Preparing Your Heart for Marriage

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Preparing Your Heart for Marriage

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Nov 3, 2021

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Emma Mae is joined by pastor and best-selling author, Gary Thomas, to talk about preparing your heart for marriage. Gary speaks about God’s design for marriage and gives rich and practical advice for those preparing to transition from engagement to marriage.

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Nov 3, 2021

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