Preaching To Myself: Five Heretical Sermons In Five Minutes

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Preaching To Myself: Five Heretical Sermons In Five Minutes

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Nov 16, 2016

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Five heretical sermons Transom founder Jay Allison gave at the Third Coast International Audio Festival. Preach!
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Nov 16, 2016

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