Episode 8: Following Your Dreams and Ukuleles!

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Episode 8: Following Your Dreams and Ukuleles!

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Jul 17, 2012

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What is the difference between following our dreams and God's dreams? Why do so many Christians fear insignificance? And how does that affect our idolatry of dreams? The gang discusses these questions and Phil responds to criticism about his ukulele in this episode of podcast! Don't miss it!

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Jul 17, 2012

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