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The Commons 2.4: St. Augustine (feat. Karen Wright Marsh)
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Welcome to season two of The Commons which focuses on ten key figures and movements in church history!
Here in episode four of season two, Brian Phillips chats with guest Karen Wright Marsh, author of Vintage Saints and Sinners: 25 Christians Who Transformed My Faith, about the miraculous life of St. Augustine. Topics include his place in Church history, his struggles, and the influence of his devout, Godly, praying mother.
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This season of The Commons is brought to you by New College Franklin. Learn more at newcollegefranklin.org.
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