Ep 548 – Listener Essay “The Highway through Oz” by Lincoln

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Ep 548 – Listener Essay “The Highway through Oz” by Lincoln

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Is the Mormon church like the wonderful land of Oz? Listen to what Lincoln has to say (and sing) about that. Vote for Lincoln’s essay here: https://www.proprofs.com/survey/t/?title=e10qh

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