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Speaker 3: Hi, I'm doctor Tony Evans, your host for Heroes in

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Speaker 3: the Bible Jesus. If you've enjoyed this podcast so far,

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Speaker 3: He wanted to retell the story of the Bible to

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Speaker 3: They got to see him not just through the lens

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Speaker 3: He was the greater Joseph who would be betray by

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Speaker 3: In our next episode, Jesus is going to bring life

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Speaker 3: and light back to the disciples. Their dark and fearful

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Speaker 3: hearts will be given light and carriage for the battle ahead.

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Speaker 3: Join us next time for episode twenty one, Breath of Life.

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Speaker 3: the Bible and this podcast can have in someone's life.

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