Did The FLOOD/Noah’s Ark REALLY Happen!?…(or is it a MYTH!?) ft. Dr. Jeremiah Johnston | Live Free with Josh Howerton

Live Free with Josh Howerton

Lakepointe Church

Religion & Spirituality, Christianity

4.8 • 3K Ratings

🗓️ 15 June 2026

⏱️ 96 minutes

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Summary

Can someone be forgiven if they never apologize? What is the unforgivable sin? And did Noah's Flood really happen? In this episode of LIVE FREE, Pastors Carlos Erazo and Paul Cunningham are joined by New Testament scholar and apologist Dr. Jeremiah Johnston as they explore biblical forgiveness, the danger of bitterness, the true meaning of the unforgivable sin, and whether Noah's Ark and the Flood can be trusted as real history. Drawing from Scripture, archaeology, ancient civilizations, and the teachings of Jesus, they examine the evidence and explain why these topics still matter today. Most importantly, this episode points us to the heart of the Gospel: while the Flood could not remove sin, Jesus can give us a new heart. In this episode: • Can you forgive someone who never apologizes? • What is the unforgivable sin? • Did Noah's Flood really happen? • Did the Bible copy flood stories from other cultures? • Have researchers found Noah's Ark? • Why Noah's story ultimately points to Jesus What if the hardest questions about forgiveness, judgment, and Noah's Ark all point to the same answer—Jesus? Stand firm. Think biblically. Live free. 💬 This week’s giveaway: Comment JESUS 🧢 Want a Live Free hat of your own? Visit LiveFree.shop 📲 Looking to grow deeper in your faith? Check out the Lakepointe App to access our Discipleship Guide, daily Bible reading plan, and more. Text APP to 20411 to download

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0:00.0	We apply a hyper-scepticism because the Bible's involved that doesn't apply in the real world to any other artifact.
0:05.8	You don't counterfeit something unless it's real. So there must be a real story, a real version now there that the rest are counterfeited off of.
0:11.8	The flood gave Noah a new earth, but only Jesus can give you and I a new heart.
0:17.3	Well, hey, Live Free Nation, before we jump into the episode, this podcast is recorded right here at Lake Point Church in Dallas, Texas.
0:24.2	But the Liffree Nation is spread all over the country and all around the world.
0:28.2	So if you've been watching and thinking, man, I wish I could be part of something like this.
0:32.1	We want to invite you to take a simple next step, and that is join us for Church Online.
0:37.8	Every weekend we stream our services live on YouTube, Facebook, and our church online platform
0:41.8	and it's more than just watching a service.
0:43.8	There are a live host in the chat, prayer teams ready to stand with you,
0:47.3	and people all around the world worshiping together in real time.
0:51.3	And so whether you're exploring the faith, coming back to church or just looking for a
0:55.1	place to start, church online is a great way to jump in and experience what God is doing here
0:59.9	at Lake Point. We would love to see you in the chat this weekend. And now, enjoy the podcast.
1:06.3	Well, hey, welcome back to another episode of the Live Free Podcast. This is Episode 80 here with Live Free Podcast.
1:28.2	I'm here with Pastor Paul Cunningham. My name is Carlos O'Ruster. And today, Paul, we have a special guest. I'm going to give you a whole introduction right now. You ready? Come on. So he is a New Testament scholar, pastor, author of a bunch of books, radio host, Bible, teacher, apologists, and more. his first time here with the Lift Free Podcast,
1:31.4	that episode became probably one of the most special, unique episodes we've ever had here in the podcast.
1:34.9	Literally, until this day, I still have people come and ask me about it.
1:38.0	It's because you were on it, Carla.
1:39.3	Well, trust me, I think there's another reason why.
1:42.9	But between the first time he was here and until now,
1:46.5	he became a number one bestselling author for his book, The Jesus Discoveries.
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