8.1.25 Culture Friday, Bad Guys 2, and side-hugging at church

On Culture Friday, lawlessness and the search for belonging; a review of Bad Guys 2; and the evangelical side hug. Plus, the Friday morning news

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The Silence Of The Church was mentioned

look at the books The Cost Of Silence and Faith Without Fire. also listen to the songs coming out from Third Hour Songs. please don't overlook this, we need to talk about this.