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In our final episode in this series we look at how Jesus instructed us to build. There is a right way and a wrong way to build, a wise way and a foolish way. The famous story of the two foundations may consist of more than you realized once you listen to this episode.Learn more and follow along at https://jbshreve.comInstagram: https://www.instagra…
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In our penultimate episode in this series, we look at Jesus’ description of how to enter the Kingdom of God. There is a right way and there is a wrong way. There are dark forces aligned to keep you from entering the Kingdom in the correct way. Jesus expects us to know the difference between true and false and this is the guidance He brings to us.Le…
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Episode 27: Keep Asking, Seeking, Knocking
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Where do you put your confidence? Where do you feel strongest in prayer or worship? For many of us we fall into a trap of receiving the grace of God by faith in Christ but then try and build a confidence in our own flesh to present to Him. That is not the way of a citizen of the Kingdom of God. In today’s episode of the our continued journey throug…
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Judge not so that you are not judged. These words from the Sermon on the Mount and Jesus’ Manifesto of the Kingdom of God are so famous that even non-Christians quote them. They are often used as a standard of judgment against Christians who hold a line of Biblical righteousness to contrast against the standards of this world. But that is not a cor…
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How do we determine our priorities in life? What do we care about? What is most important? In this episode, we looked at the cares of this world. This message is at the core of the Manifesto. It is a radical redefinition of how life works that Jesus presented to His followers, the citizens of the Kingdom of God.Learn more and follow along at https:…
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Episode 24: True Treasure
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Today, we look at Matthew 6:6-24 as Jesus talks about the true treasure of the Kingdom of God. The world we live in longs for wealth, power, and fame. The true treasure of the Kingdom of God however is found in the secret place.Learn more and follow along at https://jbshreve.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/jb_shreve/Facebook: https://www.fa…
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Episode 23: Jesus Gave Us A Template for Prayer
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How did Jesus teach us to pray? Believe it or not, He actually gave us a template. In this episode of The Manifesto: Life Politics and Reality in the Kingdom of God we continue our walk through what is traditionally known as the Sermon on the Mount. Today we are looking at “the Lord’s Prayer.” When Jesus presented this to His followers He never int…
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Episode 22: Don't Pray Like This
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The Lord’s Prayer is so commonplace in our society that we often overlook its significance. The Son of God Himself is teaching us how to pray! In these next two episode of The Manifesto: Life Politics and Reality in the Kingdom of God JB Shreve takes a deep dive into the Lord’s Prayer in Matthew 6:9-13. This episode looks at how Jesus taught us NOT…
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As we move into Matthew chapter 6 of the Manifesto (Sermon on the Mount) Jesus introduces us to a new concept known as “the secret place.” It is here that we meet God, develop, and grow. Jesus presents a new way of living, not from the outside in but from the inside out.Learn more and follow along at https://jbshreve.comInstagram: https://www.insta…
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Episode 20: Is It Possible to Love Your Enemies?
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Is it possible that Jesus called on us to actually LOVE OUR ENEMIES? A lot of scholars and teachers imagine that Jesus meant less than what He is saying in this passage from Matthew 5 and the Sermon on the Mount, but the simple fact is – this is what He modeled for us! Today’s episode looks at Matthew 5:43-48.Learn more and follow along at https://…
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Episode 19: Why Did Jesus Instruct His Followers to Turn the Other Cheek?
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In today’s episode, we examine the famous passage from the Manifesto in which Jesus talks about how His followers must turn the other cheek. We then travel through different interpretations of this passage, from Leo Tolstoy to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., culminating in a look at what Jesus is really saying here.Learn more and follow along at https:…
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Episode 18: What Did Jesus Mean About Oaths and Promises?
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Contrary to popular teachings, Jesus did not ban either oaths or vows in the Sermon on the Mount. He is going to something much deeper and significant than that. If we want to understand what Jesus said about oaths and promises in the Bible, we have to see the wider and greater message of the Kingdom of God that He was talking about in this passage…
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Episode 17: What Did Jesus Mean About Divorce?
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You will find a wide array of standards ad positions when it comes to the issue of divorce in the church today. What did Jesus really mean about divorce when He discussed this issue in the Sermon on the Mount? This is real life stuff here and it is a lot deeper than religious postures usually realize. Learn more and follow along at https://jbshreve…
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Episode 16: Did Jesus Give an Impossible Standard On Lust and Adultery?
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When Jesus talked about the issues of lust and adultery, he went right for the jugular. Most religious approaches to these issues look at license, what you can or can't do. But in the Manifesto of the Kingdom of God, Jesus dealt with reality. And even better, He created a pathway for us to fulfill these standards. Learn more and follow along at htt…
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Episode 15: Dealing with Anger and Hate
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In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus went to the roots of issues like anger and hate. These words were not meant to condemn. They were meant to bring life and peace. This is the reality of the Kingdom of God. Learn more and follow along at https://jbshreve.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/jb_shreve/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JBShrevedot…
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Episode 14: Can We Be Perfect Like God Is Perfect?
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The aim of the life giving grace of God in the Kingdom of God is so that we can be perfect like God is perfect. That is what Jesus is telling us in this passage from the Sermon on the Mount. It is here that He draws a clear line and boundary between the manifesto of the Kingdom of God and the message of religion. Learn more and follow along at http…
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Episode 13: Jesus Despised Religion
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Jesus despised religion. That's one of the key messages he brings home to us again and again throughout the Sermon on the Mount and the gospels. This continuation of our last episode look at the real enemy of the Kingdom of God. Learn more and follow along at https://jbshreve.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/jb_shreve/Facebook: https://www.f…
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Episode 12: The Enemy of the Kingdom of God
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The enemy of the Kingdom of God is not what you think it is. Think about this for a moment. In an era when baby killing King Herod sat on the throne, and the Christian massacring Emperor Nero ruled the Roman world - you hardly read anything about Christians confronting from Jesus or the early church. The enemy of the kingdom of God is not what you …
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Episode 11: Whey Did Jesus Call His Folllowers the Salt of the Earth?
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After finishing with the value statements of the Manifesto of the Kingdom of God, Jesus begins to describe the citizens, His people. They are the salt of the earth. In this episode, we look specifically at what Jesus meant by these words. It is a key definer for Christians seeking to follow Christ today. We are meant to be so much more than what ma…
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Episode 10: Blessed Are the Peacemakers
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The Kingdom of God is not like the kingdoms of this world. Power and warfare are inescapable aspects of the kingdoms of this world. According to Jesus' teaching in the Sermon on the Mount however, the values of the Kingdom of God celebrate the peacemakers. That is why He said "blessed are the peacemakers." Learn more and follow along at https://jbs…
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Episode 9: Blessed Are the Pure in Heart
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Blessed are the pure in heart for they will see God. That's the apex of these value statements which are traditionally care the beatitudes that we find in the Sermon on the Mount. It is God giving us access to something no one ever had before Christ opened the way for us. Learn more and follow along at https://jbshreve.comInstagram: https://www.ins…
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Episode 8: Blessed Are Those Who Hunger and Thirst for Righteousness
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The beatitudes, or what we are calling the value statements, within the Sermon on the Mount are more than just pithy statements and proverbs. When Jesus said "blessed are those who hunger and thirst" he was laying out a standard of life for us who want to live as citizens in the Kingdom of God. Learn more and follow along at https://jbshreve.comIns…
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Episode 7: Blessed Are the Meek
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Who are the meek and why did Jesus esteem them so highly in His teaching from the Sermon on the Mount. In this episode of the Manifesto, Life Politics and Reality in the Kingdom of God we look at Jesus' statement, "blessed are the meek for they will inherit the earth." Learn more and follow along at https://jbshreve.comInstagram: https://www.instag…
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Episode 6 - Blessed Are Those Who Mourn
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What we traditionally refer to as the “Sermon on the Mount” was actually a revolutionary manifesto for a new way of life in the Kingdom of God. In today’s unsettling and polarized age, the teachings of this Kingdom Manifesto are as relevant and vital as ever. In this multi-part series, JB Shreve and Faithful Considerations takes a deep dive into th…
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Episode 5 - Blessed Are the Poor In Spirit
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What we traditionally refer to as the “Sermon on the Mount” was actually a revolutionary manifesto for a new way of life in the Kingdom of God. In today’s unsettling and polarized age, the teachings of this Kingdom Manifesto are as relevant and vital as ever. In this multi-part series, JB Shreve and Faithful Considerations takes a deep dive into th…
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Episode 4 - Government in the Kingdom of God
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What we traditionally refer to as the “Sermon on the Mount” was actually a revolutionary manifesto for a new way of life in the Kingdom of God. In today’s unsettling and polarized age, the teachings of this Kingdom Manifesto are as relevant and vital as ever. In this multi-part series, JB Shreve and Faithful Considerations takes a deep dive into th…
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Episode 3 - In the Kingdom Everything Comes Back to the Heart
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What we traditionally refer to as the “Sermon on the Mount” was actually a revolutionary manifesto for a new way of life in the Kingdom of God. In today’s unsettling and polarized age, the teachings of this Kingdom Manifesto are as relevant and vital as ever. In this multi-part series, JB Shreve and Faithful Considerations takes a deep dive into th…
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Episode 2 - The Setting of the Sermon on the Mount
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Learn more and follow along at https://jbshreve.com Instagram: / jb_shreve Facebook: / jbshrevedotcom Get the latest book from JB Shreve Politically Incorrect: Real Faith In An Era of Unreal Politics - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CNHD51WJ Learn more and follow along at https://jbshreve.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jb_shreve/ Facebook: h…
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Episode 1 - Introduction to the Sermon on the Mountof
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The Legacy of David – The Days of David Episode 13 (Finale)
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Our story of the Days of David concludes in this final episode (part 13). This episode is called The Legacy of David. In the finale of our podcast series we look at the final events of David's life and some of the unfinished business that his son Solomon concluded. We also look at the final chapter or Bathsheba's story that is recorded in scripture…
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The Sins of David & His Degenerate Children – The Days of David Episode 12
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The sins of David need little introduction. His adultery with Bathsheba and his murder of her husband Uriah are nearly as famous as his defeat of Goliath. This episode looks at how this critical event in the Days of David unfolded and how it forever changed the way the king operated. He was still the man after God's own heart. He gained forgiveness…
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The Tabernacle of David – The Days of David Episode 11
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Learn more and follow along at https://jbshreve.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/jb_shreve/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JBShrevedotcomGet the latest book from JB Shreve Politically Incorrect: Real Faith InAn Era of Unreal Politics - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CNHD51WJJB Shreve által
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The Kingdom of David – The Days of David Episode 10
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The Kingdom of David is finally established as we turn to episode 10 in our podcast series. In this episode, we meet several interesting characters, including the sons of Zeruiah, Abner, Mephibosheth, and more. We walk through David’s coronation as king over Judah, the civil war with the tribes of Israel, and finally the unification of the country …
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The Mighty Have Fallen – The Days of David Episode 9
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Today's episode in our Days of David podcast series tells the dramatic and tragic story that inspired the Song of the Bow. This song of mourning includes the timeless phrase "How the mighty have fallen!" Today we look at the end of the house of Saul, his death and the deaths of his sons, including the great prince Jonathan. For those following alon…
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David’s Mighty Men and Many Women – The Days of David Episode 8
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The action starts to heat up in our podcast series on the life of David. This week’s episode looks at the building of David’s army, the famous elite forces unit known as David's Mighty Men, and his many wives. For those following along in your Bible, today’s episode covers 1 Samuel 23-27, and 2 Samuel 21 & 23, and 1 Chronicles 3, & 11. If you enjoy…
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David's Outlaw Years – The Days of David Episode 7
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If you enjoyed this podcast episode, please consider sharing it with your friends on social media. Find links to the whole series at this page as we release a new episode in the Days of David, a podcast series epic, every week. Learn more and follow along at https://jbshreve.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jb_shreve/ Facebook: https://www.…
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David and Jonathan – The Days of David Episode 6
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For those reading along with us in the Bible, this episode looks at 1 Samuel 18-19, and 2 Samuel 6. If you enjoyed this podcast episode, please consider sharing it with your friends on social media. Find links to the whole series at this page as we release a new episode in the Days of David, a podcast series epic, every week. Learn more and follow …
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David and Goliath – The Days of David Episode 5
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If you enjoyed this podcast episode, please consider sharing it with your friends on social media. Find links to the whole series at this page as we release a new episode in the Days of David, a podcast series epic, every week. Learn more and follow along at https://jbshreve.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jb_shreve/ Facebook: https://www.…
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The Philistines and the Fall of Saul - The Days of David Episode 4
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If you enjoyed this podcast episode, please consider sharing it with your friends on social media. Find links to the whole series at this page as we release a new episode in the Days of David, a podcast series epic, every week. Learn more and follow along at https://jbshreve.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jb_shreve/ Facebook: https://www.…
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The Rise of Saul – The Days of David Episode 3
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If you enjoyed this podcast episode, please consider sharing it with your friends on social media. Find links to the whole series at this pageas we release a new episode in the Days of David, a podcast series epic, every week. Learn more and follow along at https://jbshreve.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jb_shreve/ Facebook: https://www.f…
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Samuel, the Last Judge of Israel - The Days of David Episode 2
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For those following along with our story, this episode covers events that occurred in 1 Samuel chapters 1-7. If you enjoyed this podcast episode, please consider sharing it with your friends on social media. Find links to the whole series at this page as we release a new episode in the Days of David, a podcast series epic, every week. Learn more an…
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The Origin Story - The Days of David Episode 1
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Our podcast series epic on the Days of David begins with a look at the times and heritage that David was born to. For those following along in your Bible, you’ll want to read the books of Judges and Ruth to track the story in episode 1 of this podcast series covering the life of King David.Learn more and follow along at https://jbshreve.comInstagra…
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We live in a time when a deep darkness is covering the earth, but we are called to see and recognize more, even amid the darkness. This podcast devotional looks at the idea of deep darkness described in scripture. It is a darkness so thick that, at times, it could even be felt. But within the darkness, there was God! That is the experiential realit…
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The Defining Moments of Grace
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There are moments in life that define us. In this natural realm, they may appear as mere random moments, opportunities, or forks in the road - if we even consider them at all. But in the design of God, these defining moments of grace make us who we are (or who we are not). In this final episode in the series on Grace - The Energy of God, JB Shreve …
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How To Block the Energy of God
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We encourage you to join us for each episode in this podcast series and your personal Bible Study as we spend the month discovering Grace – The Energy of God! Learn more and follow along at https://jbshreve.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jb_shreve/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JBShrevedotcom Get the latest book from JB Shreve Politi…
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We encourage you to join us for each episode in this podcast series and your personal Bible Study as we spend the month discovering Grace – The Energy of God! Learn more and follow along at https://jbshreve.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jb_shreve/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JBShrevedotcom Get the latest book from JB Shreve Politi…
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Ways to Access the Grace of God (3 More)
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We encourage you to join us for each episode in this podcast series and your personal Bible Study as we spend the month discovering Grace – The Energy of God! Learn more and follow along at https://jbshreve.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jb_shreve/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JBShrevedotcom Get the latest book from JB Shreve Politi…
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4 Ways to Access the Energy of God
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We encourage you to join us for each episode in this podcast series and your personal Bible Study as we spend the month discovering Grace – The Energy of God! Learn more and follow along at https://jbshreve.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jb_shreve/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JBShrevedotcom Get the latest book from JB Shreve Politi…
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We encourage you to join us for each episode in this podcast series and your personal Bible Study as we spend the month discovering Grace – The Energy of God! Learn more and follow along at https://jbshreve.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jb_shreve/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JBShrevedotcom Get the latest book from JB Shreve Politi…
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Episode 4 in our Grace - The Energy of God podcast series looks at the two different energies operating today. There is the energy of darkness and the energy of God. Knowing the difference between the two of them, what they lead to, and how the quality of our life is based upon which energy we connect to is important for the way forward. Learn more…
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