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PreacHer
by Dr. Jen Hale Christy
This podcast is designed around the reality that many of our churches are shrinking because we haven’t created a place where everyone can belong. So if you’re seeing that reality in your own church, or you’ve experienced that and left the church, this podcast is for you.
Episodes
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S6E9: “Inigo Montoya and the Psalmist” with Cana Moore
S6E9: “Inigo Montoya and the Psalmist” with Cana Moore Wednesday, July 27, 2022 PreacHer Podcast PreacHer: Cana Moore Summary: Cana invites us into the mind of character Inigo Montoya from the cult classic film “The Princess Bride.” Then she moves deftly to the words of the Psalmist in Psalm 25…
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S6E8: “Hospitable Leadership” with Katelyn Hargrave
S6E8: “Hospitable Leadership” with Katelyn Hargrave Wednesday, July 20, 2022 PreacHer Podcast PreacHer: Katelyn Hargrave Summary: As a woman called to ministry, Katelyn felt repeatedly pushed out, excluded, and heard the message that she did not belong in ministry. She resonates with this man in...
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S6E7: “Workers in the Vineyard” with Kerri Smilie
S6E7: “Workers in the Vineyard” with Kerri Smilie Wednesday, July 13, 2022 PreacHer Podcast PreacHer: Kerri Smilie Summary: This sermon dives deep into the layers of the famous “Workers in the Vineyard” parable, challenging the various ways it has been interpreted over the centuries. It’s clear...
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S6E6: “Unity: Easier Said nor Done” with Chelsea Stirman
S6E6: “Unity: Easier Said nor Done” with Chelsea Stirman Wednesday, June 8, 2022 PreacHer Podcast PreacHer: Chelsea Stirman Summary: This sermon was originally preached at Cole Mill Road Church of Christ in Durham, North Carolina. Enjoy! Resources + Social Media Handles: Chelsea on FB Chelsea on…
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S6E5: “Priests of Life” with Jenna Worrell
S6E5: “Priests of Life” with Jenna Worrell Wednesday, June 1, 2022 PreacHer Podcast PreacHer: Jenna Worrell Summary: Peter tells the gentiles of Asia Minor (and us) how to live into their holy calling as Priests of Life. Interview (recorded summer of 2020) with Jenna included! Resources + Social...
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S6E4: “Joanna” with Dr. Sara Barton
S6E4: “Joanna” with Dr. Sara Barton Sunday, May 29, 2022 PreacHer Podcast PreacHer: Dr. Sara Barton Summary: Who is Joanna and what surprises does she have in store for us as we consider how to follow Jesus? Resources + Social Media Handles: Sara on Twitter Sara on IG...
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S6E3: “The Samaritan Woman” with Claire Davidson Frederick
S6E3: “The Samaritan Woman” with Claire Davidson Frederick Wednesday, May 25, 2022 PreacHer Podcast PreacHer: Claire Davidson Frederick Resources + Social Media Handles: Claire on FB Claire on IG All Saints Church of Christ in Nashville, TN (Claire is the worship minister) ENGAGE Youth Theology...
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S6E2: “John 3.1-17” with Becky Frazier
S6E2: “John 3.1-17” with Becky Frazier Wednesday, May 18, 2022 PreacHer Podcast PreacHer: Becky Frazier Resources + Social Media Handles: Becky on FB Otter Creek Church of Christ (where Becky is a minister) All of Jen Hale Christy’s Links What to do next: Join our monthly letter list Join our...
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S6E1: “The I Am and The Tree” with Falon Opsahl Barton
S6E1: “The I Am and The Tree” with Falon Opsahl Barton Wednesday, May 11, 2022 PreacHer Podcast PreacHer: Falon Opsahl Barton Summary: Through true death on a tree, Jesus beckons us into true life in God's kingdom. Resources + Social Media Handles: Falon on Facebook Falon on IG Spouse of...
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S5E9: “A Woman of Noble Character: The Eulogy I Should Have Given” with Dr. Jen Hale Christy
S5E9: “A Woman of Noble Character: The Eulogy I Should Have Given” with Dr. Jen Hale Christy Saturday, February 19, 2022 PreacHer Podcast PreacHer: Dr. Jen Hale Christy Summary: Grandmother Ruth was born during the Depression Era and was married to a preacher for more than 75 years. She passed…
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S5E8: "It's Not Fair" with Dr. Jen Hale Christy
Saturday, May 8, 2021 PreacHer Podcast PreacHer: Dr. Jen Hale Christy Summary: God tells Jonah to go. And the funny thing is, when you think about modern-day missionaries, they have a really hard time getting funding to go to places that may not be receptive. But with Jonah--he knows that they’ll...
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S5E7: "An Uncommon Fairytale" with Christine Fox Parker
S5E7: Hosea - An Uncommon Fairytale Wednesday, March 3, 2021 PreacHer Podcast PreacHer: Christine Fox Parker Summary: The book of Hosea has long been one of my favorite stories. The first three chapters especially--though dark and haunting--contain the most beautiful story of love ever. It is not...
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S5E6: “Oh, that I knew where I might find God” with Dr. Naomi Walters
S5E6: “Oh, that I knew where I might find God” with Dr. Naomi Walters Wednesday, August 5, 2020 PreacHer Podcast PreacHer: Dr. Naomi Walters Summary: What is the relationship between doubt and faith? Although common use of these concepts pits them as opposites, the story of Job in the Hebrew…
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S5E5: “The God Who Sees” with Rachel Collins
S5E5: “The God Who Sees” with Rachel Collins Wednesday, July 29, 2020 PreacHer Podcast PreacHer: Rachel Collins Summary: Who should be invited to sit at our table? This sermon explores the relationship between inclusive, diverse community, and God's name "El Roi" (the God who sees me). In order…
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S5E4: “The Gospel According to Ruth” with Claire Davidson Frederick
S5E4: “The Gospel According to Ruth” with Claire Davidson Frederick Wednesday, July 22, 2020 PreacHer Podcast PreacHer: Claire Davidson Frederick Summary: Adapted from a previously preached homily on the Book of Ruth, this sermon takes listeners along the journey of two widows: Naomi (from...
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S5E3: "Lay It Down" with Dr. Jen Hale Christy
S5E3: “Lay It Down” with Dr. Jen Hale Christy Wednesday, July 15, 2020 PreacHer Podcast PreacHer: Dr. Jen Hale Christy Summary: How do we fix the massive problems in our world? Spoiler alert: wars, wealth, and power are not the solution. But there is hope, and it’s simpler than we might think....
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S5E2: “God is Our Refuge?” with Dr. Jen Hale Christy
S5E2: “God is Our Refuge?” with Dr. Jen Hale Christy Wednesday, July 8, 2020 PreacHer Podcast PreacHer: Dr. Jen Hale Christy Summary: What does faith look like in the midst of chaos and loss? The book of Psalms is full of praise and lament, encouragement and conviction. In this episode, we turn…
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S5E1: "We're NOT Making America Great Again" with Dr. Jen Hale Christy
S5E1: “We’re Not Making America Great Again” with Dr. Jen Hale Christy Wednesday, July 1, 2020 PreacHer Podcast PreacHer: Dr. Jen Hale Christy Summary: The prophecy of Isaiah 61 is being fulfilled right now. We are in the midst of an apocalypse - a great unveiling of the way things really are.…
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S4E11: “Priscilla, Pains, + Poetry” with Morgan Proffitt
S4E11: “Priscilla, Pains, + Poetry” with Morgan Proffitt Wednesday, June 24, 2020 PreacHer Podcast PreacHer: Morgan Proffitt Summary: Submission isn’t a dirty word. In the story of Priscilla, Aquila, and Apollos in Acts 18, the narrative has a lot to say about not only leadership, but also...
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S4E10: “Fear and Faithfulness: Paul in Acts 18:1-11” with Cheryl Cash
S4E10: “Fear and Faithfulness: Paul in Acts 18:1-11” with Cheryl Cash Wednesday, June 17, 2020 PreacHer Podcast PreacHer: Cheryl Cash Summary: Acts 18 marks the conclusion of Paul's second evangelistic journey as well as the beginning of the well-storied Corinthian church. One might expect this...
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S4E9: “Cracking Our Shins on Altars” with Beth Bowers
S4E9: “Cracking Our Shins on Altars” with Beth Bowers Wednesday, June 10, 2020 PreacHer Podcast PreacHer: Beth Bowers Summary: Will you join me on a walk? Acts 17 is a well-known and well-loved text for many. The question I have wrestled with while listening to it is this: What did Athens give to...
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S4E8: “Faith Without Works is Dead(ly)” with Dr. Mallory Wyckoff
S4E8: “Faith Without Works is Dead(ly)” with Dr. Mallory Wyckoff Wednesday, June 3, 2020 PreacHer Podcast PreacHer: Dr. Mallory Wyckoff Summary: If you’ve ever read the book of James, you know that the author makes a strong case for practicing what you preach, putting your money where your mouth...
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S4E7: “Car Wrecks and Interruptions” with Dr. Jen Hale Christy
S4E7: “Car Wrecks and Interruptions” with Dr. Jen Hale Christy Wednesday, May 27, 2020 PreacHer Podcast PreacHer: Dr. Jen Hale Christy Summary: The openness of our heart will dictate the openness of our hands. Our interruptibility will influence our willingness to notice, listen, serve, and...
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S4E6: “A Tale of Three Conversions” with Dr. Sara Barton
S4E6: “A Tale of Three Conversions” with Dr. Sara Barton Wednesday, May 20, 2020 PreacHer Podcast PreacHer: Dr. Sara Barton Summary: When Luke constructed Acts 10 and 11, he very specifically decided to tell a story twice from two different perspectives, the narrator and Peter. The story is so...
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S4E5: "You Are Not God's Punchline" with Rhesa Higgins
S4E5: “You Are Not God’s Punchline” with Rhesa Higgins Wednesday, May 13, 2020 PreacHer Podcast PreacHer: Rhesa Higgins Summary: Acts 12 is one of those stories that gets told time and time again, as the early church reminds themselves of what they knew to be true--the Kingdom of God will...
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S4E4: "God Doesn't Play Favorites" with Dr. Jen Hale Christy
S4E4: “God Doesn’t Play Favorites” with Dr. Jen Hale Christy Wednesday, May 6, 2020 PreacHer Podcast PreacHer: Jen Hale Christy Summary: This is the third time that it has taken Peter three times to get it. For the message to sink in. But when it does, watch out world--Peter is relentless on a...
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S4E3: “Dead Bodies and Resurrected Faith” with Dr. Jen Hale Christy
S4E3: “Dead Bodies and Resurrected Faith” with Dr. Jen Hale Christy Wednesday, April 29, 2020 PreacHer Podcast PreacHer: Dr. Jen Hale Christy Summary: When is the last time you saw someone resurrected from the dead? Yeah, me neither. But it happened. More than once. Not just Jesus, others too.…
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S4E2: “Rethinking Pedestals” with Kaitlin Shetler
S4E2: “Rethinking Pedestals” with Kaitlin Shetler Wednesday, April 22, 2020 PreacHer Podcast PreacHer: Kaitlin Shetler Summary: The conversion story of Paul sets the stage for the exponential growth of the church and at least half of the letters we read in the New Testament. It’s an exciting and...
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S4E1: “Who Is This Story About?” with Dr. Jen Hale Christy
S4E1: “Who Is This Story About?” with Dr. Jen Hale Christy Wednesday, April 15, 2020 PreacHer Podcast PreacHer: Dr. Jen Hale Christy Summary: Sure, Jesus said that the Good News was going out to the ends of the earth--that this was a message for everyone. But did he really mean it? Did he...
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S3E10: "Lynchings and Explosions" with Dr. Jen Hale Christy
S310: "Lynchings and Explosions" with Dr. Jen Hale Christy Wednesday, April 8, 2020 PreacHer Podcast PreacHer: Dr. Jen Hale Christy Summary: After Stephen’s famous speech, what happens? Luke takes us on a scenic journey full of echoes back to God’s work through Jesus, fulfillments of prophecies...
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S3E9: BONUS "For Such A Time As This" with Dr. Jen Hale Christy
S3E9: BONUS “For Such A Time As This” with Dr. Jen Hale Christy Sunday, April 5, 2020 PreacHer Podcast PreacHer: Dr. Jen Hale Christy Summary: Friends, we are living in a truly remarkable time. Never before has the future been so uncertain. And what better time to be dwelling in the book of…
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S3E8: “Bending Knees and Breaking Cycles” with Amy McLaughlin-Sheasby
S3E8: “Bending Knees and Breaking Cycles” with Amy McLaughlin-Sheasby Wednesday, April 1, 2020 PreacHer Podcast PreacHer: Amy McLaughlin-Sheasby Summary: When Stephen is put on trial before the council in Acts 6-7, he does not seek to defend himself. Rather, he retells Israel's history in order…
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S3E7: "No Matter What” with Jennifer Schroeder
S3E7: “No Matter What” with Jennifer Schroeder Wednesday, March 25, 2020 PreacHer Podcast PreacHer: Jennifer Schroeder Summary: Where in our lives are we so committed that we follow through no matter what? In this sermon, we look closely at Peter and John’s arrest and how committed they and the...
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S3E6: "The Foil Heard ‘Round the Community" with Kara Christensen
S3E6: “The Foil Heard ‘Round the Community” with Kara Christensen Wednesday, March 18, 2020 PreacHer Podcast PreacHer: Kara Christensen Summary: People are dropping dead around here. Kara spends some time breaking down the foundations and formation of the early church and the foil that stands in...
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S3E5: "Who's In Charge Here?" with Dr. Jen Hale Christy
S3E5: “Who's In Charge Here?” with Dr. Jen Hale Christy Wednesday, March 11, 2020 PreacHer Podcast PreacHer: Dr. Jen Hale Christy Summary: We pick up where S3E4 left off - watching to see how the religious leaders will respond to Peter and John and the lame man. Will they accept and affirm that...
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S3E4: "When Business As Usual Kicks You Out" with Dr. Jen Hale Christy
S3E4: “When Business As Usual Kicks You Out” with Dr. Jen Hale Christy Wednesday, March 4, 2020 PreacHer Podcast PreacHer: Dr. Jen Hale Christy Summary: (Acts 3.1-25) Peter and John heal a dude but the story isn’t *really* about that. It’s about a major upset like the Patriots *not* being in the...
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S3E3: "What if We Don't Have Anything in Common Anymore" with Dr. Jessica Knapp
S3E3 “What if we don't have anything in common anymore?” with Dr. Jessica Knapp Wednesday, February 26, 2020 PreacHer Podcast PreacHer: Dr. Jessica Knapp Summary: In this episode we hear from a unique minister of reconciliation who is engaging in the difficult, often heart-breaking work of...
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S3E2: "Listen, Know, Do" with Jenn Gash
S3E2: "Listen, Know, Do" with Jenn Gash Wednesday, February 19, 2020 PreacHer Podcast PreacHer: Jenn Gash Summary: In this episode, we look at Peter’s sermon in Acts 2:14-41. We learn that the Holy Spirit that came at Pentecost is available to all of us when we choose to follow Jesus fully…
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S3E1: "It Didn't Fall From The Sky" with Dr. Jen Hale Christy
S3E1 “It Didn't Fall From The Sky" with Dr. Jen Hale Christy Wednesday, February 12, 2020 PreacHer Podcast PreacHer: Dr. Jen Hale Christy Summary: Have you ever wondered how the Bible came to be? I mean, before it was printed on super thin pages with shimmering edges. Before it was translated…
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S2E10: *BONUS* Inner Work with Dr. Jen Hale Christy
S2E10: "*BONUS* Inner Work" with Dr. Jen Hale Christy Wednesday, February 5, 2020 PreacHer Podcast PreacHer: Dr. Jen Hale Christy Summary: Pulling back the curtain on the difficult inner work I'm engaged in, reflecting on life a decade ago and now, and learning how to forgive myself - in hopes…
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S2E9: "The Kingdom of God and Women" with Kelly Edmiston
S2E9 “The Kingdom of God and Women" with Kelly Edmiston Wednesday, January 29, 2020 PreacHer Podcast PreacHer: Kelly Edmiston Summary: Jesus and the women. Jesus greeted the women at the tomb, and they were the first ones to preach the Good News. But then what? How did their stories unfold? Jesus...
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S2E8: "Crucifying Violence" with Claire Allensworth
S2E8: "Crucifying Violence" with Claire Allensworth Wednesday, January 22, 2020 PreacHer Podcast PreacHer: Claire Allensworth Summary: What can the suffering and senseless violence experienced by Jesus at the crucifixion teach us about the oppression of the marginalized throughout history? Listen...
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S2E7: "What Do These Three Have in Common?" with Bethany Moore
S2E7: "What Do These Three Have in Common?" with Bethany Moore Wednesday, January 15, 2020 PreacHer Podcast PreacHer: Bethany Moore Summary: Three stories in Luke 18 teach us that an upside-down kingdom has upside-down values. Guest PreacHer Bethany Moore joins us all the way from Tennessee with…
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S2E6: "Meeting Jesus" with Cana Moore
S2E6: "Meeting Jesus" with Cana Moore Wednesday, January 8, 2020 PreacHer Podcast PreacHer: Cana Moore Summary: Guest PreacHer Cana Moore joins the podcast with a message from Luke 24 where the risen Lord meets the disciples on the Road to Emmaus. Resources + Social Media Handles: Cana on Twitter...
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S2E5: "Questioning Jesus' Authority" with Falon Opsahl Barton
S2E5: "Questioning Jesus' Authority" with Falon Opsahl Barton Wednesday, January 1, 2020 PreacHer Podcast PreacHer: Falon Opsahl Barton Summary: Guest PreacHer Falon Opsahl Barton joins the PreacHer podcast after wrestling with a difficult word about Jesus' authority and our own. The sermon is…
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S2E4: #blessed with Cheryl Russell
S2E4: #blessed with Cheryl Russell Wednesday, December 25, 2019 PreacHer Podcast PreacHer: Cheryl Russell Summary: In this special Christmas edition of the podcast, my dear friend Cheryl Russell joins us all the way from McKinney, Texas. Her sermon centers on Mary in Luke 1.26-56, and we wonder...
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S2E3: "Teach Us To Pray" with Katelyn Hargrave
S2E3: "Teach Us To Pray" with Katelyn Hargrave Wednesday, December 18, 2019 PreacHer Podcast PreacHer: Katelyn Hargrave Summary: When a disciple asks Jesus to teach them how to pray, the disciples get both a seemingly straightforward answer and some odd ones. What does a prayer, a late night ask...
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S2E2: "The Wayward Son and Forgiving Father" with Glenda Thomas
S2E2: "The Wayward Son and Forgiving Father" with Glenda Thomas Wednesday, December 11, 2019 PreacHer Podcast PreacHer: Glenda Thomas Summary: Guest Preacher Glenda Thomas joins the PreacHer podcast with a word from the Lord about Luke 15. Glenda takes a story that will be familiar to most, and...
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S2E1: "Be the 70" with Dr. Jen Hale Christy
S2E1: "Be the 70" with Dr. Jen Hale Christy Wednesday, December 4, 2019 PreacHer Podcast PreacHer: Jen Hale Christy Summary: Exciting News! Season 2 is here and it’s awesome! Also, more exciting news! As you may know, I’ve been writing and speaking and teaching for many years, and earlier this…
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S1E10: "Bonus!" with Jen Hale Christy
S1E10: "Bonus!" with Jen Hale Christy Wednesday, November 27, 2019 PreacHer Podcast PreacHer: Jen Hale Christy Summary: Cold weather, warm hearts, and grateful vibes. The leaves are gone and gray skies have returned, but there is so much to be thankful for! Season 2 is dropping next week, but I...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
This podcast is designed around the reality that many of our churches are shrinking because we haven’t created a place where everyone can belong. So if you’re seeing that reality in your own church, or you’ve experienced that and left the church, this podcast is for you.
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This podcast is designed around the reality that many of our churches are shrinking because we haven’t created a place where everyone can belong. So if you’re seeing that reality in your own church, or you’ve experienced that and left the church, this podcast is for you.
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