Should Conservatives Stay?
from PlainSpoken Hosted by Jeffrey Rickman
Friends, I felt like I needed to comment a bit on the predicament of those with a biblical fidelity who are still within the UMC. I have had a series of conversations with people representing different positions on this question. I wanted to make clear where I stand, and to give encouragement to those of you who aren't sure how to navigate these things. I hope this offering of mine gives some clarity. God bless you and your churches. Interview with Randy Frye: https://youtu.be/qCTaZRK68qY Help support the channel by following us on locals: https://plainspoken.locals.com/
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