Live Free with Josh Howerton

Does your mind spin with thoughts or anxiety when you’re trying to sleep? Nicodemus, a member of an exclusive first-century religious country club, approached Jesus at night with a series of questions. Jesus did not turn him away but listened and responded. Jesus wants us to come to Him with our thoughts, doubts, and wonderings, too. So the next time your mind races with questions at night, bring them to Jesus.For more information, visit lakepointe.church/dailydrive

John the Baptist faithfully spoke out in truth, but his courageous convictions earned him powerful enemies. On the surface, his death may look like a tragedy, but he lived with eternity in mind. May we live with our eyes on Jesus, boldly following His lead with the knowledge that we will spend eternity with Him.For more information, visit lakepointe.church/dailydrive

Have you ever had doubts about God? You are not alone. John the Baptist sat in prison and wrestled with doubts, too. He did what we all need to do when those questions come up: take them to Jesus. Let God and His Word speak to you in seasons of doubt so He can remind you of His good and perfect character.For more information, visit lakepointe.church/dailydrive

What does it take to be the G.O.A.T. in Jesus’ eyes? John the Baptist courageously said what needed to be said, but never took the credit for himself. John knew he had to decrease so Jesus could increase. How can you go low and respond with humility while lifting high the name of Jesus this week?For more information, visit lakepointe.church/dailydrive

From his birth, John the Baptist was called by God for a special mission and stood out from the world around him. Guess what… You are God’s limited edition, too! You were uniquely created by God on purpose and for a purpose. What is the one-of-a-kind calling God has for your life?For more information, visit lakepointe.church/dailydrive

Jesus came to show us what God is really like through His words and how He cared for others. We can learn even more about Him by looking at the lives of the real people who encountered Him face to face. Join us this week as Pastor Mike looks at the life of the one who Jesus said was the greatest man to ever live.For more information, visit lakepointe.church/dailydrive

We are more than conquerors! If that is true, why do we quit? We often forget what is true: nothing can come against us when we rest in the power of God. Are you ready? Do you choose to be resilient? Pastor Bianca Olthoff challenges us to embrace trials and hardships in the power available to you in Christ.For more information, visit lakepointe.church/dailydrive

Do you have a statement of Truth to stand on? Think through this exercise with us to inspire faith, resilience, and perseverance in listeners. This episode is not about promoting positive thinking but rather fostering biblical optimism deeply rooted in God's Word. Fight back the impulse to quit with the Truth of your call.For more information, visit lakepointe.church/dailydrive

How do we overcome adversity? By believing that pain has a purpose and adversity is an opportunity. Remind yourself of what is true! Look to the Apostle Paul, and his refusal to lose hope despite experiencing storms, shipwrecks, and snake bites. God is for our good even in the hard.For more information, visit lakepointe.church/dailydrive

As we continue our series on grit, Pastor Bianca Olthoff encourages us to change our perspective on challenges. Are they just obstacles or opportunities for growth and obedience? Develop resilience and stay committed to divine purpose, even in the face of resistance. In today's episode, learn how to rise to the challenge, confront challenges, and keep moving forward in their divine purpose.For more information, visit lakepointe.church/dailydrive