# Megachurch Pastor REACTS to Theo Von Wrestling with Jesus!? | Live Free with Josh Howerton

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Podcast: [Live Free with Josh Howerton](https://stenobird.com/podcast/live-free-with-josh-howerton-6006431)
Published: 2026-05-04T05:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

What happens when suffering, politics, and moral confusion collide? In this episode of LIVE FREE, Pastors Josh Howerton, Carlos Erazo, and Paul Cunningham tackle two of the most critical doctrines for modern Christians: God’s sovereignty and the role of conscience in a collapsing culture. Through Acts 23, Romans 8, Titus 1, and 1 Timothy 4, they unpack how believers can trust God’s control over suffering while developing the moral clarity necessary to stand firm in truth. From free will, to abortion, civic engagement, suffering, and the dangers of a weak or seared conscience, this conversation offers a deeply biblical framework for navigating personal hardship and cultural chaos. Rather than retreating in fear or compromise, Christians are called to trust God’s providence, guard their conscience, and live courageously. In this episode, you’ll learn: How God’s sovereignty provides peace in suffering and uncertainty What is compatibilism, free will, and open theism The four types of conscience and why they matter spiritually How culture distorts morality—and how Christians can resist it Why suffering can become ministry in God’s hands How biblical truth shapes both private faith and public responsibility Trust God’s sovereignty. Guard your conscience. Stand firm. Think biblically. Live free. 💬 This week’s giveaway: Comment HAT 🧢 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

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