Live Free with Josh Howerton

Is hell real or have we completely misunderstood what Jesus actually taught? This episode cuts through the noise, exposes cultural myths, and tackles the question no one wants to answer: How can a loving God send people to hell?

 

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• What Jesus really taught about hell and eternity

• The difference between Hades, Gehenna, and final judgment

• Why purgatory and universalism don’t align with Scripture

• How to respond to “a loving God wouldn’t send people to hell”

• What happens to people who never hear the gospel

• Why understanding hell fuels urgency for evangelism

 

Stand firm. Think biblically. Live free.

 

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In this episode of LIVE FREE, Pastors Carlos Erazo and Paul Cunningham tackle two fascinating and often misunderstood topics: how Christians should think about politics and the mysterious Nephilim in Genesis 6. Looking at Matthew 21, they unpack Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem and the powerful contrast between earthly political power and the kingdom Jesus came to establish. The conversation challenges two common errors Christians make today—treating politics as ultimate hope or ignoring it altogether—and explains how believers can engage culture while keeping their allegiance firmly rooted in Christ.

The discussion then turns to the Nephilim, exploring the three historic interpretations of Genesis 6 and addressing common confusion surrounding the Book of Enoch and popular internet theories. Rather than getting lost in speculation, the hosts bring the focus back to the real message of the passage: humanity’s deep corruption and our desperate need for God’s redemption.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

What Jesus’ triumphal entry reveals about the true nature of His kingdom

The two mistakes Christians make when thinking about politics

How to discern when leaders misuse Scripture or Christian language

The three historical views of the Nephilim in Genesis 6

What the Bible actually says about the Book of Enoch

Why Genesis 6 ultimately points to humanity’s corruption and God’s judgment

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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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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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