105 | Levi & Jennie Lusko - Blessed Are the Spiraling - Chris Hodges

In this episode of the GrowLeader Podcast, Pastor Chris Hodges sits down with Pastors Levi and Jennie Lusko, founders of Fresh Life Church, for a deeply personal conversation about grief, mental health, marriage, ministry pressure, and finding God's goodness in life's hardest seasons. Drawing from their latest books, Blessed Are the Spiraling and Fresh Mercies Every Day, Levi and Jennie share how walking through unimaginable loss, hidden emotional struggles, and seasons of personal crisis reshaped their understanding of faith, leadership, and what it truly means to be blessed. From the heartbreaking loss of their five-year-old daughter, Lenya, to navigating anxiety, marriage challenges, and the pressure of leading a growing church, the Luskos open up about the struggles that often remain hidden behind successful ministries. Levi and Jennie also share practical lessons about protecting their marriage, changing unsustainable ministry rhythms, and finding the courage to ask for help when they needed it most. This conversation is a powerful reminder that being a healthy leader doesn't mean never struggling, it means learning how to walk through struggle without losing what matters most. Whether you're a pastor navigating ministry pressure, a leader experiencing burnout, or someone walking through grief or uncertainty, this episode will encourage you to find hope in God's faithfulness and remember that your identity is found in who you are in Christ, not what you accomplish for Him. Episode Resources: Levi Lusko's Website: https://levilusko.com/ Jennie Lusko's Website: https://jennielusko.com/ All Things GrowLeader: Learn More and Join the Waitlist for GrowLeader Conference 2027: https://www.growleader.com/conference Join Monthly Mentoring with Pastor Chris: https://www.growleader.com/monthlymentoring Access FREE church resources: https://www.churchofthehighlands.com/resources Develop a Kingdom Builders or Legacy Team: https://www.growleader.com/kbvirtualintensive Watch more episodes: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyCNQpi3YxaOeQAIdSpbeVw Follow along on Socials: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/growleader/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/growleader