Matching: A Leap of Faith (w/ Norikuni and Samara) [Ep. 62]
Written By Blessing & Family Ministry
Ep. 62: Matching: A Leap of Faith (w/ Norikuni and Samara)
MatchNet – Blessing & Family Ministry
In this episode, Carina sits down with Norikuni and Samara to discuss the leaps of faith they took on their journeys to find and get matched to each other.
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