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Purity for Life is the bi-weekly podcast from Pure Life Ministries. Our show will take you where real life meets real Christianity as we tackle the tough issues for those struggling with sexual sin.

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    • May 26, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 36m AVG DURATION
    • 405 EPISODES

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    The Purity for Life podcast is a truly life-changing and transformative ministry that I have encountered. It stands out as one of the most real, honest, authentic, and vulnerable ministries that I have come across. As a Christian who has been following Jesus for nearly 20 years, this podcast has provided me with a profound understanding of selfishness and the self-life as the root of every sin. It has brought about a deep conviction and desire to decrease in myself so that Christ may increase in my life. The teachings in this podcast go beyond sexual sin and touch on the core issues of the human heart.

    One of the best aspects of this podcast is the Spirit-led team behind it. The content they produce is of high quality and their dedication to serving those who are broken is evident. The messages are powerful, to the point, and filled with truth that reaches into every hidden place in our hearts where sin and rebellion reside. The ministry's focus on repentance and genuine transformation through prayer and deep devotion to God is inspiring. This podcast serves as a godsend for anyone dealing with sexual addiction or wanting to remain pure before marriage.

    While there are many positive aspects to this podcast, one possible drawback is its limited perspective from a male point of view. Although it provides insights into sexual sin for both genders, some listeners may desire more content from a female perspective or specific advice for wives. However, even with this limitation, the overall impact on marriages and relationships cannot be denied. The teachings have encouraged listeners to deepen their relationship with God, leading to positive changes in their Christian walk and marriages.

    In conclusion, I am incredibly grateful for stumbling upon this podcast as it has ministered to me in ways that words cannot express. Pure Life Ministries continues to believe in God's transformative power through His Word and Spirit. They provide hope, encouragement, and practical guidance for those struggling with sexual addiction or desiring purity before marriage. The messages are convicting, challenging, and life-changing. I wholeheartedly recommend this podcast to anyone seeking deliverance, healing, and a deeper relationship with God. Thank you to the team at Purity for Life for their dedication in serving the broken and shining the light of God's truth.



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    Latest episodes from Purity for Life

    #627 - Reason #1 Our Res. Program Works - Our Campus is a Refuge from Temptation

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2025 42:16


    Compulsive porn users. Serial adulterers. Out-of-control spenders on sex. These are the kinds of men who enroll in our 9-month Residential Program, and for over 35 years we've been watching God radically transform these men. But why is our program so effective? In this short podcast series, we'll look at the top five reasons why so many men find a brand-new life at our Residential Program.   Resources we mentioned: Pure Life Ministries Residential Program  

    #429 (REPLAY) - Exposing the Heart of a Humble Man

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2025 39:32


    Pride...it brought about the fall of Satan and put man at odds with God, resulting in the destruction of man. This is why the role of humility in a Christian's life can hardly be overestimated. Humility undoes the damage of the fall, and God becomes his protector and his friend.   Resources we mentioned: Exposing the Root of All Sin (Podcast Series) By Pure Life Ministries i: The Root of Sin Exposed (Book) By Steve Gallagher

    From the Chapel: How Weston Broke Free from the Cycle of Sin

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2025 6:22


    Weston was only 4 years old when a friend introduced him to erotic images. Then, as a young teen, he discovered internet pornography. This set off a painful cycle of getting caught, making empty promises to change, and falling back to his sin. This all lead him to a place of utter hopelessness and even contemplating suicide. But when Weston came to Pure Life Ministries, he found true life through brokenness, godly sorrow and repentance.

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    #514 (REPLAY) - Saved from the Prison of Self | Chris and Marissa's Story of Hope

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2025 42:33


    When Chris looked at Marissa, he saw a woman who would help him control his lust. He saw someone who would help him achieve a prosperous life. When Marissa looked at Chris, she saw a man who would help her pursue the Lord, someone who would help her cultivate the kind of spiritual life she dreamed of having. One day, both of their dreams came crashing down. But this did not result in the destruction of their marriage. Instead, it brought about the creation of something unexpected. Something beautiful. Something brand new.

    #626 - Why Does God Allow Sin to Have Painful Consequences? | Ask the Counselor

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2025 37:42


    Sin always comes with painful consequences.  Emotional, physical, or relational pain. And for many people, these consequences often stir up difficult questions. "If God loves me, why would He allow such hard consequences? Does this mean that God has forsaken me? Is there any way to move forward after this?" In today's episode, we look to the Scripture to give biblical answers to some of these questions.

    Timeless Truths: "Be Holy As I Am Holy"

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2025 10:13


    God genuinely loves us, but unless we are doing our utmost to repent of sin and worldliness, He is not going to be pleased with us. And while He does not expect us to achieve sinless perfection, He does expect us to obey His call to "Be holy as I am holy."

    #625 - Why You Should Read "Peace Child"

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2025 48:42


    So, God calls you to preach to a tribe of cannibals. You move your family, learn their language—only to find they have no concern over sin, or judgment, or eternity. This was the dilemma Don Richardson found himself in as he sought to evangelize the primitive Sawi people. Thankfully, he pressed himself into entire dependence upon the Holy Spirit to show him how to spread the good news of Jesus Christ in this seemingly impossible context. And when God moved, He moved dramatically! In this episode, we'll talk about why you should read “Peace Child” by Don Richardson.   Resources we mentioned: Peace Child (Book) By Don Richardson "Why You Should Read" (Podcast Series) By Pure Life Ministries

    #624 - Will Fasting Help Me Overcome Porn? | Ask the Counselor

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2025 29:45


    If you search "how to overcome sexual sin," you'll get a lot of different opinions. Some are totally secular while others are taken from Scripture—like being accountable, developing an unselfish lifestyle, or starting a prayer life. In today's show, we'll explore another powerful spiritual tool—fasting. We'll dive into why it works, how to approach it with the right heart, and offer practical tips to make it part of your walk.   Resources we mentioned: The Crucified Lifestyle (Book) By Dustin Renz

    #623 - What Role Does Accountability Play in Overcoming Sexual Sin? | Ask the Counselor

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2025 35:34


    Accountability is a big buzzword in addiction recovery circles, some even suggesting that it's the main thing people need to find freedom. But Christians must carefully examine these things in the light of Scripture. In today's episode, we'll give a biblical answer to the question: “What role does accountability play in overcoming sexual sin?"   Resources we mentioned: Pure Life Ministries Residential Program

    Absolute Surrender: "Ye Are the Branches"

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2025 11:20


    Jesus clearly told us we can do nothing apart from Him. In spite of this, we often try to accomplish things in our own strength. So He lets us experience our weakness to help us truly depend on Him for all things. This is the final part of our short series, "Absolute Surrender."

    #622 - Faith Over Fear

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2025 55:43


    There's nothing wrong with feeling fear when real danger is present. But for some people (especially those who have been hurt) fear becomes a constant factor in their lives. Kathy Gallagher has a passion to help Christian women overcome fear by cultivating a heart of faith. In this episode, we'll share with you the message she gave to the women at our 2016 Annual Conference called “Faith Over Fear.”    **Get all the details about our Annual Conference at conference.purelifeministries.org**

    Absolute Surrender: Kept by the Power of God

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2025 10:33


    Life can be really hard and at times it feels like we're not going to make it. But if we are crying out to God in faith, we must believe that He hears us and will keep us safe in the midst of our troubles.

    #621 - Citizens of the Great City of God

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2025 62:42


    As we gear up for our 25th Annual Conference, we wanted to give you a taste of the kind of preaching you'll enjoy if you join us on April 25th and 26th. In this message from the 2016 Conference, Steve Gallagher describes three primary qualities that every true citizen of God's kingdom possesses, and urges us to make sure that we can say we have these qualities.    **Get all the details about our Annual Conference at conference.purelifeministries.org**

    Absolute Surrender: Walk in Continual Reliance Upon the Spirit

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2025 8:37


    If genuine Christianity begins by completely relying upon God to save us, then we should never lose that sense of helplessness. That's one of the secrets to a vibrant walk with God: a lifelong, continual reliance upon the power of the Holy Spirit.

    #620 - Receive Repentance Today | Rediscovering the Gift of Repentance

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2025 29:51


    Repentance is so vital to the Christian life, that there will be catastrophic consequences if we neglect it. Without repentance, there's no forgiveness, no cleansing, no salvation, and no sanctification. That's why—for those who need it—repentance must not be put off even one more day. Don't miss the final episode in our series, “Rediscovering the Gift of Repentance.”   Related Resources: The Walk of Repentance (Bible Study) By Steve Gallagher    

    Absolute Surrender: O, Wretched Man That I Am!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2025 10:40


    God truly wants to deliver us from sin, but He will often patiently use our struggles and weakness to bring us to the end of ourselves, where we finally say from the heart, “Lord, I can't do this! Please save me!”

    #619 - Repent is the First Word of the Gospel | Rediscovering the Gift of Repentance

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2025 44:28


    Many people assume that when we preach the gospel, the first thing we should tell people is that God loves them. But New Testament preachers like Jesus and His apostles actually did something very different: They first told people about their need for repentance.   Resources we mentioned: The Walk of Repentance (Bible Study)

    Absolute Surrender: What's Impossible with Man Is Possible with God

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2025 9:46


    Jesus said that things that are impossible with men are possible with God. If we fully believe this truth, we will cry out to Him with great faith to do impossible things in our own lives.

    #618 - Repentance in Ancient Times | Rediscovering the Gift of Repentance

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2025 37:26


    Repentance is an ancient concept—one could say it is as old as sin itself. From the very beginning, whenever God's people have been separated from Him by sin, repentance has been the key to restoring their relationship with Him. In today's show, we'll explore repentance throughout the long history of God's dealings with Israel.   Related Resources: The Walk of Repentance (Bible Study) By Steve Gallagher

    Absolute Surrender: Peter's Repentance

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2025 9:19


    When Peter denied his Lord 3 times, the Lord looked at him. And that look from Jesus broke the heart of Peter. Through the devastation Peter went through and the godly sorrow he experienced as a result, he was prepared to be emptied of himself and to be used for the Lord's purposes.

    #617 - True Repentance is a Lifestyle | Rediscovering the Gift of Repentance

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2025 32:51


    Many Christians don't realize that God never intended for repentance to be a one-time event, because sin isn't overcome all at once! It's overcome little by little, and every time we truly repent, we're given new power to overcome sin, and new power for holy living.   Related Resources: The Walk of Repentance (Bible Study) By Steve Gallagher

    Absolute Surrender: Peter's Self Confidence

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2025 6:53


    Peter was very strong in his own thinking when he declared to Jesus that He would not be put to death and then rise again. For this Jesus rebuked him sharply. We should take this as a warning for ourselves, whenever we are beaming with self-confidence and are strong in ourselves, instead of depending on the Lord and His wisdom, it will always lead us away from the Lord and His ways.

    #616 - The Beautiful Fruits of Repentance | Rediscovering the Gift of Repentance

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2025 46:33


    Repentance and brokenness might seem negative...until you experience the spiritual benefits that flow from them. For example: a true fear of God that destroys the love of sin. A deep resolve to pursue restoration in our relationships. A zeal to be right with God, no matter the cost. In this show, we'll look at some of the beautiful fruits that come from repentance.   Related Resources: The Walk of Repentance (Bible Study) By Steve Gallagher

    The Theme of Our Annual Conference (and why we need it!)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2025 12:51


    The theme of this year's Annual Conference is "Watch and Pray." Steve and Kathy Gallagher join Nate Danser to talk about why this theme is of urgent importance for Christians.  **Get all the details about our Annual Conference at conference.purelifeministries.org**

    Absolute Surrender: Separated Unto the Holy Ghost

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2025 9:14


    Our prideful self-sufficiency chafes against any sense of weakness or helplessness. We strive and strain to accomplish things on our own. But if we will learn to pray and wait on the Lord for His direction, the Spirit will give us His power.

    #615 - No Saving Faith Apart from Repentance | Rediscovering the Gift of Repentance

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2025 30:59


    According to Jesus, the pathway into the Kingdom of God is marked out by two inseparable things—genuine repentance from our sins and a real choice to put our faith and trust in Him. But, in our church culture, many seem to think that repentance is unnecessary as long as you "believe." In this episode, Steve Gallagher will address this fatal error by showing that there is no such thing as saving faith apart from repentance.   Resources we mentioned: Pure Life Ministries Residential Program   Related Resources: The Walk of Repentance (Bible Study) By Steve Gallagher

    The Heart Behind our Annual Conference (and why you should join us!)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2025 19:19


    With so many conferences to choose from, what makes the Pure Life Ministries Annual Conference worth attending? What is the spiritual value for our guests? Steve and Kathy Gallagher join Nate Danser to answer those questions.  **Get all the details about our Annual Conference at conference.purelifeministries.org**

    Absolute Surrender: The Fruit of the Spirit Is Love

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2025 9:01


    God is love, which essentially means that He is completely selfless. He takes nothing for Himself and gives everything away. So, if we are truly filled with His own Spirit, we will display this selflessness as well.

    #614 - A Repentance that Changes Nothing | Rediscovering the Gift of Repentance

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2025 40:16


    According to Jesus, everything that comes with eternal life—power over sin, a renewed heart, a changed life—comes through repentance. So what is going on with professing Christians who do not seem to have that kind of spiritual life? Is it possible that they have nothing more than a superficial repentance that leaves them unchanged and still dead in their sins?   Resources we mentioned: The Walk of Repentance (Bible Study) By Steve Gallagher

    #613 - In the Valley of Decision | Rediscovering the Gift of Repentance

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2025 39:23


    No one will repent without being broken by the Holy Spirit's conviction over their sin. This requires courage, sincerity and a desperation to know the truth—even when the truth exposes the worst things about us. But, this is the only way to life. Every other path leads to death. In today's show: The Valley of Decision.   Resources We Mentioned: Pure Life Ministries Residential Program   Related Resources: The Walk of Repentance (Bible Study) By Steve Gallagher

    Absolute Surrender: God Accepts Our Surrender

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2025 8:17


    In Part 2 of our short series "Absolute Surrender:" God will never accept a half-hearted surrender, but if we come to Him with a genuine desire to give Him everything, He will accept it and will accomplish it in us.

    #612 - Why Everyone Must Repent | Rediscovering the Gift of Repentance

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2025 45:18


    "You're a good person." This is one of Satan's deadliest lies, because if we believe that we're good, we will never see our need for repentance. In the 2nd episode of our series, "Rediscovering the Gift of Repentance," we'll talk about why there is no such thing as a good person, and why everyone needs to repent.   Related Resources: The Walk of Repentance (Bible Study) By Steve Gallagher

    Absolute Surrender: Introduction

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2025 8:29


    True Christianity could be summed up in one phrase: Absolute surrender to the will of God for our lives. In Part 1 of our short series based on Andrew Murray's book "Absolute Surrender," we'll talk about what it looks like to fully yield our wills to God.

    #611 - No Other Entrance into God's Presence | Rediscovering the Gift of Repentance

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2025 41:31


    In light of God's unlimited power and glorious redemption, why are our churches filled with men trapped in pornography? Why are marriages breaking apart at record rates? It's because something crucial has been lost—something so vital that, without it, the power of God is rendered useless in our lives. In our latest series, "Rediscovering the Gift of Repentance," we'll focus on the invaluable gift of repentance, the only vehicle we've been given to be saved from the power of sin and come back into God's life-giving, life-changing presence.

    #556 (REPLAY) - Why You Should Read "Evidence Not Seen"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2025 51:36


    Darlene Deibler went to Indonesia to preach the gospel to cannibalistic tribes. But when war broke out, she found herself plunged into the horrors of a WWII prisoner-of-war camp. And yet, Darlene would spend the rest of her life telling about a God whose comfort outshined her sufferings, whose presence was more precious than her losses, and whose loving provision was as faithful as the morning sun.

    Timeless Truths: Be Holy, Says the Lord

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2025


    In this Timeless Truths segment: As members of the church, we are called to be holy and set apart for God's purposes. This will require a vigilance on our part, because the spirit of this world is always seeking to defile us and lead us away from the Lord.

    #610 - I'm Bombarded with Sexual Thoughts | Ask the Counselor

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2025 36:00


    Many people struggle to believe they can be free from sexual sin because even if they manage to avoid pornography, they're still constantly being bombarded with sexual thoughts. In this episode, we'll discuss why we should never use temptation as an excuse to stay in defeat, why the battle against lust is actually a positive thing, and the key to growing strong enough to stand firm when temptation arises.

    From the Chapel: For God so Loved the World

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 2, 2025 6:36


    At the cross, Jesus Christ demonstrated a profound love for us that calls for a response. In this episode of From the Chapel, Pastor Ed Buch exhorts us to lay our sins at the foot of His cross and to emulate His life by selflessly giving ourselves for others.

    #609 - Why Don't I Feel God's Love? | Ask the Counselor

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2024 33:06


    What struggling men and women truly need is an intimate love relationship with God, because a deep, personal experience of God's love will break the hold of sin. Unfortunately, many people caught in sexual sin are uncertain whether God loves them. In this show, we'll discuss what might block someone from experiencing a sense of God's love and, more importantly, what can be done about it.   Resources We Mentioned: Victory (Podcast Series) By Pure Life Ministries

    Timeless Truths: God is Always Working in Our Lives

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 26, 2024 8:20


    Many cynically believe that God created the universe, but now remains distant, aloof and uninvolved. But the truth is that God holds intimate knowledge of every person and is always working behind the scenes to draw them to Jesus. And when He wins a person's heart, He faithfully works to conform them into the image of His Son.

    #608 - Waiting on God for Deliverance

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2024 48:06


    When Jesus Christ came to earth, He brought deliverance for His people, though not immediately—it required waiting. This same spirit of waiting is required for those who are longing for freedom from sexual sin. In this non-traditional Christmas episode, we explore why waiting on God is essential for victory, common misconceptions about waiting, and why we can confidently trust that God will come and deliver if we truly wait on Him.

    Timeless Truths: The Evidence of Saving Faith

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2024 8:47


    According to modern church culture, to be saved means that you believe some doctrines and go to church. But according to Scripture, to be saved means that your life has been revolutionized from the inside out so that you love and obey God from the heart.

    #607 - What's the First Step to Breaking Free from Sexual Sin? | Ask the Counselor

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2024 42:16


    Most of the men who come to us for help have already taken a lot of steps to break free from sexual sin, but nothing has changed. This clearly shows it's not enough to take steps to find freedom. You've got to take the right steps. In this "Ask the Counselor" episode, we'll provide a biblical response to the question, "What's the first step to breaking free from sexual sin?"   Resources We Mentioned: At the Altar of Sexual Idolatry (Book) By Steve Gallagher Pure Life Ministries Residential Program

    From the Chapel: Out of Darkness and into the Light

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2024 5:53


    Evan projected a godly image to those around him, but protected his secret of pornography and self-gratification.  After repeated cycles of confession and returning to sin, Evan finally decided he needed help and came to Pure Life Ministries. Listen to Evan testify of how the Lord lovingly called him out of darkness and into the light.

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    #606 - Should Christians Watch Movies with Sexual Content? | Ask the Counselor

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2024 36:07


    Should Christians watch movies or TV shows that contain inappropriate innuendos or sex scenes? In this episode, we'll give you a straightforward response to that question, but we'll also take a deeper look at what the Bible teaches about a more foundational issue: our interactions with the world.   Resources we mentioned: At the Altar of Sexual Idolatry (Book) By Steve Gallagher   Scriptures we mentioned: Proverbs: 4:23 Romans 13:14 Matthew 4:4 1 Corinthians 15:33 2 Timothy 2:19-22 Colossians 3:16 John 17:17 2 Corinthians 6:17-18 Psalm 115 2 Corinthians 3:15-18 1 John 2:15-17 Psalm 1

    #410 (REPLAY) - For Parents: What is Your Biblical Role?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2024 34:42


    We've had many parents ask us, “What can I do to help my child overcome sexual sin?” But this question begs a deeper one: what is the role of a parent? To help us answer this, we sit down with biblical counselor Mark Shaw who reflects on two decades of counseling and raising four children of his own.   Related Resources: For Parents (Podcast Series)

    #605 - Giving Thanks in the Hard Seasons

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2024 41:15


    Thanksgiving—it's the time of year when we're encouraged to be grateful for the blessings in our lives. But when things get difficult, what should our attitude be? In this special Thanksgiving episode, we'll talk with three of our staff members who decided to fight for gratitude in the hard seasons.

    Timeless Truths: True Worship is Reflected Through Obedience

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2024 8:40


    Many people in today's Christian culture claim to be worshippers of God. But true worship is only revealed through a life of obedience. In this Timeless Truths segment, Jeff Colón contrasts the lives of Abraham and King Saul, urging us to reflect on whether our own worship resembles Abraham's wholehearted obedience or King Saul's partial and insincere devotion.

    #604 - Leading a Lifestyle that Honors God

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2024 63:15


    It can be difficult for even a sincere believer to know what's right and wrong when everything around them is screaming out conflicting messages. But God has given us His Word to anchor us in the Truth. In this week's episode, we look at key spiritual principles to guide you in your walk with the Lord amidst our immoral culture. Plus, we discuss how the motivation for living out those principles should come from our desire for Jesus.   Resources we mentioned: Precept (Inductive Bible Studies) e-sword (Bible Study Software) Study Light (Bible Study Tool) Pressing On Toward the Heavenly Calling (Bible Study) By Steve Gallagher

    From the Chapel: We Must Overcome the World's Mindsets

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2024 12:06


    The Bible says that "everyone who is born of God overcomes the world." This means that those who are truly saved will conquer the sinful mindsets that are common to this world's system. In this segment, Steve Gallagher identifies some of these mindsets and exhorts us to truly repent of them.

    #603 - Pursue God's Kingdom, Not the American Dream | On the Same Team

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2024 49:35


    Compared to most of the world, Americans have greater opportunities for wealth and a pleasurable life. But in light of biblical warnings about riches, how should Christian couples view the American Dream? In the final episode of "On the Same Team," PLM graduates Stephen and Jubilee Howell talk about how their pursuit of the American Dream nearly led to their ruin, but how God gave them a new vision centered on building His Kingdom.

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