Should Christians VOTE for "Character" or "Policy"? | Live Free with Josh Howerton

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What if the worst thing that ever happened to you was actually God's pathway to something greater? In this episode of LIVE FREE, Pastors Josh Howerton, Carlos Erazo and Paul Cunningham wrap up their 46-week journey through the Book of Acts by unpacking the powerful conclusion of the Apostle Paul's life. From shipwrecks and snake bites to imprisonment and eventual martyrdom, Paul's story reveals a truth every Christian needs to hear: God can turn a crash into a calling. The conversation then shifts to one of the most controversial topics facing Christians today: voting. How should believers think about character, policy, political engagement, and cultural responsibility? Is voting an endorsement of a person or a stewardship of influence? The team walks through practical biblical principles for navigating elections, culture, and civic responsibility without losing sight of God's Kingdom. Whether you're wrestling with disappointment, trying to understand your role in today's culture, or looking for encouragement to finish your race faithfully, this episode offers biblical clarity, courage, and hope. In This Episode: • Why Acts 28 is the fulfillment of Acts 1:8 • The incredible story of Paul's final years and martyrdom • How God turns setbacks into Kingdom opportunities • What it means to "finish the race" God has given you • Why the Gospel advanced even when Paul was imprisoned • Biblical principles for Christian voting • The difference between evaluating personality and evaluating policy • How believers can engage culture without making politics their identity Stand firm. Think biblically. Live free. ✝️ Find out what DID make it into the sermon! Watch now: https://youtu.be/rO_6E0iXlzs 💬 This week’s giveaway: Comment FAVORITE GEAR 🧢 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 00:00:00 - Coming Up... 00:00:24 - Join Us for Church Online! 00:01:12 - Welcome & Lakepointe Church Updates 00:02:56 - New Lakepointe Campus Announcements 00:09:35 - Finishing the Book of Acts: Acts 28 Recap 00:21:53 - The End of Paul's Life & Church History 00:34:34 - The Serpent in Acts 28 & the Gospel Victory 00:51:47 - Crash or Calling? God Works All Things for Good 01:00:47 - How Should a Christian Vote? 01:08:23 - Theology of Christian Voting: Key Principles 01:37:41 - Responding to James Talarico's Use of Scripture 01:45:28 - Conclusion & Closing Prayer#livefreepodcast #lakepointechurch #joshhowerton #podcast #christian #bible

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• Christian Living
• Overcoming Obstacles