Was Jesus an “Illegal Immigrant”…!? (What the Bible ACTUALLY Says) | Live Free with Josh Howerton

Live Free with Josh Howerton

Lakepointe Church

Christianity, Religion & Spirituality

4.8 • 2.6K Ratings

🗓️ 22 December 2025

⏱️ 89 minutes

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Summary

Was Jesus really an illegal immigrant, or is that a modern political slogan forced onto the Christmas story? In this LIVE FREE Christmas episode, Pastors Josh Howerton, Carlos Erazo, and Paul Cunningham have an honest, thought-provoking conversation that goes beyond the traditional nativity story, uncovering surprising historical and biblical insights like a Roman coin tied to the word Advent, why the opening of John’s Gospel reads like a “new beginning,” and why Jesus was mistaken for a gardener after the resurrection. They also address common questions skeptics ask: why Jesus’ family tree looks different in the Gospels. The episode wraps with a candid discussion about leadership, politics, and why no political figure, left or right, should ever take the place of Jesus. 👍 Like, Comment, & Subscribe for more life-changing podcasts! 🔔 Turn on notifications so you never miss an episode! 📝 DISCIPLESHIP GUIDE Subscribe now to receive the discipleship guide directly in your inbox with each new episode. This guide is filled with key insights and scripture to help you reflect and grow deeper in your faith – https://lakepointe.church/guide 👇 DON’T MISS OUT! Join us in-person or online from December 21-24 for our Christmas Candlelight Services! For locations and service times, visit https://lpchristmas.com/ 🎄 ⛪ 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 7 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 FOLLOW PASTOR JOSH: 👍 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HowertonJosh/ 📸 Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/josh_howerton/?hl=en 🎥 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@howertonjosh 🎧 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.
0:05.0	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
0:22.0	be equipped to live free in Christ.
0:24.5	Thanks for tuning in, and be sure to subscribe so you never miss an episode and follow us on
0:29.3	all our social platforms to stay connected to everything happening with Live Free.
0:34.1	Now, let's dive into today's episode.
0:37.2	Well, hey, welcome back to another episode of the Live Free Podcast.
0:39.9	Coming to you from Lake Point Church in Dallas, Texas.
0:42.5	My name is Carlos Arazzo, and I'm here with Pastor Josh Howardton and Paul Cunningham.
0:47.1	And today on this episode, we're going to be talking, was Jesus an illegal immigrant?
0:52.7	We're going to be reacting to a church in Dallas with a rainbow-colored steps at the entrance
0:57.7	and a nativity scene with a cage around them.
1:00.8	How should Christians think of immigration enforcement?
1:03.7	Yeah.
1:04.4	And why are Matthew and Luke genealogies in the gospel is different?
1:07.9	And do they even contradict each other?
1:09.3	And listen, I'm going to give you my favorite Christmas deep cut. I'm going to blow your mind. You didn't let me say anything before the pod recording started. Here it comes. People are not ready for this. They're not ready for this. You're not ready for this. I also want to ask you later in the episode, Pastor Josh, about your thoughts on President Trump's comments about Rob Rainer's murder. Yeah, that's right. So we're going to have a great episode. Hey, but before we start, I have a question for you. Are you going to allow it? I will allow it. I heard you retired. What are you talking about? You retired. I heard that this last week. What are you talking about? I don't know what he's talking about.
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