The Top Preaching Distractions (What Stops Pastors Mid-Sentence in the Pulpit)
Aug 18, 202621mEp. 1056
Josh and Sam have a little fun and talk about the preaching distractions most likely to get the pastor's attention.
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Josh and Sam have a little fun and talk about the preaching distractions most likely to get the pastor's attention.
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