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Taboo: Topics Christians Should be Talking about but Don't - Mike Novotny

Healing Rain with Sue Detweiler

Release Date: 05/18/2025

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Healing Rain with Sue Detweiler

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Healing Rain with Sue Detweiler

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Healing Rain with Sue Detweiler

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Healing Rain with Sue Detweiler

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🔥 What if the very topics we avoid… are the ones God wants to redeem?

On this week’s Healing Rain Podcast, I sat down with pastor and author Mike Novotny to talk about his bold and biblically grounded new book: "Taboo: Topics Christians Should Be Talking About But Don’t." 📖🔥

From sexuality and addiction to identity and mental health, Mike tackles some of the most controversial, emotional, and vulnerable issues in culture today—with grace, humility, and truth. 🙏

📖 “God’s Word gives us clarity, healing, and hope.”
We can’t afford to stay silent. We can’t afford to look away. We must step into the uncomfortable and speak God’s truth with courage and compassion.

This conversation is for every believer who’s ready to stop hiding and start healing. 💬💔➡💡❤

🎧 Tune in now on Healing Rain wherever you stream podcasts.

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