Ask NT Wright Anything #31 Jean Vanier and when leaders let us down

2020-02-28T16:44:00+00:00

In the wake of the news that L’Arche founder Jean Vanier was responsible for sexual abuse of women during his ministry, Tom Wright respond to questions from listeners let down by leaders and the church.

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