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What Is God Like with Troy Mangum

I recently heard a story about a boy who asked an Orthodox Priest if he could pray for Judas’ salvation. The priest looked at the boy, smiled, leaned down, and responded, “Yes, of course!” When he looked up and caught the concerned and questioning gaze of the boy’s parents, he stood and whispered, “I don’t know what it could mean for Judas, but it will be very good for your boy.”

Jason Clark
December 29, 2022
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Kindling Fire with Troy Mangum · 183. What's God Like?- Jason L. Clark- Kindling Fire with Troy Mangum

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What is God like? with Troy Mangum

A few months back, I had a great conversation with Troy Mangum, author of, Fatherhood Faceplants and host of, The Kindling Fire Podcast. Troy is a former YWAM missionary, hardcore punk singer, substance abuse counselor, busker, long boarder, exotic fruit farmer, vert skater, singer-songwriter, software engineering manager, traveling hitchhiker, and seminary dropout.

Check out more about Troy’s ministries here: troymangum.com
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Jason Clark
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Jason Clark is a relational theologian, storyteller, husband, and dad who believes the gospel is better than the last time we checked. He's the author of several books, the host of Rethinking God with Tacos, and lives in Cornelius, NC, with his wife, Karen, and their four kids.

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Topics Friendship Hell Judas kindness Leaving and finding Jesus Reconciliation Reformation retribution Salvation The Cross

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