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Episode 1172 | April 7, 2025

Why God Doesn't Need You

Historical Books | 1 Samuel 5 Are you trying to manipulate God?

Are you trying to manipulate God? Does God need us? Why did Jesus give his life? In today's episode, guest host, Luke Simon, shares how 1 Samuel 5 reminds us of the good news that God cannot be controlled.

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