Episode 008: My Patron Saint is Chieko Okazaki

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Episode 008: My Patron Saint is Chieko Okazaki

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43 minutes

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Apr 28, 2020

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Cynthia and Susan are joined by Jeralee Renshaw to revisit the life and wisdom of a beloved former leader whose teachings seem more relevant than ever before.

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Apr 28, 2020

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Episode 008: My Patron Saint is Chieko Okazaki

Episode 008: My Patron Saint is Chieko Okazaki

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