Is Empathy Sin?

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Is Empathy Sin?

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You asked, and we are excited to give you what you want— Krista McDunn is back and we are talking about empathy. Is, as some are arguing, empathy a sin? The short answer is, no. This was a really fun conversation, and we hope it is both encouraging and entertaining to you all.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/doctrine-and-devotion/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

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