By The FirstIn his latest special, Mike Slater is joined by actor Kirk Cameron to discuss the importance of faith and prayer during this pandemic. Mike also speaks to an ER doctor about some hopeful signs he’s seeing in the battle, and a nurse from Samaritan’s Purse describes what life is like helping coronavirus victims in Italy
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