Josh Howerton signs podcast deal with Blaze Media

Josh Howerton, the pastor of Lakepointe Church, has signed a podcast deal with Blaze Media. Howerton leads a congregation of over 20,000 people in North Texas and manages the “Live Free” podcast, which has more than 1 million subscribers on YouTube.

In recent media appearances, including an interview on the “Shawn Ryan Show,” Howerton has discussed spiritual warfare and the perceived challenges facing Christianity in modern society. He characterized the current cultural climate as a conflict between spiritual forces, suggesting that various political and social alliances are unified by a shared opposition to Christian values.

Howerton’s career has been marked by controversy, including criticism regarding past comments made during sermons about marital intimacy.