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    Emerging Global Ministry, Pentecostal Academia & the Local Church | Layla Nahavandi | Episode #6

    en-auSeptember 12, 2023
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    About this Episode

    On Episode 6 of The Flourishing Life Podcast, Andrew Staggs & Layla Nahavandi dive deep into the world of pentecostal academia, global ministry, the local church & more

    Layla Nahavandi is an international preacher, writer and Bible teacher. Layla is part of the faculty at TheosUniversity, and she is a global evangelist based out of Neuma Church in Melbourne, Australia. Layla is currently completing a PhD in theology focussed on the early Church

    She shares her experiences and insights from global ministry, including what God is doing in the lives of young people worldwide.

    They unpack the importance of relying on Holy Spirit in ministry & the value of being educated.

    If you're seeking keys for ministry, a deeper connection with your faith and how to live a flourishing life, then tune into this episode with Layla Nahavandi

    Produced & edited by StoryRocket

    Connect with Layla:
    http://www.laylanahavandi.com
    https://www.instagram.com/layla.nahavandi/
    https://linktr.ee/laylanahavandi

    Connect with Andrew:
    https://linktr.ee/andrewstaggs
    https://www.instagram.com/andrewstaggs

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