PROF DION FORSTER - The Power of Reconciliation: Why Communion Calls Us to Heal Relationships

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In this profound podcast episode, Professor Dion Foste explores the deep spiritual significance of reconciliation—both with God and others—through the lens of Holy Communion. Drawing from Matthew 5:23-24, he shares a powerful lesson from his Dutch Reformed church, where members are urged to repair broken relationships before partaking in the Lord’s Supper.
3 Jul English South Africa Religion & Spirituality · Christianity

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