
Fresh Life Church
Welcome to the Fresh Life Church podcast! We are a church led by Pastor Levi and Jennie Lusko and exist to see those stranded in sin find life and liberty in Christ. For more information visit freshlife.church or download our app.
Latest episodes

Jun 30, 2025 • 27min
The Miracle You Never Saw Coming
Think of an answer to prayer you never received, a time when you trusted God to do something and He didn't. A situation where you were disappointed by God. What are we to make of these instances where we had faith the size of a mustard seed to see a mountain move but it didn't budge?In This Message, The Miracle You Never Saw Coming, Pastor Levi Lusko examines The Chosen's powerful portrayal of "Little James" being called to heal others while living with his own disability, revealing how God's power can flow through us even when we still limp.From The Chosen Season 3, Episode 2 "Two by Two" - witness the tension of being commissioned to participate in healing you yourself have never experienced. This conversation between Jesus and Little James isn't directly in the Bible, but it's thoroughly biblical from Genesis to Revelation: power out of pain and strength out of weakness.Scripture Focus: 2 Corinthians 12:7-10 & Luke 6:15Discover what it means to have the power of God on your life but still limp through with the pains, heartaches, and difficulties of life. Like Paul's thorn in the flesh, sometimes God chooses to work through us but not for us. Could God be glorified by a trial He chooses to allow to remain?3 Things You Must Know to Survive Saturday (the space between Good Friday and Easter):Pain Is a ProblemPain Has a ProblemPain Is Not Your ProblemThe miracle you never saw coming? The one that happens inside you. Sometimes the mountain that needs moving is inside you, and sustaining grace is every bit as miraculous as the signs and wonders we crave.ABOUT THE SERIES:Is that in the Bible? That’s the question we’re asking in this five-week series. We’re taking cinematic moments from The Chosen and pressing in—opening the Word, digging deep, and letting Scripture speak for itself. Together, with teachings captured from the set of The Chosen, we’ll wrestle with the tension, lean into the humanity, and see the life of Jesus through fresh eyes.ABOUT FRESH LIFE:Fresh Life Church was pioneered by Pastors Levi and Jennie Lusko in 2007. We exist to see those stranded in sin find life and liberty in Jesus Christ. Today Fresh Life’s ministry impacts people with the radical, life-changing message of Jesus’ grace, spilling across Montana, Oregon, Utah, Wyoming, and Idaho… and beyond.ABOUT THE CHOSEN:The Chosen is a groundbreaking historical drama based on the life of Jesus, seen through the eyes of those who knew him.NEXT STEPS:To register a decision to follow Jesus, click here:https://freshlife.church/know-godTo ask for prayer or connect with your team, click here: https://freshlife.church/contactTo give to this ministry and join what God is doing to reach people around the world, click here: https://freshlife.church/giveTo download Is That In The Bible?: The Chosen series resources: https://open.life.church/resources/6483-is-that-in-the-bibleCONNECT ONLINE:Subscribe - https://www.youtube.com/c/freshlifech...Website - https://freshlife.churchFacebook - / freshlifechurchInstagram - / freshlifeTwitter - / freshlifeYoutube - / freshlifechurch

Jun 23, 2025 • 28min
Getting Off The Ground
Have you ever felt stuck? Like you're never going to get through what you're facing or back to happiness, back on track? If so, take heart and get ready to rise up.In this message, Getting Off The Ground, Pastor Levi Lusko examines The Chosen's powerful portrayal of Jesus healing the paralyzed man at the Pool of Bethesda, revealing how Christ calls us to leave our wilderness and enter into all He has for us.From The Chosen Season 2, Episode 4 "The Perfect Opportunity" - witness Jesus's intentional healing of a man who had been paralyzed for 38 years (the same number of years Israel wandered in the wilderness). This wasn't just physical healing - it was Jesus calling someone to completely abandon their old life.Scripture Focus: John 5:1-15Watch as Jesus asks the hard question: "Do you want to be made well?" Then commands the impossible: "Rise, take up your bed, and walk." Discover why sometimes the thing we think will cure us is actually the thing keeping us down.5 Steps to Getting Off the Ground:Identify False AssumptionsAsk Hard QuestionsDo Scary ThingsListen to the Right VoicesMake Different ChoicesABOUT THE SERIES:Is that in the Bible? That’s the question we’re asking in this five-week series. We’re taking cinematic moments from The Chosen and pressing in—opening the Word, digging deep, and letting Scripture speak for itself. Together, with teachings captured from the set of The Chosen, we’ll wrestle with the tension, lean into the humanity, and see the life of Jesus through fresh eyes.ABOUT FRESH LIFE:Fresh Life Church was pioneered by Pastors Levi and Jennie Lusko in 2007. We exist to see those stranded in sin find life and liberty in Jesus Christ. Today Fresh Life’s ministry impacts people with the radical, life-changing message of Jesus’ grace, spilling across Montana, Oregon, Utah, Wyoming, and Idaho… and beyond.ABOUT THE CHOSEN:The Chosen is a groundbreaking historical drama based on the life of Jesus, seen through the eyes of those who knew him.NEXT STEPS:To register a decision to follow Jesus, click here:https://freshlife.church/know-godTo ask for prayer or connect with your team, click here: https://freshlife.church/contactTo give to this ministry and join what God is doing to reach people around the world, click here: https://freshlife.church/giveTo download Is That In The Bible?: The Chosen series resources: https://open.life.church/resources/6483-is-that-in-the-bibleCONNECT ONLINE:Subscribe - https://www.youtube.com/c/freshlifech...Website - https://freshlife.churchFacebook - / freshlifechurchInstagram - / freshlifeTwitter - / freshlifeYoutube - / freshlifechurch

Jun 16, 2025 • 29min
Not Business As Usual
If you've ever felt too broken, your past too messy, or that you're not the kind of person God can use, this message is for you.In this message, Not Business As Usual, Pastor Levi Lusko examines The Chosen's powerful portrayal of Jesus meeting the Samaritan woman, revealing why this wasn't just another day - it was the FIRST time Jesus directly told someone He was the Messiah.From The Chosen Season 1, Episode 8 "I Am He" - witness Jesus's revolutionary encounter at Jacob's well in Samaria. This wasn't an ordinary moment - this was Jesus intentionally choosing the most unlikely person to receive the most extraordinary revelation.Scripture Focus: John 4:7-42Watch as Jesus breaks every social norm to reach one broken woman, transforming her from outcast to evangelist in a single conversation. Discover why He chose HER to be the first to hear "I Am He" - the Messiah.4 Lies This Message Destroys:Religion can solve the problem in my life. My past is so bad, there’s no way God can fix me.I need to be an expert before God can use me.Following God will never be confusing.ABOUT THE SERIES:Is that in the Bible? That’s the question we’re asking in this five-week series. We’re taking cinematic moments from The Chosen and pressing in—opening the Word, digging deep, and letting Scripture speak for itself. Together, with teachings captured from the set of The Chosen, we’ll wrestle with the tension, lean into the humanity, and see the life of Jesus through fresh eyes.ABOUT FRESH LIFE:Fresh Life Church was pioneered by Pastors Levi and Jennie Lusko in 2007. We exist to see those stranded in sin find life and liberty in Jesus Christ. Today Fresh Life’s ministry impacts people with the radical, life-changing message of Jesus’ grace, spilling across Montana, Oregon, Utah, Wyoming, and Idaho… and beyond.ABOUT THE CHOSEN:The Chosen is a groundbreaking historical drama based on the life of Jesus, seen through the eyes of those who knew him.NEXT STEPS:To register a decision to follow Jesus, click here:https://freshlife.church/know-godTo ask for prayer or connect with your team, click here: https://freshlife.church/contactTo give to this ministry and join what God is doing to reach people around the world, click here: https://freshlife.church/giveTo download Is That In The Bible?: The Chosen series resources: https://open.life.church/resources/6483-is-that-in-the-bibleCONNECT ONLINE:Subscribe - https://www.youtube.com/c/freshlifech...Website - https://freshlife.churchFacebook - / freshlifechurch Instagram - / freshlife Twitter - / freshlife Youtube - / freshlifechurch

6 snips
Jun 9, 2025 • 42min
How Do I Know God Loves Me?
Ben Stuart, a dynamic pastor and author, shares profound insights on the relentless and sacrificial love of God as described in 1 John 4. He explores how truly believing in this love can transform your life, freeing you from fear and insecurity. Through personal anecdotes, he highlights how divine love empowers us to connect meaningfully with others. The conversation emphasizes the importance of recognizing one's worth through God’s love and its ability to inspire genuine acts of selfless love.

Jun 2, 2025 • 40min
Fresh Grief, Fresh Glory
Have you recently faced the sting of losing someone you love? This powerful message from Pastor Levi Lusko will transform how you navigate grief and discover that where there's fresh grief, there's also fresh glory. Through Isaiah's story of seeing God's throne in his darkest hour, learn how "there's always another spiral" - and why that's actually good news! Discover 7 practical ways to spiral up instead of down, and learn that the deeper the pit of our pain, the more room there is to fill with His presence.

May 26, 2025 • 35min
Secondhand Spiraling
In this message, Secondhand Spiraling, Pastors Levi and Jennie Lusko open up about what it’s like to carry someone else’s pain—and how to keep going when it gets heavy. Looking at Galatians 6:2 and what it means to carry one anothers burdens, they share their personal story of loss and healing, what actually helped in the hardest moments and how God showed when things felt scary. Whether you're supporting someone through a season of spiraling or feeling the weight of your own storm, this message will meet you with hope, honesty, and truth from God's Word.

May 19, 2025 • 38min
Self-Inflicted Spiraling
Are you caught in a storm you created yourself? In this message, Pastor Levi Lusko reveals the painful truth about those chaotic seasons we sometimes bring upon ourselves. Through Hosea 8:7, discover how "sowing the wind" leads to "reaping the whirlwind" and learn to identify five key areas where we often sabotage our own peace.

May 12, 2025 • 37min
Spiraling Up
When everything in life feels like it’s spiraling out of control, what if the chaos isn’t a sign of your destruction, but of your development? In this message, Pastor Levi Lusko unpacks how, when you feel like you've hit a wall, it may actually be a stair step, drawing you closer to God, forming something deeper in you, preparing you for what He wants to do through you. You’re not spiraling down—you’re spiraling up! You don’t have to dread transitions, new seasons, or hard days. You can learn to view them as the catalyzing force taking you to the next level.

May 10, 2025 • 27min
Story of My Life
What’s the story of your life? In this powerful message from Flourish 2025, Pastor Jennie Lusko invites us to see our lives the way God does—not as too messy, too ordinary, or too far gone, but as stories He’s still writing. Rooted in Matthew 5, this message calls us to be the salt and light in a world desperate for hope. You’ll be reminded that your testimony matters, that your voice has power, and that when we shine together, others can find their way home to Jesus.

May 5, 2025 • 37min
The Hidden Treasure
Have you ever felt lost in the middle of your own life? In "The Hidden Treasure," Pastor Levi Lusko reveals how God uses our most disorienting seasons to help us discover priceless treasures we'd otherwise miss. Through the parable of hidden treasure in Matthew 13:44, learn how spiraling doesn't mean you're falling apart—it means you're being positioned to find what matters most. Whether facing a midlife crisis, quarter-life confusion, or any season of transition, discover the joy Jesus has for you in dusty places.