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On today's episode of Back Porch Theology, Lisa and Allison are joined by New Testament scholar Dr. Scot McKnight and trauma-informed counselor Adrienne Gibson for a conversation about trauma through the lens of 2 Corinthians. Together, they explore Paul's vulnerability, the four common trauma responses-fight, flight, freeze, and fawn-and the importance of processing our stories within healthy community. Pull up a chair and join us on the porch!
SCRIPTURE REFERENCES:
- 2 Corinthians
- 2 Corinthians 10-13
- 2 Corinthians 10
- 2 Corinthians 11
- Acts 13
- Acts 20:7-12
- Isaiah 42:1-4
CHRISTIAN COUNSELING RESOURCES:
Valor Counseling - Adrienne Gibson
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On today's episode of Back Porch Theology, Lisa and Allison dive into 1 Corinthians with Dr. Amy Orr-Ewing, exploring Paul's call to unity in a church wrestling with division, cultural pressures, and sexual brokenness-and how genuine biblical community calls us back to wholeness. Pull up a chair and join us on the porch!
SCRIPTURE REFERENCES:
- 1 Corinthians 1:10-13
- Psalm 51
- 1 Corinthians 5:1
- 1 Corinthians 6:19
- 1 Corinthians 5:7
- Jeremiah 2:13
- 1 Corinthians 13
- 1 Corinthians 1:18
- John 4
- Revelation 3:20
- Acts 18
On today's episode of Back Porch Theology, Lisa is joined by theologian and author Dr. Preston Sprinkle for a deep dive into Romans 16 and the remarkable stories of three women who played significant roles in the early church: Phoebe, Priscilla, and Junia. Together, they unpack the leadership, influence, and ministry of these women and explore what their stories reveal about women's roles in the early church and the spread of the Gospel. So grab a cup of coffee, pull up a chair, and join us on the back porch!
SCRIPTURE REFERENCES
- Romans 16:1-7
- Romans 8
- Acts 2
- Romans 15
- Romans 9-11
- Romans 14-15
- Romans 1
- Romans 2
- John 13
- Matthew 22
- Mark 10
- Philippians 2
- Romans 16:23
- Acts 18:25-26
- Romans 16:7
- 1 Chronicles 22:8
- Romans 8:1
Ever feel like the first year of marriage is supposed to be miserable? Bryce Crawford - six months in and still figuring out how normal couples argue over finances - says that's a lie. He talks with Levi and Jennie about wrestling shame from his past, finishing his Liberty University Bible degree from a tour bus (Lightning McQueen Crocs and all), and why he's taking his ministry back to outdoor college campuses this fall. Also: the story behind his Jesus-branded energy drink, Praise, and a very strong opinion on the Star Wars sequels.
Connect with us on social!
Bryce: @brycecrawford
Levi: @levilusko
Jennie: @jennielusko
Fresh Life Church: @freshlife
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Check out Bryce's podcast: https://bit.ly/4cTldan
Check out Bryce's energy drink, Praise: https://bit.ly/3UGNJpi
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Time Stamps:
00:00:00 - Welcome back Bryce Crawford - six months married and glowing
00:00:44 - Why he refused to give marriage advice until he was actually married
00:03:07 - Wrestling with shame from his past and finding his identity in grace
00:09:12 - Graduating Liberty University online - in Lightning McQueen Crocs
00:16:24 - Inside the VIP tour experience and meeting Gen Z fans
00:22:23 - 3,000 kids sponsored through Compassion International on tour
00:24:43 - The heart behind his energy drink, Praise, and the pushback he's gotten
00:36:26 - How worried is Bryce about AI?
00:41:13 - Taking the outreach back outdoors to college campuses this fall
00:44:17 - What's next: campus tour dates and the Best Crawford Podcast
I am SO EXCITED that today my new book Relationship Skills officially releases into the world!! Because I believe that healthy relationships are not found, they're built - I invited Levi and Sabrina to join me on today's episode to discuss some of the concepts in Relationship Skills and how to apply them to this season of marriage. After welcoming their rainbow baby 9 months ago, they find themselves dealing with more conflict and tension in their relationship than usual...and they need some hacks to help them better navigate the conflict when it comes up. We dive into some of my favorite conflict hacks, and I teach them how to practice the skills necessary to get through conflict feeling more connected than they started. Relationship Skills is officially available anywhere books are sold, and I cannot wait to share it with you!! So grab a copy and start building the skills you need to take your relationship to the next level!
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Podcast Extras:
Relationship Skills - Order Now!
Relationships don't fall apart because of a lack of love but struggle because of a lack of skill. As you and your partner move through the four seasons of a relationship each bringing its own rhythms, challenges, and opportunities for growth-how you show up will either strengthen your relationship or slowly wear it down.
Originally released as Love in Every Season, this updated and expanded guide from licensed professional counselor Debra Fileta is your road map to the skills you need to strengthen your relationship at every stage. Whether you're single, dating, engaged, or married, Relationship Skills will help you
* in SPRING: stop ignoring red flags and build on a healthy foundation
* in SUMMER: build connection and intimacy without losing yourself
* in FALL: communicate honestly, repair, and grow through conflict
* in WINTER: stay intentional when things feel stagnant
Let this guide help you take your relationship skills to the next level so you can grow in maturity, deepen intimacy, and build a relationship that lasts!
The Debra Fileta Counselors Network:
Book a counseling session at the Debra Fileta Counselors Network and get started on your healing journey from the inside out TODAY!
DEBRA FILETA is a Licensed Professional Counselor, national speaker, and founder of the Debra Fileta Counselors Network. She is the bestselling author of nine books including Choosing Marriage, Are You Really OK?, RESET, and Soul Care. Debra is the host of the popular podcast and nationally syndicated radio show Talk To Me where she facilitates on-air authentic counseling-style sessions with notable pastors and leaders. You may also recognize her voice from her appearances on national television and radio, including Better Together, The Kirk Cameron Show, Focus on the Family, The 700 Club, and many others. She reaches millions of people each year with the message of mental, emotional, and relational health. Connect with her on Instagram or at DebraFileta.com.
Todd shares the stories behind "Grace Like Rain" and "My Jesus," the surprising way his first record deal came together, and why some of his most powerful songs were born out of wrestling with faith rather than having all the answers.
Worship leader and songwriter Brooke Ligertwood is back on the couch - a third-time guest whose new album Eat sets Scripture word-for-word to music. She and Levi swap stories about the time they turned a Montana set into the moon, talk through the marriage-saving phrase "is that a final draft?", and unpack her philosophy of "iceberg life" - why the healthiest faith is 90% invisible. It ends, naturally, with wedding-night chaos and a burnt bridal gown.
Connect with us on social!
Brooke: @brookeligertwood
Levi: @levilusko
Jennie: @jennielusko
Fresh Life Church: @freshlife
[Links]
Listen to EAT: https://bit.ly/4ck2S5Q
Watch Brooke and Levi in From the Rock: https://bit.ly/4x49Ymu
Get the 5 Gallon Bucket: https://bit.ly/sdl4sHY
Get the Lusketeer Sticker: https://bit.ly/sdl4sHY
Subscribe for more exclusive content: https://levilusko.com/hitl-subscribe
Time Stamps:
00:00:00 - Steamy intro
00:03:14 - Recreating the moon in Montana (and the "Last Supper" crossover)
00:06:20 - Inside Eat - an album of verbatim, sung Scripture
00:12:11 - Letting God write the record instead of forcing it
00:14:50 - The prophetic voice: when not to dilute what God gave you
00:17:04 - Sister Act, Choir Room, and her favorite song "Watchmen"
00:21:37 - Marriage hack: "Is that a final draft?"
00:30:18 - Iceberg life - why your inner world should outweigh your outer show
00:36:00 - Why you can't actually be discipled by social media
00:48:02 - Wedding night bloopers and a burnt wedding dress
