When you walk into a church for the first time, you get a feeling, don’t you? You make a judgment. These people are either “like me,” or these people have no idea how to understand someone like me. There’s a certain way you’re greeted—the way people extend hospitality—that makes you feel like this is your home—or you don’t belong here at all. On this episode of State of Independence, Joe Watkins interviews Brad “Doc” Bower & Jim “Preach” Quoss to talk about Freedom Biker Church, to talk about their unique church and ministry where all are welcome. (original airdate 4-14-23)
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