Why Does the Bible Teach You How to Be a Proper Slave Owner?
Episode Date: November 13, 2025Question about why it seems like the Bible teaches you how to be a proper slave owner rather than than saying, “Stop it. Give them freedom.” It se...
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189 episodes transcribedQuestion about why it seems like the Bible teaches you how to be a proper slave owner rather than than saying, “Stop it. Give them freedom.” It se...
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