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Have you ever hit a wall and asked yourself, "What do I do now? How will I ever get past this?" If you are human and have a pulse, you probably have. The MercyCast is a podcast dedicated to learning the subtle art of compassion through the adversity of everyday life. Join Raleigh Sadler, the host, as he has honest and thought-provoking conversations with friends he has met along the way. Each Wednesday, listen to the encouraging true stories of people, like you and me, who are learning compassion through hard times. For more information and show notes, go to mercycast.com.
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Lex Lutheran on faith in a noisy culture.
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Jul 01, 2026 |
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Julie Wilson on the power of intentional giving.
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Jun 24, 2026 |
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Sarah Walton and Kristen Wetherell on finding God in the midst of suffering.
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Jun 17, 2026 |
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Wayne Jacobsen on love beyond performance.
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Jun 10, 2026 |
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Callie Priest on how the church can impact foster care.
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Jun 03, 2026 |
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Rachelle Starr on healing father wounds.
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May 27, 2026 |
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Daniel Penovich on the hidden art of hospitality.
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May 20, 2026 |
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John Plake on how data, disruption, culture, and scripture come together.
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May 13, 2026 |
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Genee Francis on staying connected in relationships.
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May 06, 2026 |
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Brigitte Shipman on letting go.
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Apr 29, 2026 |
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Rebecca Taguma on healing wounds of the heart.
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Apr 22, 2026 |
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Brendan McClenahan on loneliness, connection, and creation care.
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Apr 15, 2026 |
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Elli Oswald on reimagining child welfare.
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Apr 08, 2026 |
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Jermaine Wilson on going from prison to purpose.
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Apr 01, 2026 |
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Telicia Maxwell on the power of vulnerability.
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Mar 25, 2026 |
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Cally Logan on the power of quiet moments.
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Mar 18, 2026 |
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Ryan Tinetti on quiet ambition.
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Mar 11, 2026 |
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Mark Buchanan on quiet heroism, vulnerability, and our true allegiance.
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Mar 04, 2026 |
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Alicia Barr on breaking free from secrecy.
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Feb 25, 2026 |
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JT Tapias on what you can't say no to.
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Feb 18, 2026 |
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Tanner Olson on being first-time humans.
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Feb 11, 2026 |
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Nathan Clarkson on finding the courage to be seen.
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Feb 04, 2026 |
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Rachel Krentzman on healing when it's not linear.
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Jan 28, 2026 |
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James McLamb on empowering youth through compassion.
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Jan 21, 2026 |
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Abdu Murray on navigating identity in the age of AI.
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Jan 14, 2026 |
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Elizabeth Cole on finding hope as a solo parent.
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Jan 07, 2026 |
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Will Acuff on spirit-led self awareness.
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Dec 31, 2025 |
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Ken Isaacs on showing compassion when it's hard.
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Dec 24, 2025 |
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Ed Uszynski and Brian Smith on helping parents navigate youth sports.
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Dec 17, 2025 |
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MoreMercy on Why Redemption Is Better Than Perfection.
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Dec 10, 2025 |
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MoreMercy on Why Accepting Reality Is the First Step Toward Change.
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Dec 03, 2025 |
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MoreMercy on How to Live When You Feel Powerless — Finding Strength in Weakness
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Nov 26, 2025 |
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MoreMercy on Joy and pain— why we need both to grow.
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Nov 19, 2025 |
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Jen Thompson on compassion, vulnerability, and controversial holidays.
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Nov 12, 2025 |
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Katie Koplin on duality and the Christian life.
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Nov 05, 2025 |
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Mark Moore on wisdom and self discovery.
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Oct 29, 2025 |
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Cally Logan on embracing your story.
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Oct 22, 2025 |
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Becky Keife on reframing anxiety.
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Oct 15, 2025 |
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Mikhail Andersson on art, tattoos, and the stories we tell.
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Oct 08, 2025 |
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More Mercy on healing division.
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Oct 01, 2025 |
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Naghmeh Panahi on Christian celebrity culture and grace in ordinary life.
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Sep 24, 2025 |
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Amanda Hope Haley on faith, scripture, and archaeology.
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Sep 17, 2025 |
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Kelsey Bowie on finding freedom in vulnerability.
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Sep 10, 2025 |
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Joshua Porter on dying to yourself.
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Sep 03, 2025 |
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Morgan Gleeson on leading and learning.
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Aug 27, 2025 |
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Alexander John Shaia on slowing down.
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Aug 20, 2025 |
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MoreMercy on Shame.
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Aug 12, 2025 |
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Joe Thorn on the Gospel and personal growth.
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Aug 05, 2025 |
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MoreMercy on the Heart of the MercyCast: A Firm Foundation
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Jul 30, 2025 |
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More Mercy on the Heart of the MercyCast: Adversity.
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Jul 23, 2025 |
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Bonus: Raleigh Sadler on the heart of the MercyCast: Compassion
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Jul 16, 2025 |
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Tyler Gresham on when you don't know what to say.
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Jul 09, 2025 |
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Will Parker Anderson on calling, creativity, and community.
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Jul 02, 2025 |
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Jill Marier on foster care, loss, and loving others.
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Jun 25, 2025 |
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Emmanuel Nabieu on a journey back home.
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Jun 18, 2025 |
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Jenny Randle on knowing the Holy Spirit.
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Jun 11, 2025 |
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Jen Thompson on returning to Jesus.
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Jun 04, 2025 |
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Nicholas Mcdonald on healing from disillusionment.
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May 28, 2025 |
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Vanessa Abraham on reclaiming your voice.
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May 21, 2025 |
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Britney Higgs on healing through connection.
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May 13, 2025 |
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Rebecca George on living fully in the midst of longing.
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May 07, 2025 |
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Andrea and Haril Kazindra on empowerment over dependency.
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Apr 30, 2025 |
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Richard Gamble on the power of prayer.
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Apr 23, 2025 |
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Tom Bennardo on the art of authenticity in relationships.
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Apr 16, 2025 |
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Justin and Trisha Davis on the art of authenticity in relationships.
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Apr 09, 2025 |
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Mike Bechtle on embracing our unique wiring.
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Apr 02, 2025 |
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Greg Elzinga on faith and leadership.
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Mar 26, 2025 |
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Tony Kriz on literacy as a path to justice.
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Mar 20, 2025 |
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Shawn Nowotnik on finding meaning.
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Mar 12, 2025 |
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Richard Hsung on the healing power of storytelling.
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Mar 05, 2025 |
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Bob Kaplan on leading through failure.
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Feb 26, 2025 |
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Terry A. Smith on finding peace in adversity.
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Feb 19, 2025 |
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Rick Dubose on creating an atmosphere for change.
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Feb 12, 2025 |
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Hannah Hughes on finding purpose amid life's messiness.
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Feb 05, 2025 |
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Becky Murray on saying yes: the power of small acts.
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Jan 29, 2025 |
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Chad Bird on learning compassion through adversity.
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Jan 22, 2025 |
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Danny Torres on compassion, reconciliation, and gentrification.
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Jan 15, 2025 |
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Mikala Albertson on navigating the midlife maze.
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Jan 08, 2025 |
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Matt Popovits on a fresh start.
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Jan 01, 2025 |
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The Christmas Special.
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Dec 25, 2024 |
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Lewie Clark on singleness, suffering, and belonging.
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Dec 18, 2024 |
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Chris White on Christmas movies, redemption, and family.
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Dec 11, 2024 |
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Jared C. Wilson on the advent, waiting, and expectation.
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Dec 04, 2024 |
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Cody Wilde on finding faith in broken places.
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Nov 27, 2024 |
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Amy Betters-Midtvedt on the challenges of parenting teenagers.
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Nov 20, 2024 |
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Dr. Kimberly Offutt on fostering compassion.
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Nov 13, 2024 |
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Esther Garrett on finding your way back.
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Nov 06, 2024 |
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Joe Dobbins on healing from church hurt.
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Oct 30, 2024 |
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Ashley Henriott on confidence as an inside job.
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Oct 23, 2024 |
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Risa August on living like you have nothing to lose.
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Oct 16, 2024 |
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Chris Morris on healthy ways of talking about mental health.
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Oct 09, 2024 |
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Raleigh Sadler on steps to healing: The power of walking.
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Oct 02, 2024 |
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Adsum Ravenhill on the unexpected influence of weakness.
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Sep 25, 2024 |
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Shannon Popkin on the harmful effects of comparison.
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Sep 18, 2024 |
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Gretchen Ronnevik and Katie Koplin on becoming comfortable with your discomfort.
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Sep 11, 2024 |
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Seeing your stories as part of a greater narrative.
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Sep 04, 2024 |
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Julie Sunne on deepening faith through adversity.
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Aug 28, 2024 |
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Jay Stringer on shifting from self-hatred to curiosity.
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Aug 21, 2024 |
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Ginny Owens on how to start over.
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Aug 14, 2024 |
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Anita Anello on how to depend on the right people.
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Aug 07, 2024 |
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Anne Basham on when charity is the wrong choice.
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Jul 31, 2024 |
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Valerie Althouse on reframing pain.
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Jul 24, 2024 |
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Marilette Sanchez on navigating identity crises.
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Jul 17, 2024 |
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Ryan Wekenman on the gift of singleness.
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Jul 10, 2024 |
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Jennifer Greenberg on how to experience defiant joy.
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Jul 03, 2024 |
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Chuck and Ashley Elliott on the relationship between loss and identity.
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Jun 26, 2024 |
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Jessica Hurlbut on moving from self-reliance to dependence on God.
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Jun 19, 2024 |
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Flame on discovering grace outside of yourself.
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Jun 12, 2024 |
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Justin Davis on transparency that leads to transformation.
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Jun 05, 2024 |
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Eric Schumacher on the gift of weakness.
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May 29, 2024 |
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Christa Hardin on the Enneagram and relationships.
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May 22, 2024 |
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Kevin Palau on finding belovedness amid performancism.
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May 15, 2024 |
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Dr. Maureen Petersen on caring for ourselves as we care for others.
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May 08, 2024 |
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Michele Cushatt on keeping the faith in a world falling apart.
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May 01, 2024 |
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Gary Harpst on leading through chaos.
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Apr 24, 2024 |
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Karis Meier on redeeming suffering.
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Apr 17, 2024 |
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Gentry Colson on finding hope in trials.
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Apr 10, 2024 |
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Eric Schumacher and Jessika Sanders on how to pray for others in crisis.
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Apr 03, 2024 |
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Michelle McKinney Hammond on navigating transitions.
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Mar 27, 2024 |
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Naghmeh Panahi on dying to our false self.
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Mar 20, 2024 |
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Tamara Pflug on navigating social anxiety.
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Mar 13, 2024 |
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Andi Andrew on embracing change.
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Mar 06, 2024 |
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Bradley Gray on finding hope in despair and disappointment.
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Feb 28, 2024 |
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Emily Thiroux Threatt on grief and happiness.
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Feb 21, 2024 |
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Ike Miller on discovering our good baggage.
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Feb 14, 2024 |
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Kendall Vanderslice on connecting communion to the dinner table.
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Feb 07, 2024 |
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Chris White on knowing what character you are.
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Jan 31, 2024 |
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Phil Knox on making friends.
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Jan 24, 2024 |
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Aaron Armstrong on I'm a Christian- Now What?
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Jan 17, 2024 |
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Kerri Rawson on overcoming trauma.
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Jan 10, 2024 |
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More Mercy on the will of God.
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Jan 05, 2024 |
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Jordan Raynor on the sacredness of work.
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Jan 03, 2024 |
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Krista McDunn on struggling through the holidays.
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Dec 27, 2023 |
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David Zahl on low anthropology.
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Dec 20, 2023 |
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Alexander John Shaia on the return from the Camino.
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Dec 13, 2023 |
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Simon Langewald and Pia Aldehoff on finishing the Camino.
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Dec 06, 2023 |
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Kiko Gavira on trials along the way.
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Nov 29, 2023 |
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Jacob Smith on pilgrimage and the call of the Camino.
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Nov 22, 2023 |
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Marisol Maldonado Rodriguez on poverty and the sanctity of life.
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Nov 15, 2023 |
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Helen Taylor on addressing the pornography epidemic.
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Nov 08, 2023 |
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Matt Popovits on making things relatable.
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Nov 01, 2023 |
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Rachel Lohman on living with pregnancy loss.
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Oct 25, 2023 |
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More Mercy on rethinking self-care.
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Oct 20, 2023 |
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Neal Salzman on creating a rhythm of resiliency.
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Oct 18, 2023 |
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Jamaal Williams on cultivating a multiethnic kingdom culture.
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Oct 11, 2023 |
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Dan Darling on Forgiveness.
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Oct 04, 2023 |
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Jaime Cowhick on the Path to Healing.
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Sep 27, 2023 |
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BONUS: Boz Tchividjian on Friendship.
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Sep 20, 2023 |
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Boz Tchividjian on Abuse in the Church.
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Sep 13, 2023 |
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E. Benjamin Skinner on Responding to Human Trafficking.
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Sep 06, 2023 |
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Karrie Garcia on experiencing true freedom.
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Aug 30, 2023 |
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Sue Detweiler on Spiritual Healing.
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Aug 23, 2023 |
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Guy Wasko on Addressing Vocational Dissonance.
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Aug 16, 2023 |
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Diana Gerson on Leveraging Your Story to Care for Others.
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Aug 09, 2023 |
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Joe Potasnik on Learning to Begin Again.
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Aug 02, 2023 |
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Josiah Haken on Privilege and Poverty.
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Jul 26, 2023 |
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Matt Perman on Productivity, Paralysis, and Purpose.
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Jul 19, 2023 |
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Elyse Fitzpatrick on Grace, Peace, and Perfectionism.
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Jul 12, 2023 |
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Jessica Thompson on navigating divorce in the local church.
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Jul 05, 2023 |
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Paxton Ballard on Living (and Losing) the Dream
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Jun 28, 2023 |
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More Mercy: Allison Hale on Recognizing the Vulnerabilities Around Us
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Jun 21, 2023 |
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More Mercy: Rachelle Starr on Outrageous Obedience
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Jun 14, 2023 |
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Darryl Williamson on Real Community Transformation.
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Jun 07, 2023 |
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Michael Tipps on Making Decisions When Life Shifts
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May 31, 2023 |
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Jason DeMeo on Exploring Creativity in the Face of Adversity
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May 24, 2023 |
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Melissa Johnson on Finding True Beauty.
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May 17, 2023 |
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More Mercy: Joe Thorn on Creating Content for the Local Church
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May 10, 2023 |
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Katie Westenberg on Moving from Distraction to Attention
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May 03, 2023 |
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Joe Thorn on the Art of Talking to Yourself
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Apr 26, 2023 |
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Jacob Smith on Navigating Division in the Local Church
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Apr 19, 2023 |
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Blaire Brown on Embracing What You Can't Control
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Apr 12, 2023 |
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Raleigh Sadler On Accepting Reality in a Transition.
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Apr 05, 2023 |
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Jessica Minhas On When Our Bodies Fail Us.
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Mar 29, 2023 |
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Courtney Adams on Moving Forward Even When It's Difficult
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Mar 22, 2023 |
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Brian Duffy on Finding Peace in the Pivot.
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Mar 15, 2023 |
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Chris Lim on faith in the impossible seasons.
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Mar 08, 2023 |
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Rachelle Starr on learning to slow down.
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Mar 01, 2023 |
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Dan van Voorhis on self-worth and calluses
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Feb 22, 2023 |
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Allison Hale on Finding a Way Forward from Compassion Fatigue
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Feb 14, 2023 |
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Krista McDunn on Learning from Anxiety
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Feb 14, 2023 |
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Chad Bird on Learning from Grief, Mourning, and Death
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Feb 14, 2023 |
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MercyCast Trailer
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Feb 02, 2023 |