Exiles: The Church in the Shadow of Empire

Exiles: The Church in the Shadow of Empire

A thoughtful exploration of the intersection of faith and politics, Exiles What if we considered ourselves “exiles in Babylon” and turned to Scripture, not political parties, to shape our most passion…

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