Megachurch Pastor Responds to James Talarico’s *DANGEROUS* Bible Claims | Live Free w Josh Howerton

Jan 20, 2026 

Live Free with Josh Howerton

Does the Bible really stay silent on abortion and “consensual” same-sex relationships, or are we watching Scripture get twisted in real time? In this LIVE FREE special reaction episode, Pastor Josh reacts to Texas State Rep. James Talarico and breaks down the viral claims, the word-games behind them, and what the Bible actually says about life in the womb, sexual ethics, justice, and the role of government vs. the Church. You’ll also hear Josh’s framework for engaging people who are sincerely confused vs. those intentionally deceiving believers—and why Christians can’t afford to be naive right now. You’ll learn:

• Why “Jesus never talked about it” is a weak argument (and what Jesus did affirm)
• The Bible’s case for life in the womb (Psalm 139, Exodus 21, John the Baptist’s response to Jesus)
• Why Romans 1 directly contradicts the “only abusive relationships” loophole
• The difference between Christian conservatives and conservative Christians
• Why “feeding the hungry” doesn’t automatically equal “government redistribution”
• The biblical definition of justice (equal weights and measures) vs. progressive “justice” (equal outcomes for groups)
• What Galatians 3 (“neither male nor female”) actually means—and what it doesn’t
• Why these “pastor-politician” clips go viral (and what Scripture warns us about)

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