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Podcast: Why is First Peter SO Harsh Towards Women?
Greg looks at Peter’s harsh views of women through a Cruciform lens.
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Category: ReKnew Podcast
Tags: Gender Roles, Jesus Feminist, Women In Ministry
Verse: 1 Peter 3
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