Episode 200 - THE END. I can’t believe I’m even writing those words. What started as three guys with microphones and a shared burden has grown into something far bigger than we could’ve ever imagined — a movement of freedom, healing, and truth for thousands of people who dared to ask, “Is this really what Jesus intended?” And now… this chapter come…

Episode 199 – Leave a Legacy “Legacy isn’t about what you leave behind. It’s about what you build into others while you’re still here.” As we approach the final chapter of the RFP journey, Episode 199 hits deep. JC Groves sits down with long-time friend and Word of Life missionary Caleb Cody for a powerful conversation on what it truly means to lea…

Episode #198: "Narcissism in the name of the Lord - The real church scandal" Not everyone who says “God told me” is hearing from God. Not every “pastor” is a shepherd. Some are narcissists in church clothes—manipulating, gaslighting, and controlling people in the name of Jesus. In this raw, unfiltered episode, JC breaks down: How to spot narcissist…

EPISODE #197 — “Sonship” with Lynn Gibson Before you were a husband, a pastor, a provider, a screw-up, or a success… You were a son. And that identity hasn’t changed. In this powerful episode, JC sits down with Lynn Gibson — author of “ENOUGH: One Man’s Search for Adequacy” and founder of Wild Heart Adventures — to talk about what it means to live …

On this weeks episode, Host JC Groves welcome Daniel Winn to the show and we hear the powerful journey of hope, healing and beloning. This episode explores Daniel's transition from a rigid religious upbringing to finding true belonging in grace and freedom. Discover how Daniel's story resonates with themes of leaving legalism behind to embrace a de…

Episode 195: “Just Be Normal, Bro” with Christiana Miller In this episode of the Recovering Fundamentalist Podcast, JC is joined by the hilarious and deeply insightful Christiana Miller — singer, songwriter, comedian, and social media influencer — who’s using her platforms to help people break free from the chains of legalism… one reel at a time. C…

In this episode of the Recovering Fundamentalist Podcast, Host, JC Groves sits down with Dr. Marcus Merritt, Director of the Doctor of Ministry program at Luther Rice Theological Seminary, for an honest and eye-opening conversation about accreditation in Christian education. Whether you’re considering Bible college, seminary, or guiding the next ge…

EPISODE 193: The Power of Prayer (with Danny Hesterly of Pray Chattanooga) What if prayer isn’t about performance—but about presence? In this episode of the Recovering Fundamentalist Podcast, host JC Groves sits down with Danny Hesterly, founder of Pray Chattanooga, to talk about reclaiming the beauty, honesty, and power of prayer. For many recover…

Episode #192 we dive deep into the topic of "Healthy Churches - What to Look For." Our special guest, Chris Goeppner, pastor of Riverbank Church in Vermont. Chris brings invaluable insights on identifying signs of health and vitality in church communities. From leadership transparency to genuine community engagement, we explore practical markers th…

Episode 191: The Weight of Perfectionism in the IFB and Legalistic Churches In this powerful episode, Host JC Groves is joined by Sarah Vick, founder of A-mom-logetics—a ministry dedicated to equipping moms to defend a rock-solid faith in a shifting-sand culture and communicate deep truths to their kids in age-appropriate ways. Together, we unpack …

On this episode we dive into all things Word Of Life with our special guest Jonathan Bubar. Whether you're familiar with their ministry or new to their impact, this episode is packed with insights and stories that will inspire and challenge. Don't miss out on this enlightening conversation! wol.org recoveringfundamentalist.org hopechurchcatoosa.com…

In this episode Host JC Groves welcomes Joey Presutti — a church planter and pastor who’s helping reshape the way we think about starting new churches in a post-COVID world. As two new church planters ( Joey @ the Gather Church - 4 months old. Me @ Hope Church - 2 years old) we talk about the new challenges, the unexpected opportunities, and what’s…

"REDEEMED FROM A BROKEN IDENTITY - GODS REDEMPTION STORY” Because for so many of us, recovery isn’t just about what we’ve walked away from—it’s about what we’re walking toward. Healing. Wholeness. Freedom. And not just living in recovery, but moving forward as someone who’s been recovered. I’m joined today by Sam Jones—a longtime listener of the sh…

Episode Title: The Pain of Betrayal / The Power of Redemption – Part 2 (with Jacob Kesling) In Part 2 of our conversation, Jacob Kesling joins host JC Groves to unpack the deep wounds of betrayal and the relentless hope found in redemption. From the raw realities of failure to the beauty of restoration, Jacob shares his journey with honesty, grace,…

Episode #186 we’re diving into a topic that’s at the core of what we do here—the power of storytelling. We all know that stories have a way of breaking down barriers, making truth relatable, and reminding us that we’re not alone in our experiences. And we’ve got a great guest with us today—Tommy from This is My Story. If you’ve ever wondered about …

Episode #185: The Pain of Betrayal This is part one of a two part conversation. Part one is a deeply personal episode, as we explore the profound impact of betrayal on our lives. Through candid story and heartfelt reflections, JC takes us on a journey of his life and ministry over the last 20 years. Together we delve into the raw emotions and chall…

JC, Matt, and Nate are all back together for a new episode in a new year! This episode focuses on the Peace of God which passes all understanding. Peace is the fruit of the Spirit that defines the life of the believer. Jesus, the Prince of Peace, is leading His church into His will for us and He gives His peace to those who follow Him. Is our local…

Join host JC Groves and Matt Dudley for our RFP 6th anual Christmas Eve speial. Special Music by Chosen Road.โดย Recovering Fundamentalist

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!โดย 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.โดย 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.โดย 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 Pixabayโดย 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.โดย 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.โดย 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.โดย Recovering Fundamentalist

JC, Brian, and Nate discuss their Sabbatical and the new season of the RFPโดย 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.โดย 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!โดย 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.orgโดย 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.โดย Recovering Fundamentalist

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

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.โดย 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.…