Why I left IFB

Ok, finally taking time to get around to this.  First off, thank you men so much. This has been such a blessing and a healing for a lot of bitterness that has taken root in my heart towards the IFB.  You guys have shown so much grace to the IFB and so much...

The Comeback

I grew up in the IFB. It never felt comfortable and after many conflicting instances, I left not only the movement but Christianity. My hatred of God stemmed from the IFB experiences. I was convinced that either God wasn’t real or maybe even hated me. About a month...

Not IFB but Missionary Baptist

I was actually turned onto your podcast by a preacher that helped us during revival at the Baptist Church I pastor in Alabama. I have enjoyed listening to your stories. While I did not grow up in an IFB church, I did grow up in the Missionary Baptist churches in the...

The Village

I’m a 72 year old recover(ed) fundamentalist. I grew up in and IFB church but wasn’t converted until I was 28. I had been in the rock music business (radio, concerts, etc.) and after I was saved went into legalistic fundamentalism 100%. For 30+ years as a...

Abundant Grace

First, thank you for calling us to biblical holiness. Anyone can live by traditions and standards. Loving my neighbor as myself requires God to radically change my heart. Thanks for equipping us with answers to those “who boast about outward appearance and not what is...

Journey out of Fundyland

This podcast has been so encouraging. I will definitely be sharing it with my friends and family. My journey out of IFB was very gradual. It was a 10 year process that started when I was a teenager. My family was shunned by our IFB church because they took me out of...