) 44:40

1M ago44:40

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Jesus's disciples continued to struggle to understand Jesus's talk of suffering. Again, they failed to understand the way of his kingdom. They were prepared to call down fire to destroy their enemies. But Jesus turned their attention to the price they would pay to be his true disciples. The hour had come for them all to go to Jerusalem and for Jesu…

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The Exvangelicals with Sarah McCammon 59:27

29d ago59:27

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This week, April and Paul have a conversation with Sarah McCammon, the author of The Exvangelicals: Loving, Living, and Leaving the White Evangelical Church, a 2024 book that is part memoir and part journalism, about the movement of people who grew up inside the powerful evangelical subculture and ultimately left it behind. Sarah McCammon is a Nati…

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One God 1:44:41

1M ago1:44:41

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Send us a Text Message. Welcome to my fourth topic of ten which is titled Is God a Trinity or One God? And but you should know why I am doing a message on this topic which is that, well in part it is because too many people base their opinions and allow their emotions to determine that if someone believes in any other thinking on this subject other…

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The Politics of Hell 53:19

29d ago53:19

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“Hell is actually pretty underrated. I mean it, when it comes to democratic life, a belief in hell is quite helpful.” Shadi kicked off a recent public lecture with this rather unexpected and provocative statement. In a time when democratic debate is becoming increasingly judgmental, where citizens wish to condemn and literally sentence one another …

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The Hard Work Begins! 15:46

30d ago15:46

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Send us a Text Message. Silus decides to join the team while Jonah starts training Arista on how to use her powers.By Peter Williams

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Deception and Influence: A Close Look at LifeWise 54:22

1M ago54:22

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Join us as we tackle the controversial presence of LifeWise Academy in Ohio's public schools. LifeWise, a well-funded evangelical group, has been pushing religious classes under the guise of release time religious education. We discuss how they manipulate state laws to recruit elementary students to attend Bible classes off-campus, often misleading…

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Not Ready to Say Goodbye: Faith, Grief, Healing -S3E1 20:30

1M ago20:30

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“Not Ready to Say Goodbye: A Journey of Faith, Grief, and Healing" S3E1 Losing a loved one is a profoundly difficult experience, and the process of saying goodbye can be complex and deeply personal. By embodying empathy, patience, and practical support, we can offer meaningful assistance to those grieving, helping them navigate their loss with comp…

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S4 BONUS 6 P2: The Snake, Liar, Deceiver 47:34

1M ago47:34

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This is part 2 of Tara Jean's latest S4 bonus episode, with Tammy Woods. She's one of Mike Bickle's alleged victims of clergy sexual abuse. This would've been years before he founded IHOPKC. She was his 14-year old babysitter, and he was her 25-year old pastor. *CLICK HERE TO SUBSCRIBE TO THE NEW HEAVEN BENT+: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/…

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S4 BONUS 6 P1: The Tool 33:46

1M ago33:46

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In this pivotal S4 bonus episode, Tammy Woods shares a shocking, tender, & heartbreaking story. Tammy is one of several women who say they were groomed and spiritually, and sexually, abused by Mike Bickle - the founding leader of IHOPKC. *CLICK HERE TO SUBSCRIBE TO THE NEW HEAVEN BENT+: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/heaven-bent/id1513489117…

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Let's Rewind: Eyes on the Prize (Don’t Give Up!, Pt. 1) 25:30

1M ago25:30

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Send us a Text Message. You may not have run 100 miles, but as Luanne mentions in this episode, a friend of hers has and it's a great physical example of the kind of spiritual endurance Christ-followers need in order to finish the race God has called each of us to run. In this episode, Luanne and Mary Ann encourage us (and themselves) to run with e…

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Guard Your Heart - Do Not Lose Heart - Ps. Joe Leone

1M ago

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By Life Christian Centre

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The Heart of the Disciples (Luke 9:46-50) 51:54

1M ago51:54

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We've seen Jesus's disciples struggling to understand Jesus's increasing talk of suffering and rejection. But Jesus realized there was more going on in the logic of their hearts. We take a closer look at the disciple's struggles and how the temptations they faced are ours as well.By Pastor Chase Replogle

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Gaza and the Gods of Tribalism 1:14:35

1M ago1:14:35

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How are American evangelicals and Muslims responding to the war in Gaza? More than half a year into the war, Shadi Hamid and Matthew Kaemingk discuss the (im)possibility of remaining neutral and the ways in which their own tribal loyalties push and pull on their positions. Matthew presses Shadi on how his Muslim identity influences his positions on…

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Do we? or Don't we? 14:24

1M ago14:24

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Send us a Text Message. Yes.. more meetings. I know! I know! We're lacking violence and cursing! I promise, all that IS coming! However, today a corner stone is laid as Bishop Brock, Terrance and Jonah make a critical decision.By Peter Williams

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Let's Rewind: How to Comfort the Grieving (Dealing With Grief, pt. 3) 28:09

1M ago28:09

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Send us a Text Message. We'll be back with new episodes soon, but until then, enjoy (or re-enjoy) this episode featuring teacher, speaker and mom Heather Campbell, who lost her teenage son in a car accident. In this last of a three-part series, Heather, Luanne and Mary Ann talk about how true God's Word is, even in the hardest trials of life, and t…

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Inside the Walls: A Bent Christian Podcast Series S2E1 #Prison #christianpodcast #faithjourney 19:50

1M ago19:50

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I will never forget thinking to myself that I have tried to avoid this moment my entire life. I was being held by this huge, incarcerated individual with tears running down my face and it all started by handing out cookies for Kairos Prison Ministry! #Prison #christianpodcast #faithjourneyBy Bent Christian

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