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Focus on the Family with Jim Daly

Avoiding the Chore War

Avoiding the Chore War

Our guests explain how couples can avoid conflict by learning to work together as a team to tackle household responsibilities.

Original Air Date: August 4, 2014

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Justin Brierley is a Christian apologist, popular author and podcaster in the U.K., reaching thousands as he shares from a Christian worldview. He believes there is a growing wave of faith in the culture, including among skeptics and atheists, and believers have a great opportunity to share the gospel. Based on his book Why I’m Still a Christian, Justin shares how science and other disciplines point to our Creator. Reaching beyond intellect, he also addresses heart issues that are drawing people in the culture to search for truth.

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