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John Michalak

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A seminary-trained author, speaker, and podcaster, John Michalak has spent over 25 years equipping others in the areas of spiritual life-change and authentic relationship.

John recently served as Senior Pastor at an English-speaking church in Honduras. Prior to this, he led Men Of Valor's "Jericho Project" in Nashville, TN, a prison ministry that seeks to restore men and families to God and society.

John wrote the bestselling, "365 Devotions to Embrace What Matters Most" in 2015, and is releasing his new book, "Unto Life: Reflections on Both the Journey and the Destination" in November 2022.

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	365 Devotions to Embrace What Matters Most: Rediscover Joy and Passion in Your Life (A 365-Day Devotional) 4.25 avg rating — 112 ratings — published 2015 — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Unto Life: Reflections on Both the Journey and the Destination by John Michalak (Goodreads Author), Arthur Boers (Contributor) it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 8 ratings — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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