Is laughter the missing link to handling tough seasons?
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Have you ever been at your lowest and then someone makes you laugh, changing everything in that moment? The Bible in Job 5:22 says, "You will laugh at destruction and famine, and need not fear the wild animals." What makes laughter so special to God? Is it truly the best medicine? TikTok creators and authors of Able to Laugh, John and Jade Reynolds, discuss this with Esther Higham.
Released on 16 Oct 2024
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