Levi Lusko on How Brokenness can Build your Faith
What does it mean to spiral—and is it actually possible to find blessings amid devastating loss? On today’s episode of The Greg Laurie Show, Pastor Greg welcomes author and pastor Levi Lusko for an honest—and often humorous—conversation about grief, calling, leadership, and the surprising ways faith can sustain us through the worst life has to offer. Together, Pastor Greg and Levi trace their family’s intertwined journeys through ministry, loss, and redemption. From the nostalgia of swapping cassette tapes and youth ministry war stories to the raw pain of losing a child or parent, the two open up about suffering, resilience, and the pursuit of God’s purpose in real life. This conversation is both a balm for broken hearts and an encouragement for leaders, parents, or anyone wondering how to move forward when life gets overwhelming. Find Levi’s book on loss, Through the Eyes of a Lion, here: https://levilusko.com/through-the-eyes-of-a-lion. Check out Blessed are the Spiraling here: https://www.blessedarethespiraling.com/. -------- Want more from Greg Laurie? Visit: https://harvest.org/. Find Pastor Greg on social media: https://www.instagram.com/greglaurie/ https://x.com/greglaurie https://www.facebook.com/harvest.greglaurie Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us. -------- TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 How a Missed Mentorship Changed Everything02:33 First Meeting: From Fan to Friend04:33 Youth Ministry: “If You Can Preach to Teens…”06:38 Choosing Montana Over Harvest: Defining Your Calling08:05 Walking Through Grief: The Loss of Christopher12:05 “Seeing Through the Eyes of a Lion”: Lenya’s Legacy14:09 Navigating Grief: Guilt, Healing, and Connection16:33 Losing His Dad: “A Different Kind of Grief”17:51 Writing About Pain: Impact Beyond Tragedy18:25 “Success Builds Walls, Failure Builds Bridges”21:44 How Personal Loss Changed Pastoral Ministry22:09 Honoring Lost Loved Ones by Healing23:50 Brokenness, Empathy, and Leadership Growth24:20 Separating Grief: The Laundry Pile Analogy26:14 Hope in Heartbreak: “They’re Not Lost If You Know Where They Are”29:09 Parenting and Calling: Raising Kids in Ministry31:09 Marriage & Hydration: Keeping Relationships Alive32:27 “Intimacy Is Into-Me-You-See”: Wisdom for Newlyweds35:20 Message Prep: Connections, Curiosity & “Move It or Lose It”37:45 Preaching & Writing: The Unique Joys of Both39:46 Writing Habits: Seinfeld, Deadlines, and Staying Creative43:06 Staying Faithful: Why I Chose My Church Over Big Offers45:23 New Book: “Blessed Are the Spiraling” and Midlife Crisis47:38 From Fire to Significance: Shifting Life’s Focus51:25 Movement Conference: Investing in the Next Generation53:18 Learning to Champion Others, Not Compete55:12 What’s Changed in Reaching Young People58:16 “Make Your Bed”: Keystone Habits & Authentic Leadership59:45 The Power of Challenge, Not Coddling01:00:19 Last Meal? In-N-Out & Good Coffee01:01:11 Movies, Heroes, and Becoming Yoda01:02:19 Pulpit Bloopers: Unusual Booty and Other Slip-Ups01:05:08 Hope, Legacy, and What’s Next Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.
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