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About david platt david platt serves as pastor at mclean bible church in washington, d. Too hungry for words what does it look like in your own life to be hungry after gods word. David platt is the pastor of the church at brook hills in birmingham, alabama. David platt we are grateful for those who support radical financially. David platts little book is but 240 pages but packs a wallop when it comes to living the christian life. Radical small group study member book is a 6session bible study for adults by david platt. From radical followers of christ to radical communities of faith. If i had a feather for every time platt said radical, id have a chicken. New york times bestseller cba bestseller ecpa bestseller responses to radical in his compelling new book, radical, david platt delivers a powerful picture of the church in america today that, on key points.
You and i can choose to continue with business as usual in the christian life and in the church as a. David platt born david joseph platt is an american pastor. New york times bestseller cba bestseller ecpa bestseller responses to radical in his compelling new book, radical, david platt delivers a powerful picture of the church in america today. Platt invites you to encounter what jesus actually said about being his disciple, and then obey what you have heard. Learn more about radical, david platt and our global mission. Taking back your faith from the american dream multnomah, 2010 and radical.
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Vienna, vaas a followup to his hit 2010 book radical, missionary, pastor, and author david platt announced monday a new book targeting modern suburban american christians, entitled kinda. David platt books list of books by author david platt. He is currently the pastorteacher at mclean bible church, and he is also the author of the new york times best seller radical. Visit the radical book site for a free chapter download and other great resources.
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