Show Notes
Today, we're following up last week's episode with more questions and we're here again with Dr. Mel Cure and Scott Davis from Search Ministries to tackle some of the most personal and profound questions people are asking. Why is God so hidden and does objective truth matter? We hope this episode can help you! This podcast is made by Search Ministries. Support our mission to ask deep questions, start good conversations and create new relationships: reachothers.org SOCIALS: Instagram: https:/...
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