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

Fresh Life Church: @freshlife

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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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Time Stamps

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
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

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
Fresh Life Church: @freshlife

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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

World-renowned adventurer, author, and TV host Bear Grylls joins Levi and Jennie Lusko for an unforgettable conversation about courage, faith, and what really matters most. From Man vs. Wild to his newest book The Greatest Story Ever Told, Bear opens up about the challenges of fame, the power of vulnerability, and how the wild continues to point him back to God.

Together, they talk about grief, resilience, and the sacred beauty of connection — from Bear’s adventures with world leaders to the quiet strength he’s found through family and faith. You’ll laugh, tear up, and walk away deeply encouraged to live with more purpose and heart, wherever your own wild takes you.

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Bear: @beargrylls

Levi: @levilusko

Jennie: @jennielusko

Fresh Life Church: @freshlife

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Time Stamps:

0:16:06 – Grief, legacy, and quiet resilience

0:27:42 – Huckleberries after fire: rising from ashes

0:38:04 – Turning to the new book (and why it matters)

0:47:17 – How the book’s voices shift: Mary to Thomas and beyond

0:56:59 – Audiobook + recording details and next steps

Worship leader and songwriter Phil Wickham is back—this time with his wife Mallory, who pulls back the curtain on life at home while Phil is on the road. From privacy and boundaries to joyful chaos with kids, they talk honestly about the unseen sacrifices that make visible ministry possible.

You’ll hear the story of their relationship (from hesitant boyfriend to wholehearted husband), the reality of Summer Worship Nights—miracles, momentum, and whooping cough—and the everyday stuff: mice in the garage, sprinter van shenanigans, and why a five-gallon bucket is elite family gear. It’s tender, funny, and full of faith for marriages and homes that put Jesus at the center.

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Phil + Mallory: @philwickham

Levi: @levilusko

Jennie: @jennielusko

Fresh Life Church: @freshlife

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Time stamps

06:50 – Mallory’s first-ever podcast

23:42 – Mice infestation + whooping cough

36:24 – Billy Graham cameo & Phil raps

38:47 – Sprinter vs. the garage

43:31 – Five-gallon bucket mouse trap

53:27 – Song of the Saints tour preview

Singer-songwriter Josiah Queen joins Levi and Jennie for a warm, joy-filled conversation about his faith, marriage, and music. From writing “I Am Barabbas” to exploring national parks with his wife, Trinity, Josiah opens up about how worship, creativity, and everyday life all weave together into his walk with God.

They swap stories about summer tours, cold plunges, and close encounters with buffalo in Yellowstone — plus why Josiah believes his best songs come straight from scripture stored in his heart. It’s an inspiring, down-to-earth episode that celebrates calling, consistency, and God’s surprising sense of humor.

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Josiah: @josiahqueenmusic

Levi: @levilusko

Jennie: @jennielusko

Fresh Life Church: @freshlife

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Timestamps

6:03 – Summer Worship Nights with Brandon & Phil

08:14 – Cruise chaos & a sketchy flight

11:02 – National parks bucket list + Glacier invite

16:51 – Buffalo standoff in Yellowstone

19:21 – Supervolcano talk: wonder without panic

33:01 – Cold plunges: Levi’s case for the cold