Levi and Jennie are back with a LIVE hot-takes edition—reacting to spicy “unpopular opinions” from the Lusketeers and letting the conversation do what it does best: swerve into laughter, rabbit trails, and the occasional “wait… is this actually deep?” moment.

From fish (unless it’s sushi) to airplane toe etiquette, from bowling germs to Disney adults, the banter stays playful—but it also turns thoughtful when the topic shifts to parenting, phones, and the tension between conviction and Christian liberty. Expect strong opinions, zero chill, and at least one memorable chemistry lesson: iron oxide.

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0:01:26 – “Fish is disgusting”… unless it’s sushi

0:09:50 – McDonald’s coffee vs Starbucks

0:16:04 – Plane etiquette: socks, sandals, and keeping your toes to yourself

0:22:12 – Bowling is gross… and so is thinking about those finger holes

0:30:53 – Kids, phones, and why “Christian should/shouldn’t” gets complicated

0:40:34 – “Christian music doesn’t exist” + Disney adults + left/right hacks

Jacob Coyne—founder of Stay Here—joins Levi and Jennie for an honest, hope-filled conversation about suicide prevention, mental health, and what it looks like to love people like Jesus when they’re hurting. This episode goes deep, but it’s also packed with practical help and real stories of lives being saved.

You’ll hear how Stay Here equips churches, schools, and students to recognize warning signs, start the conversation, and take action—plus why purpose, community, and courage matter more than we think. And if you’re listening and you’ve been battling dark thoughts, please know this: you’re seen, you’re loved, and help is available. Don’t carry it alone—stay here.

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Jacob: @jacobcoyne

Stay Here: @stayhereorg

Levi: @levilusko

Jennie: @jennielusko

Fresh Life Church: @freshlife

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0:00:03 – A heads-up: this conversation goes heavy (and hopeful)

0:01:46 – Why Jacob started Stay Here after devastating losses

0:07:25 – Lifeline bands, 988 access, and taking hope into schools

0:31:15 – Rocket ship vs. home: choosing to build what lasts

0:50:37 – The ACT training in real life: a bridge, a friend, and a saved life

1:01:35 – If you’re hurting: speak up, get help, and stay here

Alex and Henry Seeley (The Belonging Co) are back for a wide-open catch-up that somehow hits everything—from family life and church growth in Tennessee to new music, new campuses, and what it’s like building a multi-location church with video preaching.

Then the conversation turns holy (and hilarious) as Alex shares about her upcoming book The Divine Counselor—a fresh, needed look at Holy Spirit as a Person, not just a symbol. And Henry tells the unforgettable story of a midnight drive that became a defining encounter… complete with “walking” Holy Spirit into their home.

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00:42 – What’s new with the Seeleys (kids, college, life)

02:06 – Foreclosure hit + new land for Franklin

05:34 – Monster trucks, green rooms, and “is it haunted?”

13:35 – The Divine Counselor: Why We Need Holy Spirit as Counselor

20:11 – A revival season and a long day of testimonies

41:18 – New music: The Chorus + the single “Myths”

Kait and JJ Tomlin (the couple behind Heart of Dating) join Levi and Jennie for a hilarious, super-helpful conversation about what dating looks like right now—and why so many women feel frustrated while so many men feel shut down. From “80% isn’t enough” expectations to the weird ways dating apps have turned people into filters and checkboxes, they get real about what’s happening in the church and what actually helps.

Along the way, they unpack what to look for beneath the surface (hello, teachability + humility), why “trajectory” matters more than perfection, and how to think about attraction with more wisdom than a swipe. Plus, you’ll hear their own unexpected meet-cute—from a Zoom “blind date bachelor” moment to long-distance FaceTimes and a relationship built on character (wolf sweater and all).

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Kait: @kaitness 

JJ: @jjtomlin

Levi: @levilusko

Jennie: @jennielusko

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Time Stamps

01:50 – The dating convo everyone needs (not just singles)

03:10 – Why women feel stuck and men feel discouraged

11:17 – The real “bar” for maturity: responsibility + discipleship

19:55 – Drop the filters: height, attraction, and dating apps

27:14 – Their Zoom meet-cute (and “Emily” makes an appearance)

40:02 – Heart of Dating: podcast, mentorship, coaching, and community

Grayson and Jezlyn Bearden join Levi and Jennie for a conversation that starts with real-life parenting hilarity (minivan life, sleep training, and surviving “three under three”) and quickly turns into something deeply powerful: what it looks like to walk through addiction, betrayal, and restoration—together.

With honesty and hope, the Beardens share their redemption story, the difference between rushing back to a platform vs. getting truly healthy, and the practical road of recovery (community, accountability, and walking in the light). If you’ve ever felt like your story is too messy to be meaningful, this episode is a reminder that God does some of His best work right in the middle of it.

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Grayson: @graysonbearden

Jezlyn: @jezlynbearden

Levi: @levilusko

Jennie: @jennielusko

Fresh Life Church: @freshlife

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Time Stamps

0:00:32 – Full hearts, full vans, and boy-mom bathroom hacks

0:04:11 – Sleep training, sound machines, and travel sleep setups

0:12:55 – Stop calling it chaos: choosing “full” language

0:17:56 – Teen pregnancy, blended family, and church support done right

0:29:53 – When hidden sin surfaced, and healing got real

0:45:14 – Divorce papers, wise voices, and fighting for the home

Jonathan Pokluda sits down with Levi and Jennie for a conversation that’s equal parts laugh-out-loud and deeply grounding. JP unpacks his 16-day hospital saga—how it started with a leg not working right, turned into a diagnosis of transverse myelitis, and somehow included an unforgettable “marriage moment” that belongs in the Hall of Fame.

From spiritual warfare to being aware without being afraid, and what JP learned while researching Your Story Has a Villain—including the country club moment in Aspen that made everything feel painfully real. Plus: Halloween, discernment, and even the surprisingly practical question of how to use AI as a tool without letting it use you—followed by a closing story about a cold plunge that… never actually happened.

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JP: @jpokluda

Levi: @levilusko

Jennie: @jennielusko

Fresh Life Church: @freshlife

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0:01:43 – Six-toed cats and the weird grace of being “different”

0:03:24 – JP’s 16-day hospital scare and the symptoms that changed everything

0:16:54 – Real marriage: praying fire for a bowel movement

0:23:20 – Why JP wrote Your Story Has a Villain

0:28:49 – The Aspen Country Club story that made spiritual warfare unmistakable

0:44:06 – Loving God “on purpose,” AI guardrails, and using tools wisely

The Lusko kids join Levi and Jennie for a cozy, hilarious, end-of-2025 family episode—full of memories, real talk, and the kind of side comments only siblings can pull off. Together they look back on the year’s big moments: college life, tennis wins, learner’s permits, a meaningful baptism, and the wild joy of serving together.

You’ll hear the behind-the-scenes of the Bolivia mission trip (including travel chaos and a few very memorable mishaps), plus a rapid-fire stroll through favorite podcast episodes, sermon series that hit home, and the books/music that shaped the year. They wrap it all by looking ahead to 2026 with practical goals and spiritual rhythms.

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Levi: @levilusko

Jennie: @jennielusko

Fresh Life Church: @freshlife

[Links]

Gospels in a year (Print Ed.): https://bit.ly/4pQG2HN

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Time Stamps

0:01:07 – New Year’s as a “holy day” and old-school traditions

0:03:38 – 2025 family updates: college, baptism, tennis, and big milestones

0:08:34 – Bolivia mission trip stories: Compassion kids + travel mayhem

0:13:07 – Favorite podcast moments from the year (and the unforgettable ones)

0:15:07 – Blessed Are the Spiraling launch: 7 cities, 7 days, 7 runs

0:26:35 – What God taught them in 2025 + 2026 goals and a Gospels plan

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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
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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

Best-selling author and pastor Max Lucado joins Levi and Jennie to talk taming your thoughts, grandparent joy, and the kind of hope that actually holds. Max shares the wild family headline—three daughters pregnant at once—and how becoming “Papa Max” has reshaped his rhythms and perspective.

They dive into Max’s new book, Tame Your Thoughts: Three Tools to Renew Your Mind and Transform Your Life, walking through “picky thinking,” spotting the “UFOs” (untruth → false narrative → overreaction), and the practice of uprooting lies and replanting truth. The conversation gets practical on media intake, the real brain/relationship fallout of porn, and Max’s storyteller toolkit—from dog tales to Amelia Earhart—and why the message must always lead the illustration. They wrap with a glimpse of Max’s “The Only One” series on the uniqueness of Christ and a quick nod to tattoos (yes, really).

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Max: @maxlucado
Levi: @levilusko
Jennie: @jennielusko
Fresh Life Church: @freshlife

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Timestamps
04:44 – Grandparenting joy, rhythms, and “Papa Max” & “Dee Dee”
05:49 – Why Max wrote Tame Your Thoughts and reader feedback
07:45 – The three tools: picky thinking, UFOs, and replanting truth
16:55 – Guard your intake: screens, sleep, and porn’s real fallout
23:31 – How Max collects stories and lets the message lead

Licensed counselor and author Debra Fileta joins Levi and Jennie for a live Q&A on building emotionally healthy homes—whether you’re single, married, or knee-deep in carpools. We kick off with Debra’s new picture book for littles, “Any Day Emotions,” and how naming feelings (even the tricky ones like guilt and jealousy) helps kids learn what to do with them. We also talk about Levi’s new tween book, “Don’t Worry, Warrior,” and why story-driven teaching sticks with 8–12-year-olds. 

From there, it’s a fast-paced, heartfelt session tackling real questions: consistent toddler discipline without losing connection, encouragement for single parents finding community, wisdom for blending families with grace and boundaries, and practical ways siblings can repair ruptures with real apologies. We close by reframing “peace at home”—less candlelit calm, more everyday wholeness in Christ amid the beautiful chaos. 

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Debra: @debrafileta
Levi: @levilusko
Jennie: @jennielusko
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Time stamps
14:06 – What to discuss with your spouse when planning/trying for kids
19:13 – How to discipline a toddler consistently while staying connected
26:10 – Single mom navigating distance from family and absent father
31:06 – “Biblical” approach to blending a newly blended family
49:34 – Keeping a peaceful home with hormonal preteens and little ones
54:57 – Rhythms to recharge marriage with a 6-month-old at home