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January 14, 2022


Title: Brunch with Mark Lanier
Topic: Brunch with Mark Lanier
Discussed by Mark Lanier
with Biblical Literacy (www.Biblical-Literacy.com)


Day 5

Twice a year, Mark Lanier’s Biblical Literacy class has a special treat: potluck and questions! Class members (nearly 800 people!) bring food to class and enjoy a short fellowship time. They are also encouraged to ask Mark Lanier random (church appropriate) questions that may not be answered in a normal Life Group setting.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

How does God communicate with us, other than the Bible?

How can WE bless the Lord?

For more information about Mark’s Class, click [here]



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January 13, 2022


Title: Brunch with Mark Lanier
Topic: Brunch with Mark Lanier
Discussed by Mark Lanier
with Biblical Literacy (www.Biblical-Literacy.com)


Day 4

Twice a year, Mark Lanier’s Biblical Literacy class has a special treat: potluck and questions! Class members (nearly 800 people!) bring food to class and enjoy a short fellowship time. They are also encouraged to ask Mark Lanier random (church appropriate) questions that may not be answered in a normal Life Group setting.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Why is it hard to understand and decipher the Bible? How does Mark study? Mark uses Psalm 82 as an example…

For more information about Mark’s Class, click [here]



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January 12, 2022


Title: Brunch with Mark Lanier
Topic: Brunch with Mark Lanier
Discussed by Mark Lanier
with Biblical Literacy (www.Biblical-Literacy.com)


Day 3

Twice a year, Mark Lanier’s Biblical Literacy class has a special treat: potluck and questions! Class members (nearly 800 people!) bring food to class and enjoy a short fellowship time. They are also encouraged to ask Mark Lanier random (church appropriate) questions that may not be answered in a normal Life Group setting.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Mark continues to discuss cloning…

Will our pets be in heaven?

Why do we often seek medical intervention before praying?

For more information about Mark’s Class, click [here]



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January 11, 2022


Title: Brunch with Mark Lanier
Topic: Brunch with Mark Lanier
Discussed by Mark Lanier
with Biblical Literacy (www.Biblical-Literacy.com)


Day 2

Twice a year, Mark Lanier’s Biblical Literacy class has a special treat: potluck and questions! Class members (nearly 800 people!) bring food to class and enjoy a short fellowship time. They are also encouraged to ask Mark Lanier random (church appropriate) questions that may not be answered in a normal Life Group setting.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Mark continues to explain his position on Genesis, Neanderthals, the Garden of Eden, the Fall, and sin.

What do other Biblical scholars believe about Genesis?

When is Mark’s next book being released?

When is the Lanier Theological Library open to the public?

Why does the Bible say we should pray for Jerusalem?

What endeavor is Mark most proud of?

Cloning: Do clones have souls?

For more information about Mark’s Class, click [here]



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January 10, 2022


Title: Brunch with Mark Lanier
Topic: Brunch with Mark Lanier
Discussed by Mark Lanier
with Biblical Literacy (www.Biblical-Literacy.com)


Day 1

Twice a year, Mark Lanier’s Biblical Literacy class has a special treat: potluck and questions! Class members (nearly 800 people!) bring food to class and enjoy a short fellowship time. They are also encouraged to ask Mark Lanier random (church appropriate) questions that may not be answered in a normal Life Group setting.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

How would Mark summarize the book of Genesis?

Where did life really come from?

Is Mark an evolutionist?

For more information about Mark’s Class, click [here]



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August 20, 2021


Title: Brunch with Mark Lanier
Topic: Brunch with Mark Lanier
Discussed by Mark Lanier
with Biblical Literacy (www.Biblical-Literacy.com)


Day 5

Twice a year, Mark Lanier’s Biblical Literacy class has a special treat: potluck and questions! Class members (nearly 800 people!) bring food to class and enjoy a short fellowship time. They are also encouraged to ask Mark Lanier random (church appropriate) questions that may not be answered in a normal Life Group setting.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

How does God communicate with us, other than the Bible?

How can WE bless the Lord?

For more information about Mark’s Class, click [here]



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August 19, 2021


Title: Brunch with Mark Lanier
Topic: Brunch with Mark Lanier
Discussed by Mark Lanier
with Biblical Literacy (www.Biblical-Literacy.com)


Day 4

Twice a year, Mark Lanier’s Biblical Literacy class has a special treat: potluck and questions! Class members (nearly 800 people!) bring food to class and enjoy a short fellowship time. They are also encouraged to ask Mark Lanier random (church appropriate) questions that may not be answered in a normal Life Group setting.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Why is it hard to understand and decipher the Bible? How does Mark study? Mark uses Psalm 82 as an example…

For more information about Mark’s Class, click [here]



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August 18, 2021


Title: Brunch with Mark Lanier
Topic: Brunch with Mark Lanier
Discussed by Mark Lanier
with Biblical Literacy (www.Biblical-Literacy.com)


Day 3

Twice a year, Mark Lanier’s Biblical Literacy class has a special treat: potluck and questions! Class members (nearly 800 people!) bring food to class and enjoy a short fellowship time. They are also encouraged to ask Mark Lanier random (church appropriate) questions that may not be answered in a normal Life Group setting.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Mark continues to discuss cloning…

Will our pets be in heaven?

Why do we often seek medical intervention before praying?

For more information about Mark’s Class, click [here]



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August 17, 2021


Title: Brunch with Mark Lanier
Topic: Brunch with Mark Lanier
Discussed by Mark Lanier
with Biblical Literacy (www.Biblical-Literacy.com)


Day 2

Twice a year, Mark Lanier’s Biblical Literacy class has a special treat: potluck and questions! Class members (nearly 800 people!) bring food to class and enjoy a short fellowship time. They are also encouraged to ask Mark Lanier random (church appropriate) questions that may not be answered in a normal Life Group setting.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Mark continues to explain his position on Genesis, Neanderthals, the Garden of Eden, the Fall, and sin.

What do other Biblical scholars believe about Genesis?

When is Mark’s next book being released?

When is the Lanier Theological Library open to the public?

Why does the Bible say we should pray for Jerusalem?

What endeavor is Mark most proud of?

Cloning: Do clones have souls?

For more information about Mark’s Class, click [here]



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August 16, 2021


Title: Brunch with Mark Lanier
Topic: Brunch with Mark Lanier
Discussed by Mark Lanier
with Biblical Literacy (www.Biblical-Literacy.com)


Day 1

Twice a year, Mark Lanier’s Biblical Literacy class has a special treat: potluck and questions! Class members (nearly 800 people!) bring food to class and enjoy a short fellowship time. They are also encouraged to ask Mark Lanier random (church appropriate) questions that may not be answered in a normal Life Group setting.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

How would Mark summarize the book of Genesis?

Where did life really come from?

Is Mark an evolutionist?

For more information about Mark’s Class, click [here]



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September 11, 2020


Title: Brunch with Mark Lanier
Topic: Brunch with Mark Lanier
Discussed by Mark Lanier
with Biblical Literacy (www.Biblical-Literacy.com)


Day 5

Twice a year, Mark Lanier’s Biblical Literacy class has a special treat: potluck and questions! Class members (nearly 800 people!) bring food to class and enjoy a short fellowship time. They are also encouraged to ask Mark Lanier random (church appropriate) questions that may not be answered in a normal Life Group setting.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

How does God communicate with us, other than the Bible?

How can WE bless the Lord?

For more information about Mark’s Class, click [here]



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September 10, 2020


Title: Brunch with Mark Lanier
Topic: Brunch with Mark Lanier
Discussed by Mark Lanier
with Biblical Literacy (www.Biblical-Literacy.com)


Day 4

Twice a year, Mark Lanier’s Biblical Literacy class has a special treat: potluck and questions! Class members (nearly 800 people!) bring food to class and enjoy a short fellowship time. They are also encouraged to ask Mark Lanier random (church appropriate) questions that may not be answered in a normal Life Group setting.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Why is it hard to understand and decipher the Bible? How does Mark study? Mark uses Psalm 82 as an example…

For more information about Mark’s Class, click [here]



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September 9, 2020


Title: Brunch with Mark Lanier
Topic: Brunch with Mark Lanier
Discussed by Mark Lanier
with Biblical Literacy (www.Biblical-Literacy.com)


Day 3

Twice a year, Mark Lanier’s Biblical Literacy class has a special treat: potluck and questions! Class members (nearly 800 people!) bring food to class and enjoy a short fellowship time. They are also encouraged to ask Mark Lanier random (church appropriate) questions that may not be answered in a normal Life Group setting.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Mark continues to discuss cloning…

Will our pets be in heaven?

Why do we often seek medical intervention before praying?

For more information about Mark’s Class, click [here]



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September 8, 2020


Title: Brunch with Mark Lanier
Topic: Brunch with Mark Lanier
Discussed by Mark Lanier
with Biblical Literacy (www.Biblical-Literacy.com)


Day 2

Twice a year, Mark Lanier’s Biblical Literacy class has a special treat: potluck and questions! Class members (nearly 800 people!) bring food to class and enjoy a short fellowship time. They are also encouraged to ask Mark Lanier random (church appropriate) questions that may not be answered in a normal Life Group setting.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Mark continues to explain his position on Genesis, Neanderthals, the Garden of Eden, the Fall, and sin.

What do other Biblical scholars believe about Genesis?

When is Mark’s next book being released?

When is the Lanier Theological Library open to the public?

Why does the Bible say we should pray for Jerusalem?

What endeavor is Mark most proud of?

Cloning: Do clones have souls?

For more information about Mark’s Class, click [here]



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September 7, 2020


Title: Brunch with Mark Lanier
Topic: Brunch with Mark Lanier
Discussed by Mark Lanier
with Biblical Literacy (www.Biblical-Literacy.com)


Day 1

Twice a year, Mark Lanier’s Biblical Literacy class has a special treat: potluck and questions! Class members (nearly 800 people!) bring food to class and enjoy a short fellowship time. They are also encouraged to ask Mark Lanier random (church appropriate) questions that may not be answered in a normal Life Group setting.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

How would Mark summarize the book of Genesis?

Where did life really come from?

Is Mark an evolutionist?

For more information about Mark’s Class, click [here]



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July 12, 2019


Title: Brunch with Mark Lanier
Topic: Brunch with Mark Lanier
Discussed by Mark Lanier
with Biblical Literacy (www.Biblical-Literacy.com)


Day 5

Twice a year, Mark Lanier’s Biblical Literacy class has a special treat: potluck and questions! Class members (nearly 800 people!) bring food to class and enjoy a short fellowship time. They are also encouraged to ask Mark Lanier random (church appropriate) questions that may not be answered in a normal Life Group setting.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

How does God communicate with us, other than the Bible?

How can WE bless the Lord?

For more information about Mark’s Class, click [here]



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July 11, 2019


Title: Brunch with Mark Lanier
Topic: Brunch with Mark Lanier
Discussed by Mark Lanier
with Biblical Literacy (www.Biblical-Literacy.com)


Day 4

Twice a year, Mark Lanier’s Biblical Literacy class has a special treat: potluck and questions! Class members (nearly 800 people!) bring food to class and enjoy a short fellowship time. They are also encouraged to ask Mark Lanier random (church appropriate) questions that may not be answered in a normal Life Group setting.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Why is it hard to understand and decipher the Bible? How does Mark study? Mark uses Psalm 82 as an example…

For more information about Mark’s Class, click [here]



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July 10, 2019


Title: Brunch with Mark Lanier
Topic: Brunch with Mark Lanier
Discussed by Mark Lanier
with Biblical Literacy (www.Biblical-Literacy.com)


Day 3

Twice a year, Mark Lanier’s Biblical Literacy class has a special treat: potluck and questions! Class members (nearly 800 people!) bring food to class and enjoy a short fellowship time. They are also encouraged to ask Mark Lanier random (church appropriate) questions that may not be answered in a normal Life Group setting.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Mark continues to discuss cloning…

Will our pets be in heaven?

Why do we often seek medical intervention before praying?

For more information about Mark’s Class, click [here]



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July 9, 2019


Title: Brunch with Mark Lanier
Topic: Brunch with Mark Lanier
Discussed by Mark Lanier
with Biblical Literacy (www.Biblical-Literacy.com)


Day 2

Twice a year, Mark Lanier’s Biblical Literacy class has a special treat: potluck and questions! Class members (nearly 800 people!) bring food to class and enjoy a short fellowship time. They are also encouraged to ask Mark Lanier random (church appropriate) questions that may not be answered in a normal Life Group setting.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Mark continues to explain his position on Genesis, Neanderthals, the Garden of Eden, the Fall, and sin.

What do other Biblical scholars believe about Genesis?

When is Mark’s next book being released?

When is the Lanier Theological Library open to the public?

Why does the Bible say we should pray for Jerusalem?

What endeavor is Mark most proud of?

Cloning: Do clones have souls?

For more information about Mark’s Class, click [here]



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July 8, 2019


Title: Brunch with Mark Lanier
Topic: Brunch with Mark Lanier
Discussed by Mark Lanier
with Biblical Literacy (www.Biblical-Literacy.com)


Day 1

Twice a year, Mark Lanier’s Biblical Literacy class has a special treat: potluck and questions! Class members (nearly 800 people!) bring food to class and enjoy a short fellowship time. They are also encouraged to ask Mark Lanier random (church appropriate) questions that may not be answered in a normal Life Group setting.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

How would Mark summarize the book of Genesis?

Where did life really come from?

Is Mark an evolutionist?

For more information about Mark’s Class, click [here]



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November 16, 2018


Title: Brunch with Mark Lanier
Topic: Brunch with Mark Lanier
Discussed by Mark Lanier
with Biblical Literacy (www.Biblical-Literacy.com)


Day 5

Twice a year, Mark Lanier holds a special potluck brunch during his Biblical Literacy Class at Champion Forest Baptist Church. This is a fantastic time of fellowship and also allows class members to ask Mark any question they want (within reason!).

Every year, the questions get better and better, and this past brunch was no exception! Listen each day as Associate Pastor Brent Johnson asks Mark a new set of questions from class members…

Questions/Issues Discussed:

When did the dinosaurs exist? Mark concludes this question from Thursday…

Speed Round…
What does “fallen from grace” mean?
What happened to souls of the dead before Christ?
Once saved, always saved?
What translation of the Bible does Mark use?

For more information about Mark’s Class, click [here]



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November 15, 2018


Title: Brunch with Mark Lanier
Topic: Brunch with Mark Lanier
Discussed by Mark Lanier
with Biblical Literacy (www.Biblical-Literacy.com)


Day 4

Twice a year, Mark Lanier holds a special potluck brunch during his Biblical Literacy Class at Champion Forest Baptist Church. This is a fantastic time of fellowship and also allows class members to ask Mark any question they want (within reason!).

Every year, the questions get better and better, and this past brunch was no exception! Listen each day as Associate Pastor Brent Johnson asks Mark a new set of questions from class members…

Questions/Issues Discussed:

What does Mark believe about the Tribulation?

Did dinosaurs live at the same time as man? This is a complicated answer! Listen closely as Mark uses Genesis 1 to explain…

For more information about Mark’s Class, click [here]



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November 14, 2018


Title: Brunch with Mark Lanier
Topic: Brunch with Mark Lanier
Discussed by Mark Lanier
with Biblical Literacy (www.Biblical-Literacy.com)


Day 3

Twice a year, Mark Lanier holds a special potluck brunch during his Biblical Literacy Class at Champion Forest Baptist Church. This is a fantastic time of fellowship and also allows class members to ask Mark any question they want (within reason!).

Every year, the questions get better and better, and this past brunch was no exception! Listen each day as Associate Pastor Brent Johnson asks Mark a new set of questions from class members…

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Listen as Mark answers one of the most controversial questions of all times: How should wives submit to their husbands?

How did he come to this conclusion?

As Christians in America, we have easy access to Scripture. Why is it so important to study the Bible and memorize it?

What Biblical prophesies does Mark see being fulfilled in 2018?

For more information about Mark’s Class, click [here]



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November 13, 2018


Title: Brunch with Mark Lanier
Topic: Brunch with Mark Lanier
Discussed by Mark Lanier
with Biblical Literacy (www.Biblical-Literacy.com)


Day 2

Twice a year, Mark Lanier holds a special potluck brunch during his Biblical Literacy Class at Champion Forest Baptist Church. This is a fantastic time of fellowship and also allows class members to ask Mark any question they want (within reason!).

Every year, the questions get better and better, and this past brunch was no exception! Listen each day as Associate Pastor Brent Johnson asks Mark a new set of questions from class members…

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Mark concludes his response to a question regarding the caravan of illegal immigrants headed toward the US border…

What does Ephesians 5:22 “really” mean? (Wives submit to your husbands…) Mark has a very in-depth answer for this question, which will continue until tomorrow…

For more information about Mark’s Class, click [here]



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November 12, 2018


Title: Brunch with Mark Lanier
Topic: Brunch with Mark Lanier
Discussed by Mark Lanier
with Biblical Literacy (www.Biblical-Literacy.com)


Day 1

Twice a year, Mark Lanier holds a special potluck brunch during his Biblical Literacy Class at Champion Forest Baptist Church. This is a fantastic time of fellowship and also allows class members to ask Mark any question they want (within reason!).

Every year, the questions get better and better, and this past brunch was no exception! Listen each day as Associate Pastor Brent Johnson asks Mark a new set of questions from class members…

Questions/Issues Discussed:

How would Mark bring together the need to forgive and the need to pursue justice at the same time?

What is the answer to life and the universe?

Why won’t we sin in heaven?

What is Mark’s opinion of the caravan heading toward the border? (Mark’s answer mentions the November 6 Election, but is valid even after the fact.) He will conclude his answer tomorrow, so tune in!

For more information about Mark’s Class, click [here].



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March 24, 2017


Title: Who is Mark Lanier?
Topic: Brunch with Mark Lanier
Discussed by Mark Lanier
with Biblical Literacy (www.Biblical-Literacy.com)


Part 5

A few times a year, Mark Lanier hosts a potluck breakfast and Question and Answer Session during his Biblical Literacy class at Champion Forest Baptist Church.  This week, we will be airing portions of his most recent Q&A each day.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Lightning Round!!!  Associate Pastor Brent Johnson will be asking Mark Lanier quite a few questions during this final segment today. A few of the questions are:

Will we know our loved ones in Heaven?

What does God’s voice sound like?

If Mark met Joseph Smith, what would he say to him? “Buddy, buddy, buddy….”

Are we called to love everyone, or just Christians?

Mark closes the Q&A session bragging on his new grandbaby. And everyone said, “Awe…



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March 23, 2017


Title: Who is Mark Lanier?
Topic: Brunch with Mark Lanier
Discussed by Mark Lanier
with Biblical Literacy (www.Biblical-Literacy.com)


Part 4

A few times a year, Mark Lanier hosts a potluck breakfast and Question and Answer Session during his Biblical Literacy class at Champion Forest Baptist Church.  This week, we will be airing portions of his most recent Q&A each day.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Jews are taught that Jesus cannot be the Messiah because the Messiah brings world peace. How do we reconcile that?

God hates divorce. Of course there are exceptions that are outlined in the Bible. Many today, however, do not divorce per Biblical reasons, remarry, and are still be blessed by God. How can this be?

Christians in America are often very committed to certain “church things”. But are they really committed to surrender?



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March 22, 2017


Title: Who is Mark Lanier?
Topic: Brunch with Mark Lanier
Discussed by Mark Lanier
with Biblical Literacy (www.Biblical-Literacy.com)


Part 3

A few times a year, Mark Lanier hosts a potluck breakfast and Question and Answer Session during his Biblical Literacy class at Champion Forest Baptist Church.  This week, we will be airing portions of his most recent Q&A each day.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Why does Mark Lanier keep avoiding a tennis match with class member Janet Seifert?

Will there be a sequel to Mark Lanier’s “Psalm’s for Living” devotion book?

BONUS: Mark has started another devotion book focusing on books from the Old Testament!

How does Mark cultivate an attitude of gratefulness in his children?



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March 21, 2017


Title: Who is Mark Lanier?
Topic: Brunch with Mark Lanier
Discussed by Mark Lanier
with Biblical Literacy (www.Biblical-Literacy.com)


Part 2

A few times a year, Mark Lanier hosts a potluck breakfast and Question and Answer Session during his Biblical Literacy class at Champion Forest Baptist Church.  This week, we will be airing portions of his most recent Q&A each day.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

The Shack” is a movie recently released in theatres. A class member asked if Mark read the book or saw the movie, and, if so, what his opinion is….This is a short, funny answer, so listen in!

What is God’s view on cremation?

Is there a specific verse that Mark reflects on daily?



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March 20, 2017


Title: Who is Mark Lanier?
Topic: Brunch with Mark Lanier
Discussed by Mark Lanier
with Biblical Literacy (www.Biblical-Literacy.com)


Part 1

A few times a year, Mark Lanier hosts a potluck breakfast and Question and Answer Session during his Biblical Literacy class at Champion Forest Baptist Church.  This week, we will be airing portions of his most recent Q&A each day.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Why does Mark Lanier like his Question and Answer Brunch so much?

Why aren’t the dinosaurs mentioned in the Bible?

Is Satan a literal being? If so, how is he manifested in the United States?  Mark gives a very detailed answer to this question.  Listen close!

BONUS: Phil Keggy will be coming for a Q&A soon, so be on the lookout for that!



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