Why Worship Changes Everything || Bonus Podcast with Pastor Josh Howerton

Lakepointe Church with Josh Howerton

Lakepointe Church

Religion, Christianity, Religion & Spirituality

4.9 • 642 Ratings

🗓️ 20 January 2025

⏱️ 70 minutes

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Summary

Have you ever wondered why worship is so powerful, especially during difficult times? We dive deep into the significance of worship, drawing from Acts 16, where Paul and Silas, after being imprisoned and beaten, choose to worship God. This act of praise leads to a miraculous earthquake and their release. Worship, especially in challenging circumstances, becomes an act of spiritual warfare. It’s not just about feeling good; it’s about responding to who God is and trusting Him even when circumstances are tough. We explore how worship, prayer, and spiritual warfare go hand in hand. Worship is a spiritual battlefield, and even if you’re “just not wired that way,” there are practical ways to pray and worship daily. We talk about how worship impacts individuals, families, and communities, and why it’s key to make it a lifestyle. Worship shifts our perspective, strengthens faith, and draws us closer to God, leading us to victory through spiritual warfare. It’s powerful in tough times, helping us shift our mindset and grow through prayer and worship—even when we don’t feel like it. We also discuss the LA fires and the question of whether they could be God's judgment. Don’t miss Night of Prayer & Worship on January 22 at 7 PM! Join us in-person or online as we pray for healing, the next generation, and our one mores. Learn more at: https://lakepointe.church/events/night-of-prayer-and-worship/ - STAY CONNECTED - Website: https://www.lakepointe.church/ Facebook: https://lp.social/facebook Instagram: https://lp.social/instagram To support this ministry and help us continue to reach more people with the Gospel, click here: https://lakepointe.church/give

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0:00.0	Well, hey, welcome back to another episode. We are here. My name is Carlos, and I'm here with Pastor Josh Howardton and Janet Howardton. Yeah, we got Jana back. So good to be here. How's it going? Janice is doing great. She's a carnivore.
0:11.6	Hey, we're talking about that. We're talking about this right before we started.
0:12.4	I was recommending the classic Salvadoran dish called Pupusa.
0:14.4	And I asked you, Jenna, and you said, you have never tried it.
0:18.3	No, I haven't.
0:21.4	I'm sure it's great.
0:22.6	I'm sure it is.
0:23.7	I like it.
0:24.5	No, I haven't. I'm sure it's great. I'm sure it is. I like it a lot. Josh, when did you have it? Well, the point is, Janice, you got to keep that close to him out there. The point is, I'm sure it's better. Okay. Janice, like, how long do you be doing carnivore now? It's been over a year.
0:21.4	So Jana religiously listens to Joe Rogan.
0:36.3	That's a joke.
0:39.2	That's a total joke. Listen to him a little bit. Just a little bit. But I said that because he does carnivore diet. That's not the reason I started. That is not the reason I started. Anyway, is he a fully committed carnivor? I've been told that. I've listened to like maybe five episodes ever. Same. Yeah. I'll listen to Wesley Huff, which every Christian should listen to. Mel Gibson was on. Was he? Dude, Mel Gibson was on him two weeks ago. So I hopped on because Mel Gibson is a very committed Christian. He's very public about his faith. And I had heard that he did. And Joe is clearly like processing faith. So somebody told me like, dude, you got to watch Mel Gibson and Joe Rogan talk about Jesus. And honestly, Mel Gibson crushed it.
0:40.5	Oh,
1:27.6	that's awesome.
1:27.8	Was it perfect?
1:28.2	I'm not saying it's perfect.
1:29.0	But like, he did a great job as a just, he's not pastor. He's just a regular Christian. Yeah. Sharing his faith. Super authentic. It was amazing. I love it. It seems like there's more people. Like I just, I literally just saw a clip on Jordan Peterson.
1:29.8	Yes, basically.
1:44.9	Jesus is God.
1:45.8	Straight up.
1:46.8	He's, yeah, somebody. more people. Like I just, I literally just saw a clip on Jordan Peterson. Yes. Basically. Jesus is
1:47.6	God. Straight up. He's like, yeah, somebody says, so you're saying Jesus is God. He says, yes,
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