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Live Free with Josh Howerton

The DEMONIC Double Standard Behind Jaden Ivey's NBA Controversy!? | Live Free with Josh Howerton

Live Free with Josh Howerton

Lakepointe Church

Christianity, Religion & Spirituality

4.82.6K Ratings

🗓️ 5 April 2026

⏱️ 105 minutes

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Summary

Why was Jaden Ivey reportedly fired after refusing to celebrate what he called unrighteousness, and what does that reveal about the cost of Christian conviction in today’s culture? In this episode, Pastors Josh Howerton, Carlos Erazo, and Paul Cunningham respond to the controversy surrounding Jaden Ivey, unpack how believers should stand with courage and wisdom under pressure, and show how the resurrection of Jesus changes the way we read the entire Bible. From cultural backlash to Christ in all of Scripture, this conversation will challenge you to think biblically and live boldly. In this episode, you’ll learn: • How the resurrection changes the way you read the entire Bible • Powerful Old Testament shadows and types that point directly to Jesus • Why Luke 24 is one of the most important chapters for understanding Scripture • How Christians should think about courage, conviction, and wisdom in a hostile culture • Why faithfulness to Jesus matters more than cultural approval Stand firm. Think biblically. Live free. 💬 This week’s giveaway: Comment HAT 🧢 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

You may not be very interested in the culture war. The culture war is interested in you.

0:04.7

Oftentimes we tend to think a lot about me, but then when you open up the scripture,

0:08.5

ultimately, you end up focusing less about you and more about Jesus.

0:12.0

The blood of Abel was crying out for a man's condemnation, and the blood of Jesus Christ,

0:18.9

a descendant, is crying out for our acquittal.

0:23.1

Well, hey, Liffrey Nation, before we jump into the episode, this podcast is recorded right here at Lake Point Church in Dallas, Texas.

0:30.0

But the Liff Free Nation is spread all over the country and all around the world.

0:34.0

So if you've been watching and thinking, man, I wish I could be part of something like this, we want to invite you to take a simple next step, and that is join us for

0:41.7

church online. Every weekend we stream our services live on YouTube, Facebook, and our church

0:46.8

online platform, and it's more than just watching a service. There are a live host in the chat,

0:51.6

prayer teams ready to stand with you, and people all around the world worshiping together

0:55.3

in real time.

0:57.2

And so whether you're exploring the faith,

0:59.0

coming back to church or just looking for a place to start,

1:02.1

church online is a great way to jump in

1:03.9

and experience what God is doing here at Lake Point.

1:07.1

We would love to see you in the chat this weekend

1:09.4

and now enjoy the podcast. Well hey, welcome back to another episode in the chat this weekend. And now, enjoy the podcast.

1:12.1

Well, hey, welcome back to another episode of the Live Free Podcast.

1:15.5

My name is Carlos Rassar, and I'm here.

1:16.8

Let me open this fortune guy.

1:18.0

With Pastor Josh, who's got a fortune cookie and messing with the audio.

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