Best Lusko Podcasts (2026)

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2025 Virtue Christmas Message - Jennie Lusko 40:42

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In this special episode, Jennie Lusko shares a powerful reminder that God is a God of detail, often doing His greatest work through small, humble beginnings. What may seem insignificant can hold the seed of something beautiful and eternal. This message encourages listeners not to despise the small things, but to trust that God is always at work gro…

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Final Boss | 1 Peter 5 | Jesse Lusko 41:38

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In the final message of the series Liquid Gold, Peter reveals that the true final boss isn't just Rome or Babylon, but the pride within us; and how Jesus defeats it with grace, not power, giving us peace at last.By Jesse Lusko

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Faith and Ministry After a Mental Health Breakdown with Jesse Lusko 55:34

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In this episode of Pursuing Faith, Dominic sits down with his friend Jesse Lusko, a pastor in Portland whose life and ministry were reshaped by a mental health breakdown that cost him the church he planted and nearly his life. They talk openly about childhood trauma, bipolar disorder, and the months of despair that followed his collapse, including …

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292 | 30 Worship Artists to Know + Peter Ahn, Pastor of Metro Community Church in New Jersey and Author of The Weak Church 44:39

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Check out the list of 30 Worship Artists and Leaders you should know. And our guest is PETER AHN, founder of the Weak Church Alliance, pastor of Metro Community Church in New Jersey, and author of The Weak Church: Becoming an Imperfectly Perfect Community. Peter is also a podcaster, speaker and leadership consultant with leaders and pastors around …

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A Rested Development 40:16

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What if everything you're desperately grasping for in your own strength is already waiting in the hands of your Shepherd? In this verse-by-verse journey through Psalm 23, discover why true development only happens through rest—not hustle. If you're tired of striving and ready to trust the One who knows exactly what you need before you do, this mess…

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Born In A Barn | Luke 2:1-20 30:35

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We can become numb to the Christmas story, we know it so well that we don't know it at all. The birth of Christ is radical, it isn't meant to do more than warm us, it mean to transform us. It can shock us, shake us and change us but only if we are willing to make room for Jesus in our lives and hearts.…

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This Will Do 26:04

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This Christmas Eve, Pastor Levi Lusko explores what it looks like to make room for God at work in your life. Through wonder, waiting, working, worship, and even embracing the unexpected, discover how availability—not qualification—marks you as the place where Heaven wants to move.GIVE YOUR YEAR-END OFFERING:Be a part of building the Kingdom: https:…

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291 | A Playbook for Leading Gen Z with Best-Selling Author Tim Elmore + Top Weekly Leadership Links 49:45

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Our guest is TIM ELMORE, founder of Growing Leaders, and one of the leading experts in the world on leading the next generation. Tim has authored more than 30 books, including his most recent The Future Begins with Z: Nine Strategies to Lead Generation Z as they disrupt the Workplace. We discuss leadership today, recruiting and retaining young lead…

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This Must Be The Place 58:04

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One of the most shocking parts of the Christmas story isn't the virgin birth or the angels—it's who got invited first. Pastor Levi shares how Shepherds, who were outcasts, couldn't testify in court, religiously unclean, and totally unwanted, were the VIPs at Jesus' birth. This reveals something stunning about God's Kingdom: it operates completely u…

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290 | Founder of KIVA and USC Business School Professor Jessica Jackley + 16 Charitable Orgs Worth a Year End Gift 46:47

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Our guest is JESSICA JACKLEY, co-founder of KIVA, the worlds first at scale crowdfunding platform, as well as a multiple book author, including her latest A Kids Book about Giving. Jessica is a professor of social innovation and entrepreneurship at the USC Marshall School of Business, as well as a frequent speaker and serves on multiple boards. We …

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This Is Gonna Be Big 49:32

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Feeling discouraged by small beginnings? Wondering if what you're holding will ever amount to anything? Jennie Lusko brings a powerful message on the mustard seed parable that will transform how you see your tiny seeds of faith. Learn to see the seed for what it is AND what it will become, embrace the brutal waiting process where growth happens und…

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What's Waiting At Your Door | 1 Peter 4:12-17 | Jesse Lusko 39:00

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Peter reminds us that we shouldn't be shocked by suffering, but that we have a gospel that is strong enough to sustain us through the fire. He is not going to let you dissolve in the fire -- will you let him purify you into something beautiful? You can support this work and help us reach more people with hope at https://www.counterculture.church/gi…

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289 | Leadership and Management Guru Patrick Lencioni + Top Weekly Leadership Links 50:37

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Our guest is PATRICK LENCIONI, NYT best-selling author, founder of The Table Group, advisor to top companies, and founder of the Working Genius Assessment and books like 5 Dysfuncations of a Team, The Advantage, and Ideal Team Player. We discuss his next project, leading today, navigating self awareness, wisdom, teamwork and so much more. Plus, che…

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Ordinary Love for Extraordinary Times | 1 Peter 4:7-11 | Sammiera Emmarson 36:17

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When the world feels chaotic, Peter reminds us that God works through ordinary faithfulness. Clear minds, deep love, open doors, and willing hands reveal His strength in the midst of chaos.By Jesse Lusko

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This Is Going To Be Good 1:09:22

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Pastor Levi unpacks the Good Samaritan parable to reveal four choices we make every time we get paid: steal, stockpile, sacrifice, or steward. Through the story of a man left for dead on the Jericho road, see why looking the other way versus going out of your way reveals what's truly in your heart. If you've been saved, goodness and mercy will foll…

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288 | Believing What God believes about You with Pastor and Speaker Ed Newton + Top Weekly Leadership Links 39:05

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Our guest is ED NEWTON, senior pastor of Community Bible Church in San Antonio, TX, and a frequent speaker at conferences, author of the brand new book Why Not You, and host of the Why Not You Podcast. Ed is a master communicator, storyteller, and evangelist. We discuss his radio show, why Why Not You is such a powerful phrase, leadership lessons, …

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Magnifying What Matters 30:20

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In this Advent episode, we step into Mary’s song - the Magnificat - one of the most profound and disruptive prayers in Scripture. Luke 1:46–56 becomes our guide as we explore why this young woman’s words have shaped centuries of faith, justice, and worship. We discover how the Greek word megaluno (“to magnify”) reframes our understanding of worship…

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Clean Water Changes Everything 46:15

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What does the Kingdom of God look like? Jesus said it looks like giving a cup of cold water in His name. In this message recorded at Charity: Water's Experience Lab in Franklin, Tennessee, Pastor Levi sits down with founder Scott Harrison to discuss one of the most tangible expressions of the Gospel—bringing clean water to people who don't have it.…

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Stranger Things | 1 Peter 3:19-4:6 | Jesse Lusko 35:23

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The Bible can seem strange, even bizarre at times, and this passage is no exception. However, the more you know the historical backstory you see that themes of floods, dark spiritual forces, and Jesus' victory aren't random at all, they are profound themes that run through the whole Bible and can effect your life today. You can support this ministr…

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Episode 9: Hebrews 12-13 24:51

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In today’s episode, Wendy MacGinnis walks us through Hebrews 12 and 13, reminding us how God’s love is revealed through His discipline, His guidance, and the spiritual leaders He places in our lives. She highlights how our obedience, kindness, hospitality, purity, and praise become the practical ways our love for God is “showing” to the world aroun…

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287 | Craig Groeschel + Top 10 Great Questions to Ask 33:11

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Our guest is CRAIG GROESCHEL, senior pastor of Life.Church, a NYT best-selling author of multiple books, including his most recent The Benefit of Doubt, and host of the Craig Groeschel Leadership Podcast, one of the most popular podcasts on the planet. Craig is also a frequent speaker at conferences around the US. We discuss leadership, influence, …

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This Is Where We Went Wrong 59:21

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In this powerful message, Pastor Levi Lusko unpacks Matthew 18–19 and shows how the disciples learned (twice!) that Jesus doesn’t treat young people as a distraction from ministry, but as the center of it. Through Scripture, history, and real-life stories, we discover where the church drifted and how we can wake up before a generation slips away. D…

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Rage Bait | 1 Peter 3:8-18 | Jesse Lusko 40:03

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Conflict is a part of life and some interactions leave us fuming, it is so easy to fire back and return the rage. But Peter shows us a better way. His message calls us to resist that instinct, listen deeply, speak with wisdom, and let Jesus’ compassion reshape how we respond when people try to provoke us.…

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286 | Levi Lusko and Jonathan Pokluda + Top Weekly Leadership Links 57:23

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Double guest episode with LEVI LUSKO and JONATHAN POKLUDA. Levi is pastor of Fresh Life Church and author of multiple books, including Blessed are the Spiraling. Jonathan is pastor of Harris Creek Baptist Church and author of multiple books, including Your Story has a Villain. We discuss a number of topics! Plus check out the Top Weekly Leadership …

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Episode 8: Hebrews 10-12 28:40

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In today’s episode, we’re walking through Hebrews 10-12 and into some of the most powerful truths in this book. We begin with a sober warning not to turn away, then move into what real, enduring faith looks like as we approach the Hall of Faith. From there, we step into Hebrews 12, where we’re invited to consider the crowd cheering us on, the race …

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This Is Why There Is Evil in the World 51:31

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If God is good, why do awful things happen? Why doesn't He just end all evil right now? In this message, Pastor Levi Lusko tackles one of life's hardest questions through Jesus' parable of the wheat and tares. Discover the origin of evil, God's patience with evil, the certain end of evil, and our role while evil remains. Learn why the very existenc…

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When Your Life's a Mess | Mark 2:13-17 | Bekah Lusko 43:32

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Have you ever been in a mess of your own making? In the story of Levi the tax collector, we see that Jesus meets us in our mess and still chooses us to be in his inner circle. How will we respond at his invitation to "follow him"?By Jesse Lusko

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285 | 7 Keys for a Great Conference + John Olinger from shoe and apparel brand Unitus 38:03

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Check out my list of 7 Keys for Creating a Great Conference. Plus we catch up with John Olinger, author of Worthy Wins and special advisor and CMO for Unitus. LIsten in for updates to the Unitus journey as well as great recommendations for Christmas gfits! Make sure to visit http://h3leadership.com to access both lists and all the show notes. Share…

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This Is Why You Feel Miserable 55:47

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In this message, Pastor Levi unpacks Jesus' parable of the workers in the vineyard to reveal why we make ourselves miserable—and it can be summed up in four words: "I was here first." Discover why God's kingdom runs on grace, not grades, and how control, complaining, and comparison are the triple threat stealing your joy. If you've ever struggled w…

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Beauty and the Beast | 1 Peter 3:1-7 | Jesse Lusko 43:32

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In one of the more difficult passages of Peter, we explore how what can seem repressive to women is actually an empowering and loving message of hope and equality -- all from the God who gave His all to show us our worth.By Jesse Lusko

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Episode 7: Hebrews 8-10 20:02

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In this episode, Debbie Eaton walks us through Hebrews 8–10, reminding us that Jesus is our High Priest, Perfect Sacrifice, and Mediator of a Better Covenant. She invites us to consider the depth of God’s mercy and the access we now have to His presence through Christ. As we reflect on the beauty of this new covenant, we’re called to draw near, hol…

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264 |Discover Your Primal Question with Best-selling Author and Executive Coach Mike Foster + Connecting vs Networking 59:06

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Our guest is MIKE FOSTER, executive coach, speaker, host of the Fun Therapy Podcast, and author of the groundbreaking book The Seven Primal Questions. Mike is a longtime friend, and has worked with hundreds of leaders, companies and teams to help them build healthy cultures and discover their primal question. We discuss my primal question, how to t…

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The Prayer That Overcomes Curses 35:16

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What words have been spoken over your life? Labels that stuck? Curses disguised as throwaway comments? Pastor Jennie Lusko reveals how Jabez's final request—"keep me from evil, that I may not cause pain"—was the prayer that broke the curse his own mother spoke over him. Discover the power you have to choose life over death, blessing over cursing, n…

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War We Have to Win | 1 Peter 3: 11-25 | Jesse Lusko 41:12

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We live in a time where the media is reporting on assassinations, talk of civil war and violent revolution. But Jesus waged a war of peace, love and humility and His revolution has outlasted everyone else's. We must learn to wage a war of peace.By Jesse Lusko

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Episode 6 | Hebrews 6:13-7:28 30:29

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In this week’s episode, Shelley Hurley is talking about A Better Hope. In a world that feels so uncertain, financial pressures, moral decay, wars, and fear, it’s easy to feel hopeless. But as Hebrews reminds us, Jesus brings in a better hope, one that anchors our souls and keeps us from drifting when life’s waves crash hard. This hope is not found …

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283 | Top 50 Recommendation Episode - 25 Leaders to Follow and 25 Newsletters to Subscribe to 18:15

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A Special Top Recommendation Episode! LIsten in for the 25 Women Leaders to know and follow, plus 25 Newsletters you should be subscribing to. Make sure to visit http://h3leadership.com to access both lists and all the show notes. Share them with your team, repost the lists, and follow and subscribe. Thanks again to our partners for this episode: C…

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Episode 5 | Hebrews 4:14-6:12 28:22

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Trusting Jesus as Savior isn’t just about eternity it’s about how we live right now, in every season of life. Whether things are falling apart or everything seems perfect, we should always be desperate for Him. God gave us His Word not just to know it, but to be changed by it as we draw near to Him for mercy and grace each day. Support the show: ht…

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The Prayer That Answers Other Prayers 47:49

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Ever feel like an imposter? Like you're in over your head and don't deserve the blessings in your life? Pastor Levi Lusko reveals why that feeling isn't a disqualification—it's an invitation. Through Jabez's bold prayer "that Your hand would be with me," discover the one prayer that unlocks everything else: asking God to stay with you. Find out wha…

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Arrested Development | 1 Peter 1:22-2:10 | Jesse Lusko 47:01

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God doesn't want you to have a spiritually stagnant life. He calls you to go deeper -- but how? This week, Pastor Jesse brings us through three ways to flourish in our faith and to experience the fullness of joy in Christ Jesus.By Jesse Lusko

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282 | NYT Best-selling Author Mark Batterson talks Miracles, Leadership and Pastoring in DC + Top Leadership Podcasts I Recommend 49:13

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Our guest is MARK BATTERSON, lead pastor of National Community Church in DC, NYT best-selling author of 25 books, including his most recent A Million Little Miracles, and popular speaker. Mark is also the lead visionary of the Dream Collective, and of course helped start Ebenezer's Coffeehouse, one of the top coffee shops on Capital Hill. We discus…

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The Prayer We Think We Shouldn't Pray 47:25

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Ever hesitate to ask God for more? Pastor Jennie Lusko unpacks the prayer we’re afraid to pray—“enlarge my territory”—and shows why it’s not selfish to ask God for more, it’s stepping into purpose. Discover the difference between godly ambition and greed, how contentment and growth can coexist, and why God wants to expand your influence for His Kin…

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Bloodlines | 1 Peter 1:10-25 | Jesse Lusko 46:53

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Generational pain runs deep — whether it's trauma, addiction, or dysfunction. But it doesn't have to dictate your life. Through Jesus, you can start a new legacy, a new bloodline, and a new future.By Jesse Lusko

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Episode 4 | Hebrews 3:7-4:13 18:32

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Sue Mills shares from Hebrews 3:7–4:13, encouraging us to wait on God’s timing, stay in His Word, and trust His heart. His plans are good—always. Support the show: https://harvest.org/donate/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Virtue Women

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281 | London Trip Recap + Top Weekly Leadership Links and Young Leader Profile with Alex from OCC 33:02

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A special episode with some leadership thoughts on what is happening in London and the UK in terms of the Church, revival, leadership and some highlights of my recent trip. Plus we sit down with Alex Nsengimana from Rwanda and part of the OCC team to hear his story. Plus check out the Top Weekly Leadership List. Make sure to visit http://h3leadersh…

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The Prayer God Doesn’t Want to Answer 51:22

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In this message, Pastor Levi Lusko teaches from 1 Chronicles 4:9–10 about the prayer of Jabez. Discover how God can bless and enlarge your life when you choose faith over fear, prayer over passivity, and bold belief over settling for “some.” You’re not stuck where you started—God wants to do more than you can imagine.NEXT STEPS:Ask for prayer or co…

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Out of the Furnace | 1 Peter 1:3-9 | Jesse Lusko 41:24

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What if the fire in your life isn’t meant to destroy you, but to refine you? As we continue in 1 Peter, we see that suffering can cause us to question what we put our hope in, and can redirect us to a hope that "can never perish, spoil or fade." The God who walked into the ultimate fire will carry you through yours.…

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Episode 3 | Hebrews 2:1-3:6 18:53

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In this episode, Christi Robillard takes us through Hebrews chapter 2, where we are warned not to neglect so great a salvation. She reminds us that spiritual drift doesn’t happen overnight — it happens when we do nothing. To stand strong, we must pay close attention to what we’ve heard and keep our hearts anchored in Christ. Don’t lose your awe of …

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280 | Building an Incredible Culture and Virtue Driven Business with Booster Founder and CEO Chris Carneal + Top Weekly Leadership Links 45:55

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Our guest is CHRIS CARNEAL, founder and CEO of Booster, the largest fundraising partner for elementary schools in America. Chris is also the founder of Virtue Village and the author of Virtue Driven Business. We discuss virtues vs values, the power of culture, leadership lessons, attracting young talent, and much more. Plus check out the Top Weekly…

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Wine For The Wounds of Waiting 38:27

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Tired of waiting? Feeling stuck in limbo while God seems silent? Looking at Jesus' first miracle at the wedding in Cana, Pastor Patrick Houston shows us a Biblical view for your seasons of waiting. Discover seven life-changing truths and learn why the bravest thing you can do is wait on God's timing instead of rushing ahead with your own solutions.…

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A Work in Progress | 1 Peter 1:1-2 | Jesse Lusko 42:42

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The road to becoming like Jesus isn’t smooth. It’s full of detours, breakdowns, and restarts. In the start of the series, Liquid Gold, Peter’s story reminds us that our sanctification is a work in progress -- but Jesus is there every step of the way.By Jesse Lusko