Below the Surface- Cultivate
Dr. Richard Kannwischer
Introducing Cultivate
Dr. Richard KannwischerVideo · 27 min · July 29, 2026
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What does it really mean to grow spiritually? In this introductory episode, Dr. Richard Kannwischer is joined by Pastor Rene Schlaepfer and Justin Whitmel Earley to explore the vision behind Cultivate and why lasting spiritual growth isn't about striving harder, but remaining rooted in Jesus as the Holy Spirit produces
the fruit of the Spirit in our lives.
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