Questions

Not really the vocal type. I am really struggling with the fact I know Jesus as my Savior but I do not know him in a close relationship which I internally long for but have a hard separating God from the people that I grew up around. This obviously is not a clear cut...

IFB vs Science

Hey guys, Long story short, I was raised in an IFB church. I’m one of those who just don’t believe any more, and I’m not sure I really ever did. I often have discussions with my Father, who is still an IFB, about different biblical topics. One that I...

A Tale from the Dark Side

TW: professional gambling… long story “Can God create a rock so big that He can’t move it? Yes, and when He does, He’ll move it.” Sigh… Growing up on the campus of Highland Park Baptist Church and Tennessee Temple was like playing a fun, family-friendly...

I could write multiple books

Hi, guys! I just want to thank you for the ministry of the RFP.  It has challenged to pursue growth beyond the limitations that the IFB placed on me years ago.  I was born into the IFB world as you all were, only I am a female.  I thank you so much for your recent...

Thank you!

Thank you for this podcast.  I did not grow up in the IFB church, however I went to TTU around the time JC was there.  It changed my life in so many ways.  The legalism got so engrained in me it was scary.  I’m so thankful for the honesty & Biblical truths...

Senior Pastor

Hey guys. I stumbled upon your podcast while searching for a new one to listen to while running and have made it through every episode over the past couple of weeks! Sure appreciate your ministry here and thought I’d share my own story because it’ll likely be unique....

Freed from Emotional Bondage

My name is Melissa Guinn and Am more than happy to have my real name used. My story is somewhat different as I was raised in the IFB movement by my mother while at the same time having a father who for lack of a better word was agnostic. He occasionally came to church...

Why I Am Not a Fundamentalist

I grew up in IFB churches of various stripes in Georgia in the 70s, 80s, and 90s. I spent a lot of time worrying that I would get caught wearing shorts or listening to non-southern gospel music or that preachers would think my hair was too long or that I would be...

Recovering IFB PK woman

I intend to tell you my story of how I came out of the IFB. However it’s too long to share typing on my phone. So, when I get to a computer (which I don’t have at home) I will type it all out. Heck, I might just send it snail mail for “old times” sake… lol....

How IFB killed God in my eyes

I was born in 1986. Today I’m 33 years old. My grandfather was an IFB preacher for over 49 years. Let me say he was the most humble IFB preacher I ever knew and everyone recognized that. I can’t say a negative word about him. He truly only wanted to do Gods work and...