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Held Back or Thriving?

Bryce Johnson and Luke Heaton unpack athletes being held back from thriving in their sport...and how it relates to us being held back from thriving as we follow Jesus.


This Week's Questions:


  • What does it mean for followers of Jesus to "thrive"?
  • What are some of the most common things that hold us back from thriving in our spiritual lives?
  • How does our relationship with sin impact our ability to thrive as we follow Jesus?


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