Undaunted.Life: A Man's Podcast by Kyle Thompson

JOSH HOWERTON | How to Vote Like Jesus (Ep. 667)

Oct 24, 2024

Josh Howerton, Senior Pastor of Lakepointe Church, dives into the intersection of faith and politics. He discusses the responsibilities of Christians in voting, the importance of informed choices, and the complexities of endorsing candidates. Howerton addresses contemporary societal issues like border security and pro-life values, emphasizing that politics can't mend what it broke. With thought-provoking metaphors, he urges listeners to seek moral leadership, reminding us that a vote isn't merely a personal preference but a reflection of spiritual accountability.

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Josh Howerton

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The podcast emphasizes that Christians must actively engage in politics to counter secular influences and uphold moral integrity.

Josh Howerton discusses the importance of discerning candidates based on their policies rather than personal beliefs, particularly regarding pro-life issues.

The conversation frames government as a divinely ordained entity essential for societal stability, advocating for a balance between law enforcement and individual compassion.

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The Intersection of Faith and Politics

The conversation explores the critical relationship between faith and politics, particularly in the context of Christians' responsibilities within the political sphere. It highlights the concerning statistic that over 30 million Christians abstained from voting in the last election, suggesting a significant abdication of responsibility to engage in the political process. The discussion underscores that many pastors avoid political discussions, risking the church's validity in guiding its followers on moral and social issues. The insight posits that if the church neglects to disciple its members in these areas, secular influences will fill that void.

Intro

3min

Light-hearted Banter and Personal Anecdotes

2min

Navigating Life, Faith, and Leadership

31min

Healthy Choices and Cultural Reflections

3min

Navigating Faith and Politics

14min

Leadership and Moral Accountability

27min

Moral Dilemmas: Killing Baby Hitler

4min

Reflections and Resources for Spiritual Resilience

2min

In this episode, we welcome Josh Howerton to the show. He is the Senior Pastor of Lakepointe Church in Dallas, TX. In this interview, we discuss what it is like being a third-generation pastor, why he decided to do an entire sermon titled “How to Vote Like Jesus” addressing Christians that do not think they should be involved in the political process, the ramifications of allowing the world to disciple people, how politics is getting more theological, why he did not outright endorse a candidate for President during the sermon, whether or not Jesus would vote, why a vote is not a valentine, why a ballot box is not a mailbox, what type of leader we should be looking for, what to do when neither candidate is signaling that they are Pro-Life, how Christians should view border security and overall policy, why politics cannot fix what politics did not break, and much more. Let’s get into it…

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