Should Christians Drink ALCOHOL? (What the Bible REALLY Says) | Live Free with Josh Howerton
4/20/20261 hr 24 min
In this episode of LIVE FREE, Pastors Carlos Erazo and Paul Cunningham tackle one of the most confusing questions Christians face today: What’s actually sin… and what’s just man-made rules? Walking through Matthew 23, they expose the danger of hypocrisy and legalism—then take it straight into real-life debates around alcohol, tattoos, and weed. Is it actually freedom… or are we just calling it that? This conversation will challenge how you think about obedience, influence, and what it really means to follow Jesus in today’s culture. In this episode, you’ll learn: The difference between biblical obedience and legalism Why hypocrisy doesn’t just affect you—it impacts the next generation What the Bible actually says about alcohol (and where the line is) How to think through gray areas like tattoos and weed A simple framework to know: Is this wise… or just allowed? Stand firm. Think biblically. Live free. 💬 This week’s giveaway: Comment CHAT G-PAUL-C 🧢 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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First 90 secondsCarlos Erazo· Host0:00
Is it okay for Christians to smoke weed- Mm ... or consume products with CBD?
Paul Cunningham· Host0:04
The only person who's ever lived a Christian life perfectly did it so well they named it after him.
Carlos Erazo· Host0:08
Mm.
Paul Cunningham· Host0:08
And that would be Jesus Christ himself.
Carlos Erazo· Host0:09
Instead of asking, "Man, how close can I get to sin before crossing that line?" I wanna be asking, "Man, what do I have to do to get as close to Jesus as I possibly can?" [upbeat music] 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 Araz, and I'm here today with the one and only Chad G. Paul C., Pastor Paul Cunningham.
Paul Cunningham· Host1:17
What's up, Carlos, man?
Carlos Erazo· Host1:18
What's going on, bro?
Paul Cunningham· Host1:18
How you doing, bro?
Carlos Erazo· Host1:19
Good. How are you?
Paul Cunningham· Host1:19
Come on, man. I'm doing good. Where's Pastor Josh at?
Carlos Erazo· Host1:21
Hey, Pastor Josh right now is actually in Greece.
Paul Cunningham· Host1:24
Oof.
Carlos Erazo· Host1:24
He is on a mission to convert the Greek Orthodox Church. [laughs] He is probably eating a