Intro

Cory Huffman chats with Author, Professor, and Pastor, Dr. A.J. Swoboda, and Youth For Christ USA President, Jake Bland, about what it looks like to be teachable as followers of Christ, touching on topics raised in Dr. Swoboda's new book: "A Teachable Spirit: The Virtue of Learning from Strangers, Enemies, and Absolutely Anyone."

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