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The Cosmic Dance Origin Story
In this video, Greg introduces The Cosmic Dance, by explaining what motivated him to write this quirky little book.
If you live near the Twin Cities, come to the launch party Friday June 24th where you can purchase the book at a discounted rate. Click here for information on the launch party.
Category: Sermons and Video Clips
Tags: Greg Boyd, Open Theism, Science, The Cosmic Dance, Theology
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