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“God’s Word says that when a man and woman get married, they become one flesh. And that one-flesh relationship is in every aspect of your marriage, including your finances. So, it’s important that you have that communication, that transparency, that level of trust with each other.”
In this episode, Lauren Boner interviews Rev. Basil and Laura Makharita about managing finances as a married couple. However, this episode isn’t just for those who are married! It’s rich with principles and tips to help any individual manage their finances and delves deep into Scripture pertaining to the topic. Enjoy hearing these ministers give a wisdom-filled, personal, and practical talk that is sure to encourage you and help you to thrive in this important category of life.
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Matthew 6:33II Corinthians 3:5I Timothy 6I Timothy 6:6Psalm 37:25Luke 6:38Mark 10:17-31Romans 12:1Judges 7Malachi 3:10Romans 12:2Numbers 23:19II Peter 1:3Proverbs 22:7Habakkuk 2:2Genesis 2:24Romans 8:37Ecclesiastes 4:9,10The Total Money MakeoverThe Way Magazine Mar/Apr 2024, “The Chaff Must Go!”The Way Magazine Nov/Dec 2023, “Far-Reaching Professional Success”The Way Magazine May/Jun 2023, “Rich Toward God”The Way Magazine Jan/Feb 2023, “Giving Graciously”The Way Magazine May/Jun 2022, “Receiving God’s Abundance”The Way Magazine Mar/Apr 2022, “Proving God’s Word by Tithing and Abundantly Sharing”Giving: The Prosperity PrincipleTo Learn More about The Way International:
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All music used is either owned by The Way International, is used with permission, has been purchased for use, or is in the public domain.
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“You have to have a standard that the two people involved in a relationship agree to. That’s what really makes it sing and makes it successful. And that can overcome obstacles at times—all the time. It always works.”
In this episode, Sierra Bergman interviews Rev. and Mrs. Don Lomax (Don and Jeanetter) on Biblical keys to a successful marriage. Don and Jeanetter wrote two recent companion Way Magazine articles entitled “Things I Do to Love My Wife” and “Things I Do to Reverence My Husband,” which can be viewed in the September/October 2024 issue. This interview builds on the principles laid out in that article, giving an insightful look into what helps make a marriage the best it can be according to God’s Word.
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The Way Corps Training ProgramEphesians 5:33The Way MagazineProverbs 30:19Psalm 141:3I Peter 3:7Ecclesiastes 4:12Mark 1:35The Way International BookstoreTo Learn More about The Way International:
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All music used is either owned by The Way International, is used with permission, has been purchased for use, or is in the public domain.
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“One of the things I thought about recently from one of the authors that I use, I think Dr. Ed Wheat, he says that marriage, you know, a loving, committed marriage, is a function of time and will. It happens over time. Marriage isn’t a product; it’s a process.”
In this episode, Taylor Thurlow interviews Rev. Nik Maxson, a minister who has significant experience in Christian premarital counseling for engaged couples. They talk about some of the fundamentals of how an engaged couple can prepare for marriage, both physically and spiritually. And Rev. Maxson references several valuable resources, including scriptures, books, and websites, that can help a couple have greater success in this major life transition. Whatever phase of life you’re in, whether you’re about to get married, would like to get married someday, or even if you've been married for many years, you won’t want to miss this!
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Proverbs 3:5,6Ecclesiastes 4:12Laugh Your Way to a Better MarriageGet MarriedGenesis 2:18Hidden Keys of a Loving, Lasting MarriageLove and RespectEphesians 5:22-33The Word in Marriage and the FamilyIntended for PleasureI Corinthians 7Psalm 119:105Theknot.comBrides.comGenesis 2:24To Learn More about The Way International:
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All music used is either owned by The Way International, is used with permission, has been purchased for use, or is in the public domain.
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“Even if [dating is] harder because you’re holding boundaries where other people seem to have none, so you don’t necessarily fit in, your life is an example of what’s available. And your life will be an example of all the blessings currently and in the future of the dividends you get from actually living according to God’s Word.”
Listen in as ministers Sierra Bergman, Lauren Boner, and Audrey Latta delve into some of the more challenging aspects of Christian dating. This is a fearless conversation that covers many of the differences between what the world’s standards are when it comes to dating and what God’s standards are, pulled directly from Scripture. What does the Word really say when it comes to finding a companion for life? Have you ever wondered? This is an excellent opportunity to find out!
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The Way CorpsCamp GunnisonRomans 8:1Genesis 39:7II Samuel 11Proverbs 6:32Proverbs 6:27I John 1:9Psalm 37:4Romans 8:32Proverbs 5:19-20Proverbs 5:15-17Proverbs 4:23Genesis 2:24I Corinthians 12:27Ephesians 4:3Romans 12:21Proverbs 17:9I Corinthians 7:7RuthTo Learn More about The Way International:
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All music used is either owned by The Way International, is used with permission, has been purchased for use, or is in the public domain.
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“When we’re talking about Christian dating, we really have to look at what is God’s will. What is God’s set of moral principles that should govern my behavior and how I conduct myself?”
Dating in this world can be a confusing challenge or a blessing and a chance to learn about yourself and others. What makes the difference? Whether or not we choose to involve God in the process. Join three ministers, Steele Bergman, Joseph Latta, and David Schiano, as they talk about various questions that may come up in Christian dating. What does the Word say about dating and how we should conduct ourselves to get the best results? Listen in for some much-needed answers on this important topic.
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Romans 8:1John 3:17I John 1:9Luke 12:19Ephesians 4:25I Corinthians 12:27Philippians 2:2-4Romans 12:2I John 5:3Hebrews 4:12Isaiah 55:9-10II Peter 1:3I Thessalonians 4:3-4I Corinthians 7Psalm 119:105Deuteronomy 30:14Ephesians 6:10-17Galatians 5:13Luke 14:28Ecclesiastes 4:9-10Ecclesiastes 4:12Romans 12:5Matthew 6:33To Learn More about The Way International:
https://linktr.ee/thewayintlhttps://www.theway.org/contact-us/Certain opinions expressed in this podcast may or may not represent the views of The Way International.
All music used is either owned by The Way International, is used with permission, has been purchased for use, or is in the public domain.
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“[Mentoring] is not getting [others] to do what you want them to do or what you can even maybe see them doing. It’s to help them pursue what they want to for God.”
The mentor/mentee relationship is shown in many places throughout God’s Word. It’s seen in relationships like that of Paul and Timothy, for example. This pattern of teaching and training is important for God’s people in order to keep the Word thriving in an area. So what are some effective ways to teach and train? What are some challenges that come up in teaching and training the next generation? What are some things that young people have to offer as we all live together in this Body of Christ? Join Adam Barlow and Rev. Bill Greene as they explore these topics and more. Both speak from personal experiences and their own time together as mentor and mentee. Want to gain insight into effective ways to teach and train? Tune in!
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I Timothy 1:1-2Philippians 2:19-22Psalm 71:18II Corinthians 3:5Jeremiah 2:13Malachi 3:10Numbers 23:19Malachi 3:6Deuteronomy 31:6Daniel 4:3I John 5:11Romans 2:11II Timothy 1:5To Learn More about The Way International:
https://linktr.ee/thewayintlhttps://www.theway.org/contact-us/Certain opinions expressed in this podcast may or may not represent the views of The Way International.
All music used is either owned by The Way International, is used with permission, has been purchased for use, or is in the public domain.
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“Including God in that artistic process is realizing what you want to communicate and what you want to represent within your work. It has to come from such an authentic place that you know that your light is flowing from you to the painting.”
Heather Malinowski interviews professional artists Clem Robins and Sydney Spevak in this episode, in which they talk about how they keep God involved in their life’s passion. Whether or not you’re an artist, there’s a lot to glean from this episode about how to let your light shine as you follow your own life’s pursuits.
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Psalm 19:1II Peter 1:3Psalm 104:2,3Exodus 35-37Return of the Seventy PrintNorman RockwellLuke 10:17Acts 27Joshua 10:24Ephesians 1:22Proverbs 28:1Live Fearlessly PosterTo Learn More about The Way International:
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All music used is either owned by The Way International, is used with permission, has been purchased for use, or is in the public domain.
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“I have spent less time playing video games than I used to, now that I’m putting God first. But I’m keeping Him first, and I’m keeping Him involved even in my thoughts and in my time as I game, and I’m having more fun, despite spending less time on this thing. So whatever it is that we’re doing, doing it with God will always get us more.”
Do you have hobbies that are important to you? Do you want to pursue these passions while still keeping God first in your life? Listen to this podcast with Hunter Mullins and minister Daniel Stoller, who are both avid video gamers, as they talk about the practical side of how to balance keeping God first and pursuing your hobbies.
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Exodus 20:3Matthew 6:24James 1:14I Corinthians 12:18To Learn More about The Way International:
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All music used is either owned by The Way International, is used with permission, has been purchased for use, or is in the public domain.
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“I had to work in how I could find the time [to exercise] and realize that if I gave the time to take care of myself, I’d have more to give. I would have the Word in my heart, I could pray, I could do so many things while I exercised, and then I was a better person because I had more to give.”
In this episode, Lauren Boner interviews two individuals with a great passion for health and fitness, and who give their all for God as they steward their physical bodies. Terri Rath is a seasoned personal trainer and running coach with over twenty-six years of expertise. She has achieved nine world records in running and fourteen American Masters track and field records. And Steele Bergman is a minister with an avid love for God’s Word and for pushing himself as a runner. At the time of this recording, he has run five full marathons, four half marathons, and participated in a two-day, two-hundred-mile relay race called a “Ragnar.” Listen in as these two share their stories on how they grew in health and fitness, and what God’s Word says about the subject.
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I Timothy 4:8II Corinthians 4:7John 10:10Proverbs 3:2Joshua 14:11II Kings 11,12II Chronicles 23,24Hebrews 12:1-3Philippians 4:13Mark 1I Corinthians 6:20Psalm 18Philippians 4:6Ephesians 6:10Zechariah 4:10Genesis 2:18Proverbs 28:20To Learn More about The Way International:
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All music used is either owned by The Way International, is used with permission, has been purchased for use, or is in the public domain.
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“If you just study joy and rejoicing in the Word, you’re going to see that that’s God’s desire for us, right now. It’s ‘rejoice evermore,’ not ‘be miserable and somber always.’ This is what God wants for us, and a part of that is humor. It’s a great aspect of life that people might be missing out on because of an overreaction of fear.”
Have you ever felt like there are misconceptions about Christianity when it comes to humor? Should or can Christians be funny? Are boundaries on Christian humor too strict in society? When does a joke go too far? Enjoy this interview with Christian minister and stand-up comedian Randy Komi, along with ministers Denny Caldwell and Taylor Thurlow, as they discuss the purpose of humor and what God’s Word really says about utilizing it.
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II Timothy 1:7Proverbs 17:22I Thessalonians 5:16Luke 24:13-32I Kings 18Luke 2:42-52Ephesians 4:29I Corinthians 13Acts 17I Thessalonians 5:21Romans 12:9To Learn More about The Way International:
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All music used is either owned by The Way International, is used with permission, has been purchased for use, or is in the public domain.
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“Something that I really admire about Isaac is that he can express what he’s gone through, through music and his lyricism....Having the conversation not only gives a way for the solution to be said, but also helps just bring us together, because we’re going through a lot of similar things.”
In this lighthearted episode, Sierra Bergman interviews young Christian rappers Isaac Parker and Tytus Witt (a.k.a., ELI & Suave T), delving into their thoughts on music, service, and God’s role in all of it. Interested in more Christian music? Want to learn more about the Way Ambassador program Isaac and Tytus talk about in this episode? See the links below!
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Way AmbassadorLuke 6:45Proverbs 3:5,6Philippians 4:6-8I Thessalonians 5:18Colossians 3:23II Corinthians 9:8Matthew 5:17Spotify: Way ProductionsYouTube: Way ProductionsApple Music: Way ProductionsTo Learn More about The Way International:
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All music used is either owned by The Way International, is used with permission, has been purchased for use, or is in the public domain.
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“Don’t let anything that anybody else has done define your life. What should define us is what God has done for us through Jesus Christ....That’s why we forgive, it’s to move ahead with what God has done for us.”
Rev. Tom Mullins returns in this episode to have a conversation about the important topic of forgiveness. He and Sierra Bergman discuss what forgiveness is and what it is not according to the Bible, and what the benefits are of choosing to forgive. If you’ve ever wondered how you can live with joy and peace despite the offenses of others, this episode is for you!
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Malachi 3:6Ephesians 4:3Hebrew and Greek Words for “forgive” in the Old and New TestamentsMatthew 6:14Ephesians 4:32Colossians 3:13Jeremiah 31:34James 3:2Romans 12:19Matthew 18:21,22Ephesians 4:31I Thessalonians 5:15Matthew 10:16Romans 8:37Philippians 3:14To Learn More about The Way International:
https://linktr.ee/thewayintlhttps://www.theway.org/contact-us/Certain opinions expressed in this podcast may or may not represent the views of The Way International.
All music used is either owned by The Way International, is used with permission, has been purchased for use, or is in the public domain.
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“The one thing in life that will not disappoint us is God. So we can always encourage ourselves in the Lord and put our expectation on Him, because He will always come through.”
Disappointment is something we all deal with. But is there a way to lessen the impact of disappointment in our lives? Are there things we can count on that will never disappoint us? Enjoy this conversation with three ministers, Sarah Stoller, Anna Horrocks, and Lauren Boner, as they discuss dealing with disappointment from a Christian standpoint.
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Psalm 62:5Psalm 103:14Luke 15:11-32Ephesians 3:20To Learn More about The Way International:
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All music used is either owned by The Way International, is used with permission, has been purchased for use, or is in the public domain.
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“You can change the course of your day even though nothing in your circumstances has changed, just by deciding to be thankful, deciding to look at the positive.”
Podcast interviewer Heather Malinowski has a conversation with minister Michele DeLisle in this episode, where they talk about Michele’s upbringing, when she started to study the Bible, and how she learned to be thankful in the midst of life’s different ups and downs. Michele also talks about how she teaches thankfulness to her children, and how uniquely valuable it is to understand the Word of God on this topic.
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I Thessalonians 5:18To Learn More about The Way International:
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All music used is either owned by The Way International, is used with permission, has been purchased for use, or is in the public domain.
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“You can see how you would be able to grow, change, be more receptive to godly reproof when you’re confident in your righteousness. When you’re confident in who you are, then it’s so much easier to say, ‘I made a mistake.’”
Is it God’s desire for us to carry guilt and shame in our lives when we do something wrong? Join three ministers—Adam Barlow, Lori Stanbridge, and Taylor Thurlow—as they go straight to the Scriptures to answer this question. This episode also includes practical tips on how to overcome guilt and shame so that it doesn’t hinder our walk with God or stop us from living the lives God intended for us to live.
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Listening to Shame - Brené BrownII Corinthians 7:8-11Colossians 2:12Ephesians 2:6II Corinthians 5:21Romans 3:22To Learn More about The Way International:
https://linktr.ee/thewayintlhttps://www.theway.org/contact-us/Certain opinions expressed in this podcast may or may not represent the views of The Way International.
All music used is either owned by The Way International, is used with permission, has been purchased for use, or is in the public domain.
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“As part of demonstrating God’s compassion to people, it’s going to be necessary to be able to express emotions and not suppress them.”
Enjoy this conversation with Sierra Bergman and Dr. Angela Priester, a clinical psychologist and a Christian minister, as they discuss how we should feel about our feelings from the Word’s perspective. Are certain emotions good or bad? How should we approach mental health issues as believers? Is there help in the Word if we’re feeling overwhelmed by our emotions? Delve into this episode to find answers to all of these questions and more.
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I Thessalonians 5:21Proverbs 4:23The Life-style of a Believer, A Prolegomenon on Christian EthicsEphesians 4:26Psalm 7:11Romans 12:2I Corinthians 2:14Acts 3:8Acts 8:2Romans 12:15John 11:35Matthew 26:36-46Psalm 103:14III John 2Philippians 2:5II Corinthians 10:5Hebrews 4:12Ephesians 5:1https://www.blueletterbible.org/I Corinthians 12:27Luke 17:3To Learn More about The Way International:
https://linktr.ee/thewayintlhttps://www.theway.org/contact-us/Certain opinions expressed in this podcast may or may not represent the views of The Way International.
All music used is either owned by The Way International, is used with permission, has been purchased for use, or is in the public domain.
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“We talk about people having physical ailments all the time, and we don’t judge people for that. We expect that they’ll get the help that they need. So when it comes to mental health, why is that different from physical health in the way that we approach it?”
Join Sierra Bergman as she interviews Priscilla McKie about her background as a social worker, her decision to train as a minister, and what the Word of God has to say about the topic of mental health. In this interview, Priscilla also shows the importance of addressing some of the misconceptions about mental health in the Christian community, and how we, as believers, can support one another and grow in this category of life. Do you want to see how to approach mental health from a Biblical perspective? Tune in!
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Psalm 6:6I Kings 19Ecclesiastes 1:9John 10:10I Corinthians 10:13Luke 12:25To Learn More about The Way International:
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All music used is either owned by The Way International, is used with permission, has been purchased for use, or is in the public domain.
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“Throughout the Word, God talks about Who He is and what He wants people to know about Him. In Jeremiah, He says I want you to know and understand that I am the Lord, that I exercise lovingkindness and judgment and righteousness. That’s what He wants us to know about Him, that it’s the goodness of God that leadeth men to repentance. In Exodus, it talks about how He is merciful and gracious, slow to anger and abounding in love and faithfulness and forgives iniquities and transgression. Those are things that He reveals about Himself that we can know about Him.”
Join podcast interviewer Hunter Mullins and Rev. Tom Mullins as they discuss why we can completely trust in God as His children. Rev. Mullins expounds on many of the qualities of our heavenly Father, quoting straight from the Scriptures. He explains how these attributes, along with God’s promises to us in His Word, show that God is a trustworthy heavenly Father.
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I Corinthians 13:12John 1:18Psalm 147:4Psalm 139:6Philippians 2:13John 1:17Jeremiah 9:24Romans 2:4Exodus 34:6-7Psalm 139:2Jeremiah 1:5Luke 12:2Job 42:2Psalm 139Isaiah 40:28Isaiah 46:9I John 4:16I John 1:5Numbers 23:19Exodus 15:26II Corinthians 13:11Exodus 17:15Psalm 46:1Malachi 3:6Colossians 2:15Galatians 5:25John 3:16Isaiah 11:2I John 4:18II Timothy 1:7Malachi 3:10Psalm 102:27To Learn More about The Way International:
https://linktr.ee/thewayintlhttps://www.theway.org/contact-us/Certain opinions expressed in this podcast may or may not represent the views of The Way International.
All music used is either owned by The Way International, is used with permission, has been purchased for use, or is in the public domain.
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“If you want to help somebody, if you want to inspire somebody, if you want to reach somebody and lift them up to God’s way of life...you have to give them the Word. You have to know the Word, and as you write [music], just keep that in mind, that God is your sufficiency. God is the One that’s helping you. He will not hide anything good from you when you’re writing a song because He wants people to be reached even more than you do.”
Enjoy this conversation with Christian musician Bob Stanley and Lauren Boner as Bob expands on his background and inspiration for writing godly music. Also in this episode, Bob gives several special performances, singing some of his classic songs, as well as a new song entitled “Abiding in the Truth of God’s Word.”
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Bob Stanley EPII Timothy 1:7To Learn More about The Way International:
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All music used is either owned by The Way International, is used with permission, has been purchased for use, or is in the public domain.
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“It’s so important to approach people with an earnest desire to understand them, where they’re coming from, to be able to set our beliefs aside—maybe not cast them away—but set them aside for a moment and genuinely listen, to invest in people without expecting something back. We’re getting at the heart of the love of God.”
Join Adam Barlow and Hunter Mullins as they discuss practically what it means to reach people right where they are in order to help them with the Word of God. They also discuss records from the Bible where this concept is shown, specifically in the life of Jesus Christ. How can Christians like us be more understanding and be more loving toward people? Listen to this episode to find out.
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John 8:3-11https://campgunnison.org/To Learn More about The Way International:
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