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#66 A conversation with Douglas Murray on identity, myth and miracles

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#66 A conversation with Douglas Murray on identity, myth and miracles

May 20, 2021
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A special edition of the show in which Tom Wright sits down with noted cultural critic Douglas Murray to discuss Douglas’ own journey in and out of faith, the church and culture, and whether Christianity can makes sense of a post-Christian world. Originally aired as part of The Big Conversation from Unbelievable? in partnership with the John Templeton Foundation.

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