Christian Poetry with Tanner Olson | CPH Podcast
Poet Tanner Olson shares details about his new book, Continue: Poems & Prayers of Hope, and his writing process, as well as reads a few of his favorite featured poems.
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0:35Continue: Poems and Prayers of Hope | Friday Favorites
Pick up this book at any point in your day and be blessed by Continue: Poems and Prayers of Hope by Tanner Olson. https://www.cph.org/p-35192-continue-poems-and-prayers-of-hope.aspx #shorts #christi
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The Cycle of the Christian Life—Oratio, Meditatio, Tentatio
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0:24What is God calling you to do? Find out in this book by Jeff Leininger | Friday Favorites
Brinn shares her favorite book, Callings for Life: God's Plan, Your Purpose by Pastor Jeff Leininger. Learn more about your vocation, what God is calling you to do, and God's biggest mission for us.
0:34The Perfect Gift for Christian College Students | Friday Favorites
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28:56Tanner Olson | Continue: Poems & Prayers of Hope
Tanner Olson joins us live to chat about what it looks like to Continue. To continue through the hard, the joyful, the mundane, but most importantly to continue with Christ. Buy the book at https://ww
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