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10 Doctrines Evangelicals Admire About Latter-day Saints

In this episode, we explore ten doctrines that evangelicals and other Christians admire about members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, often called Mormons, focusing on the strong emphasis on Jesus Christ and the importance of repentance.

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