Episode 327: Convictions

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Episode 327: Convictions

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The music of Convictions has been defined as “aggressive worship”. Can hard music and a prayerful tone mesh into a single entity? Find the answer when we speak with Convictions band member Zach Schwochow about the nature of their music and new album, Hope For The Broken.

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Jun 21, 2018

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