Are aunties and uncles the secret to a thriving church?
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Do you have aunties and uncles in your life? Not necessarily relatives, but older Christians who check in, offer wisdom, challenge you or simply make sure you’re okay. Should caring for one another be the responsibility of the whole Church? Theo Manderson, a Premier Gospel presenter passionate about mentoring young people, and writer Alex Noel, who focuses on communicating faith and drawing people closer to Jesus, spoke to Michael on the subject...
Released on 21 Aug 2026
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