Guest Episode - From Legalism to Freedom and Healing: Leaving Behind Fear, Shame, Guilt, and Judgment for Christ’s Love

The Broken and Redeemed Podcast by Eric Ferguson, Jennifer Ferguson, Jessica Deveault

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Welcome back to The Broken and Redeemed Podcast! In this episode, Eric, Jenny, and Jessica sit down with Josh and Natasha for a heartfelt conversation about legalism in the church—what it is, how it shaped our faith, and the freedom Christ offers beyond rules and guilt. Through scripture, honest conversation, and encouragement, they explore the difference between legalism and grace, offering hope, freedom, and a deeper understanding of what it means to live in Christ. Whether you’ve wrestled with church expectations, battled guilt from man-made rules, or struggled to reconcile God’s love with legalistic teaching, this episode invites you into an honest dialogue about what it really means to live in Christ.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

Personal stories of how legalism creates fear, pride, and spiritu ... 

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