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Are Generational CURSES Real?! What the Bible REALLY Says... | Live Free with Josh Howerton

5/18/202658 min

Are generational curses actually real—or is that idea being misunderstood? In this episode of LIVE FREE, Pastors Josh Howerton, Paul Cunningham, and Carlos Erazo unpack what the Bible really says about family sin patterns, spiritual warfare, demonic oppression, and the freedom believers have in Christ. Through powerful passages like Exodus 34, Ezekiel 18, and the story of Josiah, they reveal how generational strongholds may influence families—but through Jesus, they do not have to define your future. If you’ve ever wondered whether family dysfunction, addiction, abuse, or spiritual darkness can be broken, this episode offers biblical clarity, practical hope, and spiritual courage. In this episode, you’ll learn: What the Bible actually says about generational curses The difference between curses, consequences, and strongholds Whether Christians can be demon possessed How Josiah broke generational rebellion How Jesus gives believers victory over inherited sin patterns 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

Clips

Teenager Breaks Ancestral Cycle
Stop Believing Stupid Rumors
Curses vs Influences
Dads, Slay Your Dragons

Transcript preview

First 90 seconds

  1. Josh Howerton· Host0:00

    Hey, dads. When you're fighting those dragons, you're not just fighting for you, you're fighting for your children and your children's children Sin can be passed on from generation to generation, but on an encouraging side, faith can also be passed from generation to generation That's right. That's right, Carlos. Because one teenager made a decision many years ago to go, "I'm not my grandad and I'm not my dad. That's my heavenly Father, and I got a new spiritual heritage now." And it changes the course of the whole Old Testament.

  2. Carlos Araiza· Host0:24

    Well, hey, Live Free Nation. Before we jump into the episode, this podcast is recorded right here at Lake Point Church in Dallas, Texas, but the Live Free Nation is spread all over the country and all around the world. So if you've been watching and thinking, "Man, I wish I could be part of something like this," we want to invite you to take a simple next step, and that is join us for Church Online. Every weekend, we stream our services live on YouTube, Facebook, and our Church Online platform, and it's more than just watching a service. There are live hosts in the chat, prayer teams ready to stand with you, and people all around the world worshiping together in real time. And so whether you're exploring the faith, coming back to church, or just looking for a place to start, Church Online is a great way to jump in and experience what God is doing here at Lake Point. We would love to see you in the chat this weekend, and now enjoy the podcast.

  3. Josh Howerton· Host1:14

    Let's kick this pig.

  4. Carlos Araiza· Host1:15

    Let's kick this pig. Well, hey, welcome back to another episode- Mm ... of the Live Free Podcast. My name is Carlos Arrazola, and today I'm here with the one and only Pastor Josh Howerton and Pastor Paul Cunningham.

  5. Josh Howerton· Host1:24

    Hey, hey. The boys are back in town.

  6. Carlos Araiza· Host1:25

    [laughs] Hey, man. Man, what a great episode we had the last, last week.

  7. Josh Howerton· Host1:29

    Man, you were just

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