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Today Dr. Kim welcomes return guests Levi and Jennie Lusko to the podcast. In this episode, they talk about their new book, The Marriage Devotional, and answer why they wrote a marriage devotional, how that process affected their marriage, the power of scripture in marriage gift God gave us, and much more!

Don’t miss this deeply encouraging episode! 

Episode highlights include: 

• Why there is power to going to church in person as a couple  

• What might be going on when you don’t get anything out of a sermon or Bible reading

• Levi and Jennie share how they’ve personally worked to grow as spouses  
• Some of the unseen purposes of sex in marriage 

We pray this episode is helpful to you and your marriage. 

*Music for this podcast is created by Noah Copeland. Check him out here! 

Resources: 

• We love Levi and Jennie’s new book, The Marriage Devotional. It would also make a great Christmas gift!)
• Hear more from Levi and Jennie at Fresh Life Church and on their podcast, Hey It’s the Luskos. 
• Loving our monthly resources? Marriage Changers get instant access to every months’ new resource – and so much more! Learn more here. 
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Sit down for a conversation with the Luskos and Dallas and Amanda Jenkins, creators of The Chosen for a conversation on marriage in the midst of a move of God, reacclimatizing after trips, days, or seasons apart, setting expectations, and three tips that have changed their marriage.

Connect with us on social!

Levi: @levilusko

Jennie: @jennielusko

Fresh Life Church: @freshlife 

Dallas: @dallas.jenkins

Amanda: @amandaleejenkins

The Chosen: @thechosentvseries

Sit down for a conversation with Luskos and Chad and Julia Veach, Pastors of Zoe Church in LA, for a conversation on all things marriage and relationships. With over 30 collective years of marriage between them, they share wisdom on tapping into strength in the midst of adversity, playing on each other’s strengths, being creative, and where trust comes from.

Connect with us on social!

Levi: @levilusko

Jennie: @jennielusko

Fresh Life Church: @freshlife 

Chad: @chadveach

Julia: @juliaveach

Zoe: @zoechurch

What will you do when the unthinkable happens? Pastor Levi Lusko never expected that five days before Christmas, his five-year-old daughter Lenya would suddenly go to heaven after an asthma attack. Learn the eye-opening truth of the power of hope in a world that is often filled with pain, suffering, and loss.

To download the full study go to: https://www.lifeway.com/lion

And for more great studies and podcasts, visit https://lumivoz.com

Her parents called her Lenya Lion because of her ferocious personality and hair that had been wild and mane-like since birth, but after her sudden loss, Pastor Levi Lusko and his wife Jennie had to figure out how to walk out of an emergency room without their daughter.

In this moving memoir, Levi shares the power of hope in a world often visited by pain, suffering, and loss, urging you to view life as an adventure and encourages you to make an eternal impact.

More a manifesto for high-octane living than a manual for grieving, Through the Eyes of a Lion will help you turn your journey into a "roar story" by guiding you to:

• Let God turn your pain into a microphone
• Look past what you can see with the naked eye
• Understand how a good God can allow bad things
• Survive Saturday—the space between promise and fulfillment

Levi has walked through the intense, raw periods that come with grieving. Whether you're currently facing adversity or want to prepare yourself for inevitable hardship, it's time to look at the adventure of your life through Jesus' eyes—the eyes of a Lion.

Sit down for a conversation with the Luskos and David and Ashley Booth, professional ice hockey player and beauty queen, on their upbringing, how they met and fought for their marriage through hardship, and the journey and process of walking with God.

Connect with us on social!

Levi: @levilusko

Jennie: @jennielusko

Fresh Life Church: @freshlife

David: @d_booth7

Ashley: @ashleyebooth

What will you do when the unthinkable happens? Pastor Levi Lusko never expected that five days before Christmas, his five-year-old daughter Lenya would suddenly go to heaven after an asthma attack. Learn the eye-opening truth of the power of hope in a world that is often filled with pain, suffering, and loss.

To download the full study go to: https://www.lifeway.com/lion

And for more great studies and podcasts, visit https://lumivoz.com

Her parents called her Lenya Lion because of her ferocious personality and hair that had been wild and mane-like since birth, but after her sudden loss, Pastor Levi Lusko and his wife Jennie had to figure out how to walk out of an emergency room without their daughter.

In this moving memoir, Levi shares the power of hope in a world often visited by pain, suffering, and loss, urging you to view life as an adventure and encourages you to make an eternal impact.

More a manifesto for high-octane living than a manual for grieving, Through the Eyes of a Lion will help you turn your journey into a "roar story" by guiding you to:

• Let God turn your pain into a microphone
• Look past what you can see with the naked eye
• Understand how a good God can allow bad things
• Survive Saturday—the space between promise and fulfillment

Levi has walked through the intense, raw periods that come with grieving. Whether you're currently facing adversity or want to prepare yourself for inevitable hardship, it's time to look at the adventure of your life through Jesus' eyes—the eyes of a Lion.

Sit down for a conversation with the Luskos and Nick and Christine Caine for a conversation on the best marriage advice you'll ever get: giving up your right to be right, trusting the call of God, yielding, adjusting, and maximizing each other's unique giftings. 

Connect with us on social!

Levi: @levilusko

Jennie: @jennielusko

Fresh Life Church: @freshlife 

Christine: @christinecaine

Nick: @nickcaine

A21: @a21

The Marriage Devotional

The Portable Door Lock

It's hard to understand in the moment, but sorrow can give you perspective, purpose, and a platform. It’s called a “roar story.” And you can use it to inspire others to see the bright future beyond their darkest days. Whether you’ve suffered in the past, are in a trial now, or want to prepare for the inevitable challenges to come, this Bible study can provide help, hope, and healing, all for the glory of God. Both instructive and deeply inspirational, this study will help you see your life with new perspective through the eyes of faith.

What will you do when the unthinkable happens? Pastor Levi Lusko never expected that five days before Christmas, his five-year-old daughter Lenya would suddenly go to heaven after an asthma attack. Learn the eye-opening truth of the power of hope in a world that is often filled with pain, suffering, and loss.

To download the full study go to: https://www.lifeway.com/lion

And for more great studies and podcasts, visit https://lumivoz.com

Her parents called her Lenya Lion because of her ferocious personality and hair that had been wild and mane-like since birth, but after her sudden loss, Pastor Levi Lusko and his wife Jennie had to figure out how to walk out of an emergency room without their daughter.

In this moving memoir, Levi shares the power of hope in a world often visited by pain, suffering, and loss, urging you to view life as an adventure and encourages you to make an eternal impact.

More a manifesto for high-octane living than a manual for grieving, Through the Eyes of a Lion will help you turn your journey into a "roar story" by guiding you to:

• Let God turn your pain into a microphone
• Look past what you can see with the naked eye
• Understand how a good God can allow bad things
• Survive Saturday—the space between promise and fulfillment

Levi has walked through the intense, raw periods that come with grieving. Whether you're currently facing adversity or want to prepare yourself for inevitable hardship, it's time to look at the adventure of your life through Jesus' eyes—the eyes of a Lion.

Sit down for a conversation with Levi Lusko and Jim Cymbala, author and pastor of the Brooklyn Tabernacle, for a conversation on how to get to 5 decades of marriage, handles for the Christian life, and the gift of 10,000 new beginnings.

Connect with us on social!

Levi: @levilusko

Jennie: @jennielusko

Fresh Life Church: @freshlife 

The Brooklyn Tabernacle: @thebrooklyntabernacle

The Marriage Devotional

Fresh Wind, Fresh Fire

A Night of Worship: The Brooklyn Tabernacle

What will you do when the unthinkable happens? Pastor Levi Lusko never expected that five days before Christmas, his five-year-old daughter Lenya would suddenly go to heaven after an asthma attack. Learn the eye-opening truth of the power of hope in a world that is often filled with pain, suffering, and loss.

To download the full study go to: https://www.lifeway.com/lion

And for more great studies and podcasts, visit https://lumivoz.com

Her parents called her Lenya Lion because of her ferocious personality and hair that had been wild and mane-like since birth, but after her sudden loss, Pastor Levi Lusko and his wife Jennie had to figure out how to walk out of an emergency room without their daughter.

In this moving memoir, Levi shares the power of hope in a world often visited by pain, suffering, and loss, urging you to view life as an adventure and encourages you to make an eternal impact.

More a manifesto for high-octane living than a manual for grieving, Through the Eyes of a Lion will help you turn your journey into a "roar story" by guiding you to:

• Let God turn your pain into a microphone
• Look past what you can see with the naked eye
• Understand how a good God can allow bad things
• Survive Saturday—the space between promise and fulfillment

Levi has walked through the intense, raw periods that come with grieving. Whether you're currently facing adversity or want to prepare yourself for inevitable hardship, it's time to look at the adventure of your life through Jesus' eyes—the eyes of a Lion.

It's hard to understand in the moment, but sorrow can give you perspective, purpose, and a platform. It’s called a “roar story.” And you can use it to inspire others to see the bright future beyond their darkest days. Whether you’ve suffered in the past, are in a trial now, or want to prepare for the inevitable challenges to come, this Bible study can provide help, hope, and healing, all for the glory of God. Both instructive and deeply inspirational, this study will help you see your life with new perspective through the eyes of faith.

What will you do when the unthinkable happens? Pastor Levi Lusko never expected that five days before Christmas, his five-year-old daughter Lenya would suddenly go to heaven after an asthma attack. Learn the eye-opening truth of the power of hope in a world that is often filled with pain, suffering, and loss.

To download the full study go to: https://www.lifeway.com/lion

And for more great studies and podcasts, visit https://lumivoz.com

Her parents called her Lenya Lion because of her ferocious personality and hair that had been wild and mane-like since birth, but after her sudden loss, Pastor Levi Lusko and his wife Jennie had to figure out how to walk out of an emergency room without their daughter.

In this moving memoir, Levi shares the power of hope in a world often visited by pain, suffering, and loss, urging you to view life as an adventure and encourages you to make an eternal impact.

More a manifesto for high-octane living than a manual for grieving, Through the Eyes of a Lion will help you turn your journey into a "roar story" by guiding you to:

• Let God turn your pain into a microphone
• Look past what you can see with the naked eye
• Understand how a good God can allow bad things
• Survive Saturday—the space between promise and fulfillment

Levi has walked through the intense, raw periods that come with grieving. Whether you're currently facing adversity or want to prepare yourself for inevitable hardship, it's time to look at the adventure of your life through Jesus' eyes—the eyes of a Lion.

It's hard to understand in the moment, but sorrow can give you perspective, purpose, and a platform. It’s called a “roar story.” And you can use it to inspire others to see the bright future beyond their darkest days. Whether you’ve suffered in the past, are in a trial now, or want to prepare for the inevitable challenges to come, this Bible study can provide help, hope, and healing, all for the glory of God. Both instructive and deeply inspirational, this study will help you see your life with new perspective through the eyes of faith.

What will you do when the unthinkable happens? Pastor Levi Lusko never expected that five days before Christmas, his five-year-old daughter Lenya would suddenly go to heaven after an asthma attack. Learn the eye-opening truth of the power of hope in a world that is often filled with pain, suffering, and loss.

To download the full study go to: https://www.lifeway.com/lion

And for more great studies and podcasts, visit https://lumivoz.com

Her parents called her Lenya Lion because of her ferocious personality and hair that had been wild and mane-like since birth, but after her sudden loss, Pastor Levi Lusko and his wife Jennie had to figure out how to walk out of an emergency room without their daughter.

In this moving memoir, Levi shares the power of hope in a world often visited by pain, suffering, and loss, urging you to view life as an adventure and encourages you to make an eternal impact.

More a manifesto for high-octane living than a manual for grieving, Through the Eyes of a Lion will help you turn your journey into a "roar story" by guiding you to:

• Let God turn your pain into a microphone
• Look past what you can see with the naked eye
• Understand how a good God can allow bad things
• Survive Saturday—the space between promise and fulfillment

Levi has walked through the intense, raw periods that come with grieving. Whether you're currently facing adversity or want to prepare yourself for inevitable hardship, it's time to look at the adventure of your life through Jesus' eyes—the eyes of a Lion.

What do you do when your spouse isn't the same person you married? Levi and Jennie are talking about how to grow and change with your spouse through new seasons, through difficulty, and how to ""fix your spouse"" when they aren't being the person you expected them to be.  

Connect with us on social!

Levi: @levilusko

Jennie: @jennielusko

Fresh Life Church: @freshlife 

The Marriage Devotional

Levi and Jennie are in the hot seat taking your questions! Where should I give my tithe? What do I do when my faith is slipping? What are some public speaking tips? Got any date night ideas? 

Want to be on the next Q+A episode? Send us your questions! 

Connect with us on social!

Levi: @levilusko

Jennie: @jennielusko

Fresh Life Church: @freshlife

MVMNT Conference

SYMBIS Pre-Marital

Financial Peace University

Myers Briggs Test

Sit down with award-winning country music singer-songwriter and radio host Granger Smith and his wife Amber for a conversation on their origin story, navigating grief during the loss of their son, River, and life on and off the road as a family of 5.

Connect with us on social!

Levi: @levilusko

Jennie: @jennielusko

Fresh Life Church: @freshlife

Granger: @grangersmith

Amber: @amberemilysmith

Join Levi and Jennie for a conversation with Bobby Gruenewald, founder of the YouVersion Bible App, for a conversation on innovation, taking the first step, the origin story of the Bible app, and how God can use the seemingly insignificant parts of your story to inspire the future plans he has for you!

Connect with us on social!

Levi: @levilusko

Jennie: @jennielusko

Fresh Life Church: @freshlife

Bobby: @bobbygruenewald

Life Church: @life.church

YouVersion Bible App: @youversion

Download the Bible App

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It's hard to understand in the moment, but sorrow can give you perspective, purpose, and a platform. It’s called a “roar story.” And you can use it to inspire others to see the bright future beyond their darkest days. Whether you’ve suffered in the past, are in a trial now, or want to prepare for the inevitable challenges to come, this Bible study can provide help, hope, and healing, all for the glory of God. Both instructive and deeply inspirational, this study will help you see your life with new perspective through the eyes of faith. (6 sessions)

Session Topics

1. Turn off the Dark
2. The Invisible World
3. Hurting with Hope
4. The Hope of Heaven
5. Cue the Eagle
6. Pain Is a Microphone

To download the study materials, visit https://lifeway.com/lion

Join Levi and Jennie Lusko for a conversation with Pastor Greg and Cathe Laurie on their story–how they met, how they met Jesus, their ministry journey, family, conflict, and BTS on their new movie, The Jesus Revolution. 

Connect with us on social!

Levi: @levilusko

Jennie: @jennielusko

Fresh Life Church: @freshlife

Greg: @greglaurie

Cathe: @cathelaurie

Harvest: @harvestriverside

Sit down with Jennie, Levi, and his dad, Chip as they recount stories of childhood, upbringing, origin stories, parenting, and leaving a legacy.

Connect with us on social!

Levi: @levilusko

Jennie: @jennielusko

Fresh Life Church: @freshlife

Chip: @chiplusko

Join Levi and Jennie Lusko for a conversation with Pastor Shawn Johnson on confidence–how to walk in confidence publicly and privately, how a lack of confidence leads to insecurity and shame, and how you can grow in confidence by abiding in Jesus. 

Connect with us on social!

Levi: @levilusko

Jennie: @jennielusko

Fresh Life Church: @freshlife

Shawn: @shawnjohnsonrrc

Red Rocks Church: @redrockschurch