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· 25 min· Episode 367

Episode 367: Patterns in the Cults - Part One with Watchman Senior Apologist Dr. Brady Blevins

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Using rudimentary mathematical operations, there are four simple ways to understand and remember basic patterns in the cults. Here on the broadcast this week we'll unpack what we at Watchman mean by a "cult" and how to recognize cultic doctrines and practices. On this episode with Watchman senior apologist Dr. Brady Blevins, we'll look at two of the four basic patterns, addition and subtraction. 

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