Live Free with Josh Howerton

Pastors Josh, Carlos, and Paul unpack Paul’s words to Timothy in 2 Timothy 1 and trace his transformation from a fearful young leader into a faithful, courageous pastor. They also compare the major Christian views of baptism in the Holy Spirit, explain what changed between the old and new covenants, and discuss why every believer should continually seek the Spirit’s filling.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

How Christians should respond to wars, disasters, and uncertainty

Why fear should never become the controlling force in your decisions

How Scripture—not feelings—helps you discern God’s direction

The differences between cessationist, Pentecostal, and charismatic views

What the Bible teaches about receiving and being filled with the Holy Spirit

How the Spirit empowers believers for holiness, courage, and ministry

Stand firm. Think biblically. Live free.

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Should Christians legally oppose a mosque being built in their city? The answer raises difficult questions about religious liberty, biblical conviction, civic responsibility, and the proper role of government.

In this bonus episode, Pastors Josh, Carlos, and Paul examine the controversy surrounding a proposed mosque expansion in McKinney, Texas. They explore how Christians can engage local government lawfully and wisely while remaining committed to sharing the gospel with Muslim neighbors.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

How the First Amendment has shaped modern religious-liberty laws

What Scripture teaches about false worship and civic leadership

Whether Christians can legally challenge mosque construction

Why local elections, zoning hearings, and city councils matter

How to combine courageous civic engagement with genuine gospel outreach

Stand firm. Think biblically. Live free.

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Who is shaping your faith—and whose faith are you helping shape? Spiritual maturity requires more than consuming sermons and Christian content. It grows through relationships with faithful believers who can model, correct, encourage, and walk alongside us.

Pastors Josh, Carlos, and Paul unpack the relationship between Paul and Timothy, explain how to find or become a spiritual parent, and examine whether apostles still exist in the church today. They also respond to cultural ideas about parental authority and show why Christians must use Scripture as the lens through which they understand the world.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

Why your heroes and influences shape your spiritual direction

What Paul and Timothy teach us about spiritual fathers and sons

How to find a mature Christian who can help you grow

How to become a spiritual mother or father to someone else

The difference between the original apostles and apostolic ministry today

Why parents carry primary responsibility for discipling their children

How to recognize cultural arguments that conflict with biblical truth

Stand firm. Think biblically. Live free.

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What if spiritual warfare isn’t only personal—but can also influence entire cultures and nations?

In this candid and provocative conversation, Pastors Josh, Carlos, and Paul explore how sin and spiritual deception can work their way into societal structures, cultural values, and public policy. They examine religious liberty, immigration, competing belief systems, and the responsibility of Christians to recognize values that conflict with Scripture.

This episode is not about viewing people as the enemy. It is about remembering that “we do not wrestle against flesh and blood” and learning to identify the spiritual forces and ideas shaping the world around us.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

Why spiritual warfare can be both personal and societal

How sin can become embedded within cultures and institutions

What Deuteronomy 32 may reveal about nations and spiritual powers

Why shared religious values matter within a society

How Christians can oppose unbiblical ideas without treating people as enemies

Why believers must recognize the enemy’s schemes and stand firmly on God’s Word

Stand firm. Think biblically. Live free.

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Spiritual warfare is real—but what does the Bible actually teach about fighting it? In this episode, Pastors Josh, Carlos, and Paul break down the armor of God piece by piece and show how truth, righteousness, faith, salvation, the gospel, Scripture, and prayer help believers stand firm against the enemy’s schemes.

They also explore where Satan came from, whether he can read your thoughts, and how Christians should evaluate dramatic spiritual manifestations and deliverance ministries. This conversation offers a biblical framework that avoids both fear-driven superstition and dismissive cynicism, pointing listeners back to Jesus, Scripture, repentance, and lasting fruit.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

What each piece of the armor of God means and how to put it on

Why prayer is the often-forgotten culmination of Ephesians 6

What Scripture suggests about Satan’s origin, authority, and limitations

Whether the enemy can read your mind

How to test spiritual experiences and claims of deliverance biblically

Why lasting repentance and the fruit of the Spirit matter more than emotional intensity

Stand firm. Think biblically. Live free.

Learn More: Should Christians Speak in TONGUES!? | Live Free with Josh Howerton https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F6IvoCKzb3o&t=61s

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