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Speaker 2: Hi, I'm doctor Tony Evans, your host for Heroes in

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Speaker 2: the Bible Jesus. If you've enjoyed this podcast so far,

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Speaker 2: In our next episode, Jesus is going to bring life

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Speaker 2: and light back to the disciples. Their dark and fearful

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Speaker 2: hearts will be given light and carriage for the battle ahead.

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Speaker 2: Join us next time for episode twenty one, Breath of Life.

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