Debunking Myths about Jesus (Stephen Wellum)

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Debunking Myths about Jesus (Stephen Wellum)

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39 minutes

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May 31, 2021

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In this episode, Stephen Wellum discusses myths and misconceptions about Jesus that obscure his true significance—for history and for our own lives, digging into some of those myths and explore why Jesus is far better—far more glorious—than we could ever imagine.

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May 31, 2021

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Debunking Myths about Jesus (Stephen Wellum)

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