Episode 04.76 "The Conversation with the Thief on the Cross"
Co-host Kevin discusses the importance of the final conversation between Jesus and one of the Thieves on the Cross at Calvary and how this conversation is relevant today. Support the show
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Co-host Kevin discusses the importance of the final conversation between Jesus and one of the Thieves on the Cross at Calvary and how this conversation is relevant today. Support the show
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