The Freeborn Podcast

The Bible Does NOT Teach That Women Shouldn't Cut Their Hair I The Freeborn Podcast #28

In this episode, we share the original video of Ashley’s first ever Facebook Live when she shared for the first time publicly her research and conclusions on the topic of women’s hair in the Church and why she doesn’t believe the Bible teaches it should remain uncut. In the intro of this episode, Ashley shares why she did this Live in the first place as well as her heart for the future of the Freeborn community. Why dedicate an entire episode to this topic? Well, in episode 22 of The Freeborn Podcast entitled Opinionland, we discussed how man’s opinions so quickly and easily become laws that trump the laws of God.  We dove into Romans 14, which counsels believers how to live together in unity despite a diversity of opinions. It’s a great episode - we hope you’ve listened to it. However, we have observed there is one opinion in Opinionland that has amassed so much intensity and gravitas that it feels like more than just a mere opinion - the biblical interpretation that concludes a women’s hair should remain uncut.  Through creative exegesis and some fancy intellectual footwork, this teaching has become one of the bedrock beliefs of many Pentecostal sects and other Holiness movements. But, does the Bible really teach this? We are convinced it doesn’t. If this teaching on women’s hair is a sticking point keeping you from entering into true freedom in Christ, we hope this episode helps to finally set you free.

Freedom, Pt. 10 - Follow the Spirit, Not the Rules I The Freeborn Podcast #27

We’re alive in the Spirit, but are we walking in the Spirit as Paul said we should? This episode is a call back to the voice of God. Maybe we’ve underestimated our ability to hear Him, not realizing He wired us to hear His voice. Maybe we don’t think He wants to communicate that much, afraid that we’ll bother Him. Or, maybe it’s just that it’s easier to plow ahead with our own common sense. We are very uncomfortable with uncertainty, with feeling out of control.  Whatever the reason, slowly over the decades, the Church has forgotten how to “walk in the Spirit,” and it has forgotten to teach the next generations as well. It’s not that we’re evil. We’re just sheep, and we easily go astray. We have good intentions, but as we’ve grown more dull in our hearts, we have just complicated things more. It’s simple, yes, but not easy. The Bible says few find the path of life. Let the Freeborn community be among those that find it and whose lives compel others to follow.

Freedom, Pt. 9 - The Real Salvation Issue I The Freeborn Podcast #26

The false brothers said to the Christians in Galatia, "If you don't get circumcised, you won't be saved." Paul said, "If you get circumcised to be saved, you cut yourself off from Christ." The same debate is happening in the Church today. Are there things we do to help save ourselves? Or, is faith in Jesus Christ enough? What IS the real salvation issue? And what does God have to say about His sheep who have been scattered and wounded by false brothers teaching false doctrine? By the end of the episode, we hope you are convinced that we are in the hands of the Great Good Shepherd, and the best is yet to come.

Freedom, Pt. 8 Stand Your Ground I The Freeborn #25

We have been discussing one of the tensions of living in biblical freedom.  Last episode, we learned in what situations and for whom love would require we sacrifice our liberties. This episode, we discuss when it is necessary, if not essential, to stand our ground and absolutely not compromise the freedom we have in Christ. Galatians gives us stunning insight about this.  We learn a sober reality - there were wolves in sheep’s clothing even in the first-century church, just as there are today. Paul exposes their tactics for our benefit because these tactics never change. The modern-day Church has fallen victim to them to a great degree, and there have been many casualties. But God is on a rescue mission, arising with healing in His wings. In this episode, we shine light on manipulative and abusive behavior in the Church, not so we can wallow in bitterness and anger, but so we can become truly free.

Freedom, Pt. 7 - A Matter of Conscience EP 24 I The Freeborn Podcast

Freedom involves a series of tension. One tension is knowing when to sacrifice your liberties in love for and service of others and when to stand your ground. This week, we explore when and for whom love demands we relinquish our freedom. Remember - the highest form of freedom is ironically self-sacrifice. This episode also includes a plot twist and exposes a long-standing misconception in the Church. This episode will strengthen your faith significantly and may make this Christian walk seem more intriguing and liberating than it’s ever felt before.