358: The Spiritual Advice Line With Katie Langston: March 2021

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358: The Spiritual Advice Line With Katie Langston: March 2021

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Mar 31, 2021

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This month, our discussion comes from listeners' questions about; white supremacy, intra-faith marriage, community belonging, spirituality and the true church!

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Mar 31, 2021

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358: The Spiritual Advice Line With Katie Langston: March 2021

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