Live Free with Josh Howerton

Most Christians were never taught this. 

 

Jesus didn’t choose soft, passive men, He chose fishermen, zealots, and bold disciples who would change the world. In this episode, we uncover facts about the disciples most Christians don’t know, confront false gospels like Mormonism, respond to anti-ICE church propaganda and protests disrupting worship, and explain why brotherhood, not isolation, is essential to following Jesus. If you’ve wrestled with doubt, cultural Christianity, or how to stand firm without compromise, this episode will challenge you to think biblically, live courageously, and refuse deception.

 

🔥 In this episode, you’ll learn:

The shocking truth about who the disciples really were

Why doubt doesn’t disqualify you, but walking away does

How Jesus restores failures instead of replacing them

Why false gospels must be confronted, not tolerated

How to build a band of brothers (and sisters) that shapes your destiny

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Stand firm. Think biblically. Live free.

Does the Bible really stay silent on abortion and “consensual” same-sex relationships, or are we watching Scripture get twisted in real time?

In this LIVE FREE special reaction episode, Pastor Josh reacts to Texas State Rep. James Talarico and breaks down the viral claims, the word-games behind them, and what the Bible actually says about life in the womb, sexual ethics, justice, and the role of government vs. the Church. You’ll also hear Josh’s framework for engaging people who are sincerely confused vs. those intentionally deceiving believers—and why Christians can’t afford to be naive right now.

You’ll learn:
- Why “Jesus never talked about it” is a weak argument (and what Jesus did affirm)
- The Bible’s case for life in the womb (Psalm 139, Exodus 21, John the Baptist’s response to Jesus)
- Why Romans 1 directly contradicts the “only abusive relationships” loophole
- The difference between Christian conservatives and conservative Christians
- Why “feeding the hungry” doesn’t automatically equal “government redistribution”
- The biblical definition of justice (equal weights and measures) vs. progressive “justice” (equal outcomes for groups)
- What Galatians 3 (“neither male nor female”) actually means—and what it doesn’t
- Why these “pastor-politician” clips go viral (and what Scripture warns us about)

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Which Bible translation should you actually trust, and are there some translations you should avoid altogether? 

In this episode, you’ll learn:

How different Bible translations are created and why that matters

Which translations are best for reading, studying, and teaching

Why some translations weaken clarity and conviction

How Jesus used Scripture to defeat temptation

Why temptation itself is not sin, and how to recognize the real battle

The three predictable ways Satan tempts every person

How authority, dominion, and redemption fit into the biblical story

Why “It is written” is more than a phrase...it’s a strategy

Pastor Josh and Jana Howerton help you read the Bible with confidence, confront temptation with clarity, and see Scripture as one unified story, rather than a collection of disconnected verses.

Watch to the end; this will sharpen how you read the Bible and live it out.

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⛪ ABOUT LAKEPOINTE CHURCH:

We believe that Lakepointe is a movement for all people to Know Christ, Live Free, and Change the World for God’s Glory. With 7 DFW locations and programs for all ages, there's something for everyone.  🤝 Support this ministry and help us reach more people with the Gospel: https://lakepointe.church/give

 

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In this LIVE FREE Episode, Pastors Josh Howerton, Carlos Erazo, and Paul Cunningham tackle two topics Christians are deeply confused about right now: baptism and the Minneapolis ICE shooting. They unpack how biblical discipleship shapes both belief and discernment. This episode will answer frequently "shouted" baptism questions: (Does baptism save you? Should you be re-baptized? What about infant baptism?), and explain what it means to be filled with the Holy Spirit. If you feel confused by culture's manufactured outrage and selective footage distorting the ICE shooting narrative, this episode will equip you to reflect before reacting, submit to God-ordained authority, and respond with wisdom instead of emotional manipulation.

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⛪ ABOUT LAKEPOINTE CHURCH:

We believe that Lakepointe is a movement for all people to Know Christ, Live Free, and Change the World for God’s Glory. With 7 DFW locations and programs for all ages, there's something for everyone.  🤝 Support this ministry and help us reach more people with the Gospel: https://lakepointe.church/give

 

 STAY CONNECTED:

🌐 Website: https://lakepointe.church/

👍 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lpconnect/

📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lpconnect 

🎥 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LakepointeChurch

 

FOLLOW PASTOR JOSH:

👍 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HowertonJosh/

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 🎧 LISTEN ON THE GO! 

▶️ Live Free on Spotify / https://open.spotify.com/show/353ryGdZNlebaiqkCcy3Yc

▶️ Live Free on Apple Podcasts / https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/live-free-with-josh-howerton/id1669321198

Why are Venezuelans celebrating the collapse of socialism while American leaders are selling it as “compassion”? 

 

In this Live Free episode, Pastors Josh Howerton, Carlos Erazo, and Paul Cunningham pull the curtain back on Mamdani’s “warmth of collectivism,” to expose the real-world cost of a socialist ideology. They contrast empty political promises with the only freedom that actually delivers, Jesus’ declaration from the cross, “It IS finished.” This is a raw, unfiltered conversation about power, control, false hope, and why Christians must think biblically when culture reframes broken ideas as virtue.

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Want to grow deeper in your faith? Text APP to 20411 to download the NEW Lakepointe Church app!

⛰️ Download the companion Field Guide for our BOOT CAMP series! Text FIELD to 20411 or visit https://lakepointe.church/fieldguide

 

⛪ ABOUT LAKEPOINTE CHURCH:

We believe that Lakepointe is a movement for all people to Know God, Find Freedom, Discover their Calling, and Make a Difference. With 7 DFW locations and programs for all ages, there's something for everyone.  🤝 Support this ministry and help us reach more people with the Gospel: https://lakepointe.church/give

 

 STAY CONNECTED:

🌐 Website: https://lakepointe.church/

👍 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lpconnect/

📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lpconnect 

🎥 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LakepointeChurch

 

FOLLOW PASTOR JOSH:

👍 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HowertonJosh/

📸 Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/josh_howerton/?hl=en 

🎥 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@howertonjosh

 

 🎧 LISTEN ON THE GO! 

▶️ Live Free on Spotify / https://open.spotify.com/show/353ryGdZNlebaiqkCcy3Yc

▶️ Live Free on Apple Podcasts / https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/live-free-with-josh-howerton/id1669321198