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Guarding Against Legalism In The Church | Church Leadership Podcast

Written by John McGee | Apr 15, 2026, 5:00:00 AM

About this Episode

In this episode of the Church Leadership Podcast, John McGee and Dave Bruskas walk through 1 Timothy 4:1–10 and unpack Paul’s warning against legalism in the church. They discuss:

  • How false teaching often adds rules where God gives freedom

  • Why leaders must be careful not to confuse personal conviction with spiritual maturity

  • What it looks like to train for true godliness instead of performance-based religion