Children's Rights Advocate EXPOSES the Dark Side of Gay Marriage & IVF (ft. Katy Faust) | Live Free with Josh Howerton
7/20/20261 hr 50 min
Can Christians defend biblical truth without fear—and with compassion? In this powerful episode of LIVE FREE, Pastors Carlos Erazo, Paul Cunningham, and special guest Katy Faust tackle some of today's most difficult conversations surrounding marriage, same-sex parenting, IVF, surrogacy, and children's rights.
Rather than beginning with politics or personal preferences, they start with God's design for the family and ask a foundational question: What is truly best for children? Discover why Scripture calls believers to speak the truth in love, how a child-centered biblical worldview reshapes today's ethical debates, and how the Church can respond with both conviction and compassion in an increasingly complex culture.
Whether you're wrestling with these issues personally or simply want to better understand the biblical perspective, this conversation will equip you to engage with wisdom, grace, and confidence.
In this episode you'll learn:
- Why fear should never keep Christians from speaking the truth
- God's design for marriage and why it matters
- A biblical perspective on children's rights
- How to think about IVF, surrogacy, and reproductive technology
- How to stand for truth while reflecting the love of Christ
Stand firm. Think biblically. Live free.
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First 90 secondsKaty Faust· Guest0:00
No, you don't have a right to marriage, and you don't have a right to parenthood, and you don't have a right to choose. Children have a right to life, and they have a right to their mother and father When you use something not according to its design, things go wrong What you believe has real-life consequences, not just for yourself.
Carlos Erazo· Host0:13
It's not all about you. It's actually about the people around you. It's about your legacy, about your children. 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 wanna 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. Well, hey, welcome back to another episode of the Live Free Podcast. My name is Carlos Erazo, and I am here today with Pastor Paul Cunningham.
Paul Cunningham· Host1:14
Come on, man.
Carlos Erazo· Host1:14
What's going on, bro?
Paul Cunningham· Host1:15
It is good to be back.
Carlos Erazo· Host1:16
Yeah. Where's Pastor Josh?
Paul Cunningham· Host1:17
[laughs] Man, you know, who knows where he's at this week? He's been a world traveler. No, I'm just messing. He is busy prepping for next year's sermons. So he usually takes the summer to do some praying and some prepping for next year, so he's right now