Live Free with Josh Howerton

Is God bringing revival to Iran? And what does honoring the Sabbath actually look like for Christians today?

 

In this episode of LIVE FREE, Pastors Josh Howerton, Carlos Erazo, and Paul Cunningham tackle two powerful topics shaping faith and culture right now. First, they unpack Luke 6 and the biblical meaning of the Sabbath—why God built rhythms of work and rest into creation, how the Pharisees turned the Sabbath into legalistic religion, and why Jesus declaring Himself the “Lord of the Sabbath” changes how believers understand rest today. The conversation explores how Sabbath is not just about stopping work, but about restoring the body, renewing the soul, and remembering that our identity is rooted in Christ—not productivity.

 

Then the episode shifts to an eye-opening conversation with Iranian-born pastor David Nasser about what’s really happening in Iran. Nasser shares his incredible story of escaping the Iranian Revolution, how his family encountered the gospel in America, and why many believe the underground church in Iran is one of the fastest-growing movements of Christianity in the world. The team discusses reports of Muslims encountering Jesus in dreams, the spiritual implications of current geopolitical events, and how the gospel continues advancing even in some of the most restricted places on earth.

 

From honoring the Sabbath to the rise of the Iranian church, this episode explores how God is still moving powerfully across the world—and how believers today can join His mission.

 

In this episode, you’ll learn:
• What the Bible actually teaches about the Sabbath
• Why Jesus called Himself the “Lord of the Sabbath”
• The difference between legalistic religion and true spiritual rest
• Why the church often grows fastest under persecution
• What’s really happening with the underground church in Iran
• How Christians can pray and participate in God’s global mission

 

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Can you really talk to God like He’s your Father?

And what happens when He doesn’t answer your prayers?

 

In this episode of LIVE FREE, Pastors Josh Howerton, Carlos Erazo, and Paul Cunningham dive deep into what it really means that Jesus tore the veil. From the Lord’s Prayer and unanswered prayer to spiritual gifts like speaking in tongues, this conversation unpacks how access to the Father changes everything.

 

But the team didn't stop there...they also tackled a pressing cultural question: If Jesus reigns as Lord, how should Christians think about rights, government, and public policy? Learn the difference between “freedom from” and “freedom to,” why language shapes belief, and how biblical wisdom helps us think beyond simplistic solutions.

 

This episode is about alignment: aligning your prayer life and your worldview under the authority of Christ.

 

In this episode, you'll learn:

Why calling God “Father” was radically disruptive in the first century, and what it means for your prayer life today

EIGHT specific biblical reasons God may not be answering your prayers

Practical, step-by-step frameworks to deepen your daily prayer life

What the Bible actually teaches about praying in tongues (without hype or denial)

The difference between private, prophetic, and proof tongues in Scripture

Why “Do not forbid speaking in tongues” and “Let all things be done in order” both matter

How to connect your theology to public policy and cultural issues

The difference between a biblical definition of rights and a progressive definition of rights

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Stand firm. Think biblically. Live free.

In this episode of LIVE FREE, Pastor Josh Howerton and Jana Howerton dive into one of the most culturally controversial and biblically clear topics: God’s design for marriage. They unpack the theological foundation of headship and helpership from Genesis 2 and Ephesians 5, explaining why loving leadership and respectful support are not oppressive ideas, but protective ones. Rather than competing roles, Scripture presents marriage as a complementary covenant designed for strength, stability, and spiritual growth.

The conversation moves into practical and often avoided topics including sexual integrity before and within marriage, emotional boundaries with the opposite sex, in-law dynamics, divorce and restoration, and how trust is rebuilt after betrayal. With clarity and conviction, they show how obedience to God’s Word—not cultural trends—leads to peace and flourishing in the home.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

What the Bible actually teaches about headship and submission

Why “helper” is a position of strength, not weakness

How words shape the health of your marriage

The difference between loving leadership and passive abdication

Why sexual boundaries protect covenant intimacy

When divorce is biblically permitted — and when restoration is possible

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In this episode of LIVE FREE, Pastors Josh Howerton, Carlos Erazo, and Paul Cunningham tackle one of the most debated theological questions in Christianity: Does the Bible actually teach predestination? They walk through key Scriptures, clarify common misconceptions, and explain why God’s sovereignty and human responsibility are not enemies. Rather than dividing believers, a right understanding of this doctrine should strengthen confidence in evangelism and deepen trust in God’s character. 

 

The conversation then moves to Luke 15 and the heart of the Father in the parables of the lost sheep, lost coin, and lost sons, unpacking the cultural background, exposing the danger of “older brother” religion, and offering practical tools for reaching the “one more” in your life through prayer, everyday conversations, and the B.L.E.S.S. method. The episode closes with cultural analysis around the Bad Bunny Super Bowl controversy, showing how Christians can stand firm in truth while still reflecting God’s compassion for lost people made in His image.

 

In this episode, you’ll learn:

What the Bible really teaches about predestination

Why sovereignty and evangelism are not enemies

The powerful context behind Luke 15’s parables

How to know if you’re drifting into “older brother” syndrome

A practical framework for helping someone take one step closer to Jesus

How to respond to culture with clarity and compassion

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Did Jesus stay silent on abortion and homosexuality, or are progressive politicians twisting Scripture to fit a modern agenda?

 

In this LIVE FREE reaction video, Pastor Josh Howerton responds directly to James Talarico’s viral claims on Joe Rogan that Jesus “never talked about” homosexuality or abortion and that Christians have made these issues central for political reasons. Walking carefully through Scripture, this episode dismantles the argument from silence, explains why Jesus’ affirmation of Genesis defines marriage clearly, and shows how the New Testament directly addresses sexual ethics and the sanctity of life. If you’ve heard these talking points online and felt confused, this is the biblical clarity you’ve been looking for.

 

You’ll learn:

Why “Jesus never said it” is a weak theological argument

How Matthew 19 defines marriage and excludes modern redefinitions

Why Romans 1 and 1 Corinthians 6 directly address homosexuality

Whether abortion is truly absent from biblical teaching

How cultural pressure reshapes theology and how to resist it

Why the real issue is the authority of Scripture and the Lordship of Christ

This isn’t about politics. It’s about truth.

 

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