The prophetic sound of Big Ben!
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Chip Kendall, Sarah Belcher, and Akhtar Shah join Mal Pope to chat about 'All Through This Hour (Jesus Reigns)' - a new worship song based on the chimes of Big Ben.
Released on 24 Aug 2023
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