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    As a neurosurgeon, Dr. Darlene Lobel was at the top of her game: in the middle of a 10-year career with 17 years of education and training, working at the number two hospital in the country with a thriving surgical practice, research practice, and associate professorship at a university. Then one day, she had an experience so profound that it shook her to the core. As a result, she walked away from her practice and entered a journey that has resulted in a worldwide ministry. But it all started with the question, “What now, Lord?” Special Guest: Darlene Lobel.

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