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Healthy Wrestling | Building Faith on a Foundation of Belief in Jesus

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المحتوى المقدم من The Grove Church. يتم تحميل جميع محتويات البودكاست بما في ذلك الحلقات والرسومات وأوصاف البودكاست وتقديمها مباشرة بواسطة The Grove Church أو شريك منصة البودكاست الخاص بهم. إذا كنت تعتقد أن شخصًا ما يستخدم عملك المحمي بحقوق الطبع والنشر دون إذنك، فيمكنك اتباع العملية الموضحة هنا https://ar.player.fm/legal.

Join us as we dive into wrestling with knowledge and faith. We'll explore what it means to grapple with ideas, beliefs, and info in a world full of perspectives and misinformation. Using Jacob's story of wrestling with God, we'll discuss the power of questioning and deepening our understanding of who God is. We'll also highlight the importance of community, expert guidance, and a solid foundation in Jesus before exploring other faith areas. Tune in as we navigate the complexities of faith and discover a more authentic relationship with God.

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المحتوى المقدم من The Grove Church. يتم تحميل جميع محتويات البودكاست بما في ذلك الحلقات والرسومات وأوصاف البودكاست وتقديمها مباشرة بواسطة The Grove Church أو شريك منصة البودكاست الخاص بهم. إذا كنت تعتقد أن شخصًا ما يستخدم عملك المحمي بحقوق الطبع والنشر دون إذنك، فيمكنك اتباع العملية الموضحة هنا https://ar.player.fm/legal.

Join us as we dive into wrestling with knowledge and faith. We'll explore what it means to grapple with ideas, beliefs, and info in a world full of perspectives and misinformation. Using Jacob's story of wrestling with God, we'll discuss the power of questioning and deepening our understanding of who God is. We'll also highlight the importance of community, expert guidance, and a solid foundation in Jesus before exploring other faith areas. Tune in as we navigate the complexities of faith and discover a more authentic relationship with God.

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