Live Free with Josh Howerton

Do Catholics and Protestants actually worship the same Jesus? 

Pastors Carlos Erazo and Paul Cunningham sit down with apologist and author Dr. Frank Turek (I Don't Have Enough Faith to Be an Atheist) to unpack one of the most personal and theologically charged conversations in Live Free history. Frank was there the day Charlie Kirk was assassinated, and he shares what happened, what Charlie believed, and how the conspiracy theories impact his legacy.

From there, the conversation digs into the real differences between Catholicism and Protestantism...not to divide, but to clarify what the Bible actually teaches about salvation, authority, and grace. In a season where Gen Z is converting to Catholicism and a new American pope has been elected, this episode gives you the biblical tools to think clearly, love well, and point people to Jesus.

In this episode, you'll learn:

What Frank Turek witnessed the day Charlie Kirk was shot, and what Charlie believed about Jesus

The key differences between Catholic and Protestant theology on salvation and authority

Why Sola Scriptura doesn't mean what most critics think it means

Whether Christians and Muslims worship the same God, and what the Bible says

How to have grace-filled conversations with Catholic family and friends about the gospel

Stand firm. Think biblically. Live free.

🔗 Resources: 

Roman Catholics and Evangelicals: Agreements and Differences by Norman Geisler & Ralph MacKenzie https://amazon.com/Roman-Catholics-Evangelicals-Agreements-Differences/dp/0801038758

I Don’t Have Enough Faith to Be an Atheist by Frank Turek & Norman Geisler https://amazon.com/Dont-Have-Enough-Faith-Atheist/dp/1433580756

Is the Pope Legit? Catholicism v. Protestantism Debate Ft. Michael Knowles | Charlie Kirk https://youtu.be/6Z-bBlI-1tg

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In this episode of LIVE FREE, Pastors Carlos Erazo and Paul Cunningham tackle one of the most confusing questions Christians face today: What’s actually sin… and what’s just man-made rules? Walking through Matthew 23, they expose the danger of hypocrisy and legalism—then take it straight into real-life debates around alcohol, tattoos, and weed. Is it actually freedom… or are we just calling it that? This conversation will challenge how you think about obedience, influence, and what it really means to follow Jesus in today’s culture.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

The difference between biblical obedience and legalism

Why hypocrisy doesn’t just affect you—it impacts the next generation

What the Bible actually says about alcohol (and where the line is)

How to think through gray areas like tattoos and weed

A simple framework to know: Is this wise… or just allowed?

Stand firm. Think biblically. Live free.

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In this LIVE FREE bonus episode, Pastor Josh Howerton reacts to a viral Tucker Carlson clip addressing President Donald Trump, Islam, and Christianity—and it opens up a much bigger conversation than politics.

This episode dives into how Christians should think biblically in a culture full of noise, strong opinions, and spiritual confusion. What happens when faith, politics, and culture collide? Should Christians mock other religions? And how do you stay grounded when influential voices start blurring truth?

More than a reaction, this is a call to discernment—learning to use the Bible as both a mirror (to examine yourself) and a lens (to interpret the world).

In this episode, you’ll learn:

How to think biblically about culture, politics, and viral moments

The difference between being a “Christian who’s conservative” vs. a “conservative who’s Christian”

What the Bible actually says about mocking false religion

Why not all “faith” is equal—and why the object of your faith matters

How to evaluate influential voices without being deceived

Stand firm. Think biblically. Live free.

Check out Doug Wilson’s video: https://youtu.be/-ctecdeqIZo?si=07u3I1gJgflBzWqO

Pastor Josh’s Election Sermon: https://youtu.be/SitsLDo6X_Y

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Are we actually living in the last days? And what if most Christians have misunderstood the end times entirely? In this special episode of LIVE FREE, Pastor Josh Howerton sits down with John Bevere to unpack the Second Coming of Christ, the rapture, and the rise of global deception. From shocking biblical timelines to the possibility of a “strong delusion,” this conversation connects Scripture to what’s happening in the world right now. But this isn’t about fear or speculation, it’s about urgency. Because if Jesus is returning sooner than we think, it changes everything about how we live today.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

Why some believe we’re in the final generation before Christ’s return

The real timeline of the rapture, tribulation, and Second Coming

What a biblical “strong delusion” could look like in today’s world

Why end-times teaching often leads to confusion—and how to get it right

How the fear of the Lord produces lasting spiritual transformation

The one mindset that will keep you ready when Christ returns

Stand firm. Think biblically. Live free.

John Bevere’s latest book, The King Is Coming, is now available. https://a.co/d/0iwqRoxx

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In this episode of LIVE FREE, Pastors Josh Howerton, Carlos Erazo, and Paul Cunningham tackle one of the most debated topics in Christianity: the end times. Walking through key Scriptures, they cut through confusion around Israel, prophecy, and global events—bringing clarity to what Jesus actually said about His return. Instead of fear or speculation, this conversation calls believers to think biblically, reject cultural noise, and live ready. From Romans 9–11 to today’s geopolitical tensions, the team addresses real questions about Israel, Judaism, and the rise of global religions—challenging listeners to stay grounded in truth as we anticipate Christ’s return.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

What the Bible actually teaches about the end times

Whether the Jewish people are still God’s chosen people

If Christians should support modern-day Israel

How to think about the rise of Islam biblically

Why Jesus calls believers to live ready, not fearful

Stand firm. Think biblically. Live free.

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