Why Pastors Cheat

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Why Pastors Cheat

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May 15, 2017

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The guys are on the back porch at Joe's place and they get into issues of fallen pastors, specifically why pastors wind up having extramarital affairs. Where does an affair begin, and is there a way out that honors God? Plus, Jimmy threatens Joe's youngest son.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/doctrine-and-devotion/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

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Why Pastors Cheat

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