Live Free with Josh Howerton

What if the worst thing that ever happened to you was actually God's pathway to something greater?

In this episode of LIVE FREE, Pastors Josh Howerton, Carlos Erazo and Paul Cunningham wrap up their 46-week journey through the Book of Acts by unpacking the powerful conclusion of the Apostle Paul's life. From shipwrecks and snake bites to imprisonment and eventual martyrdom, Paul's story reveals a truth every Christian needs to hear: God can turn a crash into a calling.

The conversation then shifts to one of the most controversial topics facing Christians today: voting. How should believers think about character, policy, political engagement, and cultural responsibility? Is voting an endorsement of a person or a stewardship of influence? The team walks through practical biblical principles for navigating elections, culture, and civic responsibility without losing sight of God's Kingdom.

Whether you're wrestling with disappointment, trying to understand your role in today's culture, or looking for encouragement to finish your race faithfully, this episode offers biblical clarity, courage, and hope.

In This Episode:


Why Acts 28 is the fulfillment of Acts 1:8


The incredible story of Paul's final years and martyrdom


How God turns setbacks into Kingdom opportunities


What it means to "finish the race" God has given you


Why the Gospel advanced even when Paul was imprisoned


Biblical principles for Christian voting


The difference between evaluating personality and evaluating policy


How believers can engage culture without making politics their identity

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What do you do when obedience to God leads straight into pain, resistance, and uncertainty?

In this episode of LIVE FREE, Pastors Josh Howerton, Carlos Erazo, and special guest Jonathan Pokluda unpack one of the most powerful leadership chapters in the Bible: Acts 27. From Paul leading through a shipwreck while chained as a prisoner, to spiritual warfare, suffering, revival among Gen Z, dating, purity, and denominational differences, this conversation is packed with biblical wisdom for all trying to stay faithful in a chaotic world. How does God use pain to build leaders? And what do you do when the storm you’re in doesn’t make sense? This episode tackles it all with conviction, clarity, and hope.

In this episode, you’ll learn:


Why obedience cannot be measured by outcomes


How God uses pain, setbacks, and “shipwrecks” for His purposes


The difference between spiritual warfare, personal sin, and living in a fallen world


Why Gen Z are returning to church and Christianity


What biblical masculinity actually looks like


Practical wisdom on dating, purity, and relationships


How Christians should think about denominations and theological differences


Why unity matters during spiritual battles

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Why are there so many Christian denominations? Do the differences actually matter?

In this episode of LIVE FREE, Pastors Josh Howerton, Carlos Erazo, and Paul Cunningham break down the biggest Christian denominations, including Catholics, Protestants, Orthodox, Baptists, Methodists, Presbyterians, and Pentecostals, while explaining what truly separates them theologically.

This conversation clarifies essential doctrines, denominational differences, church history, biblical authority, and how believers can wisely choose a healthy church without falling into confusion or unnecessary division.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

Why denominations exist

Which doctrines are essential for salvation

Key differences between major Christian groups

How to evaluate healthy churches

Why biblical truth matters more than labels

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Are generational curses actually real—or is that idea being misunderstood?

In this episode of LIVE FREE, Pastors Josh Howerton, Paul Cunningham, and Carlos Erazo unpack what the Bible really says about family sin patterns, spiritual warfare, demonic oppression, and the freedom believers have in Christ. Through powerful passages like Exodus 34, Ezekiel 18, and the story of Josiah, they reveal how generational strongholds may influence families—but through Jesus, they do not have to define your future.

If you’ve ever wondered whether family dysfunction, addiction, abuse, or spiritual darkness can be broken, this episode offers biblical clarity, practical hope, and spiritual courage.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

What the Bible actually says about generational curses

The difference between curses, consequences, and strongholds

Whether Christians can be demon possessed

How Josiah broke generational rebellion

How Jesus gives believers victory over inherited sin patterns

Stand firm. Think biblically. Live free.

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What if avoiding politics isn’t protecting the Church, but surrendering to the culture?

In this LIVE FREE bonus episode, Pastors Josh Howerton, Ryan Visconti, and Josh McPherson tackle one of the most pressing questions facing Christians today: Should the Church avoid politics, or is civic engagement part of biblical discipleship? Through a powerful conversation on the Great Commission, cultural leadership, and Christian statesmanship, they unpack why silence in the public square may actually hinder long-term flourishing for families, churches, and future generations. This episode challenges believers to think beyond partisan labels and embrace a comprehensive biblical worldview that applies God’s truth to every area of life—including government, policy, and culture.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

Why many pastors are rethinking political disengagement

How policy impacts discipleship, family, and church health

What Christian statesmanship means biblically

Why the Great Commission includes cultural responsibility

How to think about politics through a biblical worldview

Why “If godly people won’t lead, godless people will” is a crucial warning

Stand firm. Think biblically. Live free.
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