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Live Free with Josh Howerton

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Welcome to Live Free with Pastor Josh Howerton. Lakepointe Church is a movement for all people to know Christ, live free, and change the world for God‘s glory. If this podcast is hitting home for you, leave a rating, drop a review, or share it. Your support helps us keep spreading the truth and reaching more people for Jesus. For more digital content, visit https://lakepointe.church/digital/
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Episodes

The American Dream vs. God’s Dream | Ep. 119 | Thursday July 20, 2023

God is more interested in our character rather than our comfort. It may feel as if we are not living up to our expectations of what life should look like. When God calls us to follow Him, He is not calling us to a carefree life full of comfort, peace, and plenty; He is calling us to trust in Him as our good father. He calls us to align our expectations with His, allowing Him to shape our character day by day. For more information, visit lakepointe.church/dailydrive...

Jul 20, 20236 min

Bloom Where You’re Planted | Ep. 118 | Wednesday July 19, 2023

The story of Joseph teaches us that even when we are in difficult situations, we can still choose to work hard with excellence and a great attitude. We can trust that God has a plan for our lives and will use even difficult situations to bring about good. So, if you're feeling lost and unsure about your purpose in life, take heart. God has a plan for your life, and He will use even the difficult situations to bring about good. For more information, visit lakepointe.church/dailydrive...

Jul 19, 20239 min

Allow God to Shape You | Ep. 117 | Tuesday July 18, 2023

Are your current circumstances not what you believed they would be, could be, or should be? When we are faced with difficulties in life, we can often wonder why we are experiencing them, as well as how God could possibly be using us or growing us in those situations. Despite being sold into slavery by his brothers, Joseph served with excellence, integrity, kindness, and joy. We may not understand why we're going through certain things, but we can trust that God is with us and shaping us into the...

Jul 18, 20236 min

Learning from Joseph's Journey | Ep. 116 | Monday July 17, 2023

Are your current circumstances not what you believed they would be, could be, or should be? When we are faced with difficulties in life, we can often wonder why we are experiencing them, as well as how God could possibly be using us or growing us in those situations. Despite being sold into slavery by his brothers, Joseph served with excellence, integrity, kindness, and joy. We may not understand why we're going through certain things, but we can trust that God is with us and shaping us into the...

Jul 17, 20236 minEp. 116

God Sees The Big Picture | Ep. 115 | Friday July 14, 2023

Today's podcast discusses how we can trust God's plan for our lives when we can't see the bigger picture. God's plan for our lives is more about who we are becoming as people than what we do or where we go. It's important to desire a relationship with God more than His answers for our lives. It is out of that intimacy that we become sensitive to his voice of leadership. For more information, visit lakepointe.church/dailydrive...

Jul 14, 20236 min

Follow God’s Voice | Ep. 114 | Thursday July 13, 2023

In this episode, Pastor Mike Breaux dives into three foundational principles for understanding God's will. First, we learn that God's will is more about the person we are becoming than what we do or where we go. Second, we discover that God longs for us to desire Him more than His answers for our life. And third, we emphasize that our role is not to find God's will but to follow God's voice. For more information, visit lakepointe.church/dailydrive...

Jul 13, 20239 minEp. 114

The Key To God's Guidance | Ep. 113 | Wednesday July 12, 2023

Are you someone who's constantly seeking answers from God? Do you feel like you're more interested in God's plan for your life than in God Himself? You're not alone! In this episode, Pastor Mike Breaux discusses the principle that God wants us to desire Him MORE than His answers for our life. So, let's prioritize our relationship with God above all else, seek His face and presence, and trust that He will guide and instruct us. For more information, visit lakepointe.church/dailydrive...

Jul 12, 20237 min

Discover God's Will For Your Life | Ep. 112 | Tuesday July 11, 2023

When we think about God's will, our minds often jump to decisions, choices, and options, but God's primary focus is on who we are. God is not just a directional guide but rather a sculptor who wants to mold us into the masterpiece He has envisioned for us. Today's episode offers a powerful reminder that God is actively working in our lives, shaping us into the person He has designed us to be. For more information, visit lakepointe.church/dailydrive...

Jul 11, 20238 min

Let God Be Your GPS | Ep. 111 | Monday July 10, 2023

Do you ever feel lost or unsure of where you're headed in life? Do you wish you had a GPS to guide you through life's twists and turns? God can be that GPS for you. Just like the Waze app, God can show you the fastest route to your destination, warn you of traffic and accidents, and even take you on a scenic route if that's what you need. For more information, visit lakepointe.church/dailydrive

Jul 10, 20237 min

God Transforms When We Surrender | Ep. 110 | Friday July 7, 2023

God transforms us as we allow Him to work. When we surrender and focus on what is true, our behavior transforms. Not because we try harder but because He makes us new when we allow Him in. All we need to do is believe. God will do the rest. For more information, visit lakepointe.church/dailydrive

Jul 07, 20239 min

Walking Away from the Past | Ep. 109 | Thursday July 6, 2023

We have to renew our minds because it’s so easy to go back to the old way of thinking. We are made new in Christ and our past identity no longer is who we are. Being in an honest community and establishing new positive habits helps us walk in the truth of who we are. We are free from what we do, but walking in freedom is our choice. For more information, visit lakepointe.church/dailydrive

Jul 06, 20235 min

The Identity Trade | Ep. 108 | Wednesday July 5, 2023

Like a football player being traded to a new team, we have put on a new jersey in Christ. We played for the enemy, but now we have been put on a new team. Pastor Mike reminds us that even though it might be difficult not reverting to how we played previously, that doesn't change the team we belong to. Big idea: Don't allow old habits to confuse you about which team you are on. For more information, visit lakepointe.church/dailydrive...

Jul 05, 20236 min

Defeating the Accuser | Ep. 107 | Tuesday July 4, 2023

Guilt can be helpful in showing us something is wrong. Shame, on the other hand, comes from unresolved guilt and accuses us of being something we are not. Grace is the weapon to fight shame. We gain access to this grace through faith in the truth of what Jesus has done. We pray that today’s episode encourages you! For more information, visit lakepointe.church/dailydrive

Jul 04, 20236 min

God's Perspective of Guilt | Ep. 106 | Monday July 3, 2023

Guilt can be a tool that God uses to help us know something is wrong. However, Satan distorts guilt for his own plan. Pastor Mike encourages us in this episode not to let guilt define us. Let it show us where we need more of God's grace and move us closer to the One who gives us our identity. For more information, visit lakepointe.church/dailydrive

Jul 03, 20237 min

Identity and Intimacy | Ep. 105 | Friday June 30, 2023

Jesus has compassion for all of us “doers” who want to earn our way to His love. Let's draw near to Him, let His love define us, and let go of our obsession with works. Pastor Mike unpacks a powerful lesson from the rich, young ruler who met Jesus. Are you choosing to let God’s love define your identity? For more information, visit lakepointe.church/dailydrive

Jun 30, 202310 min

Are You Addicted to Approval? | Ep. 104 | Thursday June 29, 2023

As we continue to think about our identity in reference to what we do, we have to consider if we have a worship problem. We will worship one of two ways. We will either worship God or man-made images. In worshiping God, we see ourselves in light of who He is, rather than what we do. In worshipping man-made images, we endlessly strive to perform, keep up, or impress. For more information, visit lakepointe.church/dailydrive...

Jun 29, 20237 min

Attaboys and Approval | Ep. 102 | Tuesday June 27, 2023

Pastor Mike challenges us to channel our God-given drive to work hard, compete, achieve, and excel in a healthy, humble, and God-honoring way. We don't need to try to earn the love that has already been given. In Christ, we are already accepted and applauded by the One who matters most. For more information, visit lakepointe.church/dailydrive

Jun 27, 20235 min

Find Rest from Success | Ep. 101 | Monday June 26, 2023

Performance and success are not where our identity is found. There are so many ways to get sidetracked: our children’s achievements, our career, and even comparison with other believers. Tune in to today’s episode as Pastor Mike encourages us to rest in who God says we are and enjoy our uniqueness rather than comparing ourselves to others. For more information, visit lakepointe.church/dailydrive

Jun 26, 20236 min

Reflecting Your Beautiful Creator | Ep. 100 | Friday June 23, 2023

As we continue in this series, Pastor Mike reminds us that we are fearfully and wonderfully made to reflect God's truth and image to the world. Our Creator, not the mirror, defines us. You are free to stop looking to the mirror and become the mirror of the only one worth looking at: Our beautiful Creator. For more information, visit lakepointe.church/dailydrive

Jun 23, 20237 min

Freedom From Self-Obsession | Ep. 99 | Thursday June 22, 2023

It is all too easy to let self-obsession shrink your world. Tune in as Pastor Mike reminds us that loving God and serving others is the antidote to self-obsession. Feeling the love and acceptance of God comes from focusing on the right things. So today, shift your gaze from yourself, and instead, fix your eyes on the One who perfectly loves. This is a game-changer. For more information, visit lakepointe.church/dailydrive

Jun 22, 20237 min

Dressing For Success | Ep. 98 | Wednesday June 21, 2023

What do you see when you look in the mirror? In today’s episode, Pastor Mike discusses the importance of seeing ourselves as God sees us and focusing on inner beauty and character rather than outward appearance. True beauty and handsomeness come from within. Let's embrace the timeless fashion: Compassion, kindness, humility, quiet strength, and discipline. For more information, visit lakepointe.church/dailydrive

Jun 21, 20236 min

How God Sees You | Ep. 97 | Tuesday June 20, 2023

Social media can change how we think about our physical image. We are bombarded by lies every day making it hard to believe the truth of who we are. Tune in as Pastor Mike reminds us with Scripture pointing us to the identity we have in Christ. For more information, visit lakepointe.church/dailydrive

Jun 20, 20237 min

Mugged by the Mirror | Ep. 96 | Monday June 19, 2023

Our obsession with our physical appearance has led to an identity crisis. Culture glorifies images that are unattainable and unhealthy to strive for. Pastor Mike teaches how to replace these lies of the enemy with the truth of God. As Christians, we don't have to live up to these unhealthy standards, but we can rest in our God-given identity. For more information, visit lakepointe.church/dailydrive

Jun 19, 202312 min

Unwavering Confidence in God's Love | Ep. 95 | Friday June 16, 2023

As Pastor Mike continues to teach on identity, it is our prayer that you will begin to grasp your true identity in Christ. We challenge you to pause and meditate on the Scriptures that Pastor Mike provides. Let the truth of God's Word sink in. We can be confident in our true identity in Christ. We are loved with a radical, unfailing love. For more information, visit lakepointe.church/dailydrive

Jun 16, 20238 min

You Are The Apple of God's Eye | Ep. 94 | Thursday June 15, 2023

How do we combat feelings of loneliness in our lives? In today’s episode, Pastor Mike provides a word of encouragement on how to combat loneliness: Whenever we feel disconnected, remember we are the apple of God's eye. Our true identity is found in God. Seek Him to be firmly rooted in that truth. For more information, visit lakepointe.church/dailydrive

Jun 15, 20236 min

The Great Love from the Great Lover | Ep. 93 | Wednesday June 14, 2023

God's love far surpasses the love of imperfect people. His unfailing love, grace and mercy provide a foundation for us to live our lives authentically and not as someone else. In today’s episode, Pastor Mike remind us of the great love from the greatest lover. For more information, visit lakepointe.church/dailydrive

Jun 14, 20238 min

Unfailing Love: The Greatest Desire | Ep. 92 | Tuesday June 13, 2023

Pastor Mike discusses the search for identity and how our relationships play a role in fulfilling that search. We try to find the perfect fit in life and find that everything disappoints. The truth is that we are looking for perfect love and a love that is unfailing can only be found in one place: An unfailing God. For more information, visit lakepointe.church/dailydrive

Jun 13, 20238 min

Seeing Yourself Through God's Eyes | Ep. 91 | Monday June 12, 2023

In today’s episode, Pastor Mike discusses how people can lose their true identity. The lies we believe about ourselves distort the truth of whom God says we are. Let's expose the lies that can hack into our souls and learn to see how God sees us. For more information, visit lakepointe.church/dailydrive

Jun 12, 20237 min

From Rules to Relationship | Ep. 90 | Friday June 9, 2023

Pastor Mike wraps up this week’s series by sharing how a "Life with God" perspective is fulfilling and life-changing! God is compassionate, loving and desires to be with us. Today’s episode will challenge you to talk to God like a friend throughout the day and live your life with Him. For more information, visit lakepointe.church/dailydrive

Jun 09, 202312 min
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