Ministry and Marriage

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Ministry and Marriage

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May 12, 2022

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Today Jimmy and Joe answer some listeners’ questions about calling to the ministry and handling marriage trouble. What should someone who feels called to ministry do if his pastors and peers tell them they aren’t called? And, can a husband move forward and repair a marriage he has damaged?Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/doctrine-and-devotion/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

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