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John Witvliet on Prayer, Lament, and Refugia in Worship

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Listen to this episode of the podcast ‘Refugia’ hosted by Debra Rienstra with John Witvliet, Director of the Calvin Institute of Christian Worship, on how Christians can create refugia spaces in worship through thoughtful public prayer and courageous practices of lament.

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