Live Free with Josh Howerton

Megachurch Pastor Reacts to Billie Eilish & Jelly Roll's Grammy Speeches | Live Free with Josh Howerton

15 snips
Feb 5, 2026
A pastor reacts to Grammy moments and debates whether cultural statements line up with history. He contrasts performative applause with risky, faith-driven courage. Scripture is used as a mirror versus a lens for judging culture. A musician’s public testimony and visible signs of repentance are examined as examples of genuine witness.
Ask episode
AI Snips
Chapters
Books
Transcript
Episode notes
INSIGHT

Reframing History To Control The Future

  • Howerton argues secular progressivism reframes history (e.g., 1619 Project) to minimize Christian influence.
  • He says reframing past Christian actions helps prevent Christian morality from shaping the future.
INSIGHT

Celebrity Hypocrisy On Territory

  • He highlights the Tongva tribe's response to Billie Eilish as ironic given her L.A. mansion sits on ancestral land.
  • Josh frames this as "borders for me, not for thee" hypocrisy among celebrities.
INSIGHT

Protest Versus Lawlessness

  • Howerton notes protests are legitimate but distinguishes them from lawless violence like rioting or assaulting police.
  • He insists peaceful protest is a right, but obstruction and assault are not.
Get the Snipd Podcast app to discover more snips from this episode
Get the app