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Live Free with Josh Howerton

Lakepointe Church

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Welcome to Live Free with Pastor Josh Howerton. Lakepointe Church is a movement for all people to know Christ, live free, and change the world for God‘s glory. If this podcast is hitting home for you, leave a rating, drop a review, or share it. Your support helps us keep spreading the truth and reaching more people for Jesus. For more digital content, visit https://lakepointe.church/digital/

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  1. Unresolved Anger Is Taking Over Your Life | Live Free with Josh Howerton

    · 1 h 03 min · S2 E23

    In this Father’s Day episode, Pastors Mike Breaux, Carlos Erazo and Mark McCartney discuss parenting, identity, and why the words of Jesus in the Sermon on the Mount still hit home. From dad jokes to deep spiritual…

  2. Is the Church FORCING Religion in Schools? | Live Free with Josh Howerton

    · 1 h 27 min · S2 E21

    What if your biggest questions about faith, culture, and the future were all connected to something ancient—yet incredibly relevant? Join Pastors Josh Howerton, Carlos Erazo, and Tim Smith as they dive deep into the…

  3. Are We On The Edge Of The Next Revival? | Live Free with Josh Howerton

    · 1 h 09 min · S2 E20

    What happens when a bold faith collides with a skeptical world? Pastors Josh Howerton and Carlos Erazo are joined by Pamela Baltazar and Jana Howerton for a rich, laughter-filled, and truth-packed conversation…

  4. How To Break The Shame Cycle Of Sexual Sin (w/ Joshua Broome) | Live Free with Josh Howerton

    · 1 h 11 min · S2 E19

    What if the very thing you thought disqualified you from grace was the story God would use to set others free? In this raw and redemptive conversation, Pastors Josh Howerton and Carlos Erazo sit down with special guest…

  5. “The church hurt me! What now?” | Live Free with Josh Howerton

    · 1 h 15 min · S2 E17

    Have you ever felt disillusioned by the people of God, even when you still believe in God Himself? Pastor Josh Howerton, Jana Howerton, Carlos Erazo, and Pamela Baltazar dive into a candid, thoughtful conversation…

  6. What To Do If I Feel Addicted To Something | Live Free With Josh Howerton

    · 1 h 21 min · S2 E16

    What if the thing that keeps you stuck… is the very thing Jesus wants to set you free from? Addiction. Habits. Patterns we don’t know how to break. This conversation dives into the life-changing story from John 4 and…

  7. Why Deconstructing Christianity is Demonic | Live Free with Josh Howerton

    · 1 h 22 min · S2 E15

    Have you ever wondered why so many wrestle with doubt, or why some walk away from faith altogether? Pastors Josh Howerton, Carlos Erazo, and Tim Smith dive deep into the conversation around faith, doubt, and the…

  8. Answering Christianity’s Toughest Objections (with Dr. Frank Turek) | Live Free with Josh Howerton

    · 1 h 38 min · S2 E14

    What if the foundation of your faith was stronger than you ever imagined? Join Pastor Josh Howerton and renowned apologist Dr. Frank Turek for a deep, energizing conversation that tackles some of the biggest questions…

  9. Struggling With Sin, Am I Still Saved? | Live Free With Josh Howerton

    · 1 h 13 min · S2 E13

    What happens when a church looks alive on the outside but is spiritually asleep within? Pastors Josh Howerton, Carlos Erazo and Marc McCartney unpack the sobering message to the church in Sardis, diving deep into…

  10. Shattering 6 Megachurch Myths You’ve Fallen For | Live Free with Josh Howerton

    · 1 h 22 min · S2 E12

    What does faithfulness look like when the ground beneath you literally shakes? In this deep dive into Revelation 3:7–13, Pastors Josh Howerton, Carlos Erazo, and Tim Smith, unpack the powerful message to the church in…

  11. Debunking Top “Progressive Christianity” Lies | Live Free with Josh Howerton

    · 1 h 19 min · S2 E11

    What happens when spiritual compromise becomes the norm and how can we confront it with truth and grace? Pastors Josh Howerton and Carlos Erazo welcome Pamela Baltazar for a powerful conversation rooted in Revelation 2…

  12. Jesus Has Authority Over Demonic Influences | Live Free with Josh Howerton

    · 1 h 21 min · S2 E10

    What if your compromise isn’t as subtle as you think? Pastors Josh Howerton, Carlos Erazo, and Paul Lewis have a powerful conversation inspired by the letter to the church in Pergamum, and things get real. From…

  13. How God Redeems Pain & Suffering | Live Free With Josh Howerton

    · 1 h 12 min · S2 E9

    Have you ever wondered why suffering seems to shape us more than success? This week, we dive deep into the power of perseverance, faith, and finding purpose in the trials we face. As we explore the letter to the…

  14. Rediscovering Your First Love For God | Live Free with Josh Howerton

    · 1 h 17 min · S2 E8

    What happens when a church starts strong but loses sight of what truly matters? The early church in Ephesus had an incredible legacy—planted by the Apostle Paul, led by Timothy, and even home to the Apostle John and…

  15. Why Laziness Is Killing Your Purpose | Live Free with Josh Howerton

    · 1 h 08 min · S2 E7

    Ever felt like life is stuck on pause? Idleness can silently kill purpose, and today, we’re exploring how to live with intention. Pastors Josh Howerton, Carlos Erazo, and Tim Smith discuss the dangers of the sin of…

  16. #1 Secret to a Christian Marriage (It’s NOT What You Think) | Live Free with Josh Howerton

    · 1 h 48 min · S2 E6

    Marriage is amazing—but it can also be really hard. Pastor Josh and Jana Howerton sit down with Pastor Josh and Sharon McPherson of Grace City Church for an honest, unfiltered conversation about what makes marriages…

  17. Jesus Said to Watch Out for This Sin! | Live Free with Pastor Josh Howerton

    · 1 h 18 min · S2 E5

    What really controls your heart? Greed is a sneaky sin—easily overlooked but quietly shaping our decisions, desires, and relationships. Pastor Josh Howerton, Tim Smith, and Chris Burkley explore the story of Achan in…

  18. Breaking Free From Toxic Relationships | Pastor Josh Howerton

    · 1 h 14 min · S2 E3

    Are your relationships helping you grow or holding you back? Today, Pastor Josh Howerton, Carlos Erazo, and Hannah Lane unpack how our relationships either build us up or break us down—and why surrounding yourself with…

  19. How to Kill the Sin of Pride | Pastor Josh Howerton

    · 57 min · S2 E2

    Have you ever thought about how pride can quietly ruin our lives and relationships? In the first episode of the Live Free with Josh Howerton Podcast, we dive into the effects of pride and humility, kicking off the…

  20. Welcome to the Live Free Podcast with Pastor Josh Howerton!

    · 3:01 · S2 E1

    Welcome to Live Free with Pastor Josh Howerton. Lakepointe Church is a movement for all people to Know Jesus, Live Free, and Make a Difference with their lives. Through deep dives into God’s Word, our prayer is that…

  21. Just a Breath Away // Matthew 1:23

    · 8:01 · Episode 490

    Have you ever thought of breathing as a gift from God? In this final episode of The Daily Drive for 2024, Pastor Breaux shares a heartfelt reflection about winter, Christmas, and the title of Jesus that means the most…

  22. Seeking the Unknown God // Acts 17:22-34

    · 8:12 · Episode 489

    What does it mean to seek God? In Athens, Paul meets a culture full of idols and introduces them to the “unknown God”—the Creator who gives life and breath to everything. Pastor Breaux shares how Paul met people where…

  23. The Philippian Prison Break // Acts 16:16-34

    · 6:11 · Episode 488

    How do you respond when life feels like a prison? In Acts 16, Paul and Silas show us the power of worship and prayer even in the darkest moments. After being beaten and shackled for their faith, they sang praises to…

  24. The Jerusalem Council // Acts 15:1-21

    · 7:11 · Episode 487

    What happens when religious traditions clash with the gospel of grace? Today, Pastor Breaux unpacks Acts 15, where the early church faced a pivotal moment. Some Jewish believers wanted to impose old rituals on Gentile…

  25. Faith Before Miracles // Acts 14:8-20

    · 7:52 · Episode 486

    Does faith always lead to miracles? In today’s episode, Pastor Breaux walks through the story of Paul and Barnabas in Lystra, where faith led to the miraculous healing of a man who had never walked. While faith doesn’t…

  26. Standing Firm Against the Real Enemy // Acts 13:1-12

    · 6:52 · Episode 485

    Who is the real enemy we face in life? Today, we look at a powerful moment in Acts 13 where Paul, filled with the Holy Spirit, confronts a sorcerer who tried to stop the spread of the good news. This encounter reminds…

  27. Rescued by God’s Power // Acts 12:1-17

    · 9:23 · Episode 484

    What happens when we live for the approval of others? Today, we dive into Acts 12, where King Herod’s hunger for public approval leads him to do unspeakable things—even executing James and imprisoning Peter. But as…

  28. The Power of Persevering Encouragement // Acts 15:36-41

    · 5:44 · Episode 483

    Have you ever felt like giving up on someone who let you down? Today, we explore how Barnabas, the “Son of Encouragement,” refused to write off John Mark, even after he abandoned their first missionary journey. While…

  29. Believing the Best in Others // Acts 9:26-27; Acts 11:22-26

    · 8:24 · Episode 482

    Do you have someone who believes in you when others don’t? Today, we look at Barnabas, a true encourager, who saw the potential in people, even those others doubted. When the early church was hesitant to accept Saul…

  30. The Generous Life // Acts 11:22-24

    · 11 min · Episode 482

    Have you ever noticed how generosity can change not only others' lives but your own? Today, we dive into the story of Barnabas, known as “the Son of Encouragement,” who demonstrated the power of a generous and…

  31. What Kills Our Joy // Psalm 103:12

    · 7:25 · Episode 480

    There are a number of things that can kill our joy including resentment, regret, fear. If we struggle with any of these things, we can take them to the cross and lay them at the feet of Jesus. Because He is Lord and…

  32. Consider It All Joy // James 1:2-8

    · 7:16 · Episode 479

    James, Jesus’ brother, encourages us to consider it joy when we face trials and struggles. Even in the midst of our crisis, God is working on our character and making us more like Christ. The joy that comes out of our…

  33. The Happiest Being in the Universe // Phil 4:4

    · 7:25 · Episode 478

    Does God want you to be happy? Think about this: God is the happiest being in the universe. He invented laughter. He calls us to rejoice and delight in Him. God gave us His Word, and there are over 2,000 verses that…

  34. The Most World-Changing News Ever // Luke 2:8-11

    · 7:36 · Episode 477

    There is no news in all of history as impactful as the announcement of Jesus’ birth. The message of Jesus is not primarily just good advice, it is good news that changed the world. As opposed to all the other religions…

  35. Good News that Brings Great Joy // Luke 2:8-11

    · 7:22 · Episode 476

    When you think about God, do you imagine a list of to-dos, or do you see Him as someone you get to enjoy? God never wants us to try and earn His love. He already loves us more than we can even know, and He wants to…

  36. The Door to the Kingdom // Acts 11:1-18

    · 7:27 · Episode 475

    Have you ever felt questioned for breaking the status quo? Today, we follow Peter’s return to Jerusalem after sharing the Gospel with Gentiles in Caesarea, only to face skepticism from fellow believers. Peter explains…

  37. One Faith, One Family // Acts 10:34-48

    · 6:38 · Episode 474

    Have you ever wondered if God’s love truly embraces all people? Today, we witness a pivotal moment as Peter fully embraces his mission to share Jesus with people outside his own culture and tradition. Entering the home…

  38. The Bridge of God’s Grace // Acts 10:24-33

    · 7:37 · Episode 473

    In today’s episode, we continue with the powerful story of Peter entering Cornelius’s home—a moment that reveals the true inclusivity of God’s kingdom. As Peter shares the good news of Jesus with Cornelius and his…

  39. God’s Kingdom for All // Acts 10:17-23

    · 11 min · Episode 472

    What does it mean to truly embrace everyone as our neighbor? Today, we explore a turning point in the early church as Peter receives a vision that challenges centuries of exclusivity and prejudice. God shows Peter that…

  40. Peter’s Heart Transformation // Acts 10:9-16

    · 6:34 · Episode 471

    Have you ever felt challenged to step out of your comfort zone to love others? Today, we follow Peter as God begins a deep work in his heart, challenging him to break down the walls of prejudice he’s carried his entire…

  41. Understanding Baptism // Acts 8:36-39

    · 6:11 · Episode 470

    What does it mean to take a public step of faith? Today, we revisit the powerful encounter between Philip and the Ethiopian official as he chooses to be baptized. Philip’s willingness to follow God’s lead opens the…

  42. Philip’s Journey with the Ethiopian Official // Acts 8:26-39

    · 6:31 · Episode 469

    Have you ever experienced a life-changing encounter with a stranger? In today’s episode, we witness Philip’s journey into the wilderness where he encounters an Ethiopian official searching for truth. God orchestrates…

  43. Philip’s Message of Hope in Samaria // Acts 8:4-8

    · 10 min · Episode 468

    In today’s episode, we witness Philip’s journey into Samaria, a place filled with cultural tensions and deep-seated divisions. Yet, led by the Holy Spirit, Philip steps boldly into this unfamiliar territory, bringing…

  44. Scattered for a Purpose // Acts 8:1-3

    · 8:12 · Episode 467

    What happens when God moves us out of our comfort zones? Today, we see how the early church was propelled from familiar surroundings in Jerusalem into challenging territories due to persecution. Though scattered,…

  45. Unshakable Faith: // Acts 6 & 7

    · 8:33 · Episode 466

    Join us as we look at the life of Stephen, a man full of grace and strength, chosen to serve in the early church during a time of rapid growth. Despite facing fierce opposition, Stephen stood firm in his faith,…

  46. Don’t Try to Be Super-Pastor // Acts 6:1-7

    · 9:28 · Episode 465

    As the early church continued to grow, the apostles realized they needed help caring for the people. Instead of trying to do everything themselves, they wisely chose other qualified people to serve those in need. God…

  47. Ananias and Sapphira // Acts 5:1-11

    · 10 min · Episode 463

    Ananias and Sapphira saw how Barnabas was praised for his generosity, and they wanted the recognition, too. They tried to lie to Peter and the church, but the Spirit cannot be deceived. By faking their generosity, they…

  48. The Son of Encouragement // Acts 4:32-37

    · 8:56 · Episode 463

    The early church in Jerusalem was led by the Holy Spirit and shared what they had with each other. Luke, the author of Acts, singled out one generous individual named Joseph, aka Barnabas, who sold a field and brought…

  49. Preaching the Word with Boldness // Acts 4:1-34

    · 5:31 · Episode 462

    In Acts 4, Peter and John were taken to the Sanhedrin after they preached about Jesus to the crowds. The religious leaders were angry and demanded that they stop telling others about Jesus. However, the two disciples…

  50. Chosen // Acts 3-4

    · 13 min · Episode 461

    There was nothing special about Jesus’ disciples, but He still chose them to play a critical role in the most amazing story in history. After Jesus returned to heaven, two of the disciples, Peter and John, healed a…

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