Faith in the Folds

Jul 20 2024 83 ep. 58 mins 1
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“Faith in the Folds” is a podcast for ministry, biblical studies, and Christian living. Find videos on YouTube and Facebook, and audio-only on Apple, Google, Spotify, Amazon, iHeartRadio, and podcast venues everywhere. Follow us on Twitter @faithinthefolds and Instagram @faithinthefolds.

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