Built 4 More What If You’re Measuring Success All Wrong? - Josh Howerton, Joby Martin & Denny Thompson
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Oct 20, 2026 
Josh Howerton, senior pastor of Lakepointe Church and host of Live Free, joins Joby Martin and Denny Thompson for a candid conversation on revival, ministry, and calling. They explore anxiety, leaving a thriving church, navigating COVID and digital ministry, facing online criticism, courageous discipleship, marriage, mentorship, and recognizing ministry beyond the pulpit.
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The Preacher Who Needed A Preacher
- During eight months of debilitating anxiety, Josh Howerton nearly left preaching but began listening to Joby Martin every Monday.
- That steady pastoral influence helped him continue ministry through a season he thought might end it.
Leaving Success When God Calls Elsewhere
- Josh Howerton left a successful Nashville church for Dallas despite planning to retire where he was.
- His daughter dreamed of the move and their future adopted son arriving from Dallas, confirming the family’s difficult decision.
Obey Before You Understand
- Obey God even when the next step seems irrational or unnecessary, because dependence—not self-sufficiency—is the goal.
- Jesus’ servants filled ceremonial jars with water before witnessing the miracle of wine.
