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With recent headlines featuring cultural christian moments like Jelly Roll's Grammys speech, and Kid Rock's TPUSA Halftime Show, where he added lyrics imploring people to read their Bibles and follow Jesus, what are Christians to make of this?

Is cultural Christianity something to abhor or celebrate?

https://youtube.com/@covenantmatters?feature=shared

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Is Cultural Christianity ACTUALLY Good?

Episode Description

Never lose your place, on any device