How God-planted acorns became a legacy of mission
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Can stories from the past still inspire and shape the mission of the Church today? Rebecca McConnell's new book, When God Plants Acorns, chronicles the photographs and personal accounts that have inspired generations of Christians and missionaries since 1936. She joined Mal Pope to explore why church history matters and what the faith, perseverance, and vision of previous generations can teach us today.
Released on 25 Aug 2026
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