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by Lakepointe Church
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Pastor Josh Howerton responds to James Talarico's appearance on Jimmy Kimmel, arguing that Talarico exemplifies a dangerous pattern of using biblical language and selective Scripture to advance a political agenda. The core concern is that Christians can be misled when political ideas are dressed up in biblical…
Worth it if you're a Christian concerned about the politicization of faith and want a pastor's perspective on recognizing when Scripture is being selectively used for political ends.
Live Free with Josh Howerton features Pastor Carlos and guest Pastor Jonathan Pokluda discussing spiritual warfare from a Christian perspective. The episode promises to explore "8 Ways Christians Open the Door to the DEMONIC" while emphasizing that spiritual warfare, though real, should not breed fear in believers…
Worth it if you're a Christian seeking practical spiritual discernment tools, want to understand spiritual warfare without fear, or are looking for accessible evangelism guidance.
Live Free with Josh Howerton brings together three pastors—Josh Howerton, Ed Newton, and Matt Chewning—for an extended Q&A episode addressing practical questions Christians face in real life. The episode centers on identifying healthy churches, navigating difficult relationships while maintaining biblical convictions,…
Worth it if you're an evangelical Christian navigating church choice, marriage dynamics, or family relationships complicated by faith differences.
Live Free with Josh Howerton features three pastors (Josh, Carlos, and Paul) discussing 2 Timothy 4, where the Apostle Paul warns against false teachers and people with "itching ears" who reject sound doctrine. The episode frames this biblical passage as relevant to contemporary Christianity, using it as a lens to…
Worth it if you're a conservative evangelical seeking reinforcement of traditional doctrine and want to understand contemporary theological trends your church might encounter.
Josh Howerton hosts Philip Anthony Mitchell, a pastor with a dramatic personal testimony of conversion from street life in Queens and Rikers Island to Christian ministry. The episode centers on Mitchell's journey and what he calls the urgent need for Christians to "contend for the faith" in a shifting cultural…
Worth it if you're drawn to conversion testimonies and want motivational reinforcement of conservative Christian perspectives on cultural engagement, but not if you seek nuanced theological teaching or respectful dialogue across worldviews.
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Live Free with Josh Howerton hosts pastors Carlos and Paul to address a perennial question: does the Bible contradict itself? The episode opens with the theological foundation—what Christians mean by biblical inspiration and trustworthiness, grounded in 2 Timothy 3's claim that Scripture is "God-breathed." The hosts…
Worth it if you're a Christian wrestling with biblical inconsistencies or a skeptic wanting to understand how believers address contradictions.
Live Free with Josh Howerton brings together three pastors—Josh Howerton, Carlos Erazo, and Paul Cunningham—to tackle practical Bible study and spiritual discernment. The episode opens with reflections from Carlos and Paul's trip to Israel, where visits to Gethsemane and Galilee prompted deeper thinking about Jesus's…
Worth it if you're a Christian wanting concrete Bible study methods, discernment tools for evaluating spiritual claims, or practical guidance on theological disagreement and relational speech.
This bonus episode of Live Free addresses a viral claim that has circulated since Joe Rogan's recent podcast conversation: that the early Church deliberately banned or suppressed alternative gospels (particularly the Gnostic Gospels) that may offer a more authentic picture of Jesus than the canonical four gospels.…
Worth it if you've encountered claims about banned gospels on social media or podcasts and want a historically grounded Christian perspective that takes the questions seriously.
Pastor Josh Howerton responds to a viral Dave Ramsey conversation about whether Christian parents should disinherit adult children who reject their faith and values. The episode frames inheritance not as a child's entitlement but as parental stewardship before God. Howerton explores several interconnected themes:…
Worth it if you're a Christian parent wrestling with inheritance decisions, concerned about transmitting faith to the next generation, or interested in biblical perspectives on wealth and family responsibility.
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