Responding with Love Rather than Violence | Christian Huff

Fri, 1 Nov 2024 05:00:00 +0000
Christian partners with Jonathan “JP” Pokluda, Lead Pastor of Harris Creek Baptist Church in Waco, Texas, as well as John Luke, Luke, Reeves, and Jacob to tackle the tough expectations in the later part of the book of Romans. The guys tackle difficult subjects such as alcohol use or other troubling and subjective discussions within Christianity as they relate to fellow brothers and sisters. Christian opens up the discussion of turning the other cheek versus defending one’s values, and Luke illustrates a very recent example of that principle. In this episode: Romans 13-16; 1 Corinthians 1, verses 17-27 This episode of the 4:8 Men podcast is sponsored by: https://drinkag1.com/huff — Get a free gift with your first subscription plus the Welcome Kit with Vitamin D3+K2! https://www.covenanteyes.com/huff — Try Covenant Eyes FREE for 30 days -

What It Means to Be a Living Sacrifice | Christian Huff

Fri, 25 Oct 2024 05:00:00 +0000
Christian, John Luke, Jeffrey, Luke, and Jacob tackle the thorny issues of being a man while submitting to God’s will, transforming one’s behavior to be more like Jesus, and how to follow the laws and leaders of our country even if we don’t vote for them. Christian points out that the worldly view of manhood is not the same as how Jesus teaches men how to be, and the guys discuss how to reconcile politics with a biblical worldview. In this episode: Romans 11, 12, 13; Psalm 22, verse 28 This episode of the 4:8 Men podcast is sponsored by: https://www.covenanteyes.com/huff — Try Covenant Eyes FREE for 30 days https://drinkag1.com/huff — Get a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D3+K2 & 5 FREE AG1 travel packs with your first purchase! -

Salvation is More Than a Moment | Christian Huff

Fri, 18 Oct 2024 05:00:00 +0000
Christian, John Luke, and Luke explain their impressions of Romans 10, and they agree that while believing in Jesus is essential, that belief should also make itself evident by one’s behavior and personal transformation. Christian admits to struggling with believing in Jesus as a teenager, while his life didn’t reflect a submission to the Gospel at that point in his life. John Luke cautions against generalizing other people’s faith based on a single point in time, since a relationship with God takes time and discipline to develop. In this episode: Romans 10; James 2, verse 19 This episode of 4:8 Men is sponsored by: https://drinkag1.com/huff — Get a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D3+K2 & 5 FREE AG1 travel packs with your first purchase! https://www.covenanteyes.com/huff — Try Covenant Eyes FREE for 30 days -

Where Do Free Will & God’s Sovereignty Meet? | Christian Huff

Fri, 11 Oct 2024 05:00:00 +0000
Christian, John Luke, Jeffrey, Luke, Parker and Reeves work their way through the rest of Romans 9, exploring difficult ideas like the sovereignty of God and the existence of free will. Jeffrey is convicted by Paul’s heart for the salvation of others and the desperation with which he cared about sharing Jesus. Reeves found his own way to wrap his brain around the concept of God’s will versus his own will, and Christian emphasizes the need for humility in our faith, rather than the arrogance that could so easily come with knowing we’re saved. In this episode: Romans 9, 2 Peter 3, verse 15; Romans 8, verse 28; Romans 11, verses 15-16; Jeremiah 18; Exodus 34, verses 10-14; Deuteronomy 5, verse 22; Genesis 3 This episode of 4:8 Men is sponsored by: https://www.covenanteyes.com/huff — Try Covenant Eyes FREE for 30 days https://drinkag1.com/huff — Get a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D3+K2 & 5 FREE AG1 travel packs with your first purchase! -

How Can a Comfortable Life Become a Bad Thing? | Christian Huff

Fri, 4 Oct 2024 05:00:00 +0000
Christian, Luke, and John Luke are joined by Pastor Earl McClellan of Shoreline City Church in Dallas, Texas, to explore the controversial concepts Paul presents in the latter half of Romans 8. Christian offers a relatable example of how to understand the argument of predestination and free will, and Earl shares a stunning revelation about the deceptive reality of Christian persecution in America. John Luke discusses the importance of context when studying the Bible, and Earl offers guidance on the role of the Holy Spirit in our daily lives. In this episode: Romans 8, verses 18-39; Isaiah 11, verse 6; Philippians 4, verses 5-9; Psalm 44, verse 22 This episode the 4:8 Men is sponsored by: https://drinkag1.com/huff — Get a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D3+K2 & 5 FREE AG1 travel packs with your first purchase! https://www.covenanteyes.com/huff — Try Covenant Eyes FREE for 30 days -

How to See God as a Father | Christian Huff

Fri, 27 Sep 2024 05:00:00 +0000
Christian is joined by Luke, John Luke, and Jeffrey to explore what’s widely considered to be one of the most powerful chapters in the Bible, Romans 8. Jeffrey refers to his relationship with his own children to illustrate God’s view of humanity, and John Luke points out that our convictions are guides that help lead us away from sinful paths. Christian argues that feeling convicted by our sins is a mark of authenticity for our faith, and the guys discuss common misconceptions of God made by the worldly. In this episode: Romans 8, Colossians 3, verse 3; 2 Corinthians 10, verse 5 This episode of 4:8 Men is sponsored by: https://www.covenanteyes.com/huff — Try Covenant Eyes FREE for 30 days! https://drinkag1.com/huff — Get a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D3+K2 & 5 FREE AG1 travel packs with your first purchase! -

Are You Feeding Your Spirit or Your Flesh? | Christian Huff

Fri, 20 Sep 2024 05:00:00 +0000
Christian, John Luke, and Luke are ready to dive into Romans 7 with founder and lead pastor of Fresh Life Church and a best-selling author, Levi Lusko. Levi takes time to clarify the scriptural references to Jewish law, Roman law, and the New Covenant of Jesus, while John Luke ponders how to fit God’s ideals into modern life in a practical way. Christian points out that turning our hearts toward Jesus doesn’t happen overnight, and a lifetime of sin means we should give ourselves grace when we mess up in our faith walk, and Levi emphasizes that feeling remorse for sins means that God’s spirit is living in us and guiding us toward righteousness. In this episode: Romans 7 This episode of 4:8 Men is sponsored by: https://drinkag1.com/huff — Get a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D3+K2 & 5 FREE AG1 travel packs with your first purchase! https://www.covenanteyes.com/huff — Try Covenant Eyes FREE for 30 days! -

Swimming Against the River of Sin | Christian Huff

Fri, 13 Sep 2024 05:00:00 +0000
Christian, Luke, and Paker are joined by lead pastor of Auburn Community Church, Miles Fidell, to discuss the paradoxical nature of Romans 6. Christian wonders about the modern American interpretation of conversion that makes it seem so easy, when in Paul’s time the switch to Christianity often came with steep personal cost. Miles emphasizes that Jesus has already done the work of providing grace, but it’s up to us to make a sacrificial choice every single day to live under that grace. Parker opens up about his past struggles, and the guys agree that living a new life in Jesus often negates the pleasures our old selves reveled in. In this episode: Romans 6; Luke 14 This episode of 4:8 Men is sponsored by: https://www.covenanteyes.com/huff — Try Covenant Eyes FREE for 30 days! https://drinkag1.com/huff — Get a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D3+K2 & 5 FREE AG1 travel packs with your first purchase! -

Would You Still Be a Christian If Heaven Wasn’t Real? | Christian Huff

Fri, 6 Sep 2024 05:00:00 +0000
Christian is joined by special guest Grammy-nominated singer/songwriter Aodhan King of Hillsong Church in Sydney, along with Aodhan’s content creator Fraser Grut and the regular contributors John Luke, Luke, and Parker. The guys discuss the importance of struggles and suffering in life as a tool to help us grow and learn in our faith journey. Christian points out that often we’ll look in all the wrong places for inner peace, and Aodhan poses the question of “What do you do when your faith needs refreshing?” John Luke suggests that true hope is knowing God will fulfill every promise he makes to us. In this episode: Romans 5 This episode of 4:8 Men is sponsored by: https://drinkag1.com/huff — Get a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D3+K2 & 5 FREE AG1 travel packs with your first purchase! https://www.covenanteyes.com/huff — Try Covenant Eyes FREE for 30 days -

If God’s in Control of Everything, Why Can’t I Live However I Want? | Christian Huff

Fri, 30 Aug 2024 05:00:00 +0000
Christian invites Ben Stuart, pastor of Passion City Church in Washington, D.C., to enlighten him, John Luke, Reeves, and Luke on the relationship between faith and good works. Ben emphasizes that moral behavior is a result of being saved by Jesus, not the cause of salvation. Reeves and Christian have struggled with understanding the infinite nature of God, and Luke ties Romans 4 back to the story of Abraham’s faith, even through his own trials and death before witnessing the outcome of God’s promise. This episode of 4:8 Men is sponsored by: https://www.covenanteyes.com/huff — Try Covenant Eyes FREE for 30 days https://drinkag1.com/huff — Get a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D3+K2 & 5 FREE AG1 travel packs with your first purchase! --

Is Your Pride Getting in the Way of Your Faith? | Christian Huff

Fri, 23 Aug 2024 05:00:00 +0000

Christian and his crew of friends Parker, Luke, Jacob, Reeves, and Jeffrey take on Romans 3 and a deep discussion about God’s grace, judgment, discipline, and mercy. Reeves offers a unique insight from his upbringing in a divorced family on the subject of fatherhood as a way to show our children who God is. Jeffrey points out that just because people of faith or leaders in churches may fail, God’s faithfulness never does. Christian admits that he sometimes struggles with the pride of doing the “right” things hoping to make God proud, and the guys agree that being honest about your struggles is the best way to heal from them. 

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Does God Get Bored Hearing Us Confess the Same Sins? | Christian Huff

Fri, 16 Aug 2024 05:00:00 +0000

Christian, Jacob, Luke, and Parker dig into Romans 2 and take a look at their own struggles as they relate to the themes of constant confession, sitting in judgment of others, and accepting the grace of God even when we feel we don’t deserve it. Christian uses his recent disastrous experience with air travel as an example of how God never gets bored with our confessions of the same sin, even if we do. The guys encourage looking for God’s kindness, even in the midst of a bad situation, rather than giving in to resentment or anger.
 

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Willie Robertson Explains What the Gospel Is | Christian Huff

Fri, 9 Aug 2024 05:05:00 +0000

Christian invites Willie and John Luke Robertson, as well as Duck Commander COO Jeffrey Kent, to explore the deep spiritual well of the book of Romans. Willie pulls several great pieces of wisdom from his most recent book, “Gospeler,” including how to use your individual gifts to reach people for the Lord that are otherwise unreachable. Jeffrey paints a vivid picture of the history of Rome as an empire and how it affected the history of the entire world, even Jesus’ time on earth. Christian and John Luke seek answers about the substance of the Gospel and how our pasts don’t necessarily have to define our futures.

 

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How to Move Past Shame | Christian Huff

Fri, 26 Apr 2024 05:00:00 +0000

Christian, John Luke, Reeves, Parker and Luke delve into how to build a real relationship with God, where our modern churches could use improvement, and what to do with when we’re ashamed of ourselves. John Luke points out that churches today have too much separation between the scientific teachings of today and how it all fits into a biblical worldview. Christian shares a clever quote about discipleship in the modern era, and the guys discuss their own methods for forgiving themselves, embracing God’s mercy and moving past shame and self-doubt.

 

In this episode: 1 John 3, verse 16

How to Change Your Habits to Avoid Lustful Thoughts | Christian Huff

Fri, 19 Apr 2024 05:00:00 +0000

Christian, John Luke, Jacob, Parker, Reeves and Luke dive into tough spiritual questions about lust, finding Godly love, and leaving past mistakes behind. Each of the guys gives their favorite parable and what they have learned from them, as well as gives advice based on their own success and failures when it comes to avoiding lustful thoughts and situations. Christian points out that there’s a difference between avoiding sin in the moment versus lingering in that moment, and Jacob urges men to consider carefully how they treat and think about God’s daughters.
 

In this episode: 1 Timothy 6, verse 6; 1 Corinthians 6, verses 18-20

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How to Figure Out the Next Steps in Your Life | Christian Huff

Fri, 12 Apr 2024 05:00:00 +0000

Christian, John Luke, Jacob, Parker, Reeves and Luke answer the thought provoking spiritual questions submitted by listeners. Jacob urges people who are struggling with restlessness or anxiety to get out there and let God speak to them through others. Luke provides an interesting historical fact to add context to Jesus’ resurrection, and Reeves looks back at the times in his past where he didn’t know where he belonged. John Luke and Christian point out that everyone shares a purpose in the Lord, even though everyone has their own individual calling as well. 

In this episode: Psalm 139, verses 23-24; Mark 9, verses 20-25; Luke 24, verses 5-7; Genesis 1, verse 27

 

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How to Be Wise with Your Confessions | Christian Huff

Fri, 5 Apr 2024 05:00:00 +0000

Christian, John Luke, Jacob and Parker consider the often thorny subject of confessing our sins to God and one another. The guys agree that being honest with your circle about what you’re struggling with is the key to truly repenting and changing. Reeves points out that the root word for forgiveness and healing are the same and often used interchangeably in some ancient texts. John Luke explores the way some prayers of the righteous seem to be answered and others don’t. 

In this episode: James 5, verses 13-20 

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Is It Sinful to Be Rich? | Christian Huff

Fri, 29 Mar 2024 05:00:00 +0000

Christian joins Jacob, Parker, and Luke for a discussion about personal integrity, discernment when making commitments, and using our blessings for the Lord’s glory. Christian points out that it’s important to treat promises made with gravity and seriousness, and the guys explore the ways one can use their own resources to further God’s Kingdom. Luke posits that serving the Lord can bring about contentment and joy in our lives. 

In this episode: James 5, verses 1-12

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How to Be Okay with God Interrupting Your Plans | Christian Huff

Fri, 22 Mar 2024 13:20:34 +0000

Christian is joined by his brother-in-law Jacob for the first time, as well as Reeves, Parker, and Luke to continue their study of James. Reeves gets real about his own struggles and how he started to overcome them when he began trusting in God’s plan. Jacob, Parker, and Luke discuss the difficulty of adapting to God’s plan when it supersedes human wisdom, and Christian confronts his own struggle with frustration at people who are aggressively self-righteous on social media.

 

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