Our friend, brother and co host of the Recovering Fundamentalist Podcast, Nathan Cravatt, recently returned home from a mission trip to the country of Nepal. Several days after returning home he became very ill. He has only gotten worse. Many of you have asked how you can help. Right now, other than prayer for Nathans healing, financial support to …

Disclaimer: There is a lot of sensitive information in this episode that is not suitable for young children. In this episode, the guys confront a very sinister attack against the ministry God has called them to do. Sometimes all you have to do is wait and those who oppose the truth of Scripture will fall into their own traps. We should never celebr…

JC, Matt, and Nathan discuss the division in our country that comes from politics. It's Election Year and we are called to live in a way that extends grace and displays the love of Christ for our enemies without sacrificing the truth. Join us for an honest look at the difficulty of navigating the political conversation in 2024.…

This month, JC, Matt, and Nate interview Shane Pruitt. Shane serves as the National Next Gen Director for the North American Mission Board (NAMB). He and his wife, Kasi reside in Texas, with their five children. He has been in ministry for over 20 years as a church planter, lead pastor, and student pastor. Shane is also a traveling communicator, ev…

Big announcement in this episode dealing with the future of the RFP. Also, there is a surprise guest and some huge truth bombs toward the end of the episode!Por Recovering Fundamentalist

JC, Nate, Matt Dudley, and Mark Milioni have a conversation about discipleship and Jesus' command in John 13:34-35 for His disciples to love one another as He had loved them. Many things have become the defining mark of churches and movements throughout history that Jesus never intended to be the identity of His church. https://mission.edu/ https:/…

Dr. Dave Douglass is the former president of Hyles Anderson College. He joins JC, Brian, and Nate on the RFP to discuss legalism, his grace awakening, and his time serving as a student and then the president of the flagship IFB Bible College.Por Recovering Fundamentalist

Missions has always been a focus of the Fundamentalist Movement in America. JC, Brian, and Nathan talk about missions in and out of the IFB and what it should look like according to Scripture.Por Recovering Fundamentalist

JC, Brian, and Nate continue the conversation about Discipleship with Dr. Steve Pettit. Dr. Pettit got his M.A. in Pastoral Studies at Bob Jones University. He went on to become the President of Bob Jones University where he served from 2014 - 2023. Steve also served as the director of Northland Camp and Conference Center from 2002 to 2011. In reco…

Robby Gallaty is the pastor of Long Hollow Church in Hendersonville, Tennessee. He and his wife, Kandi, started "Replicate", a ministry with the vision to empower churches to activate their unique disciple-making movement. He is passionate about Discipleship because of the powerful change it made in his life. Robby does not have a squeaky clean bac…

JC, Brian, and Nathan are joined by a few special guests. Be sure to stay tuned until the end for a big announcement. Merry Christmas! Christ is born! https://www.chosenroadmusic.com/ https://marklowry.com/ https://rfpnetwork.org/ Background Music by Leigh Robinson from PixabayPor Recovering Fundamentalist

Trevin Wax is vice president of research and resource development at the North American Mission Board and a visiting professor at Wheaton College. A former missionary to Romania, Trevin is a regular columnist at The Gospel Coalition and has contributed to "The Washington Post," "Religion News Service," "World," and "Christianity Today," which named…

Let Us Prey: A Ministry of Scandals examines the pain of survivors of the IFB. Former members Ruthy Heiler, Kathy Durbin, Rachel Peach, and Amanda Householder tell their stories of abuse at the hands of church leaders and the violence, manipulation, and cover-ups by their pastors and other members. https://www.investigationdiscovery.com/show/let-us…

Greg Stier is an evangelist, author, speaker, and the founder, president, and CEO of Dare 2 Share Ministries. In these 2 episodes he shares the powerful story of how he came to meet Christ and his experience growing up in the Independent Fundamental Baptist Movement. Greg had a grace awakening early in his ministry and is passionate about helping p…

Greg Stier is an evangelist, author, speaker, and the founder, president, and CEO of Dare 2 Share Ministries. In these next 2 episodes he shares the powerful story of how he came to meet Christ and his experience growing up in the Independent Fundamental Baptist Movement. Greg had a grace awakening early in his ministry and is passionate about help…

What are the things about the IFB that don't reflect what the Bible says a Church is supposed to be? Brian, JC, and Nate discuss things they experienced and witnessed growing up in the IFB Movement that missed the mark of what God calls the Church to be. This will be a multiple week discussion.Por Recovering Fundamentalist

What are the things about the IFB that don't reflect what the Bible says a Church is supposed to be? Brian, JC, and Nate discuss things they experienced and witnessed growing up in the IFB Movement that missed the mark of what God calls the Church to be. This will be a multiple week discussion.Por Recovering Fundamentalist

JC, Brian, and Nate talk about what it means to be the church. We don't go to church... we are the church. This is an honest and candid conversation about the perception of the church in our culture as opposed to how Scripture defines the Church.Por Recovering Fundamentalist

JC, Brian, and Nate discuss their Sabbatical and the new season of the RFPPor Recovering Fundamentalist

Nathan recently went to Maranatha Baptist Church in Oak Grove, Kentucky, where Pastor Austin Weist asked him to preach on, "The Truth Behind Translations". Austin was leading his church out of King James Onlyism and he wanted to be sure his people understood the issue. Austin is the host of The Starving for Truth Podcast which is a part of the RFP …

JC, Brian, and Nate continue their conversation with Dr. Phil Kidd and Paul Kidd. We left you on a cliffhanger last week when Dr. Phil announces he has a question for the RFP Hosts... so, fasten your seatbelts for part 2 of this incredible conversation.Por Recovering Fundamentalist

This will blow your socks off! JC, Brian, and Nate sit down with America’s most controversial evangelist and pastor, Dr. Phil Kidd and his son Paul, to discuss the IFB, preaching styles, liberalism, and much more! Nothing is off limits!Por Recovering Fundamentalist

Join Eric as he talks with JC Groves, Brian Edwards, and Nathan Cravatt from the Recovering Fundamentalist Podcast about men's ministry in the local church. https://recoveringfundamentalist.org/ https://rfpnetwork.orgPor Recovering Fundamentalist

If JC, Brian, and Nathan have ever wanted to make everyone mad at the same time, this is their opportunity! They are tackling Politics and Faith in an episode that will equally offend both sides of the aisle and challenge them both, as well. This is a relevant issue that had to be tackled and who better to do it than the boys from the RFP!?! Discla…

Listen as Brian interviews his dad, Craig Edwards, on this week's episode.Por Recovering Fundamentalist

Our First Summer Sabbatical Replay of our Family Matters Episode.Por Recovering Fundamentalist

There are anomalies in the animal kingdom and one of those anomalies is black sheep. The Starving For Truth podcast follows the lives of three brothers in Christ who are considered "black sheep" of IFB. Austin Weist, Chance Summers, and Tyler Graber share their stories of discovering grace and abandoning tradition for Scripture.…

On location in the city founded between 22 and 10 BC by Herod the Great, a group of pastors gathered under the Hadrianic Aqueduct on the shore of the Mediteranean Sea to listen to a sermon by Brian Edwards who challenged Christians to reject a religion of comfort and to embrace the call of the Gospel to take up our cross and suffer with Christ. We …

Pastor, Coach, Chaplin, Missionary, Husband, Father, Soldier, and Friend, Brandon Neal, shares his experience leading an IFB church away from traditionalism and back to the Bible! This is a raw, real episode that shows the grace of God that is given through times of suffering in the ministry.Por Recovering Fundamentalist

JC, Brian, and Nate sit down with Jen Brallier who was brought up in the Trinity Pentecostal Holiness Denomination to talk about her experience and freedom story. We address the issue of modesty and man-made standards in all denominations. Jen Brallier has become a Social Media Influencer and has reached millions of people who are choosing to dive …

Tommy Sewall and Kyle Gray from Word of Life Camps in New York and Florida, come back to share the story of their friend, Eric Garland. Mental Health, Suicide, and Addiction are all addressed in this interview with Eric's wife Krissie https://camps.wol.org/youth-camps/the-island/ https://WoL.is/Coast? https://recoveringfundamentalist.org National S…

Tommy Sewall and Kyle Gray from Word of Life Camps in New York and Florida, join us to talk about ministering to the Next Generation. Student Ministry is important in our culture and the Church is commanded to make disciples of the Next Generation. Tommy and Kyle share the Gospel with thousands of students every year through summer and winter camps…

The Southern Baptist Convention has been in the center of controversy for years and is looked down upon by many in IFB circles. Bart Barber is leading the SBC and he was willing to sit down with JC, Brian, and Nathan to discuss his role as an SBC pastor and what the journey to the presidency looked like.…

This was a sacred moment at the Jordan River when we sang and Craig Edwards opened God's word to glorify Christ.Por Recovering Fundamentalist

JC Groves shares from Scripture about the time Jesus returned to Nazareth and the crowd turned on Him in His own home town. Live from Israel on Mount Precipice.Por Recovering Fundamentalist

Live from Israel, the guys recorded this episode live on the Sea of Galilee. Nathan shares a powerful word about Jesus' power and purpose.Por Recovering Fundamentalist

Dr. Marcus Merritt sits down with JC, Brian, and Nate in The Holy Land and to discuss his story, as well as the Israel trip.Por Recovering Fundamentalist

For the Sake of the Gospel Conference Session 8 - The Gospel Preserved: The Authenticity of Scripture Dr. Stephen Boyce Explore Christianity https://www.explorechristianity.netPor Recovering Fundamentalist

For the Sake of the Gospel Conference Session 7 - The Gospel Defended: Apologetics in Real Life Jonathan Beazley Explore Christianity https://www.explorechristianity.netPor Recovering Fundamentalist

For the Sake of the Gospel Conference Session 6 - The Gospel Experienced: The Message of the Justification Craig EdwardsPor Recovering Fundamentalist

JC, Brian, and Nate share their heart about the needs of the RFP. God has allowed us to do great things and we are asking our friends and fam to help us close out 2022 strong and advance into 2023 with confidence. https://checkout.square.site/merchant/MLE80W4HW5YQD/checkout/MUJBNAHUIX3W6VE5UI24XZSIPor Recovering Fundamentalist

We take a pause in our For the Sake of the Gospel Conference Sermons for a Christmas Special. Merry Christmas everybody. This truly is the most wonderful time of the yearPor Recovering Fundamentalist

For the Sake of the Gospel Conference Session 5 - The Gospel Proclaimed: The Power of the Cross Brian EdwardsPor Recovering Fundamentalist

For the Sake of the Gospel Conference - Session 4 The Gospel Maintained: Engaging Culture with the Truth Dr. Mark Milioni Hope Church WorshipPor Recovering Fundamentalist

For the Sake of the Gospel Conference Session 3 - The Gospel Shared: Evangelism - Modern Methods vs. Biblical Model JC GrovesPor Recovering Fundamentalist

For The Sake of the Gospel Conference Session 2 - The Gospel Interrupted: Legalism: A Unique and Sinister Assault Against the Gospel Jared C. WilsonPor Recovering Fundamentalist

For The Sake of the Gospel Conference - Session 1 - The Gospel Defined: The Importance of Scripture and Sound Doctrine - Nathan CravattPor Recovering Fundamentalist

We have talked about many of the things that are wrong in the IFB and it is about time we discussed some things we love and appreciate about the IFB! Contrary to popular belief, we haven't left fundamentalism... we are reclaiming it... and we are not afraid to share the part of our heritage that we appreciate!…

What does it mean to be Gospel Centered? What is the Gospel? How do we live a life that reflects the Gospel? The Gospel should impact every area of our lives and should be evident in every aspect of our lives. JC, Brian, and Nate are back together, after a week off, to discuss the heart of why this podcast exists... for the sake of the Gospel!…

This episode is focused on what has happened over the past month. Jc's new plans are discussed, a few impromptu phone calls are made, and we discuss the For The Sake of The Gospel Conference which happens one month from today!!!Por Recovering Fundamentalist