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Preston Sprinkle joins Levi and Jennie for a candid, hilarious, and deeply thoughtful conversation around his newest book, From Genesis to Junia: An Honest Search for What the Bible Really Says About Women in Leadership. Preston shares what sent him on a years-long, thousand-hour deep dive through Scripture, scholarship, and church history without rushing to “pick a side.”

Along the way, the crew gets real about how these conversations actually land in local churches: the tension, the backlash, the nuance, and the very human emotions involved. From Jesus’ surprising elevation of women, to the “problem passages” like 1 Timothy 2 and Romans 16, this episode is an invitation to slow down, stay humble, and let the Bible speak louder than the algorithms.

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Preston: @preston.sprinkle

Levi: @levilusko

Jennie: @jennielusko

Fresh Life Church: @freshlife

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From Genesis to Junia book – https://bit.ly/4tG5dz2

Theology in the Raw Podcast – https://bit.ly/4s1GILd

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Time Stamps

0:00:19 – Hats, Boise memories, and the “pollen snow” bike ride

0:05:44 – Immigration, algorithms, and thinking Christianly first

0:29:49 – Why Preston spent 1,000+ hours on women in leadership

0:45:13 – Fresh Life’s journey, backlash, and Jennie’s honest emotions

0:52:26 – Jesus, the early church, and why women are essential to mission

1:00:54 – The “hard verses”: 1 Timothy 2 vs. Romans 16 (Phoebe, Priscilla, Junia)

Tim Tebow is back—and this time he’s bringing full-on dad energy. Tim shares the surreal (and hilarious) realities of becoming a father to Daphne Raine, from driving home like a hyper-cautious grandpa to realizing how instantly responsibility rewires your whole brain. Along the way, Levi and Jennie soak up Tim’s reflections on what fatherhood has already taught him about God’s voice in chaos, and how love turns into action.

Then the conversation turns tender and powerful as Tim opens up about his new book If the Tree Could Speak—a poetic, perspective-shifting retelling of the gospel through the life of the tree that became the cross. From Easter tenderness to the brutal honesty of Calvary, this episode is a reminder that the cross changes everything—and that our calling is to live like we actually believe it.

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Tim: @timtebow

Levi: @levilusko

Jennie: @jennielusko

Fresh Life Church: @freshlife

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If the Tree Could Speak Book: https://bit.ly/4rqk0fE

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Time Stamps

0:00:18 – Ketones, cold plunges, and dad-life banter

0:01:23 – Bringing Daphne home: joy, fear, and responsibility

0:06:05 – “Splash radius” and worship in the delivery room

0:20:45 – If the Tree Could Speak: the cross through the tree’s eyes

0:40:13 – Grief with hope: “he’s not lost—he’s found”

0:43:12 – “Look Again”: seeing people as infinitely valuable MVPs

Pastor Ed Newton joins Levi and Jennie for a conversation that’s equal parts hilarious, holy, and deeply healing. From mutual half-Filipino spouses (and the great “Tagalog” debate) to the way Ed grew up as the primary interpreter for his deaf parents, this episode is packed with stories that will make you laugh—and then suddenly swallow a lump in your throat.

Ed opens up about the hidden “not enough” loop that can follow even the most fruitful ministry, the moment (December 26, 2023) he didn’t want to live anymore, and how God met him in the rebuild through counseling and recovery. Along the way, you’ll hear the powerful origin story behind his book Why Not You? Believing What God Believes About You—and why your worst “kryptonite” might just become the very place God writes your greatest strength.

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Ed: @pastorednewton

Levi: @levilusko

Jennie: @jennielusko

Fresh Life Church: @freshlife

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0:03:10 – College hoops, ministry dreams, and meeting Stephanie

0:05:32 – The interpreter who changed everything: Ed’s salvation story

0:08:04 – Growing up in a deaf home: the miracle backstory

0:17:44 – “God gave you to us”: the moment that reframed his life

0:33:42 – “We found you on YouTube”: the CBC call and the pivot

0:39:18 – December 26, 2023

Levi and Jennie are back with a LIVE hot-takes edition—reacting to spicy “unpopular opinions” from the Lusketeers and letting the conversation do what it does best: swerve into laughter, rabbit trails, and the occasional “wait… is this actually deep?” moment.

From fish (unless it’s sushi) to airplane toe etiquette, from bowling germs to Disney adults, the banter stays playful—but it also turns thoughtful when the topic shifts to parenting, phones, and the tension between conviction and Christian liberty. Expect strong opinions, zero chill, and at least one memorable chemistry lesson: iron oxide.

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Levi: @levilusko

Jennie: @jennielusko

Fresh Life Church: @freshlife

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Episode 207 with Gracie Binion: https://bit.ly/45rdlZU

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Time Stamps

0:01:26 – “Fish is disgusting”… unless it’s sushi

0:09:50 – McDonald’s coffee vs Starbucks

0:16:04 – Plane etiquette: socks, sandals, and keeping your toes to yourself

0:22:12 – Bowling is gross… and so is thinking about those finger holes

0:30:53 – Kids, phones, and why “Christian should/shouldn’t” gets complicated

0:40:34 – “Christian music doesn’t exist” + Disney adults + left/right hacks

Jacob Coyne—founder of Stay Here—joins Levi and Jennie for an honest, hope-filled conversation about suicide prevention, mental health, and what it looks like to love people like Jesus when they’re hurting. This episode goes deep, but it’s also packed with practical help and real stories of lives being saved.

You’ll hear how Stay Here equips churches, schools, and students to recognize warning signs, start the conversation, and take action—plus why purpose, community, and courage matter more than we think. And if you’re listening and you’ve been battling dark thoughts, please know this: you’re seen, you’re loved, and help is available. Don’t carry it alone—stay here.

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Jacob: @jacobcoyne

Stay Here: @stayhereorg

Levi: @levilusko

Jennie: @jennielusko

Fresh Life Church: @freshlife

[Links]

Stay Here (resources + live chat): https://bit.ly/4r0zmH7

ACT Suicide Prevention Training: https://bit.ly/3LmD5zS

Stay Here Student Ambassador Program: https://bit.ly/3LTmB2g

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Time Stamps

0:00:03 – A heads-up: this conversation goes heavy (and hopeful)

0:01:46 – Why Jacob started Stay Here after devastating losses

0:07:25 – Lifeline bands, 988 access, and taking hope into schools

0:31:15 – Rocket ship vs. home: choosing to build what lasts

0:50:37 – The ACT training in real life: a bridge, a friend, and a saved life

1:01:35 – If you’re hurting: speak up, get help, and stay here