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Bobby Jamieson joins Collin Hansen to discuss why many people struggle to find lasting happiness, and argues that true happiness isn't found in worldly gain, but in humbly accepting life's limits and receiving them as gifts.
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Gospelbound
The Gospel Coalition, Collin Hansen · Devotional & Spiritual · English
Gospelbound, hosted by Collin Hansen for The Gospel Coalition, is a podcast for those searching for firm faith in an anxious age. Each week, Collin talks with insightful guests about books, ideas, and how to navigate life by the gospel of Jesus Christ in a post-Christian culture.
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