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Should Preachers Tell Jokes?

08/16/2014

In this regular feature, Dave and Tom respond to questions from listeners and readers of The Berean Call. Here’s this week’s question: “Dear Dave and Tom: I know that you two do your share of preaching, so I thought I would put you on the spot. How far should a...Read more

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