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This episode is the first of a new monthly feature called "POP Questions" where we answer listener questions right here on the podcast. This month's question focuses on the topic, "What do you do when no one has asked you out?" and features special guest, Kelli Trontel.

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Jesus died to rescue us from sin for all eternity, but we don't have to wait until Heaven to experience that victory in our lives. Jennifer Maggio from The Life of a Single Mom shares her personal journey as a single mom, and how God has used the darkest parts of her story to bring her spiritual and emotional freedom. She shares how you can begin to engage in spiritual warfare to break generational patterns and sever soul ties, and take back your life and your family.

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