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LIFE Today Live explores a wide range of topics from a Christian worldview -- entertainment, culture, politics, world affairs, and more. With an emphasis on hope, grace, understanding, and redemption, Randy Robison listens to the views and experiences of others, asks the tough questions, and encourages everyone to \"look up\" to find the truth.

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