Τα καλύτερα John Grace podcast (2024)

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Endings and New Beginnings - 048 20:26

1+ y ago20:26

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This week, John Bailey and Mark Renfroe discuss how this season of their podcast is closing and what comes next for them both in their mutual work at World Challenge. They will be part of new podcasts and traveling to leaders conferences around the world, and they are excited to invite their listeners with them on this next stage of their journey. …

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A Building Full of Broken Saints - 047 32:43

1+ y ago32:43

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The differences between every individual can be an incredible catalyst for character growth. More often than not, however, we avoid those who have different personalities and interests because they make us uncomfortable. This week, John Bailey and Mark Renfroe discuss how we can make sure we grow and mature through challenging relationships with ot…

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The Gift and Blessing of Generosity - 046 40:35

1+ y ago40:35

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How many of us view generosity as transactional, expecting favors or praise in return? Do we think generosity is primarily with money? This week, John Bailey and Mark Renfroe discuss the many misconceptions about generosity and the way that the Bible highlights true generosity. A delight in giving is characteristic of every loving relationship, now…

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How Do We Remember the Poor? - 045 37:21

1+ y ago37:21

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When Jesus commanded his followers to remember the poor, what exactly did he mean? What does caring for those caught in poverty look like for us? In this episode, John Bailey and Mark Renfroe explore why the Bible makes caring for the poor so imperative and how we practically accomplish this in the world today. There are several different types of …

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The Power of a Good Mentor - 044 34:09

1+ y ago34:09

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How do we find a good mentor? What qualities are necessary to become a good mentor ourselves? This week, John Bailey and Mark Renfroe share their personal experiences with the mentors who defined their lives, the types of mentorship relationships they have had and the qualifications of good mentorship. View podcast show notes: https://wcm.link/tgp4…

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Finding Strength to Stay - 043 54:18

1+ y ago54:18

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How do believers deconstruct their faith and yet stay in church? This week, pastor and author Natalie Runion joins John Bailey to honestly discuss questioning Christianity and challenging church culture. Natalie lays out the genesis of her ministry Raised to Stay and why she chose to not give up on the church. Trying to defend Christianity in unsym…

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Anchored to Christ in the Storm - 042 39:46

1+ y ago39:46

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Sometimes life is very hard, and the biblical command to have Christ's peace seem impossible. This week, John Bailey and Mark Renfroe discuss how the Spirit groans within us during our trials and how this is key to having overcoming peace. Some people think peace can only happen when life is easy or fun, and some Christians dismiss the true anguish…

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Maintaining Peace in a Chaotic World - 041 32:23

1+ y ago32:23

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How does a believer's spiritual life grow and flourish in the middle of a harsh life? In this episode, John Bailey and Mark Renfroe talk about a recent conference in Central Asia and how vibrant the church is in a culture that loathes Christianity. The contrast is striking between the wealthy, spiritually cold Western world and the impoverished but…

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Deconstructing Faith - 040 40:32

1+ y ago40:32

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Mark Renfroe and Evan Wilkerson discuss reasons why the next generation might walk away from the Christian faith. View show notes: https://wcm.link/tgp40cΑπό τον World Challenge

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Spiritual Disciplines for the Undisciplined - 039 33:32

1+ y ago33:32

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View podcast show notes: https://wcm.link/tgp39cΑπό τον World Challenge

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Ministering Around the World - A World Challenge Missions Update - 038 38:23

1+ y ago38:23

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This week, John Bailey and Mark Renfroe discuss World Challenge's recent pastors and evangelistic conferences in Mexico and Cuba. The economic poverty versus the wealth of godly passion in these countries' churches is striking. John and Mark explore how great spiritual vitality often comes through great difficulties and how the Holy Spirit meets Go…

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Understanding Prayer – Duty, Discipline and Delight - 037 50:03

1+ y ago50:03

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There's nothing that we can't bring to the table when it comes to prayer with God. This week, John Bailey and Mark Renfroe discuss what it means to be truly authentic in prayer and how important it is for our maturity as Christians. If we talk things out with God, we will not act out those hurts and problems with other people. View podcast show not…

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Live at Peace with Everyone - 036 42:59

1+ y ago42:59

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Is it possible to hinder the Spirit of God? John Bailey and Mark Renfroe discuss how unforgiveness can inhibit God's movement in our lives. God makes our relationships with others a huge priority even in his own relationship with us. How do we practically work through forgiveness with other people when situations are complicated? View podcast show …

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Prioritizing the Bible and Inspiring Love - 035 45:38

1+ y ago45:38

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As Christians, we're told that reading the Bible is important, but what about the really boring or confusing parts of the Bible? Should we read as much as possible every day or just a single verse each day? This week, John Bailey and Mark Renfroe explore how to prioritize reading scripture but also doing so in a way that actually draws us closer to…

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Walking in the Fire of God - 034 39:06

1+ y ago39:06

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When believers say they are asking for revival, what exactly is meant by that? This week, John Bailey and Mark Renfroe discuss how certain revivals were more than the signs and wonders on display in the moment or the 'movement' that came later. Revival is how God glorifies himself through 'foolishness' and inspires true change. View podcast show no…

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Discerning True Revival - 033 42:50

1+ y ago42:50

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What exactly does a genuine spiritual revival look like? The answer is not quite as black and white as we might expect. This week, John Bailey and Mark Renfroe discuss how to identify false revivals that are just hype versus true revivals that result in transformed lives. View podcast show notes: https://wcm.link/tgp33c…

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Understanding the Roots of Addiction - 032 43:41

1+ y ago43:41

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Those suffering from addiction deserve enormous compassion. This week, Jerry Nance, board member of Global Teen Challenge, joins the Truth and Grace podcast to talk about how spiritual discipleship, mental illness, counseling and God's love converge with addiction. View podcast show notes: https://wcm.link/tgp32c…

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Help and Hope for Families of Addicts - 031 43:08

1+ y ago43:08

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Addiction affects a wide circle of people and causes exponential pain. Jerry Nance, board member of Global Teen Challenge, joins the Truth and Grace podcast to discuss how God offers hope to individuals and families suffering from addiction. Even in the face of overwhelming circumstances, our Father gives a way of escape and healing. View podcast s…

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Protecting Yourself From Pride - 030 49:41

2y ago49:41

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Pride is the most destructive sin in relationships and ministry. John Bailey and Mark Renfroe discuss the many ways that pride can pop up in our personal lives and even in our work for God. How do we guard our hearts against this poisonous sin? View podcast show notes: https://wcm.link/tgp30cΑπό τον World Challenge

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Understanding New Covenant Generosity - 029 49:39

2y ago49:39

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Tithing is a touchy subject among many believers. Some claim that the requirement to tithe is only an Old Testament concept. Others say that the New Testament requires tithes far greater than 10 percent. John Bailey and Mark Renfroe explore the biblical instructions, blessings and difficulties surrounding tithing. View podcast show notes: http://wc…

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Fighting for Joy - 028 46:18

2y ago46:18

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The Bible says that God's people should be filled with joy, but how does this work if we're distressed or grieving? In this episode, John Bailey and Mark Renfroe discuss how abundant life doesn't mean ignoring hardship, but it should give us a buoyancy through suffering that those without Christ would envy. View podcast show notes: https://wcm.link…

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How to Navigate Failure - 027 45:26

2y ago45:26

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We all fail, but how do we keep failure from becoming part of our identity? This week, John Bailey and Mark Renfroe discuss the ways in which success and failing start to define our self-image and relationships, as well as how we recognize this tendency in ourselves and submit it to God. View podcast show notes: https://wcm.link/tgp27c…

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How to Navigate Burnout - 026 50:31

2y ago50:31

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Burnout has less to do with how many hours we work per week than it does with other issues in our lives. In this episode, John Bailey and Mark Renfroe walk through how we can identify genuine burnout and find sustainable solutions. View podcast show notes: https://wcm.link/tgp26cΑπό τον World Challenge

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How to Be Involved in Christian Missions - 025 45:10

2y ago45:10

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Do short-term mission trips have a real impact on the mission field? This week, Mark Renfroe and John Bailey use their experience as missionaries to explore the differences between short- and long-term missions. They also discuss where both types have a place in the church. View podcast show notes: https://wcm.link/tgp25c…

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God’s Heart for the Unreached - 024 52:03

2y ago52:03

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Worldwide, there are roughly 6,700 people groups with little or no access to the gospel. This week, John Bailey and Mark Renfroe talk about the daily impact of the great commission and the responsibility that believers have to share the gospel with those who haven’t heard it. View podcast show notes: https://wcm.link/tgp24c…

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What to Look For in a Church - 023 47:42

2y ago47:42

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Picking a church can be a complicated process, especially because it is so important to find a solid Christian community. This week, John Bailey and Mark Renfroe walk through some things to think about when you’re looking for a new church. View podcast show notes: https://wcm.link/tgp23cΑπό τον World Challenge

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When to Leave a Church - 022 31:52

2y ago31:52

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There are a lot of reasons why someone may leave a church. Regardless of the circumstances, that is almost always a difficult choice to make. This week, John Bailey and Mark Renfroe talk through some of the nuanced questions about when conflict can be resolved and when it’s time to move on. View podcast show notes: https://wcm.link/tgp22c…

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Making Healthy New Year’s Resolutions - 021 39:15

2y ago39:15

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Did you know that the average American gives up on their New Years resolution by early February? That’s easy to do, but a few simple changes can make your resolutions easier to keep. This week, John Bailey and Mark Renfroe talk through some ways to make resolutions that are rooted in faith and more practically achievable. View podcast show notes: h…

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Christmas Is Not So Merry for Many - 020 32:03

2y ago32:03

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The Christmas season can be a time of joy, but it is also a difficult time of year for many people. John Bailey and Mark Renfroe talk about how to navigate emotions and find connection when it feels difficult to celebrate at Christmas. View podcast show notes: https://wcm.link/tgp20cΑπό τον World Challenge

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Protecting the Love and Joy of Christmas - 019 29:50

2y ago29:50

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Holidays spent with family can be wonderful, but they can also be a lot to handle. This week, John Bailey and Mark Renfroe talk about how they keep things positive and Christ-centered when family tensions make the holidays feel less than festive. View podcast show notes: https://wcm.link/tgp19cΑπό τον World Challenge

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Walking with the Wayward - 018 44:32

2y ago44:32

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When someone in your life has walked away from their relationship with God, it can feel almost impossible to navigate important conversations. Drawing from their experience in ministry, John Bailey and Mark Renfroe offer advice for walking with loved ones who have walked away from God. View podcast show notes: https://wcm.link/tgp18c…

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Walking Out Forgiveness - 017 34:16

2y ago34:16

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As anyone who’s been hurt by another person knows, true forgiveness can feel out of reach. The forgiveness that we are called to, the forgiveness that allows us to bless those who have hurt us, would be impossible if it wasn’t for God’s help. This week, John Bailey and Mark Renfroe talk honestly about how to forgive when it’s the last thing you wan…

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Why Is Forgiveness So Hard? - 016 36:42

2y ago36:42

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God’s Word makes it very clear that we are called to forgive. In a broken world, though, life circumstances can make forgiveness feel much more complicated. Does forgiving someone mean that you have to trust them again? Do broken relationships always need to be restored? This week, John Bailey and Mark Renfroe talk through these nuanced questions a…

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Evangelism in the Real World - 015 47:52

2y ago47:52

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Evangelism has gotten a bit of a bad reputation. The term is often more associated with televangelists and people yelling on street corners than with Christians who want to share Christ with the people in their lives. This week, John Bailey and Mark Renfroe talk about what it looks like to share the gospel well. View podcast show notes: https://wcm…

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Living an Authentic Christian Life - 014 33:12

2y ago33:12

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It is a basic human defense mechanism to hide our flaws and project the image of a perfect life. This week, John Bailey and Mark Renfroe explain that living a life of integrity as believers means allowing others to see us as we are—flawed people redeemed by Christ. View podcast show notes: https://wcm.link/twg14c…

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Restoring Fallen Christian Leaders - 013 47:47

2y ago47:47

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How would you feel if you knew that a leader in your church was working through a major moral failure? This week, John Bailey and Mark Renfroe talk through some of the factors involved in this process and explain the difference between restoration to Christ and restoration to leadership. View podcast show notes: https://wcm.link/tgp13c…

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Restoring the Joy of Salvation - 012 36:45

2y ago36:45

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The process of spiritual restoration takes some real humility, but it is incredibly worthwhile. This week, John Bailey and Mark Renfroe offer practical guidance for anyone who is needs to be restored. View podcast show notes: https://wcm.link/tgp12cΑπό τον World Challenge

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What Is Spiritual Restoration? - 011 24:04

2y ago24:04

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This week, John and Mark talk through the issue of spiritual restoration. They discuss what spiritual restoration is, why it matters and how it impacts believers lives every day. View show notes: https://wcm.link/tgp11cΑπό τον World Challenge

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Discerning God’s Calling for Your Life - 010 46:48

2y ago46:48

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In Christian circles, there can be a lot of pressure to find God’s calling for your life. This week, John Bailey and Mark Renfroe talk through what it means to have a calling and offer practical advice for living out God’s will for your life. View podcast show notes: https://wcm.link/tgp10cΑπό τον World Challenge

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Discerning the Voice of God - 009 38:17

2y ago38:17

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Learning to discern God’s voice from all the others competing for our attention can be a complicated process. This week, John Bailey and Mark Renfroe talk about studying Scripture, listening to the Holy Spirit and choosing to obey God when you cannot see what lies ahead. View podcast show notes: https://wcm.link/tgp9c…

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A Letter to My Younger Self - 008 26:56

2y ago26:56

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As they say, hindsight is 20/20. This week, John Bailey and Mark Renfroe think back over the decisions they’ve made in the past and talk about the advice they would give to their 20-year-old selves. View podcast show notes: https://wcm.link/tgp8cΑπό τον World Challenge

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Jesus Is Truth and Grace - 007 24:03

2y ago24:03

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As counterintuitive as it may seem, truth and grace actually work together. This week, John Bailey and Mark Renfroe talk about how believers can become more like Christ and grow in truth and in grace. View podcast show notes: https://wcm.link/tgp7cΑπό τον World Challenge

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God Is Good Even When You Can’t See It - 006 25:15

2y ago25:15

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God is always good, even when we do not yet understand what he is doing in our lives. This week, John Bailey and Mark Renfroe talk about their life experiences and learning to trust God through good times and bad. View podcast show notes: https://wcm.link/tgp6cΑπό τον World Challenge

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When God’s Answer Isn’t What You Expected - 005 22:38

2y ago22:38

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What should we do when our prayers seem to go unanswered? This week, John Bailey and Mark Renfroe talk openly about their own life experiences and discuss ways to be at peace with God’s will, even when it does not line up with our expectations. View podcast show notes: https://wcm.link/tgp5cΑπό τον World Challenge

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Unexpected Life Changes - 004 20:58

2+ y ago20:58

20:58

We sometimes get the opportunity to plan for major life changes, but there are times when they catch us by surprise. This week, John Bailey and Mark Renfroe talk about how we can walk with faith when we can barely see the road ahead. View podcast show notes: https://wcm.link/tgp4cΑπό τον World Challenge

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How to Navigate Life’s Transitions - 003 30:30

2+ y ago30:30

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Major life changes can be some of the best times, and they can be some of the worst. This week, John Bailey and Mark Renfroe discuss how we can navigate times of transition in a way that is honoring to God and to the people around us. View podcast show notes: https://wcm.link/tgp3cΑπό τον World Challenge

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God Wants to Restore Your Brokenness - 002 22:32

2+ y ago22:32

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Where there is brokenness, only God can bring total restoration. This week, John Bailey and Mark Renfroe talk about the process of healing and how God can help us to come back stronger from our failures. View podcast show notes: https://wcm.link/tgp2cΑπό τον World Challenge

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Learning to Face Our Brokenness - 001 24:20

2+ y ago24:20

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It takes courage to recognize the ways we have hurt others and to forgive people for the ways they have hurt us. From their perspective as mature Christians who have walked through this process, John Bailey and Mark Renfroe discuss how forgiveness can open the door for relationships to be restored. View podcast show notes: https://wcm.link/tgp1c…

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Truth & Grace with John and Mark - Trailer - 000 0:30

2+ y ago0:30

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Living, loving and leading in a broken world. What does it mean to think and act like a follower of Jesus in a world that seems to be upside down at times? How do we grow spiritually, and how do we use the gifts God has given us to serve others? Exploring what it means to be a Christian is one of the most vital considerations for modern believers. …

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Ministerial Burnout – Even Calvinists! – John G. Reisinger, Bunyan Conference 1998 54:44

4+ y ago54:44

54:44

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