Ep. 116 - In The Beginning (Genesis 1:1 Study Pt. 2)

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In this episode of The Today Counts Show, we continue a collection of conversations on the book of Genesis. Jim talks with friends and Pastors Matt Martin & Winston Harris about the profound wisdom found in Genesis 1:1 . They explore ideas around God before creation, who wrote Genesis, how we can find the gospel in Genesis and more!

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Ep. 116 - In The Beginning (Genesis 1:1 Study Pt. 2)

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