Megachurch Pastor Reacts to Rhett McLaughlin GASLIGHTING Christians | Live Free with Josh Howerton

Are Christians forbidden from engaging in politics, or is Scripture being selectively weaponized to keep believers silent? In this LIVE FREE special reaction episode, Pastor Josh responds to Rhett & Link’s viral commentary on Christianity and politics, breaking down the biblical errors, cultural assumptions, and spiritual forces underneath the argument that Christians should “stay out of power.” This episode draws a clear line between faithful doubt vs. deliberate deception, and explains why political passivity is not a virtue, but a strategy the Bible warns us about. You’ll learn: Why Jesus rejecting Satan’s offer was not a rejection of political authority, but of acquiring it the wrong way The difference between refugees from doubt and apostles of unbelief (Jude 22–23) Why “My kingdom is not of this world” is commonly misunderstood, and what Jesus actually meant How secularism turns politics into a substitute religion (and why the state becomes god) Why voting is not a sacrament, but a moral decision between available options What it means to be the salt of the earth and how Christians are called to slow decay, not retreat Why culture didn’t become political, the government became theological How Scripture views power, dominion, and Christ as King of Kings over every sphere 👇 DROP A COMMENT: Do you want more reaction/test-drive episodes like this? 🎁 GIVEAWAY: Comment on YouTube for a chance to win a LIVE FREE hat. 👍 Like, Comment, & Subscribe for unapologetically biblical clarity 🔔 Turn on notifications so you don’t miss future episodes #LiveFreePodcast #Christianity #Bible #Politics #Culture #Apologetics #Theology #ChristianLiving #FaithAndPolitics