If you’re going to expose someone or a group, make sure you have reliable sources and an accurate history of the person or group you’re talking about.

I don’t get this podcast. Here’s some biblical advice on how to live your life, oh but please buy our cigars that will potentially kill you as well. Make it make sense.

Thank you for having the courage to address this issue. 👊🏻

Brett and James do a fantastic job! I think the future of the podcast is going to be great!

Appreciate the work that James and John put into this podcast.

Updated Review: NO DIFFERENT THAN THE IFB. I am grieved and disheartened that this podcast is no longer a safe space for spiritual abuse survivors. The focus seemed to shift (not in a good way) around the time it became part of the RFP network. The episodes about “biblical counseling” especially were eye-opening. A LOT of problematic beliefs were exposed in those episodes - beliefs exactly like the IFB from which they claim to be so different. They may not have legalistic standards about dress or music, but they hold the same toxic core beliefs. If the hosts read this, I ask you to please - if you actually care about helping hurting people - read The Body Keeps the Score to better understand trauma, as well as Rebecca Davis’s Untwisting Scriptures books and her blog heresthejoy.com for a better understanding of why the counseling you advocate for is so dangerous and actually enables wickedness. Original Review: I was moved by the host’s story when he shared it on another podcast, having experienced something similar. We just discovered this podcast, and I can’t stop listening! The episodes covering the history of the IFB are crucial to understanding the issues we are facing today. A much-needed message; keep up the good work!

The beginning of this podcast is really great! The insight into the beginnings of the IFB and Baptist Successionism are superb. Unfortunately, things go downhill... I'm glad they did the episodes on biblical counseling recently. It just makes perfectly clear that they are not safe for survivors of spiritual abuse. They may understand legalism, but they don't understand the deep effects of God and the Bible being used to traumatize people. They are also continuing to perpetuate a lot of harmful IFB theology despite standing against legalism. I'm not sure why - perhaps joining the RFP network has gotten them off on the wrong direction or provided too much external control of their content. Perhaps it's just getting comfortable with familiar teachings without questioning their assumptions enough.

Loved the episode with the wives. Thanks for be honest and vulnerable.

Seriously appreciate Jon and James. This is great content, spiritually uplifting, and Biblically sound. After a lifetime stuck in legalism, it is great to finally be FREE.

This is something I’ve been trying to find from a trusted source in podcast form. Please please please keep on doing this series! It was insightful and encouraging to hear more about scripture. People’s stories are great, refuting bad theology is important, but just breaking down scripture in a safe environment outside of a church service is needed!

This is an amazing study!!! Please finish the WHOLE book because more of this needs to be on here!!! Opening the eyes of so many including myself!!! The RFP has been used by God is so many ways!!! Thanks for teaching and revealing TRUTH!!! Keep up the good work!!!

This is a great podcast for those escaping legalism and searching out real facts and history regarding recent church beliefs.

It’s clear that Jon and James take great care to approach topics well reasoned and well researched. I greatly appreciate this podcast - definitely a recommend.

I just listened to the anniversary episode. I really enjoy this podcast. Hello from Jacksonville, NC!🙌🏻

This podcast is awesome and in depth! Anyone rating this podcast a one star rating is stuck in the lies that is the IFB and need to wake up spiritually 4 Freedom!

This podcast is fantastic at exposing the nonsense of the IFB! Great discussions between Jon Hollifield and James Safrit! Keep them coming!

I have listened to all the content so far on Jon and James’ podcast. I appreciate the topics they are tackling. I have learned so much. Thanks guys!

These guys put out great info in a way that’s down to earth and approachable, like a casual audited class at church. Give it a listen

Jon is doing a great service to the church with this podcast by exposing the depth and reach of abuse within the IFB movement. He speaks with passion that is still filled with grace, and he has a clear burden for those who have been abused. If you are or were in an IFB church then be sure to subscribe.

I appreciate your passion for the truth and willingness to put in the hard work behind the scenes to deliver a good product! Well done!

Greatly appreciate this podcast and it’s so important - not just for ex-members of the IFB - but for people who are former members of any legalistic or controlling environment.

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