Luminaries in the Dark

Aug 13 2020 14 ep. 36 mins 80

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We’re living in uncertain times, but a New World is emerging. Bruce Bracken, host of Luminaries in the Dark, explores the hopeful stories of people pivoting in their lives and in their work to rise above crisis and help those in need.
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