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        <itunes:subtitle>a conversation about the art of seeing reality</itunes:subtitle>
        <itunes:author>invisible castle</itunes:author>
        <itunes:summary>A conversation about the art of seeing reality, with Kristi Mair and Luke Cawley. Join us as we explore fresh perspectives and practices for anyone looking to help others bring the invisible God into focus. Whether that’s the people you meet in your everyday, or those you serve through your church or organization.</itunes:summary>
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        <description><![CDATA[<p>A conversation about the art of seeing reality, with <strong>Kristi Mair, Luke Cawley</strong> and <strong>Dave Benson</strong>. Join us as we explore fresh perspectives and practices for anyone looking to help others bring the invisible God into focus. Whether that’s the people you meet in your everyday, or those you serve through your church or organization.</p><p>For free regular articles, and to stay connected with what we&#39;re doing, subscribe at <a href="https://www.entertheinvisiblecastle.com/" rel="nofollow"><strong>entertheinvisiblecastle.com</strong></a></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><em>(The invisible castle podcast theme is created by Jon Scott of </em><a href="https://www.instagram.com/iamiamjon/" rel="nofollow"><em>iamjon</em></a><em>. The invisible castle project is supported by Chrysolis, UK-registered charity 1152787.)</em></p>]]></description>
        
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                <description><![CDATA[<p>We love books! And so we recorded this bonus episode, in which Luke Cawley and Kristi Mair discuss some of the books they&#39;ve enjoyed over the past few months. Keep up to date with <em>invisible castle</em> for free, <a href="https://www.entertheinvisiblecastle.com/" rel="nofollow"><strong><u>here</u></strong></a>.</p>]]></description>
                <content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;We love books! And so we recorded this bonus episode, in which Luke Cawley and Kristi Mair discuss some of the books they&amp;#39;ve enjoyed over the past few months. Keep up to date with &lt;em&gt;invisible castle&lt;/em&gt; for free, &lt;a href=&#34;https://www.entertheinvisiblecastle.com/&#34; rel=&#34;nofollow&#34;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;u&gt;here&lt;/u&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded>
                
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                <itunes:title>&#34;...collaboration can be both painful and beautiful...&#34; (apologetic practice, episode seven)</itunes:title>
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                <description><![CDATA[<p>Christian apologetics is ‘the art of engaging the <em>why</em> question’ — <em>why</em> should we take Jesus seriously, and <em>why</em> can we begin trusting and following him? In this episode, Luke Cawley and Dave Benson discuss collaboration—the why, the how, and their own experiences, both joyful and difficult.</p><p>Keep up to date with <em>invisible castle</em> for free, <a href="https://www.entertheinvisiblecastle.com/" rel="nofollow"><strong><u>here</u></strong></a>.</p>]]></description>
                <content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;Christian apologetics is ‘the art of engaging the &lt;em&gt;why&lt;/em&gt; question’ — &lt;em&gt;why&lt;/em&gt; should we take Jesus seriously, and &lt;em&gt;why&lt;/em&gt; can we begin trusting and following him? In this episode, Luke Cawley and Dave Benson discuss collaboration—the why, the how, and their own experiences, both joyful and difficult.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Keep up to date with &lt;em&gt;invisible castle&lt;/em&gt; for free, &lt;a href=&#34;https://www.entertheinvisiblecastle.com/&#34; rel=&#34;nofollow&#34;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;u&gt;here&lt;/u&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded>
                
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                <itunes:title>&#34;...our faith needs to be public even if doing so is tricky...&#34; (apologetic practice, episode six)</itunes:title>
                <title>&#34;...our faith needs to be public even if doing so is tricky...&#34; (apologetic practice, episode six)</title>

                
                
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                <description><![CDATA[<p>Christian apologetics is ‘the art of engaging the <em>why</em> question’ — <em>why</em> should we take Jesus seriously, and <em>why</em> can we begin trusting and following him? In this episode, Luke Cawley and Dave Benson discuss what it means to have a public faith. </p><p>Keep up to date with <em>invisible castle</em> for free, <a href="https://www.entertheinvisiblecastle.com/" rel="nofollow"><strong><u>here</u></strong></a>.</p>]]></description>
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                <itunes:title>&#34;...doubt is not the enemy of faith...&#34; (apologetic practice, episode five)</itunes:title>
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                <description><![CDATA[<p>In this episode, Luke Cawley, Kristi Mair and Dave Benson discuss the relationship between faith, doubt, and certainty.</p><p>Keep up to date with <em>invisible castle</em> for free, <a href="https://www.entertheinvisiblecastle.com/" rel="nofollow"><strong><u>here</u></strong></a>.</p>]]></description>
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                <description><![CDATA[<p>In this episode, Luke Cawley and Dave Benson discuss how and why we might create safe spaces for exploring faith.</p><p>Keep up to date with <em>invisible castle</em> for free, <a href="https://www.entertheinvisiblecastle.com/" rel="nofollow"><strong><u>here</u></strong></a>.</p>]]></description>
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