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A Conversation with Lester Ruth about "A History of Contemporary Praise & Worship"

Published November 3, 2023

Marc Jolicoeur interviews Lester Ruth about his most recent book (co-authored with Lim Swee Hong), A History Of Contemporary Praise & Worship.

Listen to the Podcast with Lester Ruth
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