The BIBLICAL Formula for Unlocking GOD’S WILL For Your Life | Live Free with Josh Howerton

July 6, 2026

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The episode opens with a striking observation: a Stanford neuroscientist named Andrew Huberman, after a lifetime of scientific achievement, says he has experienced "real deep peace" for the first time at age 50—by finally stopping his resistance to the idea of God. This sets the stage for a deep dive into Exodus 3, where pastor Josh Howerton argues that the name of God revealed there—"I AM WHO I AM"—is the key to understanding calling, identity, and the peace that intellectuals like Huberman and Oxford mathematician John Lennox are increasingly reporting.

The Burning Bush: A Christophany and the God Who Is Fire

The central passage is Moses' encounter with the burning bush. Howerton emphasizes that this is not merely a story about a bush that burns without being consumed; it is a "Christophany"—a pre-incarnate appearance of Jesus. He gives several reasons: the "angel of the Lord" in this passage is identified as God himself, receives worship (unlike angels in Revelation who refuse it), and speaks in the first person as "I AM." The fire itself is a recurring biblical symbol for God's presence—from the smoking fire pot in Abraham's covenant to the tongues of fire at Pentecost. The key mechanism here is that fire does not just produce emotion; it rearranges the chemical structure of what it touches. Howerton applies this directly: "The sign of an encounter with God is not em

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What you'll learn

1 (01:21) **Welcome & Opening Banter** - The hosts, Carlos Roswell and Pastor Josh Howerton, kick off the episode with a patriotic theme and a story about Paul’s accidental participation in a Pride parade.
2 (06:01) **Announcing "At the Movies" Series** - Josh explains the upcoming sermon series that uses popular movies to illustrate biblical truths, defending it against criticism.
3 (17:56) **Exodus 3: The Mountain of God** - The main teaching begins with a deep dive into Exodus 3, setting up the context of Moses' calling and the significance of the burning bush.
4 (25:49) **God’s Purpose at Any Age** - A powerful aside on how many biblical figures did their greatest work for God in their old age.
5 (28:54) **God as Fire & The Christophany** - Josh explains why God reveals himself as fire and identifies the "Angel of the Lord" in the passage as Jesus.
6 (41:02) **The Bridegroom of Blood** - Josh connects the strange story of Moses' son’s circumcision in Exodus 4 to Jesus washing the disciples' feet and his sacrifice on the cross.
7 (46:56) **The Name Yahweh (Tetragrammaton)** - Paul takes over to explain the meaning and history of God’s personal name, revealed as "I Am Who I Am."

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Guests on this episode

Josh Howerton Andrew Huberman John Lennox

Show Notes

Can you really know God’s will for your life, or is it something you’re supposed to guess your way into?

In this episode of LIVE FREE, Pastor Josh Howerton, Pastor Paul Cunningham, and Carlos Erazo dive deep into Exodus 3, the burning bush, the name of God, and the calling of Moses. From the meaning of Yahweh to the biblical framework for discovering your calling, this conversation unpacks how God reveals Himself, redirects our priorities, and calls ordinary people into eternal purpose.

They also discuss the gospel hidden throughout the Exodus story, why Jesus shows up in the Old Testament, how to discern God’s will through ability, affinity, and opportunity, and why more high-profile intellectuals and scientists are beginning to seriously reconsider faith.

In This Episode

The secret meaning behind God’s name, Yahweh
Why the burning bush points to Jesus
How Moses’ calling reveals a framework for God’s will
Why your age does not disqualify your purpose
The connection between Exodus, baptism, salvation, and Jesus
Why true encounters with God rearrange your priorities
How to discern your calling through ability, affinity, and opportunity
Why some scientists and intellectuals are turning toward faith
The peace that only Christ can give
Why Christians should consume entertainment with discernment

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