What do you get when two theologians walk into a podcast? A lot more fun than you'd expect. Whether you're a lifelong student of Scripture or just curious about the deeper stuff, Dr. Corey Abney and Dr. Ben Skaug will challenge your thinking, strengthen your faith, and prove once and for all that Theology is Fun.
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Learn the Word Podcast is a conversation with Bible scholars and expositors in which you will be challenged to grow in your knowledge of the Word of God and your relationship to the God of the Word, where we will discuss issues of Bible interpretation as well as subjects of practical application.
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In this episode of Theology is Fun, Dr. Corey and Dr. Ben dive deeper into the unseen battle between angels, demons, and Satan and how God's power and plan remain sovereign over it all. From the story of Job to the wild scene with the Sons of Sceva, they unpack how the enemy’s attempts to frustrate God’s purposes actually fulfill them. You’ll laugh…
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Do you have a guardian angel? Do angels actually have wings? And did Satan ever rule hell? In Episode 5, Dr. Corey and Dr. Ben pull back the curtain on one of the most misunderstood (and most dramatized) topics in all of theology: the unseen realm. From Hollywood myths to biblical truth, they explore what Scripture really says about angels, demons,…
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Dances with Wolves Meets Jurassic Park: The Return of the Dire Wolf
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22:52What do dire wolves, Jurassic Park, and the Book of Genesis have in common? More than you'd think. In this episode, Dr. Corey and Dr. Ben sink their theological teeth into the wild world of DNA manipulation, extinct creatures, and whether bringing dire wolves back from the dead is ethical or biblical. From LL Cool J quotes to dominion theology, we …
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Pyramids, Realms, and Aliens: How the Bible Explains It All
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21:22Did Aliens help build the pyramids? In this episode of Theology is Fun, Dr. Corey and Dr. Ben tackle wild theories about aliens, the pyramids, and humanity’s age-old attempt to bridge the material and immaterial realms. We dive into the Bible, from Eden to the Tower of Babel to Jacob’s Ladder, showing how God's plan to reconnect heaven and earth wa…
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The Pope and His Pastor: A New Perspective on the Resurrection
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20:38Did Jesus walk out of the tomb quietly? In this episode, Dr. Corey Abney and Dr. Ben Skaug respond to a controversial Lenten reflection from the Papal Preacher, who describes the resurrection of Jesus as "not a triumphant display of power, but a quiet act of love." Pastor Corey and Pastor Ben unpack why this framing creates a false dichotomy betwee…
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What Mel Gibson Missed in The Passion of the Christ
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22:53Mel Gibson’s The Passion of the Christ was graphic, intense, and unforgettable, but did it portray the true suffering of Jesus? In this first episode, Dr. Corey Abney and Dr. Ben Skaug explore what Scripture reveals about Jesus’ greatest suffering—and it wasn’t physical. They dive into the weight of sin, the wrath of God, and what really happened o…
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LTW201 - Why Bible and Theology Matters: Part 1 with Dr. Charles Bethel, Dr. Paul Holritz, Dr. Paul Seger
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27:12For this week's podcast, we are guests listening to the first episode of a new podcast "Bible and Theology Matters" where Dr. Paul Weaver discusses the essential nature of doctrine and how it influences everything we do.
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LTW 200 - Developing Church Leaders - with Dr. Paul Barreca
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44:00In today’s podcast, Dr. Paul Barreca joins us to discuss the books of 1 Timothy and Titus. We will examine some key points that Paul makes to these two young Pastors as well as their importance for believers today.
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LTW 199 - The Pharisee and the Publican - with Pastor Tom Messer
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50:25Today's podcast wraps up our special summer highlight series. We join the Word of Life Pines Family Campground one last time and hear from Pastor Tom Messer on the story of Pharisee and the Publican found in Luke 18.
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LTW 198 - Divine Deliverance with Dr. Corey Abney
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39:55This week in our Pines Family Campground summer series, Dr. Corey Abney brings the subject of Biblical genealogies to life! Specifically, how God moves through human dysfunction to bring divine deliverance.
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LTW197 - Eating, Chewing and Breathing with Dr. John Barnett
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52:50Join us this week as we, once again, visit the Word of Life Pines as Dr. John Barnet looks to Biblical prophecy to remind us how to spiritually "eat, chew and breath" and thus become God's extension to believers around us.
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LTW196 - From Tragedy to Triumph with Dr. Mark Yarbrough
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34:40This week we'll resume our summer messages series with Dr. Mark Yarbrough. Dr. Yarbrough concludes his week at the Word of Life Pines by wrapping up his study on the book of Esther.
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LTW 195 - Jesus, the Calm in Our Storm with Dr. Richard Blackaby
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45:33This week in our Pines Family Campground summer series, we hear from Dr. Richard Blackaby as he reflects on the “storm” the year 2020 brought us, and he presents a challenge to “be prepared to serve God like you’ve never served him before”.
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LTW 194 - God, Creation, Nature, and You with Dr. Ramesh Richard
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38:43Join us as we continue to re-visit summer at the Word of Life Pines as we listen in on Dr. Ramesh Richard as he discusses God, creation, nature, and you!
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LTW193 - The ABC's of Bible Prophecy with Dr. Ray Pritchard
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46:23Continuing in our special series from an incredible summer at the Word of Life Pines, Dr. Ray Pritchard turns to the book of Daniel and shares his “ABC’s of Bible Prophecy”.
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LTW192 - God is Sovereign. I am Responsible. - with Dr. George Murray
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33:45This week we take a deep dive into a message from the Word of Life Pines where Dr. George Murray discusses two great truths that have “guided and permeated” his life.
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LTW191 - Combating Temptation with Dr. Nicolas Ellen
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35:08This week, as we continue in our series featuring our summer speaker lineup, we listen in on Dr. Nicolas Ellen's powerful message on dealing with temptation from a Godly perspective.
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In this new podcast series, we will feature the incredible Bible preachers and teachers who spent time with us this summer speaking at the Word of Life Pines. As we start this series, Dr. Tedd Tripp, author of Shepherding a Child's Heart, shares with us a message on the topic of parenting.
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LTW 189 - The Theocratic Kingdom: Thy Kingdom Come! - Part 3 -with Dr. Altizer, Dr. Bookman, Dr. Cone, Prof. Katulka, and Dr. Stallard
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48:24In this, our third and final Podcast on the Theocratic Kingdom, my guests will answer the question, is God done with Israel (Romans 11). They will also discuss what Acts 1 and Revelation 20 have to say about the Kingdom. We will conclude with each sharing why they believe that the Kingdom is an important theme to understand and teach in our churche…
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LTW 188 - The Theocratic Kingdom: Thy Kingdom Come! - Part 2 -with Dr. Altizer, Dr. Bookman, Dr. Cone, Prof. Katulka, and Dr. Stallard
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43:46Today, we continue our three-part series on the Theocratic Kingdom. This series will define and describe the theocratic kingdom and discuss its significance in God’s plan for human history. We will investigate some of the most significant Scripture passages on this central theme, starting in the very first chapter of Genesis through Revelation 20.…
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LTW 187 - The Theocratic Kingdom: Thy Kingdom Come! - Part 1 -with Dr. Altizer, Dr. Bookman, Dr. Cone, Prof. Katulka, and Dr. Stallard
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40:40Today, we begin a three-part series on the Theocratic Kingdom. This series will define and describe the theocratic kingdom and discuss its significance in God’s plan for human history. We will investigate some of the most significant Scripture passages on this central theme, starting in the very first chapter of Genesis through Revelation 20.…
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LTW 186 - Hermeneutics: What is it? Why is it Important? - Part 2 -with Dr. Altizer, Dr. Cone, Prof. Katulka, and Dr. Stallard
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37:10In this second of a two-part podcast series on Hermeneutics, our prestigious guests discuss important principles of the Historical, Grammatical, Literal approach, including the analogy of Scripture, single meaning, and the perspicuity of Scripture. They also critique other competing hermeneutical methods.…
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LTW 185 - Hermeneutics: What is it? Why is it Important? - Part 1 -with Dr. Altizer, Dr. Cone, Prof. Katulka, and Dr. Stallard
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56:35In this first of a two-part podcast series, we discuss what Hermeneutics is, why it is important, and explain why the Historical, Grammatical, Literal approach is the best method of interpretation.
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LTW 184 - Surveying the Book of James - with Dr. Ray Pritchard
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48:13In this week’s LTW podcast, we provide another sneak-peak into the Word of Life New Testament Survey course, set to be released in January of 2022. In this audio, Dr. Ray Pritchard, Founder and President of Keep Believing ministries, provides a big picture overview and survey of the Book of James. To watch the video version visit learn.wol.org/podc…
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LTW 183 - Deuteronomy: Covenant Renewal and the People of God - Hosted by Josiah Boyd
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43:33This podcast is a part of the Cover-to-Cover series which walks through each book of the Old and New Testament. Dr. Weaver will provide a big picture of the book of Deuteronomy and explain its significance to the Jewish people as they prepare to enter into the Promised Land.
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LTW 182 - Theological Education, Missions, and the Middle East - with Pastor Matthews and Dr. Holritz
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55:29Join Pastor Matthews and Dr. Holritz as they share how vital theological education is to missions and how it is having an incredible impact around the world and specifically in the Middle East.
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LTW 181 - Five Viewpoints of an Effective Leader - with Dr. Richard Blackaby
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43:29In today's podcast, Dr. Richard Blackaby challenges leaders to increase their effectiveness by examining leadership from five distinct viewpoints.
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LTW180 - The Great Commission: What Is It? How Are We Doing in Fulfilling It?
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30:22In Today's podcast, Dr. George Murray explains exactly what the Great Commission entails and then provides an assessment on how the 21st Century Church is doing in accomplishing it.
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LTW 179 - The Exclusive Nature of the Gospel: Is Jesus the Only Way?
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21:57Is Jesus Christ the only way to Salvation? This question will be answered and discussed by Dr. George Murray former President and Chancellor of Columbia International University.
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LTW 178 - Instructing a Child's Heart: Part 2 - with Dr. Tedd Tripp
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27:25In this final podcast of a three-part series, Dr. Tedd Tripp concludes his discussion about biblical wisdom and insights on instructing a child's heart.
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LTW 177 - Instructing a Child's Heart: Part 2 - with Dr. Tedd Tripp
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35:28In this second of a three-part series, Dr. Tedd Tripp, author of Shepherding a Child's Heart, continues to discuss biblical wisdom and insights on instructing a child's heart.
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LTW176 - Instructing a Child's Heart: Part 1 - with Dr. Tedd Tripp
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31:26In this first of a three-part series, Dr. Tedd Tripp, author of Shepherding a Child's Heart, provides biblical wisdom and insights on instructing a child's heart.
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LTW175 - Surveying Ephesians: Part 2 - with Professor Christopher Katulka
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1:02:03In today's program, we continue the second part of a two-part series on the book of Ephesians. Professor Katulka will provide you with an understanding of the big picture of this incredible book.
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LTW174 - Surveying Ephesians: Part 1 - with Professor Christopher Katulka
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38:17In today's program, we begin a two-part series on the book of Ephesians. Professor Katulka will provide you with an understanding of the big picture of this incredible book.
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LTW173 - The New Perspective on Paul: Part 2 - with Dr. Douglas Bozung
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29:11In today's program, we continue our podcast series on a recent theological development known as the "New Perspective on Paul". Pastor and scholar, Dr. Douglas Bozung, returns to the Learn the Word podcast to discuss this disturbing development.
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LTW172 - The New Perspective on Paul: Part 1 - with Dr. Douglas Bozung
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31:44On today's podcast, we discuss a recent and disturbing theological development known as the "New Perspective on Paul". Dr. Douglas Bozung, a Pastor and Scholar, joins the Learn the Word podcast to discuss this subject, a topic on which he has done a great deal of research and writing.
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LTW171 - Theology Matters: Getting the Gospel Right
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55:24In today’s podcast, we will continue our two-part series entitled Theology Matters. We will be listening in on a seminar presented to the staff and faculty of the Word of Life Bible Institute entitled Getting the Gospel Right.
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LTW170 - Theology Matters: Inerrancy of Scripture
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52:25What you really believe impacts how you really behave! Ideas have consequences, and bad ideas have victims! In today’s podcast, we will address the inerrancy of Scripture and shine a light on the horrifying ramifications when seminaries and denominations deny this essential doctrine.
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LTW169 - Faith and Works in James 2 - with Dr. Charlie Bing
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52:33Dr. Bing, founder and president of Grace Life Ministries, provides a clear and helpful explanation of one of the most misinterpreted chapters in the Bible, James 2.
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LTW168 - The College Choice - with Todd Sorrell
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42:32Todd Sorrell, author of "The College Choice: A Biblical Guide for Students and Parents", provides wisdom to parents and students as they consider what college they, or their student, should attend.
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LTW167 - Millennial Matters: The Loss of Morality and Its Implications for Christian Ministry - With Justin Lough, Daniel Fahning, and Samuel Stewart
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58:28In this week’s podcast, we will discuss how the culture in which we live has denied biblical standards of morality and the challenges Christians face as a result. And to discuss this critical subject, we have invited three contributors who are very well-informed millennials and hold vital roles in the ministry of the Word of Life Global Bible Insti…
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LTW166 - Millennial Matters: The Loss of Innocence and Its Implications for Raising Children
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38:49Our millennial contributors analyze our culture and discuss how children are losing their innocence at a young age. They then provide biblical wisdom and advice on how to raise worldly-wise but innocent children in today’s culture.
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LTW165 - Millennial Matters: The Loss of Absolute Truth and Its Implications on Bible Study - with Mr. Curtis, Mr. Fahning, Mr. Lough, and Mr. Stewart
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52:32Four of our Global Bible Institute’s young leaders, who all are millennials, discuss the loss of moral absolutes in our culture and its implications upon personal and small group Bible studies.
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LTW162: Dispensationalism: Dispelling the Myths and Misconceptions - with Dr. Cone, Dr. Parle, and Dr. Stallard
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38:32In today's podcast, we continue our series on the subject of Dispensationalism. Dr. Cone, Dr. Parle, and Dr. Stallard will dispel the many myths and misconceptions regarding Dispensationalism.
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LTW161 - Dispensationalism: What is it? Why is it important? - Part 2 with Dr. Cone, Dr. Parle, and Dr. Stallard
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34:57Today we continue our podcast series on the subject of Dispensationalism. We will answer the questions, what is Dispensationalism and why is it important. Dr. Cone, Dr. Parle, and Dr. Stallard return to the Learn the Word podcast to answer these questions.
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LTW160 - Dispensationalism: What is it? Why is it Important? - Part 1 with Dr. Cone, Dr. Parle, and Dr. Stallard
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37:35Today we are beginning a new podcast series on the subject of Dispensationalism. We will answer the questions, what is Dispensationalism and why is it important. To discuss this topic, we have three respected scholars, Dr. Cone, Dr. Parle, and Dr. Stallard, all of whom are very knowledgeable and passionate about Dispensationalism.…
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LTW159 - Wisdom and Parenting in Proverbs, with Dr. David Merkh
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43:47The book of Proverbs is an endless source of wisdom for training our children to love and serve the Lord. Join Dr. Merkh as he helps us to glean from this untapped resource.
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LTW158 - Wisdom, the Fear of Man, and Criticism in Proverbs, Part 2
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29:38In this podcast, Dr. Merkh continues to provide insights into handling criticism from the book of Proverbs.
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LTW157 - Wisdom, the Fear of Man, and Criticism in Proverbs, Part 1
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29:27Do you struggle with criticism? Do you struggle with what others think about you? Of course, you do. We all do. In today's program, Dr. Merkh addresses this problem and provides biblical answers from the book of Proverbs.
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LTW156 - Wisdom and Folly in Proverbs, Part 2 with David Merkh
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35:23In today's podcast, we continue a 4-part series on the book of Proverbs. Dr. Merkh will contrast wisdom and folly as described in the book of Proverbs.
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