566: Levi Lusko | Why You Shouldn't Avoid Struggle

Whether you know it or not, you have skills and abilities that lend themselves towards your calling in life, and the struggles you go through to get there are what will get you ready for it.

Here to talk about that today is Levi Lusko, Pastor and pioneer of Fresh Life Church, which has now grown to have multiple locations including Montana, Utah, Oregon, and Wyoming. Levi is a world-class communicator and leader, and through online streaming, the ministry reaches around the world. Levi is also the author of the bestselling books Through the Eyes of a Lion, Swipe Right and most recently I Declare War. 

I’m looking forward to Levi’s insights today as we dive into why you shouldn't avoid struggle and instead lean into it and let it build you up.

Things you will learn in this episode: 
[00:01 - 05:36] Opening Segment

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I introduce today’s guests Levi Lusko

Pastor of Fresh Life Church 

Author of I Declare

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Levi gives some background into his life

Moving around as a kid 

The fire of calling 

The passion to speak

[05:37 - 18:44] Why You Shouldn’t Avoid Struggle 

Levi shares around finding your calling 

Find what makes you angry

What do you enjoy doing 

What do people ask your help with 

Your definition of creativity

Creativity and genius 

The parallel of God as a creator 

Levi talks about walking into his calling

Starting in Bible College 

Ministry is caught more than it’s taught 

Finding mentorship

Not looking for glamor 

Putting in the work in the small things

Develop your gift and character 

Don’t despise small beginnings 

Levi’s early days 

The importance of education 

Adhering to your learning style 

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[18:45 - 28:06] Following a Calling

Levi talks about becoming a lead pastor 

Not a stepping stone to bigger things 

The best way to make a difference 

Getting put on the platform 

The desire to build something 

The analogy of a butterfly fighting out of a cocoon 

The current state of Levi’s church 

Current locations and future locations 

Online streaming 

Levi’s most recent book 

How to get out of your own way 

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[28:07 - 33:59] Closing Segment

Who you know or What you know?

Two is better than one  

Compounding strength and experience 

ThE RaNdOm RoUnd

How to engage with Levi

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Final words 

Tweetable Quotes: 

“If you find a calling… there’s gonna challenges, there’s gonna be hard days, there’s gonna be setbacks where you fall flat on your butt.” - Levi Lusko

“It’s like that classic Michael Jordan quote, ‘It’s what’s done in empty gyms, that fills up stadiums one day…’ Don’t despise the day of small beginnings.” - Levi Lusko

“If you’re just handed everything one day, it’ll destroy you if you don’t have the weight of character and integrity you built up over time to support that kind of intensity.” - Levi Lusko

Resources Mentioned: 

I Declare War: Four Keys to Winning the Battle with Yourself

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Connect with Levi on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. Go and check out https://levilusko.com/ and learn more about owning your struggle.

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