Live Free with Josh Howerton

In today’s culture, our attention is the new currency. What has our attention has our devotion. Jesus calls us to be devoted to Him, not distracted. So how do we live devoted to Jesus in a world of distractions? Join us today with Pastor Carlos Erazo to hear why Jesus wants us to focus on His kingdom, not our own. For more information, visit lakepointe.church/dailydrive

God loves you. You! Do you believe that? He does. That’s why He gave His one and only Son. The words Jesus spoke to Nicodemus at night are true for us today. Jesus died for our sins and came back to life so we can be forgiven when we believe in Him. No matter who you are or what you have done, come to Him and receive His love and forgiveness. For more information, visit lakepointe.church/dailydriv...

What are you willing to risk to be associated with Jesus? Nicodemus, the rule-keeping super-religious leader, laid it all on the line by publicly partaking in the burial of Jesus. When the other disciples fled, Nicodemus carefully tended to the body of our Savior who paid the ultimate price for our sins on the cross. Tune in today as Pastor Mike unpacks this story. For more information, visit lake...

Jesus wants to connect with people and help them understand His truth. With Nicodemus, Jesus points to well-known stories from the Old Testament and explains how He is the fulfillment of them all. As the truth took hold in his heart, Nicodemus transitioned from questioning Jesus at night to defending Him in broad daylight. For more information, visit lakepointe.church/dailydrive

Some of us approach God with walls up, thinking we know better. But He wants us to come to Him like Nicodemus did, with honest questions and an open heart. Small seeds of faith get planted when we recognize that Jesus speaks to our heads and our hearts. Listen for Him today. For more information, visit lakepointe.church/dailydrive

Does your mind spin with thoughts or anxiety when you’re trying to sleep? Nicodemus, a member of an exclusive first-century religious country club, approached Jesus at night with a series of questions. Jesus did not turn him away but listened and responded. Jesus wants us to come to Him with our thoughts, doubts, and wonderings, too. So the next time your mind races with questions at night, bring...

John the Baptist faithfully spoke out in truth, but his courageous convictions earned him powerful enemies. On the surface, his death may look like a tragedy, but he lived with eternity in mind. May we live with our eyes on Jesus, boldly following His lead with the knowledge that we will spend eternity with Him. For more information, visit lakepointe.church/dailydrive

Have you ever had doubts about God? You are not alone. John the Baptist sat in prison and wrestled with doubts, too. He did what we all need to do when those questions come up: take them to Jesus. Let God and His Word speak to you in seasons of doubt so He can remind you of His good and perfect character. For more information, visit lakepointe.church/dailydrive

What does it take to be the G.O.A.T. in Jesus’ eyes? John the Baptist courageously said what needed to be said, but never took the credit for himself. John knew he had to decrease so Jesus could increase. How can you go low and respond with humility while lifting high the name of Jesus this week? For more information, visit lakepointe.church/dailydrive

From his birth, John the Baptist was called by God for a special mission and stood out from the world around him. Guess what… You are God’s limited edition, too! You were uniquely created by God on purpose and for a purpose. What is the one-of-a-kind calling God has for your life? For more information, visit lakepointe.church/dailydrive

Jesus came to show us what God is really like through His words and how He cared for others. We can learn even more about Him by looking at the lives of the real people who encountered Him face to face. Join us this week as Pastor Mike looks at the life of the one who Jesus said was the greatest man to ever live. For more information, visit lakepointe.church/dailydrive

We are more than conquerors! If that is true, why do we quit? We often forget what is true: nothing can come against us when we rest in the power of God. Are you ready? Do you choose to be resilient? Pastor Bianca Olthoff challenges us to embrace trials and hardships in the power available to you in Christ. For more information, visit lakepointe.church/dailydrive

Do you have a statement of Truth to stand on? Think through this exercise with us to inspire faith, resilience, and perseverance in listeners. This episode is not about promoting positive thinking but rather fostering biblical optimism deeply rooted in God's Word. Fight back the impulse to quit with the Truth of your call. For more information, visit lakepointe.church/dailydrive

How do we overcome adversity? By believing that pain has a purpose and adversity is an opportunity. Remind yourself of what is true! Look to the Apostle Paul, and his refusal to lose hope despite experiencing storms, shipwrecks, and snake bites. God is for our good even in the hard. For more information, visit lakepointe.church/dailydrive

As we continue our series on grit, Pastor Bianca Olthoff encourages us to change our perspective on challenges. Are they just obstacles or opportunities for growth and obedience? Develop resilience and stay committed to divine purpose, even in the face of resistance. In today's episode, learn how to rise to the challenge, confront challenges, and keep moving forward in their divine purpose. For mo...

Do you want a do-over? Are you having a hard time pushing through? What creates grit and perseverance? In today’s episode, Pastor Bianca Olthoff unpacks how the Apostle Paul pushed through as we start a new week-long series on grit. For more information, visit lakepointe.church/dailydrive

Do you feel like there is so much bad news? It can be overwhelming if we look at all the terrible things happening around us. Yet, God has given us promises to hold onto even when we see all the bad. Tune in as Pastor Mike reminds us that these promises can give us what we need to step out in faith. Just a little courage can make all the difference. For more information, visit lakepointe.church/da...

Do you have “hurry sickness”? Are you tempted to value time over people? When we do that, we actually miss out on what’s really important in life. Pastor Mike reminds us the value of pulling over, popping the hood, and changing lanes so you can find rest in God. For more information, visit lakepointe.church/dailydrive

In case you need to hear this today, nothing you will ever say or confess to God can surprise Him. You can stop pretending you’re perfect, stop faking your feelings, and be honest with Him. God knows us better than we know ourselves and still loves us more than we could ever understand. For more information, visit lakepointe.church/dailydrive

Are you ever worried that you don’t have the “right” thing to say to God when you pray? God is not looking for well-rehearsed speeches but a heart-to-heart connection with His children. Prayer is an ongoing conversation with God, and we can confidently approach Him anytime about anything. For more information, visit lakepointe.church/dailydrive

Our enemy and the culture we live in try to distort our vision. Prayer helps correct it. Learn from God’s interaction with Job and how talking with God gives us proper focus and a fresh perspective. It reminds us that He is God and we are not. For more information, visit lakepointe.church/dailydrive

What’s the point of prayer if God already knows everything? Jesus, Himself, regularly took time to talk to His Father, so let’s follow His example. God is never too busy to listen to us. Let’s not be too busy to talk to Him. In today’s episode, Pastor Mike reminds us to take time to connect with the one true God. For more information, visit lakepointe.church/dailydrive

Today Pastor Mike looks at the power given to us in when we abide with Christ. The same power that raised Christ from the dead and inspired the Bible is the same power that lives within you. What can you NOT do when you live a life abiding with God? For more information, visit lakepointe.church/dailydrive

Want to live a life that is flourishing? Your life can be transformed by recognizing the connection we have with God. His presence within us changes everything when we simply stay focused on that truth. It all starts with simple reminders and establishing the habit of living in the reality of His presence. For more information, visit lakepointe.church/dailydrive

Today’s episode will challenge you to grow in your awareness of God’s presence. The truth is, not only do we remain in God, but He remains in us! Reflect on Psalm 139 and refresh yourself in the truth that we are always with God, around Him and known by Him. Life changes when we live in the truth of our constant union with God. For more information, visit lakepointe.church/dailydrive