The Freedom House Podcast

This week's episode is a special episode from Jason Burgbacher, pastor of Faith Church Summerville in Charleston, SC. This episode is RICH with practical and biblical wisdom surrounding conflict. We pray that this episode equips you to handle conflict in whatever sphere you are in through a biblical lens. 🔗 Stay Connected 🌎 Learn more about Freedom House International: www.freedomhouseintern...

Discipleship isn't just something you learn—it's something you live. In this episode, we sit down with Levi and Kaitlyn Kendall, current Freedom House Discipleship School students, to hear firsthand what God is doing in their lives. Together, Andrew and they unpack what it's really like to be in the Freedom House Discipleship School and how they have grown in the process. Take a listen...

Discipleship isn't just something you learn—it's something you live. In this episode, we sit down with Itati and Nataisha, current Freedom House Discipleship School students, to hear firsthand what God is doing in their lives. Together, Andrew and they unpack what it's really like to be in the Freedom House Discipleship School and how they have grown in the process. Take a listen and a...

Discipleship isn't just something you learn—it's something you live. In this episode, we sit down with Jack Clark and AnnaScoat Hunt, current Freedom House Discipleship School students, to hear firsthand what God is doing in their lives. Together, Andrew and they unpack what it's really like to be in the Freedom House Discipleship School and how they have grown in the process. Take a l...

Discipleship isn’t just something you learn, it’s something you live. In this episode, we sit down with Parker Taylor, a current Freedom House Discipleship School student, to hear firsthand what God is doing in his life. Together, Andrew and Parker unpack what it’s really like to be in the Freedom House Discipleship School and how Parker has grown in the process. Take a listen and ask the Lord if...

The gospel is a free gift — but it comes with an invitation: “Follow Me.” And following Jesus comes with a cost. In this episode, we sit down with Micah Harris and Alex Trotter to talk about the real cost of discipleship. What has following Jesus required of us? Where has obedience felt painful? Where have we wrestled with surrender? And how has death to self produced fruit we never expected? Toge...

We get asked a lot, “What is Freedom House International?” This episode is our answer! Andrew Broome sits down with Brent Roberts, President of Freedom House International & Africa Freedom Mission, and Austin Panter, Director of Stateside Ministry, to share the story behind FHI/ AFM... how it began, how God has led us to where we are today, and the heart that continues to drive the mission for...

A message from our resident teacher, Steve Shives, on what it means to delight in walking the Narrow Way as followers of Jesus. Instead of seeing the Narrow Path as restrictive or heavy, Steve teaches how Scripture reveals it as the place of true joy, freedom, and life. In this teaching, he unpacks how choosing God’s way—over comfort, culture, or compromise—leads to a deeper intimacy with Jesus. T...

Paul often calls himself a bondservant of Jesus Christ —a title that speaks to total devotion, surrendered identity, and joyful obedience. In this episode, we explore what “bondservant” meant in the Bible, why Paul chose it, and how embracing this identity transforms the way we follow Jesus today. Instagram: @freedomhouseintl Instagram: @africafreedommission Websites: freedomhouseinternational.org...

Every believer faces a wilderness season —times that feel dry, quiet, or hidden. But in Scripture, the wilderness is where God forms us, tests our hearts, and prepares us for what’s ahead. If you’re in a season of stretching or waiting, this message offers clarity and encouragement. God isn’t punishing you—He’s preparing you. Instagram: @freedomhouseintl Instagram: @africafreedommission Websites:...

What is the Narrow Way—and what is it not? Steve Shives breaks down Jesus’ words in a way that brings clarity, conviction, and joy. The Narrow Way isn’t a life of restriction… It’s the path of true freedom and closeness with Jesus. Walk it with delight. Walk it with purpose. Walk it with Him. Instagram: @freedomhouseintl | @africafreedommission freedomhouseinternational.org • africafreedommission....

This week we have an incredible episode on WORLDLINESS and HOLINESS! Austin, Jules, Mena, and Alex discuss what it actually looks like to walk in holiness with the Holy Spirit and what living in worldliness is and looks like. We pray this episode encourages, blesses, and strengthens your walk with Jesus! Come out and come UP!

We're back with a brand new episode on the POWER OF TESTIMONY! This week Drew, Austin, Jocelyn, and Kerri discuss why sharing testimonies is so powerful. Drew also shares his testimony of what the Lord did in his heart and life over the past few years. We pray this episode blesses and encourages you to share your testimony with your local body and listen to others as they share with you!

This week, Alex, Kerri, Drew, and Ellie answer the question "What is sanctification?". Many times this big word can scare off new believers, and old too, but we want to de-mystify what sanctification is and our role in it! We pray this episode encourages you to stay in the uncomfortable refinement with the Lord and gives you strength to continue along your sanctification journey!

In this episode, we are joined by our friends Spencer and Gabbie Clapp where we discuss what being vulnerable actually looks like and why it's so crucial to our relationships. We pray this episode blesses and strengthens your walk with the Lord and encourages you to be vulnerable with your community!

Episode 2 of the Freedom House Podcast is about REST! In this episode, Alex, Ellie, Austin, and Jules answer the question "What does it actually mean to rest, and what does that look like?" We pray this episode encourages you, strengthens your inner man, and gives you practicals to help you in your walk with the Lord!

Welcome to the first OFFICIAL episode of the Freedom House Podcast! In this episode, Austin, Alex, Ellie, and Mena discuss what it looks like to "people please", what it looks like to genuinely serve others, and where the line gets drawn between the two. We pray this episode encourages you, strengthens your inner man, and gives you practicals to help you in your walk with the Lord!

This episode is a teaching from Steve Shives at one of our monthly "Freedom Fridays" nights on the fear of the Lord. This is a much-needed topic to discuss in this generation and time. We pray that this encourages you and blesses you on your walk with Jesus and that you begin to see Him rightly, in awe and reverence.

In this episode, Steve, Austin, and Laban take a deep dive into what it looks like to live under the authority of the ministry of the Holy Spirit both practically and what does it not look like practically. We hope this episode blesses you, and we hope you enjoy!

In this episode, we had the opportunity to sit down with Gabriel Cruz, who has been on staff with Africa Freedom Mission for the past 4 years, and his mother to discuss what the Lord is doing in the family unit during this time. We pray this episode blesses you and encourages your walk with Jesus as well as opens your eyes to how the Lord is moving among the generations!