Best Mbts Podcasts (2025)

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Preaching Deuteronomy

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*This episode was originally published 2/18/19. This week we highlight an episode with Dr. Jason DeRouchie on preaching Deuteronomy. Dr. DeRouchie serves as Research Professor of Old Testament and Biblical The post Preaching Deuteronomy appeared first on Preaching and Preachers Institute.By Jason K. Allen

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Episode 312: Money

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This week the guys decide to touch one of the touchiest subjects in the church — money. What’s it really for? Why is it so difficult to talk about among Christians? How can we best steward it? And how is generosity a reflection of worship?By Jared C. Wilson

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Reflections of a Lifetime of Teaching and Preaching

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This week, Dr. Robert Smith Jr. joins me on the podcast to reflect on his ministry of preaching and teaching. Robert Smith Jr. serves as Distinguished Professor of Divinity at The post Reflections of a Lifetime of Teaching and Preaching appeared first on Preaching and Preachers Institute.By Jason K. Allen

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Episode 311: The Easter Episode

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In this episode, the latest annual reflection during Easter week, Jared Wilson and Ross Ferguson discuss why too many preachers and churches frequently leave out the resurrection in their gospel presentations. Why is it so easy to forget the resurrection? And what should this week’s emphasis on Christ’s emergence from the grave mean for our thinkin…

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Study to Show Thyself Approved

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On today’s episode, we’re bringing you a special recording from a recent Preaching and Preachers Workshop titled “Study to Show Thyself Approved.” These workshops are held throughout the year—both on The post Study to Show Thyself Approved appeared first on Preaching and Preachers Institute.By Jason K. Allen

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Episode 310: Live Conference Episode Part 2

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In the second of two live episodes recorded at the Federated Fellowship Bible Conference in Pella, Iowa, this time around Jared and Ross answer questions from the conference audience. No pre-screening. No safety net. Just a couple of guys, a couple of mics, and a handful of surprise queries.By Jared C. Wilson

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Q&A Special with Dr. Peter J. Williams

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This week, Dr. Peter J. Williams joins me for a Q&A session from his recent visit to Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. Dr. Williams is the Principal and CEO of Tyndale The post Q&A Special with Dr. Peter J. Williams appeared first on Preaching and Preachers Institute.By Jason K. Allen

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Episode 309: Live Conference Episode Part 1

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Here’s a first for the FTC Podcast! Jared and Ross recorded this Mailbag episode live at the Federated Fellowship Bible Conference in Pella, Iowa on March 8, 2025 as the first part of two total live episodes. The questions submitted by listeners include: when should pastors speak out about politics, why evangelism feels “transactional,” the impact …

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Preaching in Fallen World

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*This episode was originally recorded on 2/4/19. This week on Preaching and Preachers, Dr. Dan DeWitt joins me in a discussion on preaching in a fallen world. Dr. DeWitt is Professor The post Preaching in Fallen World appeared first on Preaching and Preachers Institute.By Jason K. Allen

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Episode 308: Beauty

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Wonder and awe of the beautiful is essential to the human experience. Our souls are often shaped and formed by the aesthetic experiences provided by the Creator. When we neglect this aspect of our lives, we fail to realize how God has created us uniquely to not only enjoy beauty, but to also create the beautiful. A distinctly Christian vision of th…

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The Preacher and Self-Glory

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**This episode was originally published on 1/28/2019. This week on Preaching and Preachers, H. B. Charles joins me in a discussion on the preacher and self-glory. H. B. is the The post The Preacher and Self-Glory appeared first on Preaching and Preachers Institute.By Jason K. Allen

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Episode 307: Mixing it Up on Student Ministry

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Jared and Ross return to a past episode format — “mixing it up” — where they draw out the usual podcast banter to specific subjects. No agenda; no plan. Just a free-form conversation — this week, on student ministry.By Jared C. Wilson

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The Pastor and Developing Leaders

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In this week’s episode, Dr. Jared Bumpers joins me again as we discuss a portion of my book Letters to My Students, Vol. 2. Particularly, we discuss the pastor and developing leaders. The post The Pastor and Developing Leaders appeared first on Preaching and Preachers Institute.By Jason K. Allen

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Episode 306: Conspiracy Theories

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JFK. 9/11. QAnon. Lizard people? This week, Jared Wilson and Ross Ferguson discuss conspiracy theories! Why do they attract? What’s the fascination? Are they all bunk? And how should Christians think about them?By Jared C. Wilson

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Delighting in the Old Testament – Part 2

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This week, Dr. Jared Bumpers is joined by Dr. Jason DeRouchie as they discuss Dr. DeRouchie’s most recent book, Delighting in the Old Testament published by Crossway. Dr. DeRouchie serves as Research The post Delighting in the Old Testament – Part 2 appeared first on Preaching and Preachers Institute.…

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Episode 305: FTC Mailbag

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It’s a new mailbag installment of the podcast, where Jared and Ross answer listener-submitted questions. On this episode, the guys weigh in on: first steps for newly appointed lay elders, pastors running for political office, cultivating healthy desires in a church, “fencing the table,” navigating differences of opinion on alcohol, and more.…

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Seasons of Sorrow

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This week on Preaching and Preachers, Tim Challies joins me to discuss his recent book Seasons of Sorrow and how we can serve those in the midst of sorrow as Christian ministers. The post Seasons of Sorrow appeared first on Preaching and Preachers Institute.By Jason K. Allen

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Episode 304: Glorification

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On this episode of the FTC Podcast, Jared Wilson visits with Cedarville University’s Dr. Jason Alligood about his new book Raised in Splendor and about the hope of glorification in our secular age.By Jared C. Wilson

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The Pastor and the Holy Spirit

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*This episode was originally published on 1/22/2019. This week on Preaching and Preachers, Dr. Bruce Ware joins me in a discussion on the pastor and the Holy Spirit. Dr. Ware The post The Pastor and the Holy Spirit appeared first on Preaching and Preachers Institute.By Jason K. Allen

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Episode 303: Endurance

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The author of Hebrews says endurance produces proven character. How so? What is endurance? How do we get it? In this episode of the podcast, Jared and Ross talk about the relevance of endurance to ministry and the Christian life in general. From January to March, you’ll have the opportunity to hear from Midwestern Seminary professors about their ar…

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The Preacher and Christocentric Preaching

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In this week’s episode, Dr. Jared Bumpers joins me again as we discuss a portion of my book Letters to My Students, Vol. 1. Particularly we discuss the preacher and Christocentric preaching. The post The Preacher and Christocentric Preaching appeared first on Preaching and Preachers Institute.By Jason K. Allen

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Episode 302: Megachurch vs. Microchurch

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Sometimes small church folks are overly critical of big churches. Sometimes big church folks are uncharitable towards smaller churches. We’re here to settle the scores! Well, kind of. In this ep of the FTC Podcast, Jared and Ross discuss the pros and cons of big churches versus smaller churches and discuss ways we can encourage and think the best o…

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Delighting in the Old Testament – Part 1

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This week, Dr. Jared Bumpers is joined by Dr. Jason DeRouchie as they discuss Dr. DeRouchie’s most recent book, Delighting in the Old Testament published by Crossway. Dr. DeRouchie serves as Research The post Delighting in the Old Testament – Part 1 appeared first on Preaching and Preachers Institute.…

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Episode 301: Gospel Drift

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Hebrews 2:1 warns us to pay closer attention to what we have heard “lest we drift away from it.” In this episode of the podcast, Jared and Ross talk about the concept of gospel drift — what it is, what are the signs, and how to avoid it. Relevant to the discussion is Jared’s brand new book Lest We Drift: 5 Departure Dangers from the 1 True Gospel, …

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The Spirituality of Jonathan Edwards

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This week, I am delighted to welcome Dr. Donald S. Whitney to the podcast. Dr. Whitney is Professor of Biblical Spirituality and the John H. Powell Professor of Pastoral Ministry The post The Spirituality of Jonathan Edwards appeared first on Preaching and Preachers Institute.By Jason K. Allen

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Episode 300: FTC Mailbag

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It’s Jared and Ross’s 100th episode together(!) and another installment in the FTC Mailbag feature, where they answer listener-submitted questions. This week’s topics include church membership processes, should pastors tithe?, the church in the Northeast, small groups, stewardship campaigns, using quotes in sermons, and resources on hospitality. Fr…

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Preaching a God-Centered Vision

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This week on Preaching and Preachers, Dr. Michael Reeves joins Dr. Jared Bumpers discussing his recent book Preaching: A God-Centred Vision. Dr. Reeves serves as president and professor of theology at The post Preaching a God-Centered Vision appeared first on Preaching and Preachers Institute.By Jason K. Allen

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Episode 299: Church Fights

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From throwing microphones to walking out of meetings, we’ve seen (and done) some unfortunate things in the midst of church conflict. Listen in as Jared and Ross discuss the roots and rationales of church conflicts — and how to respond when fights take over a church. From January to March, you’ll have the opportunity to hear from Midwestern Seminary…

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The Preacher and the Conscience

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*This episode was originally published on 12/10/2018. This week on Preaching and Preachers, Dr. Andy Naselli joins me in a discussion on the pastor and the conscience. Dr. Naselli serves The post The Preacher and the Conscience appeared first on Preaching and Preachers Institute.By Jason K. Allen

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Episode 298: Grab Bag!

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It’s another installment in the Grab Bag feature, where Jared Wilson and Ross Ferguson ask each other two surprise questions for off-the-cuff responses. Tune in and find out what we caught each other off guard about this week.By Jared C. Wilson

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The Preaching of Gardner Taylor

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*This episode was originally published on 9/24/23. Today, Dr. Jared Alcántara joins me in the studio as we discuss the preaching of Gardner Taylor. Jared serves as Professor of Preaching; The post The Preaching of Gardner Taylor appeared first on Preaching and Preachers Institute.By Jason K. Allen

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Episode 297: Contentment

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How is contentment a superpower? And how do you get it? In this episode of the FTC Podcast, Jared and Ross discuss the strangeness of contentment in a discontented world.By Jared C. Wilson

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Preaching Christ From the Old Testament

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*This episode was originally published on 11/26/2023. Today, Dr. David King joins me in the studio as we discuss preaching Christ from the Old Testament. David has served as Senior The post Preaching Christ From the Old Testament appeared first on Preaching and Preachers Institute.By Jason K. Allen

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Episode 14: Service

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The Son of Man came not to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many. If pastors mean to reflect the heart of the Good Shepherd, they will pursue a servant’s heart. But we find this pursuit frustrated by our own laziness, a sense of entitlement, or even others’ presuming upon our service. How can we push through these frust…

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Episode 296: New Year Episode

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Another year older and deeper in . . . gratitude? Jared and Ross celebrate the new year by reminiscing on the year past and encouraging others to make 2025 a year of renewed focus.By Jared C. Wilson

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The Cost of Pastoral Ministry

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*This episode was originally published on 11/19/2023. Today, I want to welcome H.B. Charles Jr. to the podcast. H.B. is the Pastor-Teacher at Shiloh Metropolitan Baptist Church of Jacksonville and The post The Cost of Pastoral Ministry appeared first on Preaching and Preachers Institute.By Jason K. Allen

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Episode 13: Encouragement

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Pastors constantly operate in an encouragement deficit. The practice of encouragement gives life. But so many ministers are drowning in criticism or just general disappointment. How can we become better encouragers of others when we receive so little of it ourselves? In this episode, Jared Wilson and Ronnie Martin share some encouraging insights ab…

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Episode 295: The Annual Christmas Episode

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The annual Christmas episode is here! And in our annual podcast tradition, Mr. Christmas himself — Ronnie Martin — is joining Jared again to fill your hearts with holiday cheer. On this year’s special episode, Jared and Ronnie talk about their favorite “snapshots” of Christmas past and discuss the delight (and the downside) of the ideal Christmas.…

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Cultivating Godliness in the Local Church

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*This episode was originally published on 11/5/2023. This week, I am delighted to welcome Dr. Donald S. Whitney to the podcast. Dr. Whitney is Professor of Biblical Spirituality and the The post Cultivating Godliness in the Local Church appeared first on Preaching and Preachers Institute.By Jason K. Allen

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Ep 12: Recreation

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The Lord has made us not simply to work, but to play. He has given us talents and taste buds, interests and abilities, wonder and “wirings”—all to help us enjoy his common grace and glorify him in that enjoyment. But how do we devote good time to hobbies and interests without feeling guilty, or letting them overrule our life? In this episode, Jared…

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Episode 294: FTC Mailbag

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It’s another installment in the FTC Mailbag feature, where Jared and Ross answer listener-submitted questions. This week’s topics include evangelizing the comfortable, the difference between preaching and teaching, leaving churches with shallow preaching, divisive church members, chemistry on the elder board, and the structure of pastoral residenci…

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Preaching the Literary Artistry and Genres of the Bible

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*This episode was oringally published on 10/22/2023. Today, Dr. Doug O’Donnell joins me in the studio as we discuss how to preach the literary artistry and genres of the Bible. The post Preaching the Literary Artistry and Genres of the Bible appeared first on Preaching and Preachers Institute.By Jason K. Allen

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Episode 11: Scripture

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Nearly every pastor is accustomed to treating the Bible as a resource for content—for preaching and teaching, discipling and counseling. But in their “using” of the Bible, too often we forget to let the Bible use them. Nothing can be more important for the shepherd of God’s people to be nourished and empowered by the very voice of God himself. In t…

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Episode 293: Personal Discipleship

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Have you been discipled? Do you disciple others? In this episode of the FTC Podcast, Jared Wilson and Ross Ferguson talk about the importance of personal discipleship and share some applicational practice for more fruitful disciple-making.By Jared C. Wilson

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Lectures to My Students by Charles Spurgeon

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*This episode was originally published on 9/17/2023. Today, Dr. Jared Bumpers joins me back in the studio as co-host as we discuss the release of Lectures to My Students by Charles Spurgeon The post Lectures to My Students by Charles Spurgeon appeared first on Preaching and Preachers Institute.By Jason K. Allen

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Episode 10: Exercise

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Paul said bodily exercise matters (though not as much as spiritual formation). But how can we incorporate a healthy practice of physical exercise into our lives in ways that actually affect our spiritual and emotional health? What is the purpose of regular exercise beyond concerns about body image or losing weight? How do we find the right balance?…

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Episode 292: Gospel Moms

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On this episode of the FTC Podcast, Jared talks with author Emily Jensen about her new book with Laura Wifler, *Gospel Mom,* and about the ins and outs of gospel-centered motherhood.By Jared C. Wilson

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Q&A Special with SBC President Clint Pressley

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This week, Clint Pressley joins me on Preaching and Preachers, and we discuss his call to ministry, current ministry, and current issues within the SBC. Pressley is the Senior Pastor The post Q&A Special with SBC President Clint Pressley appeared first on Preaching and Preachers Institute.By Jason K. Allen

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Episode 9: Reading

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Why should reading be a priority for every pastor? How do you incorporate the need to learn and grow this way during seasons of intense busyness and lack of margin? In this episode, Jared Wilson and Ronnie Martin resume their exploration of the pastoral wisdom practices by talking about their own reading histories and habits, and how every pastor o…

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Episode 291: Anticipating Advent

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Every year the Christmas holiday seems to creep up and then speed past. How can we make the most out of the Christmas holiday season? In this episode of the FTC Podcast, Jared Wilson and Ross Ferguson discuss the importance of Advent and how our participation in this anticipation can help us enjoy Christmas more than we’d expected.…

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