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		<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Seeing Christianity through the world's eyes]]></itunes:subtitle>
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			<title><![CDATA[In Need of Compassion: Chris & Katie's Stories]]></title>
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			<title><![CDATA[Broken by Hypocrisy: Jay & Nic's Stories]]></title>
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			<title><![CDATA[Life After Abuse: Shawn & Joni's Stories]]></title>
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			<title><![CDATA[Rejected & Disowned: Josh's Story]]></title>
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