The Biggest THREAT to Christianity is Happening RIGHT NOW (ft. Philip Anthony Mitchell) | Live Free with Josh Howerton

What does it look like to contend for your faith when culture is shifting, pressure is rising, and following Jesus may cost you something?

Pastor Josh Howerton sits down with Pastor Philip Anthony Mitchell for a raw and deeply personal conversation about Philip’s journey from the streets of Queens and Rikers Island to surrendering his life to Christ and eventually becoming a pastor. Philip shares how God transformed his life, shaped his preaching, and taught him that faithfulness—not platform, influence, or recognition—is the true measure of ministry.

The conversation also turns to some of today’s most controversial issues as Josh and Philip discuss biblical authority, spiritual deception, Islam, politics, persecution, end-times theology, and why they believe Christians must contend for biblical truth. Through it all, Philip challenges believers to reject apathy and faithfully represent Christ wherever God has placed them.

In this episode:

Philip Anthony Mitchell’s powerful testimony of coming to Christ

Why faithful ministry often begins in obscurity

Why Philip preaches with such urgency

What it means to “contend for the faith”

Biblical authority in an age of spiritual confusion

Josh and Philip’s concerns about Islam, religious freedom, and cultural change

Their perspective on end-times prophecy and the return of Christ

How to remain faithful through criticism and opposition