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This season dives deep into the systems that protected power over people, revealing the untold stories of those who were sidelined, silenced, or sacrificed. Faith & Power is not just about scandal - it's about the cost of empire-building within the Church and the well-intentioned believers caught in the fallout.
From the creator of The Deconstructionists Podcast, this new chapter asks hard questions about leadership, accountability, and the future of faith.
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