Episode 770: Social Outrage: J.D. Greear on Charlie Kirk, When to Speak Out, and Culture Wars

J.D. Greear discusses the tension every pastor feels over when to speak out, how to speak out, and which issues should command a pastor’s voice. J.D. discusses Charlie Kirk, the culture wars, and social outrage.

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