In The Middle Of It

Mike Donehey (Finding God’s Will and Fighting Loneliness)

In The Middle Of It

Show Notes

Mike Donehey has spent a lot of time thinking about God’s will for our lives. Is God’s will a career choice, a narrow path, a tightrope? What if God’s will for us is really about delighting in God and seeking His heart before anything else? In this episode, Mike shares about his journey with Tenth Avenue North, the epidemic of male loneliness, a turning point in his marriage, and even his thoughts on AI music. Follow Mike Donehey https://www.instagram.com/mikedonehey/ https://www...

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