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WAR in IRAN: What Most American Christians DON'T Know! (ft David Nasser) | Live Free with Josh Howerton

Live Free with Josh Howerton

Lakepointe Church

Christianity, Religion & Spirituality

4.82.6K Ratings

🗓️ 9 March 2026

⏱️ 134 minutes

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Summary

Is God bringing revival to Iran? And what does honoring the Sabbath actually look like for Christians today?   In this episode of LIVE FREE, Pastors Josh Howerton, Carlos Erazo, and Paul Cunningham tackle two powerful topics shaping faith and culture right now. First, they unpack Luke 6 and the biblical meaning of the Sabbath—why God built rhythms of work and rest into creation, how the Pharisees turned the Sabbath into legalistic religion, and why Jesus declaring Himself the “Lord of the Sabbath” changes how believers understand rest today. The conversation explores how Sabbath is not just about stopping work, but about restoring the body, renewing the soul, and remembering that our identity is rooted in Christ—not productivity.   Then the episode shifts to an eye-opening conversation with Iranian-born pastor David Nasser about what’s really happening in Iran. Nasser shares his incredible story of escaping the Iranian Revolution, how his family encountered the gospel in America, and why many believe the underground church in Iran is one of the fastest-growing movements of Christianity in the world. The team discusses reports of Muslims encountering Jesus in dreams, the spiritual implications of current geopolitical events, and how the gospel continues advancing even in some of the most restricted places on earth.   From honoring the Sabbath to the rise of the Iranian church, this episode explores how God is still moving powerfully across the world—and how believers today can join His mission.   In this episode, you’ll learn: • What the Bible actually teaches about the Sabbath • Why Jesus called Himself the “Lord of the Sabbath” • The difference between legalistic religion and true spiritual rest • Why the church often grows fastest under persecution • What’s really happening with the underground church in Iran • How Christians can pray and participate in God’s global mission   💬 Comment for this week’s hat giveaway 🧢 Visit LiveFree.shop for merch 📲 Text APP to 20411 for the Lakepointe app

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Religion broke our lives, broke the back of everything we held certain, and God works all things for the good of his purpose.

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That's right.

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Progressivism will hollow out your religion and wear it like a skin suit.

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The Sabbath was made for man, not man for the Sabbath. In other words, it's for our benefit.

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A lot of people miss this, but in the Bible, Adam and Eve's first full day of existence was rest, not work. Well, hey, Live Free Nation, thanks for watching today. Hey, here's what you need to know. This podcast is being recorded right here at Lake Point Church in Dallas, Texas. But what God is doing here is not just for Dallas. We believe it is for you. No matter where you are, Lake Point Church Online is a real community, real people, real prayer,

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real discipleship.

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And so if you've been listening to the live free podcast and thinking, man, I wish I could be a part of something like that,

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at church on wine oh oh hey welcome back to another episode of the live free podcast.

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My name is Carlos Arazzo, and I'm here with Pastor Josh Howardton and Pastor Paul Cunningham bullying me for B.

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Whoa.

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