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LifePoint Church, Valley Center, Kansas, Wichita, Assembly of God
Pastor Levi unpacks why generosity is more than money—it's about trust. From David's costly sacrifice to Paul's call to cheerful giving, this message challenges us to give not out of guilt but gratitude. What we give reveals what we value—and how deeply we trust the God who gave everything for us.
Pastor Levi, Pastor Travis, and Lisa talk about how how Israel turned to God in desperation but didn't quit idolatry, from 1 Samuel 4-7, including Israel Brings Ark of the Covenant into Battle and Loses It, Samuel tells Israel to Rid Themselves of Foreign Gods and Serve Only God, and What Are The Idols in Our Lives. This is an episode of Pearls & Swine on the Evangel Houghton Podcast from Evangel Community Church, Houghton, Michigan, May 13, 2025.
Pastor Levi and Lisa talk about how Samuel chose a different path in a wicked environment, from 1 Samuel 2 and 3, including Eli's scoundrel sons, Eli's bad parenting & discipline, and Samuel hears the voice of the LORD & becomes a prophet. This is an episode of Pearls & Swine on the Evangel Houghton Podcast from Evangel Community Church, Houghton, Michigan, May 6, 2025.
Pastor Levi, Pastor Travis, and Lisa talk about Hannah, a childless woman with an insensitive husband and mean sister wife, from 1 Samuel 1:1-28, including how she began with prayer, kept her vow, and left a legacy. This is an episode of Pearls & Swine on the Evangel Houghton Podcast from Evangel Community Church, Houghton, Michigan, April 30, 2025.
Pastor Levi continues in our sermon series! This week he goes into the I in W.I.L.D which is INVOLVED! How is God asking you to be involved at church? At youth? In your community? Follow The Wild Youth:www.instagram.com/thewildyth
Pastor Levi, Pastor Travis, and Lisa talk about how Jesus came to meet our needs, not our expectations, including his entry into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday, disappointment in God when our expectations are not met, and how Jesus invites us into freedom. This is an episode of Pearls & Swine on the Evangel Houghton Podcast from Evangel Community Church, Houghton, Michigan, April 15, 2025.
Pastor Levi finishes up this sermon series with the parable of the unforgiving servant. Who do you need to forgive? Main Scripture:Matthew 18:21-35Follow The Wild Youth:www.instagram.com/thewildyth
Pastor Levi keeps us going in week two of story time with Jesus and dives into the parable of the talents! Make sure you listen, take notes and share with a friend or family member!! Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30Follow The Wild Youth:www.instagram.com/thewildyth
LifePoint Church, Valley Center, Kansas, Assembly of God, Wichita
What does the Bible actually teach about homosexuality and sexual identity? Through Romans 1, Pastor Levi offers Biblical clarity while emphasizing God's grace, love, and design for sex and relationships. Whether you're personally wrestling with questions on same-sex attraction or seeking to understand this complex topic, discover why everyone needs authentic connection and how truth and compassion can, and should, coexist.
Pastor Levi and Lisa talk about the characteristics of two Christian men, Timothy and Epaphroditus, that Paul sent to the Philippians, from Philippians 2:19-30. This is an episode of Pearls & Swine on the Evangel Houghton Podcast from Evangel Community Church, Houghton, Michigan, February 18, 2025.
Pastor Levi, Pastor Travis, and Lisa discuss Philippians 2:5-11. This is an episode of Pearls & Swine on the Evangel Houghton Podcast from Evangel Community Church, Houghton, Michigan, February 11, 2025.
Pastor Levi, Pastor Travis, and Lisa talk about Paul's plea for unity, from Philippians 1:27-2:4. This is an episode of Pearls & Swine on the Evangel Houghton Podcast from Evangel Community Church, Houghton, Michigan, February 4, 2025.
Pastor Levi, Pastor Travis, and Lisa talk about Paul waiting in prison, from Philippians 1:12-26, including "In Chains for Christ" and "To Live is Christ, to Die is Gain." This is an episode of Pearls & Swine on the Evangel Houghton Podcast from Evangel Community Church, Houghton, Michigan, January 28, 2025.
Are you following Jesus all the time? Or just when it's convenient? Listen to this message from Pastor Levi! Scripture: Matthew 26:30-35 Follow The Wild Youth: www.instagram.com/thewildyth Visit Eternity's Website: www.myeternity.com
Pastor Levi, Pastor Travis, and Lisa talk about Paul's encouragement to new Christians and partners in spreading the gospel, from Philippians 1:1-11. This is an episode of Pearls & Swine on the Evangel Houghton Podcast from Evangel Community Church, Houghton, Michigan, January 21, 2025.
On this episode Jeff and Jessica Grenell join Pastor Levi and Clara in a conversation all about Gen Z, the loss of faith through generations, and more!! *Great episode for parents!* Resources: ythology.com Follow Jeff: @jeffgrenell Follow Jesica: @jessicagrenell Follow The Wild Youth on Instagram! @thewildyth SHARE THIS EPISODE WITH A FRIEND + LIKE AND SUBSCRIBE! ⭐️ ⚡️Cover art by the talented Alana Leonard follow her on IG: @alanajl09
On this episode, Jeff and Jessica Grenell join Pastor Levi and Clara in a conversation all about Gen Z, the loss of faith through generations, and more!! *Great episode for parents!* Resources: ythology.com Follow Jeff: @jeffgrenell Follow Jesica: @jessicagrenell Follow Eternity Church: @myeternitychurch SHARE THIS EPISODE WITH A FRIEND, LEAVE A REVIEW, LIKE AND SUBSCRIBE!
Pastor Levi, Pastor Travis, and Lisa talk about joy through gratitude, from Philippians 4:4-7 and Acts 16:13-34. This is an episode of Pearls & Swine on the Evangel Houghton Podcast from Evangel Community Church, Houghton, Michigan, January 14, 2024.
Pastor Levi, Pastor Travis, and Lisa talk about when Mary and Joseph visited the temple, from Luke 2:22-38, and their encounters with Simeon and Anna. This is an episode of Pearls & Swine on the Evangel Houghton Podcast from Evangel Community Church, Houghton, Michigan, December 17, 2024.
Pastor Levi, Pastor Travis, and Lisa talk about when Mary visited Elizabeth, from Luke 1:39-45. This is an episode of Pearls & Swine on the Evangel Houghton Podcast from Evangel Community Church, Houghton, Michigan, December 10, 2024.
Pastor Levi starts us off with a 2 week sermon series called The King In Servants Clothes. Talking about Jesus and how he came as a King but He also came to serve! Follow The Wild Youth: www.instagram.com/thewildyth Visit Eternity's Website: www.myeternity.com
Pastor Levi and Lisa talk about what Gabriel told Mary, from Luke 1:26-38. This is an episode of Pearls & Swine on the Evangel Houghton Podcast from Evangel Community Church, Houghton, Michigan, December 3, 2024.
Pastor Levi, Pastor Travis, and Lisa talk about the fairness of God, including how God does not show favoritism, how we misunderstand sin, and perceiving unfairness from both sides. This is an episode of Pearls & Swine on the Evangel Houghton Podcast from Evangel Community Church, Houghton, Michigan, November 26, 2024.
Pastor Levi, Pastor Travis, and Lisa talk about what the world says vs what God says, from Romans 12:17-21, such as to not repay evil for evil by doing what is beautiful, living in peace, and turning the other cheek. This is an episode of Pearls & Swine on the Evangel Houghton Podcast from Evangel Community Church, Houghton, Michigan, November 19, 2024.
Pastor Levi teaches on two of the 10 Commandments - Remember the sabbath and obey your father and mother!! Scripture: Exodus 20:8-12 Follow The Wild Youth: www.instagram.com/thewildyth Visit Eternity's Website: www.myeternity.com
Pastor Levi and Lisa talk about Paul's instructions for the local church for loving each other sincerely, from Romans 12:9-13, including living out the gospel, viewing each other as we will be, and being melted by the love of Christ to serve. This is an episode of Pearls & Swine on the Evangel Houghton Podcast from Evangel Community Church, Houghton, Michigan, November 5, 2024.
Learn more about Operation Christmas Child here.Save 25% off an annual subscription to Dwell here.Our Highest Good is available for purchase here.AccessMore presents Wonder. Live with Lisa Harper. Find out more here.Discover the way ahead at Indiana Wesleyan University. Learn more here. Find your nearest Operation Christmas Child drop off location here. Click here to get a 25% discount on the Dwell Bible App. Today's conversation on Back Porch Theology was actually recorded in Montana with my dear, dear friends, who are actually more like siblings now, Pastor Levi and Jennie Lusko. We've been friends for a while now, but after doing a Christmas tour on a bus last year with our kiddos, we morphed into kind of a blended family and began calling ourselves the Huskos! When you spend weeks together in the equivalent of an extended RV and have to make restroom stops at rural gas stations in the middle of the night in the middle of nowhere, you bond for life, baby! I laughed so hard while we were on the road together, I kept getting stomach cramps. Which of course I hoped would give me a six-pack, alas all our late-night snacks at Buccee's had a greater effect on my abdomen. Of course, interwoven with all our fun and laughter, Jennie and Levi and I shared some tears, too. Because we've all suffered some devastating losses. Real life – and real relationships – include joy and pain. Heartwarming moments and heartbreaking seasons. I know authenticity and Christianity aren't always synergistic in modern culture, but they sure should be. I think today's conversation is going to feel like an old pair of Uggs, warm and comfortable. So please grab a cup of coffee or hot chocolate or hot tea, and your Bible, and come hang out on the porch with us. I promise, you'll fit right in with our slightly whacked, very messy, ride or die family of faith.
LifePoint Church, Valley Center, Kansas, Assembly of God, Wichita
Pastor Levi, Pastor Travis, and Lisa talk about Romans 12:3-8 and 1 Peter 4:10-11, including the benefit of weakness and how true humility comes through using your gifts in service of others in the Body of Christ. This is an episode of Pearls & Swine on the Evangel Houghton Podcast from Evangel Community Church, Houghton, Michigan, October 8, 2024.
Pastor Levi, Pastor Travis, and Lisa talk about thinking of ourselves with sober judgment, from Romans 12:3, including our fantasy selves, our insecurities, and hiding who we are. This is an episode of Pearls & Swine on the Evangel Houghton Podcast from Evangel Community Church, Houghton, Michigan, October 1, 2024.
Pastor Levi, Pastor Travis, and Lisa talk about renewing our minds, from Romans 12:2, includingv taking a front seat, not conforming to the world, and taking captive every thought. This is an episode of Pearls & Swine on the Evangel Houghton Podcast from Evangel Community Church, Houghton, Michigan, September 24, 2024.
In this message, live from Montana State Prison, Pastor Levi dives into the story of Joseph in Genesis 37. He reminds us that even in seasons of suffering, God has not abandoned you. Your hardships are not a dead end but a detour. God's plan is still in motion, and His promises stand firm. Learn how to lean on God's presence, depend on Him instead of despair, and develop yourself in the midst of your journey.
Pastor Levi, Pastor Travis, and Lisa talk about Jesus's parables of the hidden treasure and the merchant who found a valuable pearl, from Matthew 13:44–46, including our invitation for an adventure with God, the need to surrender, and satisfaction in Christ. This is an episode of Pearls & Swine on the Evangel Houghton Podcast from Evangel Community Church, Houghton, Michigan, September 17, 2024.
Pastor Levi, Pastor Travis, and Lisa talk about God's dream for us to conform to the image of his son, and Paul's direction from Romans 12 that we should surrender, renew our minds, and self-assess. This is an episode of Pearls & Swine on the Evangel Houghton Podcast from Evangel Community Church, Houghton, Michigan, September 10, 2024.
Pastor Levi, Pastor Travis, and Lisa talk about the Church, including protection in community, life through the Body, and the keys to the kingdom. This is an episode of Pearls & Swine on the Evangel Houghton Podcast from Evangel Community Church, Houghton, Michigan, September 3, 2024.
In this message, Pastor Levi explores the critical importance of wisdom in overcoming the spirit of resentment that can poison our hearts and lives. Drawing from James 3:13-18, we unpack the difference between divine wisdom from above and the toxic counterfeit wisdom of this world. We're learning how resentment, when left unchecked, can fester into bitterness, damaging your relationships, health, and spiritual walk. But there's hope! By welcoming the Holy Spirit's wisdom and embracing forgiveness, you can break free from resentment's grip and walk in the fullness of God's peace and purpose.
In this message, Pastor Levi explores the critical importance of wisdom in overcoming the spirit of resentment that can poison our hearts and lives. Drawing from James 3:13-18, we unpack the difference between divine wisdom from above and the toxic counterfeit wisdom of this world. We're learning how resentment, when left unchecked, can fester into bitterness, damaging your relationships, health, and spiritual walk. But there's hope! By welcoming the Holy Spirit's wisdom and embracing forgiveness, you can break free from resentment's grip and walk in the fullness of God's peace and purpose.
Pastor Levi, Pastor Travis, and Lisa talk about God's love for us, including David's description of God's love (Psalm 103), why God loves us (1 John 4:16), and no greater love (John 15:13). This is an episode of Pearls & Swine on the Evangel Houghton Podcast from Evangel Community Church, Houghton, Michigan, August 20, 2024.
In this message, Pastor Levi dives into the importance of attuning ourselves to God's still, small voice amidst the noise of life. Drawing from Elijah's story in 1 Kings 19, we learn the importance of tuning into God's still, small voice amidst the noise of life. He encourages us to lean in, listen closely, and trust that God is near, guiding us through every detail, even when we feel alone or discouraged.
In this message, Pastor Levi dives into the importance of attuning ourselves to God's still, small voice amidst the noise of life. Drawing from Elijah's story in 1 Kings 19, we learn the importance of tuning into God's still, small voice amidst the noise of life. He encourages us to lean in, listen closely, and trust that God is near, guiding us through every detail, even when we feel alone or discouraged.
Pastor Levi, Pastor Travis, and Lisa talk about about being an influencer for Christ and some mental barriers to evangelizing. This is an episode of Pearls & Swine on the Evangel Houghton Podcast from Evangel Community Church, Houghton, Michigan, August 13, 2024.
In this message, Pastor Levi explores the transformative power of the Holy Spirit, showing us how God can breathe life into even the most hopeless situations. Drawing from Ezekiel 37 and the story of the valley of dry bones, Pastor Levi reminds us that God is not just the God of the "hard" but the God of the impossible. He challenges us to step out in faith, speak God's word over our circumstances, welcome the unexpected and miraculous moves of God, and boldly declare hope where there seems to be none.
In this message, Pastor Levi explores the transformative power of the Holy Spirit, showing us how God can breathe life into even the most hopeless situations. Drawing from Ezekiel 37 and the story of the valley of dry bones, Pastor Levi reminds us that God is not just the God of the "hard" but the God of the impossible. He challenges us to step out in faith, speak God's word over our circumstances, welcome the unexpected and miraculous moves of God, and boldly declare hope where there seems to be none.
Looking at Romans 15:13, Pastor Levi shows us how God, as the source of hope, fills us with joy and peace through our belief in Him. Discover how welcoming the wind of the Holy Spirit has the power to transform your life, enabling you to face impossible challenges with confidence.
Sit down with Pastor Levi Lusko and Carlos Whittaker for a conversation on Father's Day at Fresh Life. Looking at their personal experiences as both fathers and sons, Pastor Levi and Carlos share Biblical insight on how to trust the Holy Spirit, bounce back after setbacks, move with your kids through seasons, pray for your children, and what to do when Father's Day hurts. Discover how to look to and trust your ultimate heavenly Father–Jesus.
Sit down with Pastor Levi Lusko and Carlos Whittaker for a conversation on Father's Day at Fresh Life. Looking at their personal experiences as both fathers and sons, Pastor Levi and Carlos share Biblical insight on how to trust the Holy Spirit, bounce back after setbacks, move with your kids through seasons, pray for your children, and what to do when Father's Day hurts. Discover how to look to and trust your ultimate heavenly Father–Jesus.
In this message, Pastor Levi explores the profound impact of tuning into God's whispers, engaging in His work, and walking in His ways. Looking at the story of the Leper in Leviticus 14, this message serves as a powerful reminder that finding your footing and getting back up on your feet after life has knocked you down isn't about your good works, but about receiving the healing only Jesus can give, and aligning your heart and actions with God's purpose. It's through this that you find strength, security, and the ability to rise up in the face of pain and adversity.
Fund conversations that matter: donate.accessmore.comDuring today's conversation on Back Porch Theology, we're taking a road trip to the First Christian Church of Colossae, which was started by an unlikely pastor named Epaphras who got saved while tagging along with a friend who had an extra ticket to an Apostle Paul Crusade at the Ephesus Arena! This church started out with a bang but then came perilously close to veering off course and getting stuck in the high weeds of religious syncretism. That is until their spiritual uncle Paul wrote them a gentle but firm course correction letter. And the affectionate tone of his communication to the Colossians becomes even more poignant when you remember that great apostle was writing from a prison cell where he was unjustly held captive as a result of his unwavering Christian faith. Speaking of that world-changing apostle who had a blinding encounter with Jesus after which he dedicated the rest of his life to sharing the Gospel and ultimately wrote half of the books in our New Testament canon – Pastor Levi and Jennie Lusko, worship-leading power couple, Kari Jobe and Cody Carnes, and I would like to cordially invite you to join us on an immersive Bible study and worship experience through Italy, Turkey, and Greece where we'll be tracing some of Paul's most significant missionary journeys as we dive deeply into several of his New Testament epistles this summer. It's called The Incomparable Cruise based on another letter he penned from prison called Ephesians where Paul proclaims: I pray that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened in order that you may know the hope to which he has called you, the riches of his glorious inheritance in his holy people, and his incomparably great power for us who believe. Can you imagine how mind-blowing and heart-expanding it's going to be to explore the book of Ephesians in Ephesus, the book of Romans in Rome, and visit the very spot in Athens where he preached the epic sermon that's recorded in Acts 17? Goodness gracious, I'm so excited about this trip that I can hardly sit still here in the studio! If you're interested in joining Levi, Jennie, Kari, Cody, and me for this floating revival on the Mediterranean Sea July 13th-20th, 2024, please check out the link in my Instagram, the link in today's show notes or go to inspirationtravel.com and search The Incomparable Cruise. But first, how about grabbing a cup of coffee and your Bible - unless you've got both sweaty hands on the bars of your Peloton for an uphill climb, of course – and come hang out on the porch with us!