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When 'America's Pastor' Hid His Struggle, and Why Marriages Go Cold
Brian reflects on the recently resurfaced story of Max Lucado secretly battling alcohol at the height of his ministry success, drawing out lessons on the danger of hidden shame and the healing power of confession within real community. He processes the tragic deaths of three people, including a well-known reporter, in a Los Angeles news helicopter crash, using it as a reminder of life's brevity and the need to live with eternal urgency. Brian discusses a Gospel Coalition piece on reaching people who consider themselves "spiritual but not religious," offering practical ways the church can meet…
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