Greg Laurie: A New Beginning Levi Lusko's Journey Through Grief, Ministry, and an Eye-Opening Midlife Crisis
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Jun 21, 2025 
Levi Lusko, Pastor and author leading Fresh Life Church, shares his transformative journey through grief after losing a daughter. He discusses the profound insights gained from loss and the importance of a strong marriage. Navigating a midlife crisis opened his eyes to new purpose, inspiring him to engage with young people more authentically. With humor and heartfelt anecdotes, he emphasizes the need for mentorship and genuine connections in ministry, illustrating how adversity can shape our calling.
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Formative Meeting With Greg Laurie
- Levi Lusko describes meeting Greg Laurie as a youth and learning evangelistic preaching from watching Harvest Crusade recordings.
- He kept a cassette of Greg's sermon and listened to it nightly as a bedtime story, which shaped his calling to pastor.
The Night Lenya Went To Heaven
- Levi recounts the emergency call about his daughter Lenya and later learning she was with the Lord after an asthma attack.
- He shares that they donated her corneas and heart valves, and recipients later regained sight.
Suffering Creates Wider Connection
- Donating Lenya's corneas became a gospel metaphor of seeing through Christ and receiving new sight.
- Levi realized his pain connected to broader struggles and encouraged many types of sufferers.
