Lord Dannatt: Balancing faith and duty as a senior military leader
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This week, Tim chats with General Lord Richard Dannatt, the former head of the British Army.
They get into all kinds of topics—from Lord Dannatt’s personal journey with faith to what it's really like to be a Christian in such a high-stakes military role. They even touch on what Donald Trump’s presidency might mean for global conflicts.
Plus, Tim explores a new angle on how the Christian vote played into Trump’s win.
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Released on 12 Nov 2024
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