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How we ACTUALLY got the Bible!? (NOT what most people think!) | Live Free with Josh Howerton

Lakepointe Church

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In this powerful episode, Pastors Josh Howerton, Carlos Erazo, and Paul Cunningham unpack deep truths from Saving Mr. Banks—exploring forgiveness, family wounds, and the authority of Scripture. They challenge the rise of hyper-therapeutic culture and offer a gospel-centered path to healing, responsibility, and freedom. From clarifying how the New Testament was formed (hint: it wasn’t Constantine) to exposing the spiritual danger of bitterness, this conversation is packed with biblical clarity, practical wisdom, and hope for anyone stuck in past hurts.

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Chapters:
00:00:00 - Trauma, Bad Therapy, Forgiveness Myths
03:42 - Church Mergers
06:56 - Movie and Reflection
26:14 - Self-Reflection and Joy
30:10 - Forgiveness Insights
52:04 - Community and Healing
53:22 - Sin and God's Forgiveness
55:47 - Cultural and Historical Views
01:15:11 - Scripture and Canonization
01:25:17 - Closing and Connection

20 Comments

@LakepointeChurch Creator 1 year ago Pinned

What’s one area of your life where you’re believing for real freedom and healing? Drop it below. We’re in this together, and God’s got something for you. 🙏

@DennisEckert-bm8hw 3 months ago

my mother was married 5 times during my youth I had three last names lived under a drunken abuser. biological father left when I was in second grade lived 8 miles away, I never saw him couldn't identify him if I saw him. mother worked in a sewing factory never took government support lived sometimes with relatives and in unheated uncooled apartments. we were chureasters went to church on easter and Christmas. never had therapy. I saw everything that happened to me as a learning process. things not to do or be when I was an adult and things that were ok to be. learned I had the best father ever I just had to look up! taught church youth as I got older and found it helpful for working with troubled youth and bring them to Christ. I understood things they experienced easier than a lifetime church goer. If God wanted me to live that again I would not change a thing. what a blessing to reach others and help them understand they are in charge of their attitudes and future. I work with the poor and homeless every week. Live each day and don't look back! Mercy, Grace, forgiveness three best words besides God the Father! Love what you are doing!

@Mrs.Spoof23 11 months ago

I told my husband the other day before Jesus and reading the Bible, my minset was junk.. I was all into the "self help " area.
And looking back i thank Jesus Christ for setting me free from that!
Its not about me! Its about Jesus! ❤

@BettyParlee 7 months ago

I had a root of bitterness towards my ex for approximately 10 years, as I spent time in the WORD, I began to do what the scripture encourages us to do…Pray For Your Enemy.

I started with just a short, Bless him. It was an act of will, my emotions didn’t line up with my prayer. At the end of a year or so. I realized our LORD had set me free. I had HOLY forgetfulness and no longer remembered the offence. Any time a little reminder tried to surface I blessed him again.

FREEDOM! I have had to practice this truth any time offence happens. JESUS has proven Over and over again that HE is always my refuge. 🎉🎉🎉

@randywatson8185 4 months ago

I have children who are going through inner healing, and have been led to 'repressed memories ' - that I believe never happened - and it has wreaked havoc in our family. Thearaphy that makes things worse isn't helpful. Bitterness and blame are deadly. God, deliver us from this evil. 🙏✝️🙏

@Amanda12370 4 months ago

I learned a while ago that whenever I'm serving God and others, I think of myself less, and it brings me more joy, more lasting happiness.

@adamjohnson808 4 months ago

I started bawling my eyes out during the middle of this episode. As I made the conscious choice to forgive the wrongs against me. The weight that God lifted from me in that moment was nothing I’ve experienced.

@terminaladd6704 2 months ago

My brother has been seeing a childhood trauma therapist that is using wicked tactics to fabricate traumatic memories, using him as a permanent paycheck.

He's fighting a spiritual battle and losing terribly. He's cut off the whole family and didn't say a word to us when our dad was dying nor when he died. Please pray for his deliverance.

@joshhuy8553 4 months ago

I thank you guys for this message. I am saved and have struggled with forgiveness and childhood trauma. God put you infront of me to hear this message. For it is what ive been praying about

@Fi-nomenal4truth 9 months ago

Praise God for my faith based therapist. All about giving your wounds and hurts to Jesus and rooting out any unforgiveness 🙌

@LawnCareLover12 1 month ago

I have recently started going to church and I believe fully in Jesus Christ. Thank you for this episode. It is exactly what I need to hear today.
❤

@h.2l59 1 month ago

I saw different therapists for most of my life and none of them really delt with the deep wounds until I went to a Christian based therapy office in my town called Seed Digging. BEST therapists ever! My therapist used God's word throughout our sessions and I finally got the healing I needed! It helped me get closer to God too and understand His character note. I was recently taken off the books and im no longer drowning in depression and suicidal thoughts! The wall i put up between me and my Father is gone! Praise God!

@michaelhuycke3483 5 months ago

Always walk away feeling I’ve gained knowledge and wisdom from this podcast . God is good

@DonnaKittrell-d9f 4 months ago

My former husband was involved with a neighbor (and friend) two doors down-he did not want to reconcile and would take my kids to spend the night at her house! As I would leave my house for work and see his car there… I would say “Lord, I don’t feel forgiveness but I choose it, please make it real in me…and HE did. Hallelujah!

@christyhaledotorg 1 year ago

What if The Church routinely included:
1. Trauma informed Deliverance prayer
2. A culture of Discipleship
3. A culture of prayer with laying on of hands

@vk1058 10 months ago

Just some encouragement here. There is a great deal of wisdom that I have found in this podcast. I am from Canada and can attest that your content is reaching far and deep. It's our responsibility as Bible believing Christians to test the content that we consume against scripture. I have found great insight from your podcast in the application of biblical truth. I just wanted to say the amount of effort that goes into every one of these is noticed. Your preparation is appreciated as it grows the trust of the viewer very quickly. Looking forward to seeing this podcast reach a world that needs Jesus and grow at the will of our Father in heaven. Thanks again....Eh!

@MaryAnneSchloff 1 year ago

Thank you so much for this word in season. I went years not being exposed to my ex husband since our sons 50th birthday. For the last 3 years I have to deal every famiiy gathering. I find myself praying to forgive over and over again and lean on the scripture you just shared, " vengence is MINE, I WILL REPAY" So, this podcast is hugely helpful. He claims to be Christian so his not asking for forgiveness is difficult, but as you say, God is the judge!

@lk2ln02 7 months ago

Praise God! I needed to hear what you said about still feeling hurt, feeling guilty that maybe you haven’t forgiven even though you have. God has done so much healing in me and recently because of another offense from someone who does it over and over and over, I was feeling guilty thinking maybe I hadn’t forgiven. Even though I know that there’s a process, I needed to hear this. I can feel at ease that it’s just the hurt that’s still there. Thanks for this message. It helped me right when I needed it. Thank you, Lord, for not letting me sit in this 🙏🏼

@Lisa-eo9gd 3 weeks ago

MORE Paul always! Love, respect and appreciation from Arkansas!

@janisklein6046 3 months ago

I am so amazed at the topics you covered in this podcast and how much I learn from you all. I feel like I’ve been to an amazing seminar that teaches biblical truths about topics that relate to everyday life. I’m a 79 year young grandmother of two boys, ages 3 & 6. I am so grateful for all that you do to bring truth to light and help dispel the lies of the enemy. God bless you and thank you!