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- ↑ King, Dan (Mar 31, 2009). "Interview: Joy Whitlock". BibleDude.Life. Retrieved January 8, 2020.
- ↑ "Joy Whitlock "God and a Girl"". Jesus Freak Hideout. September 16, 2008. Retrieved January 8, 2020.
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