147 - The Patrons Got After It!

 

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Today on RTP — We had a ton of feedback on recent topics. In this episode, we bring in your insights. Then in the *Aftershow, we talk about Christian Hedonism and times Christians have misrepresented others they disagree with.

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Scripture Verses Cited: 2 Samuel 12:3; Luke 14:5, 14:11-12

Christian Drug Culture

John Piper and Christian Hedonism mentioned by Cloud

Christian Hedonism explained by Piper himself

Christian Hedonism used in a sermon

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