Real and intriguing conversations about the Black community and how we can move forward into biblical human flourishing. Hosted by: Monique Duson and Kevin Briggins. Sponsored by the Center for Biblical Unity.
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All The Things podcast with Krista Bontrager and Monique Duson. Where we comment on all the things related to God, the Bible and real life.
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IFF fellows Isaac Willour & Rena Mainetti take a deep dive into issues ranging from geopolitics to cultural issues, hosting wide-ranging conversations with a plethora of guests.
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From Choosing Abortion to Choosing Life | Episode 38 | Off Code
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Kevin and Monique speak with pro-life advocate, Toni McFadden on her journey through adoption, her current work in the pro-life space, and how the abortion industry harms the black community.Watch Toni's Instagram response to Lecrae's comments about abortion: https://www.instagram.com/tv/CIY0kWzDL8w/?igsh=OGg3MWNhand0amFuRead Toni's blog post respo…
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Reacting to the Apparent Assassination Attempt of President Trump | 7/13/24 | #184
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In this special edition of All The Things, Monique, Krista and Kevin went live to offer some biblical wisdom about the apparent assassination attempt on President Trump.By Monique Duson & Krista Bontrager
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Honoring Your Parents (even when it's difficult) | 7/6/24 | #183
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Krista shares some thoughts in response to a recent question we received: How do you obey the fifth commandment (see Eph. 6:1-3; Col. 3:20) when you are an adult, especially if your parents are difficult people or were abusive to you as a child?By Monique Duson & Krista Bontrager
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The Presidential Debate: Black Jobs & Black Politics | Episode 37 | Off Code
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Monique and Kevin reflect on the recent presidential debate and consider the impact on black Americans. They also answer the big question on social media: Are black jobs really a thing?By Monique Duson & Kevin Briggins
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What Are We Actually Celebrating on Juneteenth? | Episode 36 | Off Code
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Kevin posted a picture of Abraham Lincoln this week on social media in celebration of Juneteenth. It blew up. Monique and Kevin share their perspectives on the pros and cons of Juneteenth and how it's been hijacked by race grievance hustlers.By Monique Duson & Kevin Briggins
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Should Christians Participate in IVF & Surrogacy? | 6/22/24 | #182
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A key theme on the podcast this year is justice for the pre-born. We are exploring the issue from a variety of different angles. This week, our friend Katy Faust (from Them Before Us), is coming back on the show to discuss recent developments in the public conversations about IVF and surrogacy. We are going to consider these technologies in light o…
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What is the Woke Right? | 6/15/24 | #181
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Last month, we did a show about the "woke right." And then our friend, Alisa Childers, re-released it on her podcast platform. Since then, we've received a lot of feedback about the show and continued to research the issues. Some people say the "woke right" isn't a thing. Others say, it's "absolutely a thing." It's a lot to process. We don't claim …
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The Struggles of Trauma, Mental Illness & the Christian Life | 6/1/2024 | #180
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There is so much confusion among Christians about the issue of counseling and mental illness. Some think that it undermines the authority of Scripture to even see a therapist. Others seem to lack discernment about how to prevent therapy becoming a gateway to unbiblical life choices. We've asked our friend, Dr. David King, professor in social work a…
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The Truth About Birth Control and Chemical Abortion | 5/25/24 | #179
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A key theme on the podcast this year is justice for the pre-born. We are exploring the issue from a variety of different angles. The overturning of Roe hasn't automatically increased safety for the pre-born. Chemical abortions are on the rise. We've asked our friend, OB-GYN Dr. Chris Cirucci to come back on the show and explain the dangers of chemi…
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Another Angle EP8: Andrew Klavan on Antisemitism, Culture War, and the Post-Truth Age
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In the final episode of the season (and Isaac's final episode on the podcast), our hosts sit down with Andrew Klavan, award-winning author and host of the Andrew Klavan Show at the Daily Wire, for a conversation on everything from the phrase 'Christ is King' to current events to the church's mission in the postmodern world. 2:10 - Christ Is King 5:…
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Biden Panders to Blacks at Morehouse | Episode 35 | Off Code
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Join Monique and Kevin as they chop it up about President Biden's recent speech at Morehouse and what happens when you make "blackness" your core identity.By Monique Duson & Kevin Briggins
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The Shell Game of Identifying the Oppressed and Marginalized | 5/18/24 | #178
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Whenever we hear pastors talk about the "marginalized" or the "oppressed," we usually cringe a little inside. A deeply biblical idea has been co-opted by the culture and morphed to mean something completely different. We want to have a public conversation about this confusion and see if we help straighten out what has become a very crooked line by …
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Another Angle EP7: What's the State of America's Pro-Life Movement?
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Is abortion a moral or political issue? Or, is that a false dichotomy? And how is America's pro-life movement doing at navigating the post-Roe world? To answer these questions, Rena & Isaac sit down with IFF fellow Liliana Zylstra, pro-life canvasser and president of Grove City College's pro-life club, to hit a wide range of topics, ranging from IV…
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The Rise of the Woke Right | 5/11/24 | #177
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We have been watching the rise of some very....odd....posts on Twitter that sound an awful lot like BLM sounded a few years ago. Only they are on the right. We have been very confused about what to make of these posts. Kevin is coming back on the show to break it all down for us in a way that we (and you!) can understand.…
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Talking About Doctrine in the Black Church | Episode 34 | Off Code
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In this episode Kevin and Monique chat with pastor Toussaint Adams on the importance of proper doctrine and theology in the local church and how poor theology has led to the breakdown of many local black churches.By Monique Duson & Kevin Briggins
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Another Angle EP6: The Truth About Human Trafficking
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How prevalent is human trafficking in modern business? Do movies like Sound of Freedom offer an accurate depiction of anti-trafficking work? And how can Christians help with this fight? In this episode, Isaac & Rena sit down with John Richmond, former U.S. Ambassador to combat trafficking and field officer for International Justice Mission in Chenn…
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Crash Course on Israel and the Middle East | 4/20/24 | #176
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What is happening in the Middle East right now? What are the implications of Israel's recent retaliation against Iran? We asked our friend, Kevin Briggins, to come on and help us understand the situation. His background in Middle East Studies helped us differentiate between facts and fear.In the second segment, Monique and Krista discussed recent c…
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Who Are the Black Hebrew Israelites? | Episode 33 | Off Code
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Kevin and Monique chat with Ty -- on the topic of Black Hebrew IsraelitesBy Monique Duson & Kevin Briggins
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Answering Questions About the Faith & Culture | 4/13/24 | #175
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Monique is joined by guest co-host, Elizabeth Urbanowicz, and together they will answer questions we have received from kids and teens about living as a Christian in today's culture.By Monique Duson & Krista Bontrager
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Monique and Krista spill the tea about their unpopular opinions that they don't really talk about in public....until now.By Monique Duson & Krista Bontrager
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Another Angle EP5: Eric Kohn, producer of the award-winning documentary The Hong Konger
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What's the deal with TikTok? What really happened when the CCP crushed Hong Kong? And how can conservatives tell great stories? In this episode, we sit down with Eric Kohn, director of marketing & communications at the Acton Institute in Grand Rapids, MI and producer of the award-winning documentary The Hong Konger, for a wide-ranging conversation …
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Reacting to Jackie Hill Perry and Lecrae | Episode 32 | Off Code
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Monique and Kevin react to clips from Lecrae's recent interview with Jackie Hill Perry. Monique shares some candid feelings about tokenism in the "white evangelical industrial complex" and Kevin goes off about why he thinks Lecrae and JHP owe the church an apology about past statements they've made about social justice.…
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The Path to Globalism | 3/23/24 | #173
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The annual meeting for the World Economic Forum was a few weeks ago. We want to catch you up about what the WEF is and what they are trying to accomplish. If you’ve heard the terms “the great reset,” or the “fourth Industrial Revolution” but don’t really know what that means be sure to tune in. It’s a globalist movement that is reshaping our everyd…
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Monique's South African Backstory | 3/16/24 | #172
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We are answering the most frequent question we get on the road. For the first time, we are having a public conversation about Monique's backstory and how she came to be a missionary in South Africa, her emergency transition off the mission field and why she went back, even though she thought she might die there for the sake of the Gospel.…
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Is It Time for A Political Realignment? | Episode 31 | Off Code
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Recently more African Americans have taken to social media to express their frustration with the current reigning political party. Is it time for black Americans to consider moving away from the Democrat party?By Monique Duson & Kevin Briggins
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Preparing for Costly Conviction in the Workplace | 3/9/24 | #171
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We are getting more and more people writing into the ministry asking for help to think through where the line in the sand is for them when it comes to their jobs conflicting with their religious convictions. We will talk to our friend John Stonestreet, President of the Colson Center, to get his perspective on what Christians should do to prepare fo…
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Is Interethnic Adoption Racist? | 3/2/24 | #170
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Christians generally agree that the Bible commands us to take care of orphans. But there is robust discussion about what qualifies as being in the child's best interest. In recent years, the principles of Critical Adoption Theory have shaped the policies and practices for many adoption agencies. There is a growing sentiment, even among Christian ad…
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Another Angle EP4: Monique Duson on Black History Month, Colorblindness, and Racialism
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In this episode, Isaac sits down with Monique Duson, president and founder of the Center for Biblical Unity, for a wide-ranging conversation about DEI, colorblindness, and racialism in Christian higher education. Enjoy!By IFF
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Is Fani Willis Standing on Business for Black Women? | Episode #30 | Off Code
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Does Fani Willis, DA of Fulton County, GA represent the culture of black women? We also discuss the idea that black women often need to soften their voice to become accepted when speaking to white people or in majority white circles.By Monique Duson & Kevin Briggins
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God’s Vision for REAL Human Flourishing | 2/17/24 | #169
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The phrase “human flourishing” has become a weird buzz word that encompasses the idea of "whatever makes me happy." But true human flourishing can only come when we follow the Creator’s design for how humanity is supposed to work. Monique and Krista do a deep dive on what we call our "Creation Identity," things that are objectively true for all hum…
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Raw Reactions to Crazy Tik Toks | Episode 29 | Off Code
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Monique's ministry partner (Krista) surprises Kevin and Monique with a series TikTok videos and Twitter posts. We record their raw reactions.By Monique Duson & Kevin Briggins
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Taking Steps to Protect Religious Institutions | 2/10/24 | #168
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Religious institutions are increasingly threatened with lawsuits, smear campaigns, hostile media coverage, adversarial legislation, aggressive government administrative action, and more. Our friends at the Religious Freedom Institute will share strategies to help churches, Christians schools and ministries to remain faithful to their core convicti…
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Exploring the Complexities of Religious Freedom | 2/3/24 | #167
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Should Christians support the existence of Jewish temples or Islamic mosques? What about the rise of displays by the Satanic Temple? How do we make sense of religious freedom in a pluralistic society? Guest: Dr. Mark David Hall, professor of political science at Regent UniversityBy Monique Duson & Krista Bontrager
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Another Angle E3: Former IDF Lt. Colonel on Antisemitism, Ceasefire, and the Israel-Hamas War
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The landscape of the Middle East changed on October 7, 2023 when Hamas launched a withering attack on Israel. The war that followed is re-igniting debates over the world’s perception of the Jewish people, and the right of Israel to exist as a free state. In this episode, Isaac and Rena sit down with Dr. Amos Guiora, a scholar and retired Lieutenant…
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Gatekeepers of the Black Community | Episode 28 | Off Code
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It's our first show of 2024! We are discussing the Katt Williams interview on Club Shay Shay and answering the question, "Who are the gatekeepers in the black community?"By Monique Duson & Kevin Briggins
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Understanding Community Schools | 1/20/24 | #166
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"Community Schools" are continuing to expand in 2024. However, we want to empower parents to know how to decode this movement. Parents deserve to know exactly what these are about. Guest: Kelly SkeBy Monique Duson & Krista Bontrager
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War...What Is It Good For? | 1/13/24 | #165
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The on-going war in Israel has raised several questions for us. What involvement should Christians have with war? Is there a biblical case for Christians to participate in the military, given that it could mean bombing innocent civilians? After all, didn’t Jesus command us to love our enemies and “turn the other cheek”? We asked Dr. Eric Patterson,…
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Raising Kids in a CRAZY World | 1/6/24 | #164
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Join Monique and Krista for the LIVE SEASON 6 kickoff! We will be talk to our friend, Katy Faust, about practical strategies for raising conservative kids in the midst of "woke" ideology, even if they attend public school.By Monique Duson & Krista Bontrager
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Another Angle E2: Faith, Freedom, & the War in Ukraine
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Almost 2 years after the Russian invasion of Ukraine, what does the situation look like on the ground? How is the conflict shaping (and being shaped by) our perspective on geopolitics? In this episode, Isaac and Rena sit down with Steven Moore, head of the Ukraine Freedom Project, for a conversation on everything from the politics of war to how Ukr…
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Another Angle E1: Carl Trueman on the Trans Moment, Exvangelicals, and More
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Welcome to Another Angle, a long-form interview podcast from the Institute for Faith & Freedom! In this inaugural episode, student fellows Isaac Willour and Rena Mainetti sit down with Grove City professor and public intellectual Dr. Carl Trueman to discuss the exvangelical phenomenon, Trueman's appearance in the Daily Wire documentary What Is A Wo…
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Feminization of the Black Male Voice | Episode 27 | Off Code
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Have black men (in the world and in the church) been groomed to support feminism and the lgbtq+ ideology in order to maintain their "black card" or be seen as the "right type of black"?On this episode of Off Code Kevin and Monique sit down with Heritage Foundation Fellow, Delano Squires to discuss the feminization of the black male voice.…
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Monique and Krista wrap up season 5 of All The Things!By Monique Duson & Krista Bontrager
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Black Business | Episode 26 | Off Code
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Entrepreneurship is one of the quickest ways to elevate communities out of poverty, but is "the system" withholding the resources needed for black entrepreneurship? Our guest, April Chapman, talks about black entrepreneurship the successes, the struggles, and what is needed to do it well.By Monique Duson & Kevin Briggins
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The Truth About Human Trafficking | 10/21/23 | #162
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***Part 3 of our Series on Human Trafficking***Human trafficking in our neighborhoods, our churches and our homesWe are concluding our series of discussions about the issue of human trafficking. In this episode, we will hear from a former stay-at-home mom who now helps victims of human trafficking get to safety and begin the healing process. Carrie…
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An Insider Explains How Human Traffickers are Caught | 10/14/23 | #161
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***Part 2 of our Series on Human Trafficking***An Insider Explains How Human Traffickers are CaughtAs we've been researching questions about the film, Sound of Freedom, we have interacted with various insiders who work in the field of human trafficking. Our guest for this discussion has worked in a human trafficking law enforcement unit in a major …
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Black Wisdom with Bob Woodson | Episode 25 | Off Code
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Kevin and Monique sit down with leader and Civil Rights Activist Bob Woodson to discuss the stong history of the black community and the current obstacles.By Monique Duson & Kevin Briggins
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The Long Road Out of Trafficking and to Real Freedom | 10/7/23 | #160
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During the month of October, we are facilitating a series of discussions about the issue of human trafficking. In this episode, we will go behind the scenes of the Orange County Rescue Mission, a ministry that does full wrap-around service to help those coming out human trafficking to heal and hopefully find ultimate freedom in the Gospel.…
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Sifting Through the Confusion about Christian Nationalism | 9/30/23 | #159
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We hadn't even heard the term "Christian Nationalism" until about two years ago. Now, there is a growing division among Christians about how to think about the relationship between faith and government. Last December, we had a discussion over dinner with our friend Sam Sey about the issue. Now we are going to have a public conversation to share our…
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Marketing the Black Image | Episode 24 | Off Code
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There are a lot of things flying under the banner of "black culture." Monique and Kevin discuss what black culture has been and what it is currently.By Monique Duson & Kevin Briggins
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Answering Critical Questions about LGBT Issues | 9/16/23 | ATT #158
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We are excited to finally have our friend, Christopher Yuan, on the show. He will share a little about his journey out of homosexuality, as well as his perspectives on the "Side B" approach to helping those who struggle with same sex attraction. This is a very important discussion, especially for parents and pastors.…
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