Episode 217: Dreams, Lions & Shallow American Theology

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Episode 217: Dreams, Lions & Shallow American Theology

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Sep 12, 2016

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Phil has a bone to pick! A hot new book encouraging Christians to “chase their dreams” drives Phil crazy and he just can’t stop talking about it. It’s a full-on rant! And all because Benaiah killed a lion (it will make sense after you listen). This week on the podcast!

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Sep 12, 2016

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