4-Freedom Podcast

By James Safrit and Brett Martin

4-Freedom Podcast exists to bring the message of Galatians 5:1, to those in the body of Christ that have been trapped in the legalism of the IFB. It is our goal to expose legalism, help those who may have been abused, encourage them to grow in God’s grace, and to accomplish all of these through the Word of God by expounding the Scriptures.

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146. Freedom to be an Effective Leader

4-Freedom PodcastOct 17, 2024

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172. Fundamental Footprints - The Academic Powerhouses - BJU & PCC

In this episode, James and Brett dive into the history, culture, and legacy of two major institutions in the IFB world: Bob Jones University and Pensacola Christian College. They explore the founding vision, strict environments, academic strengths, and the spiritual trauma many former students still carry. It’s a candid look at how rules, reputation, and religion can shape hearts—for better or worse.

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May 15, 202555:11

171. Fundamental Footprints - A Personal Story under Bob Gray Sr - James Spurgeon Interview

James was a student under Bob Gray in the 80's and 90's and came to share of his experience with the Longview Movement.

His book - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DZV12M4W/ref=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cso_cp_apin_dp_94BE7C3C2R3CDGJW2SMS

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May 08, 202547:08

170. Fundamental Footprints - Bob Gray Sr. and Longview Baptist Temple – The Cult of the Pulpit

Today, we’re revisiting Longview—not just the sermons and suits—but the system that elevated Bob Gray Sr. to a level of influence few ever reach. We’ll talk about the pressure to perform, the echo of Hyles’ influence, and the long shadow cast when charisma takes center stage in the church.

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May 01, 202549:41

169. Fundamental Footprints - Examining Hyles-Anderson College – A Legacy of Influence and Concern

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Apr 24, 202548:15

168. Why Wokeness Matters Finale

These Stories are everywhere—in churches, in pulpits, in seminaries, and in youth groups.

And if we don’t speak clearly, boldly, and lovingly about what’s happening… we’ll lose more than just doctrine—we’ll lose souls.

So stay with us. Because today, we’re talking about why wokeness matters—and why the church must wake up.

Mohler Episode - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-briefing-with-albert-mohler/id390278738?i=1000695491039

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Apr 17, 202550:09

167. Freedom To Love Without Compromise

It was a question that many pastors, churches, and believers are wrestling with today. The culture is pushing for a love that accepts everything—no questions asked, no boundaries drawn. But the gospel tells us something different. It calls us to love without compromise, to offer grace but also to speak the truth in love.

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Apr 10, 202540:31

166. Secular Morality vs. Biblical Morality

What happens when morality is untethered from its foundation? Can secular ethics provide a meaningful alternative? Or is biblical morality the only true anchor for right and wrong?

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Apr 03, 202549:31

165. The Price of Offense

In today’s episode, we’ll unpack what it means to offend others, and more importantly, what it means to stand for the truth, even when it’s uncomfortable.

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Mar 27, 202501:02:25

164. The Slippery Slope of Cultural Relativism

Cultural relativism doesn’t seem all that dangerous at first glance. It’s dressed up in words like “tolerance,” “inclusion,” and “open-mindedness.”

If you’ve ever wondered why so many churches seem hesitant to take a stand, if you’ve felt pressure to compromise biblical truth for the sake of being “loving,” or if you’re struggling to respond when people say, “Who are you to judge?”—then stay with us. Because this is a conversation we can’t afford to ignore.

We are not here to sugarcoat things. We are here to speak truth. So, let’s get into it.

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Mar 20, 202548:58

163. Freedom from Identity Politics

Identity politics is politics based on a particular identity, such as ethnicity, race, nationality, religion, denomination, gender, sexual orientation, social background, caste, age, disability, intelligence, and social class.

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Mar 13, 202501:01:34

162. Canceled In The IFB - Joe Vanella (Ninety-nine for one Podcast)

In a world today where it is liberating to cancel someone or something. We dive deep into the story of Joe and how we can help others.

Link to His Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ninety-nine-for-one/id1783419733

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Mar 06, 202501:01:30

161. Freedom from Victimhood with Guest Jon Hollifield

Victims and victimhood is a term that has been used and absued over the years. Today we sit down with Jon to discuss this timely topic and how to handle it from a biblical perspective.

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Feb 27, 202501:08:03

160. Freedom from CRT In The Church

CRT claims that racism isn’t just about individual prejudice but is embedded in laws, institutions, and social systems. It says that white people, whether they intend to or not, benefit from a system that oppresses people of color.

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Founders ministry documentary https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pFHfa0s1XLM

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Feb 20, 202544:45

159. Canceled In The IFB - Olivia Harding (We Are One Podcast)

In a world today where it is liberating to cancel someone or something. We dive deep into the story of Olivia and how we can help others.

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Feb 13, 202501:02:25

158. Freedom from Cancel Culture: A Biblical Perspective

In a world today where it is liberating to cancel someone or something. We dive deep into what it looks like from a biblical perspective to redeem instead of cancel.

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Feb 06, 202549:03

157. Freedom From Social Justice

Social justice is a hot topic word In today's culture. It has made its way into the church. Today we want to discuss this hot topic and talk through how to avoid the pitfall of this ideology

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Jan 30, 202548:56

156. Defining Wokeness and Why It Matters To The Church

What does Woke Mean? How is it infiltrating

the Church? Does it even matter?

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Jan 23, 202545:32

155. A Special Teaser Trailer For The New Season

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Jan 18, 202504:16

154. Trump, TikTok, & Tech

Welcome back to the Podcast. We are excited about the future of the prodcast. We talk today about the future of the word we live in.

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Jan 16, 202536:16

153. A Special Chirstmas Poem

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Dec 25, 202403:41

152. Re-Release Freedom In The Church - Dress Attire

This was our most listened to Ep in 2024. We hope you enjoy.

Brett and James sit and discuss dress and what that looks like.

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Dec 12, 202401:14:23

151. Updates and Future Fun

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Nov 21, 202430:34

150. For The Sake Of The Gospel Conference - Brett Sermon - "The Joy of Persecution"

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Nov 14, 202428:09

149. Pray For Nathan

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Nov 06, 202408:02

148. Crossover Event with Grow In Grace Podcast

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Oct 31, 202401:13:53

147. Crossover Event with Recovering Fundamentalist Podcast - Featuring JC Groves

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Oct 24, 202457:20

146. Freedom to be an Effective Leader

What does it mean to be an effective leader in a world gone crazy.

Here are 12 qualities that you should work on.

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Oct 17, 202456:41

145. Freedom In Finding A Church - Part 5 - Church Gathered

Sometimes we need help when it come to starting over.

We hope this episode will be a help.

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Oct 10, 202457:59

144. Freedom To Find Hope - A Special Hurricane Update

Tragedy strikes and we need to know how we can help.

we hope this episode will help and encourage you.

Here is the link for the song "Speak to the Mountains"

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r5zP14_8meo

Baptist on Mission Donation site:

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Oct 03, 202444:58

143. Freedom In Finding A Church - Part 4 - Church Ordinances

Sometimes we need help when it come to starting over.

We hope this episode will be a help.

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Sep 26, 202401:01:18

142. Freedom In Finding A Church - Part 3 - Church Discipline

Sometimes we need help when it come to starting over.

We hope this episode will be a help.

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Sep 19, 202401:01:04

141. Live on Location with Lee Howell - Nicuragua Trip

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Sep 12, 202429:05

140. Freedom In Finding A Church - Part 2 - Church Membership

Sometimes we need help when it come to starting over.

We hope this episode will be a help.

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Sep 05, 202401:03:52

139. Freedom In Finding A Church - Part 1 - What is a Church?

Sometimes we need help when it come to starting over.

We hope this episode will be a help.

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Aug 29, 202457:40

138. Freedom to Start Over

Sometimes we need help when it come to starting over.

We hope this episode will be a help.

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Aug 22, 202401:10:32

137. Summer Break and The Need For Creed

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Jun 06, 202434:11

136. Freedom In The Church - Missions with Lee Howell

We sit and talk about missions with Lee Howell.

You can reach him at:

LHowell@UnitedChristianMissions.org

Lee's cell- (704) 472-2734

UCM website (www.unitedchristianmissions.org)

Mailing address:

United Christian Missions

PO Box 1038 Boiling Springs, NC 28017

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May 30, 202444:25

135. Freedom In The Church - Parachurch Ministries

We sit and talk about ParaChurch ministries and the Pros and cons of them.

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May 23, 202444:11

134. Freedom In The Church - The Aftermath of COVID

We sit and talk about COVID and the effects of it in the church. What we did before during and after. We also discus how it changed the landscape if the IFB Culture.

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May 16, 202401:06:08

133. Freedom In The Church - Bible Translations - The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly

We sit and talk through the KJV issue in the church.

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May 09, 202401:00:46

132. Freedom In The Church - Preaching

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May 02, 202450:53

131. Freedom In the Church - Strong Men, Strippers, and Driscoll

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Apr 25, 202448:33

130. Freedom In The Church - Evangelism and Outreach with Dom Lum

To reach Don Email him at dlum@mbcb.org or call his office at 601.292.3278

Here is a link to the NAMB Evangelism website https://www.namb.net/evangelism/

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Apr 18, 202452:29

129. Freedom In The Church - Evangelism and Outreach

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Apr 11, 202451:25

128. Freedom In The Church - Bible Colleges with Dr Marcus Merritt

Brett and James sit with Dr Merritt and talk about the future of Colleges and seminaries.

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Apr 04, 202401:04:04

127. Freedom In The Church - Bible Colleges

Brett and James sit and discuss Bible College and their experiences in them.

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Mar 28, 202458:23

126. Freedom In The Church - Services and Structure with Brian Edwards

Brett and James sit with Brian Edwards to discuss the evolution of Hope Church over the years.

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Mar 21, 202459:41

125. Freedom In The Church - Services and Structure

Brett and James sit and discuss services and structure and what that looks like.

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Mar 14, 202401:10:03

124. Freedom In The Church - Dress Attire

Brett and James sit and discuss dress and what that looks like.

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Mar 07, 202401:14:23

123. Freedom In The Church - Worship with Bob Kauflin

Brett and James sit down with Bob to discuss the worship and why it matters.

Here is a link to his new book: ⁠https://www.amazon.com/Worship-Matters-Leading-Encounter-Greatness/dp/158134824X/ref=sr_1_1?crid=36B8RRUVWD12N&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.N_QiqIlQvypTX7RfCUL7EETQH_4xYQ-ydHi7znPhSJ-iptYxryRxZeg28TjF_9jJ7Cua0sPeXEJOEpeyxldtoQHHq4UWAUopNh9U6IiAGb5siUOVm9CgfLq0TXDVuqD-5rV53P7x-nN_UhSWPZitC8opGzLHOkAd0aEL9A1-yjQCr_lzh7nONFOw1P0oTJs6eKXM04Cmn5y4UVJdlzqmtsSAfOOHW6O8r6UZICtyH_s.d87TK5_a8xin5DKGAVf_9AfdRNP27zIMyQ0hJKZdw0E&dib_tag=se&keywords=worship+matters&qid=1708549601&sprefix=worship+matter%2Caps%2C139&sr=8-1

Link to his website: https://sovereigngracemusic.com/

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Feb 29, 202451:18