Sweet Elder & For Freedom: From Legalism to Liberty (Back Porch Lounge Show)

In this episode of The Back Porch Lounge Show, The Leaf Cutters crew welcomes Brett Martin & James Safetit from For Freedom for a wide-ranging conversation that blends leaf talk, faith, and real-life stories.

We fire up Sweet Elder, their naturally sweet Nicaraguan long-leaf blend infused with honey and vanilla notes, and share first-puff impressions, retrohale reactions, ash behavior, and final ratings. Even the non-sweet fans on the crew end up pleasantly surprised, landing around 4.0–4.25/5 and calling it a perfect option for new smokers who lean toward sweeter drinks and lighter profiles.

From there, Brett and James unpack the heart behind For Freedom:

• The meaning of Galatians 5:1

• Growing up in strict, rule-driven church cultures

• Helping people process legalism, church hurt, grief, and bitterness

• How their podcast and James’ book From Brokenness to Freedom aim to guide listeners toward genuine freedom in Christ

We also talk brand building with 1689, their four-line portfolio (including Sweet Elder, Deacon’s Delight, Bishop’s Blend & Pastor’s Reserve), plus plenty of laughs about gaming, Supernatural, true-crime docs, Louisiana food, and crawfish boils.

Hit play, relax, and join us on the porch.