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On today's episode of Back Porch Theology, Lisa, Allison, and Dr. Joel Muddamalle step into the dramatic world of the books of Samuel-where tearful prayers, wise courage, and supernatural moments collide. From Hannah's heartbreak and Abigail's bold wisdom to Saul and David's contrasting paths of descent and ascent, they explore how God's Word moves through messy families and broken stories to bring restoration. Pull up a chair and join us on the porch-we're so glad you're here.

Hello, friend. Thanks for joining me. In today's episode we see how God not only forgives us-every sin, even those we never know we commit-but also invites us into his family. You are more than forgiven, my friend. You are beloved.

On today's episode of Back Porch Theology, Lisa, Allison, and Kristi McLelland step into the book of Ruth-a small but radiant story shining in Israel's dark days. They unpack misquoted Scriptures, Ruth's surprising Moabite backstory, and Boaz's costly kindness, revealing a powerful portrait of covenant friendship and God's faithful provision. This episode is a reminder that God works through everyday loyalty, kindness, and community. Grab a cup and pull up a chair-we're so glad you're here on the porch.

Hello, my friend. I hope you're having a good day. Today's Encouraging Word brings us one of Jesus' most tender invitations: "Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest." You need not wonder if you've out-sinned God's grace, friend. You can rest. 

On today's episode of Back Porch Theology, Lisa sits down with Dr. Preston Sprinkle to dive into the book of Judges through the lives of Deborah, Jael, and Huldah-three remarkable women whose stories reveal a God who is both utterly sovereign and intimately kind. They reflect on what Scripture truly reveals about women, leadership, spiritual motherhood, and everyday influence-and how a right view of God's smiling countenance transforms the way we live, love, and lead. Take a seat and stay awhile; we're so glad you're here.

Jimmy Darts joins Levi + Jennie for a wild, hope-filled conversation about the behind-the-scenes heart of the viral kindness videos that have moved millions. From asking strangers for tiny favors to watching generosity "snowball" into life-changing provision, Jimmy shares how God gave him the strategy-and why he's obsessed with keeping the spotlight on everyday people who say yes.

Along the way, this episode goes deeper than you might expect: healing miracles, a Billy Graham YouTube moment that changed everything, a simple way to sort suffering and God's goodness, and why compassion (not polish) is often the catalyst for God's power. If you've ever wanted to live a more "activated" faith-this one will put gasoline on the fire.

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Jimmy: @Jimmydarts

Levi: @levilusko

Jennie: @jennielusko

Fresh Life Church: @freshlife

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0:01:19 - When kindness content went contagious (and why it matters)

0:03:32 - From party videos to "ask for help, then change lives"

0:08:08 - The GoFundMe plaque moment and crowdsourced generosity

0:14:19 - Super Bowl surprises + sorting suffering into two buckets

0:26:35 - Healing in Kona + why compassion is the real catalyst

0:41:15 - Billy Graham on YouTube, the sock miracle, and loving conviction

Thank you for joining me on the podcast today, friend. In this episode we're going back to the Old Testament, to the story of Naomi, Ruth, and Boaz. Whether this story is new or familiar, I pray it reminds you that God is always at work and has a plan to rescue you. 

What do you do when you keep hitting a wall trying to go deeper in friendship? Today, I'm joined by Nicole who is feeling hurt by the cycle of trying to go deeper with friends, but finding herself at a dead end. She's feeling discouraged and wondering if it's even possible to connect with people on the level that she's desiring for friendship. I challenge her to dig deeper into some of her personal fears and triggers that might lie underneath the surface, particularly regarding rejection wounds, and then I give her practical steps for what to do next when you want to go deeper in friendship. If you're struggling to find the right fit in friendships, you have to listen to this episode! We cover this and more, in today's episode of Talk To Me! Dig deeper into going deeper in your friendships and connections by ordering my new book People Skills anywhere books are sold. 

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On today's episode of Back Porch Theology, Lisa and Allison unpack the book of Joshua-from Jordan River miracles and Caleb's "give me my mountain" faith to the courage of the daughters of Zelophehad-to explore how God leads us into His promises even when we feel tired, overlooked, or passed over. This episode is a hope-filled invitation to trust that no season of waiting is wasted and that there is still an inheritance in Jesus with your name on it. Pull up a chair and join us on the porch!

Hello, my friend. I hope you're having a good day. I know Christmas was months ago, but I hope you'll indulge my Dickensian illustration in today's episode. The tale of Ebenezer Scrooge paints just the right picture and reminds us that the abundant grace of God has the power to un-Scrooge the most stubborn hearts.

On today's episode of Back Porch Theology, Lisa, Allison, and Dr. Joel Muddamalle step into the dramatic world of the books of Samuel-where tearful prayers, wise courage, and supernatural moments collide. From Hannah's heartbreak and Abigail's bold wisdom to Saul and David's contrasting paths of descent and ascent, they explore how God's Word moves through messy families and broken stories to bring restoration. Pull up a chair and join us on the porch-we're so glad you're here.

On today's episode of Back Porch Theology, Lisa, Allison, and Kristi McLelland step into the book of Ruth-a small but radiant story shining in Israel's dark days. They unpack misquoted Scriptures, Ruth's surprising Moabite backstory, and Boaz's costly kindness, revealing a powerful portrait of covenant friendship and God's faithful provision. This episode is a reminder that God works through everyday loyalty, kindness, and community. Grab a cup and pull up a chair-we're so glad you're here on the porch.

Welcome to a very special episode of the POGcast! Shelley, Denise, and Leigh walk through Nashville's Museum of Christian & Gospel Music, telling stories of faith, the friends they met on the road, and the impact that Christian music has had in their own lives. Watch this episode now on AccessMore and Apple Podcasts!

Jimmy Darts joins Levi + Jennie for a wild, hope-filled conversation about the behind-the-scenes heart of the viral kindness videos that have moved millions. From asking strangers for tiny favors to watching generosity "snowball" into life-changing provision, Jimmy shares how God gave him the strategy-and why he's obsessed with keeping the spotlight on everyday people who say yes.

Along the way, this episode goes deeper than you might expect: healing miracles, a Billy Graham YouTube moment that changed everything, a simple way to sort suffering and God's goodness, and why compassion (not polish) is often the catalyst for God's power. If you've ever wanted to live a more "activated" faith-this one will put gasoline on the fire.

Connect with us on social!

Jimmy: @Jimmydarts

Levi: @levilusko

Jennie: @jennielusko

Fresh Life Church: @freshlife

[Links]

Undercover Kindness book: https://bit.ly/4rZM615

Get the 5 Gallon Bucket: https://bit.ly/sdl4sHY

Get the Lusketeer Sticker: https://bit.ly/sdl4sHY

Subscribe for more exclusive content: https://levilusko.com/hitl-subscribe

Time Stamps

0:01:19 - When kindness content went contagious (and why it matters)

0:03:32 - From party videos to "ask for help, then change lives"

0:08:08 - The GoFundMe plaque moment and crowdsourced generosity

0:14:19 - Super Bowl surprises + sorting suffering into two buckets

0:26:35 - Healing in Kona + why compassion is the real catalyst

0:41:15 - Billy Graham on YouTube, the sock miracle, and loving conviction

On today's episode of Back Porch Theology, Lisa sits down with Dr. Preston Sprinkle to dive into the book of Judges through the lives of Deborah, Jael, and Huldah-three remarkable women whose stories reveal a God who is both utterly sovereign and intimately kind. They reflect on what Scripture truly reveals about women, leadership, spiritual motherhood, and everyday influence-and how a right view of God's smiling countenance transforms the way we live, love, and lead. Take a seat and stay awhile; we're so glad you're here.

On today's episode of Back Porch Theology, Lisa and Allison unpack the book of Joshua-from Jordan River miracles and Caleb's "give me my mountain" faith to the courage of the daughters of Zelophehad-to explore how God leads us into His promises even when we feel tired, overlooked, or passed over. This episode is a hope-filled invitation to trust that no season of waiting is wasted and that there is still an inheritance in Jesus with your name on it. Pull up a chair and join us on the porch!

In this entertaining and emotional episode Chris takes us on a wild look back at his career and following the "bread crumbs" that brought him where he is today

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Delirious? frontman and worship pioneer Martin Smith joins Levi for a heartfelt conversation about music, calling, and the long road of faith. Martin shares how a random suggestion from his dad led him from cricket dreams to a secondhand guitar, a Holy Spirit encounter at nineteen, and early worship songs like "Lord, You Have My Heart" and "I Could Sing of Your Love Forever." They trace the unlikely British wave of worship that swept the world, how Delirious? broke all the "rules," and why Martin still believes deeply in the local church as the home that saves, shapes, and steadies creatives. 

From the near-fatal car accident that pushed him to go "all in" with Cutting Edge/Delirious? to nine-minute spontaneous tracks and leaving holy space in worship, Martin talks about the power of music to heal, deliver, and reorient our hearts. He and Levi explore prophetic songwriting, how some lyrics arrive far beyond our understanding, why streaming stats feel like everyone's paycheck on display, and how to help a new generation make pure, cutting-edge worship in a numbers-obsessed world.

The conversation also gets wonderfully practical and tender-why "the devil hates flags," what it means to raise a banner and recover undignified praise, how Martin chose to walk away from arenas for the sake of his kids, and the decade he spent in the shadows asking, "Am I done?" Now a grandpa called "Pops," Martin reflects on legacy, singing "Our God Reigns" with new weight, and learning to embrace each season-whether it's feeding 20,000 or 4,000-as part of God's good story. 

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Martin: @martinsmithtv
Levi: @levilusko
Jennie: @jennielusko
Fresh Life Church: @freshlife

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Time Stamps
01:16 - From teach-yourself guitar to "Lord, You Have My Heart"
11:35 - A midnight crash, Cutting Edge, and saying yes to God
20:21 - "Did You Feel the Mountains Tremble" and breaking the worship rulebook
29:12 - Was creation sung into being? Music, memory, and wonder
31:03 - Romania, gold flags, and why the devil hates flags
38:32 - Leaving Delirious?, hidden years, and becoming Pops

This week, we're so excited to share something really special: a message Levi gave at one of our Fresh Life pop-up worship nights in Kalispell.

It's a word that's meant a lot to us, and we wanted to bring it here because it speaks so honestly to the tension so many of us feel-how to walk with God through both triumph and sadness.

In this episode, Levi talks about what it looks like to worship God in every season, whether you're holding joy, grief, gratitude, disappointment, or some mix of all of it. It's a meaningful, Scripture-filled reminder that we don't have to be crushed by hard seasons or defined by great ones-we can bring it all to God and find Him faithful in every part of the journey.

Connect with us on social!

Levi: @levilusko

Jennie: @jennielusko

Fresh Life Church: @freshlife

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Fresh Life Internship: https://bit.ly/3P1eJwS

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Before you jump into this episode, we want to let you know that while we're having honest conversations today, some of the topics we'll be discussing might not be suitable for all ages.

In this raw and deeply personal episode of Body & Soul, Candace and Lisa continue their vulnerable journey into how we see and treat our bodies. Lisa shares a moment from childhood that shaped her entire body story-a traumatic exposure to pornography that led to years of compartmentalization and perfectionism. Candace relates through her own early body awareness, acting pressures, and a lifelong internal battle with image and value.

Together, they unpack why our relationships with our bodies go sideways-from treating our bodies like projects or performances, to seeing them as props for approval. They introduce the "trifecta" of body compartmentalization and explain why only a solid foundation can bring lasting freedom. They also respond to a moving listener question about emotional eating and point toward scripture as the root of transformation.

• Which of the three body perspectives do you relate to most: project, prop, or object?

• Have you ever treated your body like an opponent rather than an ally?

• What does renewing your mind with scripture look like for you?