The 4:8 Men Podcast
Are you ready to build a strong body AND a strong faith? Christian Huff harnesses his passion for faith, family, and fitness to help you train physically and spiritually. 1 Timothy 4:8 says physical training is of some value, but godliness has value for all things. Join the community of 4:8 Men, and be encouraged as we work together to live a life worthy of the one God calls us to.
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Responding with Love Rather than Violence | Chr...
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 -
51 min
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What It Means to Be a Living Sacrifice | Christ...
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 -
45 min
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Salvation is More Than a Moment | Christian Huff
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 -
43 min
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Where Do Free Will & God’s Sovereignty Meet? | ...
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 -
51 min
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How Can a Comfortable Life Become a Bad Thing? ...
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 -
55 min
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How to See God as a Father | Christian Huff
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! -
52 min
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Are You Feeding Your Spirit or Your Flesh? | Ch...
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 -
52 min
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Swimming Against the River of Sin | Christian Huff
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 -
50 min
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Would You Still Be a Christian If Heaven Wasn’t...
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 -
53 min
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If God’s in Control of Everything, Why Can’t I ...
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. --
49 min
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Is Your Pride Getting in the Way of Your Faith?...
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.
58 min
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Does God Get Bored Hearing Us Confess the Same ...
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.
44 min
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Willie Robertson Explains What the Gospel Is | ...
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.
66 min
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How to Move Past Shame | Christian Huff
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
50 min
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How to Change Your Habits to Avoid Lustful Thou...
Christian, John Luke, Jacob, Parker, Reeves and Luke dive into tough spiritual questions about lust, finding Godly love, and leaving past mistakes behind
41 min
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How to Figure Out the Next Steps in Your Life |...
Christian, John Luke, Jacob, Parker, Reeves and Luke answer the thought provoking spiritual questions submitted by listeners.
33 min
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How to Be Wise with Your Confessions | Christia...
Christian, John Luke, Jacob and Parker consider the often thorny subject of confessing our sins to God and one another.
45 min
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Is It Sinful to Be Rich? | Christian Huff
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.
44 min
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How to Be Okay with God Interrupting Your Plans...
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. 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.foureight.men/ — Build a strong body and a strong faith with Christian’s 4:8 Man 30 Day Challenge! -
56 min
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How To Be In The World, But Not Of The World | ...
Christian, John Luke, Reeves and Luke study the best ways to submit to God while resisting Satan and how sometimes that can lead to hard times. John Luke gives insight into how we cannot escape our culture, but we can learn to function within it as God’s people. Christian and Reeves suggest ways to draw nearer to the Lord such as reading, worship and simple, heartfelt prayers. Luke suggests that submitting to God and resisting temptation isn’t an instantaneous thing, but a process of growth and change. Reeves comes up with a new tattoo idea!In this episode: James 4, verses 1-10; Romans 12, verse 9; Colossians 3, verse 5; Job 2, verse 9; Genesis 4, verse 7; Isaiah 57, verse 15; Luke 18, verses 9-14 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.strive21.com — Get started on your path to recovery with Strive, a FREE 21 Day Digital Detox for men! https://www.foureight.men/ — Build a strong body and a strong faith with Christian’s 4:8 Man 30 Day Challenge! -
75 min
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Jealousy and Selfish Ambition are NO Joke | Chr...
Christian, Reeves, Parker and Luke explore the difference between Godly wisdom and earthly wisdom and how to tell the difference. Christian challenges those who love Jesus to do whatever it takes to rid their lives of the serious but sneaky sins of jealousy and selfishness. Parker and Reeves point out the importance of service to God’s Kingdom and how it often leads to growth and obedience. Luke shares several scriptures that highlight the need for wisdom in your daily life and walk with Jesus.In this episode: James 3, verses 13-18; James 1, verse 5; Galatians 5, verses 19-21; Proverbs 2, verses 1-11; 2 Chronicles 1, verses 8-10; Ecclesiastes 7, verse 25 https://drinkag1.com/huff — Get a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D3+K2 & 5 FREE AG1 travel packs with your first purchase!
47 min
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Is it Possible to Tame the Tongue? | Christian ...
Christian, John Luke, Parker, Reeves and Luke tackle the difficult subject of the power of our words and how we wield them. Luke makes the point that all change takes time and encourages patience as God sanctifies the hearts of those who love Him. Christian comes up with an amusing new term for bad language that John Luke wants to adopt. The guys agree that putting good into your mind produces good results from the heart. - In this episode: James 3, verses 1-18; Matthew 18, verse 6; Romans 14, verse 21 https://www.covenanteyes.com/huff/  — Try Victory by Covenant Eyes FREE for 30 days with promo code HUFF! https://drinkag1.com/huff — Get a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D3+K2 & 5 FREE AG1 travel packs with your first purchase!
47 min
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We Overuse the Phrase 'I'll Pray for You' | Chr...
Christian, John Luke, Parker, Reeves and Luke dive into James’ challenge to believers to supplement and nourish their faith with good works.
45 min
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Would You Give a Stranger $100? | Christian Huff
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Being Loud & Angry Doesn’t Make You Manly | Chr...
49 min