Self-Appointed Prophets

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Self-Appointed Prophets

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Jan 9, 2023

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Jimmy and Joe are back, catching up, and talking about one of Joe’s tweets that got some pushback. Are self-appointed teachers and “reformers” helping or hurting the church? The guys get into it and have some fun along the way.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/doctrine-and-devotion/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

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Self-Appointed Prophets

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