Is Biblical Manhood Toxic Masculinity?! | Live Free with Josh Howerton

Live Free with Josh Howerton

Lakepointe Church

Religion & Spirituality, Christianity

2.4 • 706 Ratings

🗓️ 11 August 2025

⏱️ 86 minutes

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Summary

In this episode of Live Free, Pastors Josh Howerton, Carlos Erazo, and Paul Cunningham kick off the "Love Life" series from a brand-new podcast studio set with a timely conversation: Is biblical manhood the same as toxic masculinity? Drawing from the Song of Solomon and Ephesians 5, they unpack God’s design for masculinity, marriage, and sex—highlighting the call for men to lead with humility, not dominance. From breaking down Christ-like leadership in a family to analyzing the viral Sydney Sweeney and her American Eagle ad, this episode challenges cultural norms and calls men to live with purity, strength, and sacrifice. This isn’t about hot takes, it’s about holy living. 👍 Like, Comment, & Subscribe for more life-changing podcasts! 🔔 Turn on notifications so you never miss an update! 📝 SHOW NOTES Subscribe now to receive the show notes directly in your inbox with each new episode. These notes are filled with key insights and scripture to help you reflect and grow deeper in your faith – https://lakepointe.church/shownotes 👇 DON’T MISS OUT! Ready to approach relationships God's way? Click the link to check out our marriage resources! https://lakepointe.church/marriage/ God calls us to community! Click the link to register for ROOTED. https://lakepointe.church/rooted/ ⛪ ABOUT LAKEPOINTE CHURCH:We believe that Lakepointe is a movement for all people to Know God, Find Freedom, Discover their Calling, and Make a Difference. With 6 DFW locations and programs for all ages, there's something for everyone. 🤝 Support this ministry and help us reach more people with the Gospel: https://lakepointe.church/give STAY CONNECTED:🌐 Website: https://lakepointe.church/👍 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lpconnect/📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lpconnect 🎥 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lakepointechurch 🎧 LISTEN ON THE GO! ▶️ Live Free on Spotify / https://open.spotify.com/show/353ryGdZNlebaiqkCcy3Yc▶️ Live Free on Apple Podcasts / https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/live-free-with-josh-howerton/id1669321198

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0:00.0	Welcome to Live Free with Pastor Josh Howardton.
0:03.5	We're so glad you're here.
0:05.1	Lake Point Church is a movement for all people to know Jesus,
0:08.8	live free and make a difference with their lives.
0:11.5	And this weekly podcast is all about helping you do just that.
0:15.3	Each episode is a deep dive into the Word of God,
0:17.7	tackling life, culture, and faith with truth and clarity so you can be
0:22.2	equipped to live free in Christ.
0:24.3	Thanks for tuning in.
0:25.5	And be sure to subscribe so you never miss an episode and follow us on all our social platforms
0:30.5	to stay connected to everything happening with Live Free.
0:34.0	Now, let's dive into today's episode.
0:55.5	Well, hey, welcome back to another episode of the Live Free podcast. Hey, not just another episode, the first one in the new digs. Welcome to a brand new sets. Let's go. New pods to you. This is amazing. Look at this place, man. Man, new season. Let's go. We're ready. The whole team, a good job. All the team. Everybody did a good job, man. This is amazing.
0:58.8	Alisha Gagginson family and rest of the team. Thank you guys. This is amazing.
0:59.6	It really is.
1:02.8	And so, man, I'm here with Pastor Josh Howerton and Pastor Paul Cunningham.
1:04.8	Carlos killed this in his backyard.
1:07.0	Oh, yeah, that's right.
1:10.9	You didn't know like, what light are you talking about? No, I'm talking about, look on the, oh yeah, that's it. Yeah, with his bare hands. That's definitely not plastic. Not at all. Definitely not bought it. If it is, we're going to fix it. I don't want a plastic one. Definitely not about in Hobby Lobby. I'm kidding. I don't even know where we got it. Guys, how's it going? Really good, man. We just got back from California. That's right. And we just finished at the movies. Let's go. It was amazing. Hey, by the way, I have an announcement to make. Uh-oh. Wait. Did you watch Z? You watched Toothone? No, because I did not. Not Tombstone. Oh. I did watch. I'm literally walking in Canada, hiking in Canada up a mountain and getting text from him about movies that he should watch. I'm hiking on a mountain in Canada. This it matters. I did watch Braveheart, though.
2:01.2	Okay. Well, what we think? I thought it was pretty good. Oh, my gosh. All right. I thought it was great, man. You got to recover now. You got to be American. It's a Scottish. It's Scottish. That's hilarious, dude. Yeah, it was pretty good. I mean, you know, just is Mel Gibson at his like peak.
2:00.9	Peek. That's hilarious, dude. Yeah, it was pretty good. I mean, you know, just is Mel Gibson at his like peak.
2:21.3	Peak, peak Gibson.
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