Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
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.
🍿Join us in person for At the Movies, our annual four-week series using scenes from popular films to bring biblical truths to life! Learn more and find a campus at https://lakepointe.church/at-the-movies/
✝️ Find out what DID make it into the sermon: Join us in-person for At The Movies!
💬 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
00:00:00 - Coming Up…
00:00:19 - Join Us for Church Online!
00:01:07 - Introduction
00:06:52 - At the Movies Week 2 & Baptism Recap
00:10:10 - Twisters: Facing Fear with Faith
00:14:07 - How to Overcome Fear: 3 Practical Tips
00:22:28 - Join Us for At the Movies!
00:23:32 - Welcome Katy Faust: What Is Them Before Us?
00:31:08 - What Does the Bible Say About Marriage?
00:34:08 - The Three Non-Negotiables of God's Design for Marriage
00:42:12 - Responding to "Two Adults Just Want to Be Happy"
00:47:36 - Do Same-Sex Couples Have a Right to Children?
00:53:46 - Isn't a Gay Adoptive Home Better Than None?
00:58:10 - What the Research Says About Same-Sex Parenting
01:01:54 - Christians Have Always Stood Against Cultural Tradition
01:07:40 - What Is IVF? A Clear Explanation
01:09:16 - IVF, Embryos & the Sanctity of Life
01:20:39 - Restorative Reproductive Medicine: A Better Path
01:25:40 - What Is Surrogacy & Why It Harms Children
01:33:25 - The Baby Who Cried "Mama"
01:39:20 - Adoption vs. Big Fertility
01:48:03 - Closing Prayer
#livefreepodcast #lakepointechurch #joshhowerton #podcast #christian #bible #lgbtq #ivf #parenting
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.
🍿Join us in person for At the Movies, our annual four-week series using scenes from popular films to bring biblical truths to life! Learn more and find a campus at https://lakepointe.church/at-the-movies/
✝️ Find out what DID make it into the sermon: Join us in-person for At The Movies!
💬 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
00:00:00 - Coming Up…
00:00:19 - Join Us for Church Online!
00:01:07 - Introduction
00:06:52 - At the Movies Week 2 & Baptism Recap
00:10:10 - Twisters: Facing Fear with Faith
00:14:07 - How to Overcome Fear: 3 Practical Tips
00:22:28 - Join Us for At the Movies!
00:23:32 - Welcome Katy Faust: What Is Them Before Us?
00:31:08 - What Does the Bible Say About Marriage?
00:34:08 - The Three Non-Negotiables of God's Design for Marriage
00:42:12 - Responding to "Two Adults Just Want to Be Happy"
00:47:36 - Do Same-Sex Couples Have a Right to Children?
00:53:46 - Isn't a Gay Adoptive Home Better Than None?
00:58:10 - What the Research Says About Same-Sex Parenting
01:01:54 - Christians Have Always Stood Against Cultural Tradition
01:07:40 - What Is IVF? A Clear Explanation
01:09:16 - IVF, Embryos & the Sanctity of Life
01:20:39 - Restorative Reproductive Medicine: A Better Path
01:25:40 - What Is Surrogacy & Why It Harms Children
01:33:25 - The Baby Who Cried "Mama"
01:39:20 - Adoption vs. Big Fertility
01:48:03 - Closing Prayer
#livefreepodcast #lakepointechurch #joshhowerton #podcast #christian #bible #lgbtq #ivf #parenting
