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Counterculture ChurchHow to Be a Better Friend | Proverbs | Jesse LuskoAs we continue our Shipwrecked series, we dive into several verses from the book of Proverbs to understand how to build and maintain better friendships with intention, empathy and ultimately with Christ as our security.
2026-01-2631 minCounterculture ChurchPrioritizing Relationships | Ecclesiastes 4:7-12 | Jesse LuskoSome of the best and the worst parts of our lives flow from relationships. When your relationships get better your whole life gets better. In this series we will look at biblical wisdom to improve all of our human connections. The first step is realizing that a connection with God and with people is the real meaning of life and must be prioritized above money, success, or pleasure.
2026-01-1936 minCounterculture ChurchThe Paradise of Prayer | John 15:5-8 | Jesse LuskoWhat kind of garden could God plant in our hearts if we learn to abide through prayer? In this message, we are reminded that prayer isn't about getting more from God, but about letting God shape our lives to look more like Him.
2026-01-0443 minCounterculture ChurchFinal Boss | 1 Peter 5 | Jesse LuskoIn the final message of the series Liquid Gold, Peter reveals that the true final boss isn't just Rome or Babylon, but the pride within us; and how Jesus defeats it with grace, not power, giving us peace at last.
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Pursuing Faith with Dominic DoneFaith and Ministry After a Mental Health Breakdown with Jesse LuskoIn this episode of Pursuing Faith, Dominic sits down with his friend Jesse Lusko, a pastor in Portland whose life and ministry were reshaped by a mental health breakdown that cost him the church he planted and nearly his life. They talk openly about childhood trauma, bipolar disorder, and the months of despair that followed his collapse, including stepping away from ministry and leaving the city he once loved.Years later, Jesse returned to Portland with clarity and hard-won self-knowledge, planted a new church, and now leads a thriving community in one of the most...
2025-12-2155 minCounterculture ChurchWhat's Waiting At Your Door | 1 Peter 4:12-17 | Jesse LuskoPeter reminds us that we shouldn't be shocked by suffering, but that we have a gospel that is strong enough to sustain us through the fire. He is not going to let you dissolve in the fire -- will you let him purify you into something beautiful? You can support this work and help us reach more people with hope at https://www.counterculture.church/give
2025-12-1539 minCounterculture ChurchStranger Things | 1 Peter 3:19-4:6 | Jesse LuskoThe Bible can seem strange, even bizarre at times, and this passage is no exception. However, the more you know the historical backstory you see that themes of floods, dark spiritual forces, and Jesus' victory aren't random at all, they are profound themes that run through the whole Bible and can effect your life today.You can support this ministry and help us reach more people with the hope of Jesus at https://counterculture.church/give
2025-12-0135 minCounterculture ChurchRage Bait | 1 Peter 3:8-18 | Jesse LuskoConflict is a part of life and some interactions leave us fuming, it is so easy to fire back and return the rage. But Peter shows us a better way. His message calls us to resist that instinct, listen deeply, speak with wisdom, and let Jesus’ compassion reshape how we respond when people try to provoke us.
2025-11-2340 minCounterculture ChurchWhen Your Life's a Mess | Mark 2:13-17 | Bekah LuskoHave you ever been in a mess of your own making? In the story of Levi the tax collector, we see that Jesus meets us in our mess and still chooses us to be in his inner circle. How will we respond at his invitation to "follow him"?
2025-11-1743 minCounterculture ChurchBeauty and the Beast | 1 Peter 3:1-7 | Jesse LuskoIn one of the more difficult passages of Peter, we explore how what can seem repressive to women is actually an empowering and loving message of hope and equality -- all from the God who gave His all to show us our worth.
2025-11-1043 minCounterculture ChurchWar We Have to Win | 1 Peter 3: 11-25 | Jesse LuskoWe live in a time where the media is reporting on assassinations, talk of civil war and violent revolution. But Jesus waged a war of peace, love and humility and His revolution has outlasted everyone else's. We must learn to wage a war of peace.
2025-11-0341 minCounterculture ChurchArrested Development | 1 Peter 1:22-2:10 | Jesse LuskoGod doesn't want you to have a spiritually stagnant life. He calls you to go deeper -- but how? This week, Pastor Jesse brings us through three ways to flourish in our faith and to experience the fullness of joy in Christ Jesus.
2025-10-2747 minCounterculture ChurchBloodlines | 1 Peter 1:10-25 | Jesse LuskoGenerational pain runs deep — whether it's trauma, addiction, or dysfunction. But it doesn't have to dictate your life. Through Jesus, you can start a new legacy, a new bloodline, and a new future.
2025-10-2046 minCounterculture ChurchOut of the Furnace | 1 Peter 1:3-9 | Jesse LuskoWhat if the fire in your life isn’t meant to destroy you, but to refine you? As we continue in 1 Peter, we see that suffering can cause us to question what we put our hope in, and can redirect us to a hope that "can never perish, spoil or fade."The God who walked into the ultimate fire will carry you through yours.
2025-10-1341 minCounterculture ChurchA Work in Progress | 1 Peter 1:1-2 | Jesse LuskoThe road to becoming like Jesus isn’t smooth. It’s full of detours, breakdowns, and restarts. In the start of the series, Liquid Gold, Peter’s story reminds us that our sanctification is a work in progress -- but Jesus is there every step of the way.
2025-10-0642 minCounterculture ChurchPower Move | Acts 4:6-22 | Jesse LuskoHow did Peter go from cowering in the courtyard to confronting Jesus' murderers in the courtroom? This episode shows us how real power is found in the name of Jesus, why His resurrection changes everything, and how the gospel frees us from pride, counterfeit faith, and the world’s obsession with power.
2025-09-2337 minCounterculture ChurchLiquid Courage | Acts 2:14-28 | Jesse LuskoIn a world filled with fear, violence, and uncertainty, it's easy to turn to the quick fixes of this world. But in Acts 2, what looked like drunkenness was actually the power of the Holy Spirit. The Spirit gave the disciples courage, fullness and hope, which was everything they needed. The best part about it? He offers the same to us!
2025-09-1543 minCounterculture ChurchWhen You Need Another Chance | John 21:9-22 | Jesse LuskoWhat happens after failure? In John 21, Peter denies Jesus three times—and yet Jesus meets him with breakfast on the beach, not condemnation. This powerful story shows us the God of second chances and the true source of fulfillment.
2025-09-0834 minCounterculture ChurchHow to Crash and Burn | Luke 22:31-34, 50-61 | Jesse LuskoPeter swore he’d never deny Jesus — but within hours, he did it three times. In this message from Luke, we look at what things can lead us to crash and burn, and how - even in our failure - Jesus looks at us with love and invites us back into forgiveness, purpose, and community.
2025-08-1841 minCounterculture ChurchPeak Experience | Luke 9:27-26 | Jesse LuskoIn this episode, we dive into the Transfiguration where Jesus’ glory was revealed, not just to the world, but to His closest friends. Discover why real transformation comes from both mountaintop moments and steady, everyday faith — and how the Holy Spirit still moves today.
2025-08-1141 minCounterculture ChurchThe Happiness Paradox | Matthew 16:13-26 | Jesse LuskoIn this episode, we explore Jesus’ bold claims about himself, his surprising mission, and the question that every person eventually has to answer: Who do you say that I am? If Jesus is who he says he is, the only logical response is to follow him with everything. But is he really worth it?
2025-08-0445 minCounterculture ChurchRiders On The Storm | Matthew 14:22-33 | Jesse LuskoWhen life blindsides you, when the diagnosis comes, the relationship ends, or the ground beneath your feet starts to shake: what then? Storms sometimes come out of no where. But what if they have a purpose? This episode dives into a moment where Jesus meets his followers in the chaos and shows us how to walk through the waves of live with faith.
2025-07-2943 minCounterculture ChurchInto the Deep | Luke 5: 1-11 | Jesse LuskoWhat does it look like to leave the shallows and follow Jesus into the deep? In the kickoff message to a fresh series, Wild Frontier, we explore the moment that God called Peter to do exactly that. God is calling us into a greater life -- what will our answer be?
2025-07-2141 minCounterculture ChurchBetween the Soldiers and the Sea | Exodus 14:5-22 | Bekah LuskoWhen fear casts its shadow on us, it can be completely overwhelming. Something important to us is under threat, and our minds can begin to question if God is really there and if He has our best interests at heart. In this iconic story, we see the different responses we are so prone to—and are offered a better way forward, through the sea and into God's promise. Exodus 14:5-22
2025-07-0739 minCounterculture ChurchGod Our Provider | Matthew 6:19-34 | Jesse LuskoWhen anxiety over life's difficulties hit, Jesus invites us to live with open hands—not clenched fists. In this message from Matthew 6, we share real stories of God's provision and why seeking His Kingdom first brings peace this world can’t offer.
2025-06-3040 minCounterculture ChurchOn Borrowed Time | Revelation 18:9-16 | Jesse LuskoWhat you believe about the future shapes how you live today. In this message, we unpack Revelation 18-22, explore the fall of Babylon, the return of Jesus, and the hope of God’s eternal Kingdom. Discover how Christians can endure trials, resist evil, and find unshakable hope in a world falling apart.
2025-06-2343 minCounterculture ChurchA Total Revolution | Mark 10:32-45 | Jesse LuskoHave you ever had an authority figure hurt you? News headlines glow with stories of nations and people struggling for dominance. These power trips can also hit close to home, with parents, spouses, and bosses often misusing or even abusing their authority. This is the way of Babylon. Today, a different ruler finally arrives on the scene and brings a total revolution to our ideas of greatness. Jesus, the true King, shows us that God is a servant, and He comes not to exploit but to sacrifice. Scripture: Mark 10:32–45
2025-06-1639 minCounterculture ChurchMarch of the Beasts | Daniel 7:1-14 | Jesse LuskoIn Daniel’s apocalyptic vision, empires rise like monsters from the deep—violent, boastful, inhuman. This episode explores what happens when we trade God's wisdom for our own, becoming like beasts—and how the Son of Man shows us a way back to who we were always meant to be.
2025-06-0939 minCounterculture ChurchUnder Pressure | Daniel 1 | Jesse LuskoWe all face pressure to blend in, sell out, and go numb. But Daniel and his friends didn’t rise up or cave in– they played the long game. They took Babylonian names, learned the system, but drew a hard line when it mattered. Their story can teach how daily integrity in the small things can prepare for the face the blazing furnace when everyone is watching.
2025-06-0240 minCounterculture ChurchA World Gone Mad | Jeremiah 29:4-14 | Jesse LuskoIn a world that feels like exile, we’re not called to become like Babylon or withdraw from Babylon—but to be a light within it. This episode explores how to live faithfully and seek the good of the city, even when it’s broken.
2025-05-2644 minCounterculture ChurchFool's Gold | 1 Kings 11:1-8 | Jesse LuskoSolomon started with wisdom but ended in ruin. This episode unpacks how small compromises lead to collapse—and why only Jesus offers true treasure.
2025-05-1938 minCounterculture ChurchTwo Women and a Tyrant | Exodus 1: 8-22 | Jesse LuskoWhen fear rules our lives, we build fragile kingdoms. But in Exodus, two midwives show us that fearing God leads to courage, freedom, and an unshakable purpose. Scripture: Exodus 1: 8-22
2025-05-1335 minCounterculture ChurchYour Name In Lights | Genesis 11:1-9 | Jesse LuskoIn our series "Fallen Empire" we begin by looking at the founding of Babylon and its infamous tower. We see the the deeply human tendency to strive to "build a name for for ourselves," how it is often done at the expense of other people and in utter defiance to God's wisdom. We examine why so many societies collapse into violence and dysfunction and learn about the alternative identity and meaning that God invites us into. "Your name in lights" Scripture: Genesis 11:1-9
2025-04-2844 minCounterculture ChurchYour Name In Lights | Jesse LuskoIn our series "Fallen Empire" we begin by looking at the founding of Babylon and its infamous tower. We see the the deeply human tendency to strive to "build a name for for ourselves," how it is often done at the expense of other people and in utter defiance to God's wisdom. We examine why so many societies collapse into violence and dysfunction and learn about the alternative identity and meaning that God invites us into.
2025-04-2834 minCounterculture ChurchEgg Hunt | Jesse LuskoThe gospel of Luke contains a story where Jesus astounds two dejected and hopeless followers and takes them on an Easter Egg hunt through the Hebrew Bible. He shows them that crucifixion was always planned and predicted beforehand. When we actually take time to examine the historical data for the resurrection and see the big picture of scripture we are offered joy, peace and amazement. Listen and learn why nearly 3 billion people still worship him today.
2025-04-2134 minCounterculture ChurchIf Walls Could Talk | Jesse LuskoPalm Sunday marks the beginning of Jesus’s final, defiant entry into Jerusalem—a peaceful protest against corruption and injustice, symbolized by his choice to ride a donkey like a humble king. This dramatic act declared him as the true king, challenged religious and political power structures, and set the stage for the confrontation that would lead to his crucifixion, showing a God who weeps over injustice and chooses to suffer for the sake of the guilty. Scripture: Luke 19: 28-44
2025-04-1441 minCounterculture ChurchHypocrisy Kills Community | Jesse LuskoSometimes Christians who are supposed to be known for love are instead harsh, self-righteous and even hateful. What gives? Jesus' friend John helps us see that there is a difference between simply adhering to the message of God's love in Jesus and truly being centered on it so that it saturates and defines your life. When the gospel takes its proper place it can liberate us to take off the masks of pretense and superiority and truly form a beautiful community.
2025-04-0734 minCounterculture ChurchInterview with Therapist | Yemi FasholaMany of us deal with anxiety, depression or another mental burden on a regular basis. Jesse Lusko sits down with Yemi Fashola, a local licensed therapist, and to hear his story entering the field and stories from the field. Gain some practical insights on how to help loved ones who are struggling and learn the signs of when you might need a bit of professional counseling yourself.
2025-04-0717 minCounterculture ChurchWords Like Fire | Bekah LuskoThe things we say have the power to burn and harm or warm and empower. Like fire when our words are out of control they can cause serious damage but when our tongue is brought under the guidance of God's spirit we can inspire and bring life to those around us. Scripture: James 3
2025-03-3141 minCounterculture ChurchYou Just Had To Be There | Jesse LuskoIn the final message of "Error 404: What the Internet Can't Give You," we note that the digital world often leaves us amused but deeply isolated. In the New Testament we vividly see that real life worship and community was always God's beautiful vision. If we amputate ourselves from it we miss out on something vital. God wants to do extraordinary things in community– we just have to be there. Scripture: Ephesians 3:20-4:6
2025-03-2443 minCounterculture ChurchBuilding a Ramp | Jesse LuskoSome churches can stand on a pedestal and look down on people, but the way of Jesus is to build a ramp that is accessible to the spiritually wounded -- but it takes all of us. We have to build it together. Scripture: Romans 15: 1-13
2025-03-1649 minCounterculture ChurchA Moment You Won't Forget | Jesse LuskoWhen we spend too much time online the days just blur together. But real experiences tend to be a bit more memorable. Baptism is a profound memory marker that clearly declares new life in Jesus. The water seals the deal. Scripture: Acts 10:44-48
2025-03-1045 minCounterculture ChurchEating Eternity | Jesse LuskoWhy do we take communion (eucharist) every week at Counterculture? Is this tiny juice and cracker really all that important? Join us as we unpack the rich legacy of Passover and Jesus' final meal and see how communion can unlock the meaning of the past, allows us to reflect in the present, and invites us into a magnificent future.
2025-03-0344 minCounterculture ChurchSongs That Make Us New | Jesse LuskoEver wonder why we sing so much at church? Why not just stay home and listen to Spotify? The Bible tells us that when we worship together we can experience God's presence and be empowered to live lives that count and not waste our limited time. Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-20
2025-02-2442 minCounterculture ChurchTeam Lift | Jesse LuskoSome objects are just too heavy to carry on your own—they require a team. Some emotional burdens and periods in life are a lot like that. We need a community around us to help us get through our grief and difficulties. Technology often leaves us living in our own isolated virtual worlds, but that can leave us feeling totally alone. Real church community has the potential to be transformative when we show up for each other and love in action, not just in words. Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:3-11
2025-02-1744 minCounterculture ChurchAmplified for Impact | Jesse LuskoWith so much information available to us on the internet, what is the value of committing time to learning the scriptures in person week in and week out? Join us as we explain that when we hear God's word together, it is amplified and we receive living examples, truth in 3D. Scripture: 1 Timothy 4* Please excuse the audio; we are seeking to eliminate this issue for the future.
2025-02-0343 minCounterculture ChurchAssembly Required | Jesse LuskoWhat is the point of gathering together as a church? Can't I get the same spiritual results from just doing it on my own? In this message, Pastor Jesse talks about the importance of church and what glory story might just be waiting for us when we assemble. Scripture: Hebrews 10:19-25
2025-01-2743 minCounterculture ChurchWord Behind The World | Jesse LuskoIn the series, "Error 404" we are exploring "what the internet can't give us." People are spending on average seven hours a day online and we are prone to ignore the physical for the digital. In this message we'll see why the physical world matters and is worth prioritizing. Scripture: John 1:1-18
2025-01-2043 minCounterculture ChurchPower to Make a Difference | Jesse LuskoWe are advocates for the things we care about the most - whether it be our favorite restaurant, what coffee is better, or which sports team is the best in the world. In the new year, we're exploring how to do the same for Jesus, the best news there is. Acts 1:4-8
2025-01-0537 minCounterculture ChurchPeace For All People | Jesse LuskoOne of the main messages of the Gospel is that it brings peace for all people, everywhere. Join us for this special Christmas Eve message.Luke 2:1-20
2024-12-2627 minCounterculture ChurchShadow Psalms | Jesse LuskoFor the final addition in our Songs For Anxious Souls series, join us for an invitation to bring our real and honest selves to God.Psalms 129 & 130
2024-12-2344 minCounterculture ChurchHow Worship Changes Us | Jesse LuskoJoin us for a short message about praise & worship and how the Psalms invite us into a different way of being.Psalm 98
2024-12-1607 minCounterculture ChurchEvergreen | Jesse LuskoFor this addition to our Songs For Anxious Souls series, we take a fresh look at what it means to be rooted.Psalm 112
2024-12-0948 minCounterculture ChurchThe Practice of Praise | Bekah LuskoIn an age where almost everything seems to be negative, why has it become so hard to remember the good things? In this addition to our Songs For Anxious Souls series, we hear from our Worship Director Bekah Lusko about the importance of praise.Psalm 66
2024-12-0230 minCounterculture ChurchGetting Back To Gratitude | Jesse LuskoIn this week's addition to our Songs For Anxious Souls series, we're taking a fresh look at thankfulness & gratitude. Join us as we look at this concept and what it means both biblically and through the social sciences.Psalm 50
2024-11-2548 minCounterculture ChurchAnswering Anxiety | Jesse LuskoWe live in an anxious age. So many fears, anxieties, and worries dominate our internal worlds. Is fear all there is? Does religion actually work? What if faith has a better answer than we could imagine?Psalm 46
2024-11-1850 minCounterculture ChurchWho Are You Truly Following? | Jesse LuskoAs we grapple with turbulent times in our nation, we're choosing to lean into the comfort, peace, and provision of God. We'll dig into a classic and iconic text and see what it has for us.Psalm 23
2024-11-1142 minCounterculture ChurchYour Life Among The Stars | Jesse LuskoContinuing our series through the Psalms, we're stepping back to take a look at the inherent beauty and dignity within God's creation.Psalm 8.
2024-11-0442 minCounterculture ChurchHow To Truly Flourish | Jesse LuskoContinuing in our series through the Psalms, Songs For Anxious Souls, we're digging into Psalm 1. Are there better or worse ways to live? What does thriving look like? And how do we do it?Psalm 1
2024-10-2841 minCounterculture ChurchWhen The Pain Won't Stop | Jesse LuskoJoin us for the first message in our new series through the Psalms called Songs for Anxious Souls. How do we navigate pain & anxiety? Is peace even possible? And if so, how can we get there?Psalm 13
2024-10-2128 minCounterculture ChurchSo Angry I Could Die | Jesse LuskoTo close out our Adult Swim series, we're talking about anger. Why Jonah was so angry, what anger does to us, and how forgiveness can end the vicious cycle of evil.Jonah 4
2024-10-0738 minCounterculture ChurchSo Angry I Could Die | Jesse LuskoTo close out our Jonah series, we're talking about anger. Why Jonah was so angry, what anger does to us, and how forgiveness can end the vicious cycle of evil.Jonah 4
2024-10-0739 minCounterculture ChurchGod of Second-Chances | Jesse LuskoThis week we're taking another step into our "Adult Swim: Jonah for Grownups" series. In the third chapter of Jonah, we talk about God's compassion & justice and how, if we're not careful, the oppressed can easily become the oppressor.Jonah 3
2024-09-3042 minCounterculture ChurchRock Bottom and Beyond | Jesse LuskoIn this week's addition to our series Adult Swim: Jonah For Grown Ups, we get into a part of the book that has made it stand out to countless readers. Far more than just being about a fish, our passage takes us deeper into the human story and how we find more of ourselves in Jonah than we may think. Jonah 1:17 - 2:10.
2024-09-2340 minCounterculture ChurchSomeone Else's Storm | Jesse LuskoFor this week's addition to our series "Jonah for Grownups", we look at another movement in the first chapter of Jonah. There's more to the beginning of Jonah than you might think. Jonah 1:4-16.
2024-09-1632 minCounterculture ChurchDodging God's Calls | Jesse LuskoThis week we're kicking off a new series through the book of Jonah. We'll start by looking at the context and why God wanted to send Jonah to Nineveh as well as what Jonah's response tells us about his character. Jonah 1:1-3.
2024-09-0936 minCounterculture ChurchLike Jesus Loves Us | Jesse LuskoThis week we're talking about community. Why it's so important, what it means for us, and how we can create more of it in our lives. John 13:31-38.
2024-09-0239 minCounterculture ChurchFrom Beauty to Eternity | Jesse LuskoThis week we're exploring the intersection between art & faith. Beauty has an eternal and divine quality... join us as we look for the source. Ecclesiastes 3:9-14.
2024-08-2625 minCounterculture ChurchPull Out the Plumb Line | Jesse LuskoJoin us for a message our of Zechariah 4:6-10. We're getting into what we do: working, parenting, studying, etc. and how God cares so much about it. Whatever we do, we're called to do it well and with God.
2024-08-1943 minCounterculture ChurchWhy Worship? | Jesse LuskoIn this week's standalone message, we're getting into worship. What it is, why it matters, and where we go wrong along the way. Join us for this teaching out of Jeremiah 2:11-13.
2024-08-0538 minCounterculture ChurchBlackberries at Sunset | Jesse LuskoJoin us for this standalone message out of Psalm 65. We'll look at the beauty of the Earth, how God feels about it all, and what He invites us into.
2024-07-2246 minCounterculture ChurchJesus and a Skeptic | Jesse LuskoFor our final message in our IRL series we'll be looking at the the popular story of doubting Thomas. Teaching out of John 20:24-31, we'll see what this passage has to tell us about the nature of reality, what it means for skeptics, and how we're called to live in light of this.
2024-07-1535 minCounterculture ChurchJesus and a Criminal | Jesse LuskoJoin us for another week of our IRL series where we look at the story of Jesus and and the criminal from Luke 23:32-45. We'll see what this passage tells us about the cross, what it reveals about God, and how it subverts the empire.
2024-07-0851 minCounterculture ChurchJesus and Two Sisters | Jesse LuskoJumping back into our IRL series, we're taking a look at the story of Mary & Martha from Luke 10:38-42. Join us as we explore this passage and see what it teaches us about Jesus, ourselves, and what it means to be human.
2024-07-0139 minCounterculture ChurchJesus and a Desperate Dad | Jesse LuskoIn this week's addition to our IRL (In Real Life) series, we look at a unique story and what it shows us about faith, fathers, and the spiritual realm. Mark 9:14-29.
2024-06-1740 minCounterculture ChurchJesus and the Pharisee | Jesse LuskoIn this week's message of our IRL (In Real Life) series, we look at the story of Jesus and the pharisee from Luke 7:36-50. In this passage we find a savior who upends our expectations, who fights for those we'd least expect, and who responds to brokenness in ways we didn't know were possible.
2024-06-1037 minCounterculture ChurchJesus and a Jaded Woman | Jesse LuskoIn this week's addition to our IRL Series, we take a look at the iconic biblical passage of the woman at the well. Using John 4:4-26 as our text we'll see how Jesus is drawn to the unwanted and how when our desires are our everything we're bound to be disappointed. Only He satisfies, and when He is our everything we'll never thirst again.
2024-06-0340 minCounterculture ChurchJesus and the Crook | Jesse LuskoIn this week's addition to IRL (In Real Life), we're getting into the story of Jesus and the tax collector from Matthew 9:9-13. We'll look at how God's grace is radical & shocking, how Jesus has a lot more fun than we expect, and how knowing God truly leads us to love those who don't even more.
2024-05-2733 minCounterculture ChurchJesus and the Fisherman | Jesse LuskoJoin us as we look at the story of Jesus and the fisherman from Luke's gospel (Luke 4:42-5:11). We'll look at Jesus' ability to find us and His invitation to follow Him & leave everything behind for better things than we could imagine.
2024-05-2038 minCounterculture ChurchJesus And A Grieving Mom | Jesse LuskoIn this week's installment of IRL (In Real Life), we see how Jesus confronts death, comforts us in the midst of it, and how He brings about hope in the midst of these dark moments.
2024-05-1339 minCounterculture ChurchJesus And The Leper | Jesse LuskoTo kick off our new series, IRL (In Real Life), we're venturing into the profound compassion of Jesus. Preaching out of Matthew 8:1-4, Jesse Lusko makes a case for the relevance of Jesus while appealing to His radical and boundary-breaking compassion that has changed the course of human history.
2024-05-0640 minCounterculture ChurchFrom Poison to Potion | Jesse LuskoWhen it comes to suffering & hardship, the question isn't if, but when. From the heartbreaking & horrific things that take place throughout the world, all the way down to losing loved ones, no one is exempt. This is one of the greatest reasons cited by those who simply cannot believe in God. How can we navigate the hard things of life not just for ourselves, but for others, too? Join us for this week's standalone message where we'll gain practical framework for the hard things of life. " From Poison To Potion" 1 Peter 4:12-13
2024-04-2246 minCounterculture ChurchMemento | Jesse LuskoJoin us for an Easter Sunday message where we remember the resurrection of Jesus, the hope beyond the grave, and how what was meant to be a crushing loss turned into the victory heard round the world. "Memento" 1 Corinthians 15:1-11
2024-03-3134 minCounterculture ChurchCalling Shots | Jesse LuskoJesus Christ has arguably been the most significant figure in all of history. People spoke of Him centuries before He was actually born, and continue to thousands of years later. Why is this? What's been so compelling about this person? How has he stayed relevant for this long? Join as we look at these questions and explore what made and keeps Jesus so compelling.
2024-03-2438 minCounterculture ChurchScalpel Or Chainsaw | Jesse LuskoThese days we're more outraged than ever. We're provoked. Over politics & affiliations, global events, or even just different opinions. The way we handle conflict & disagreement contribute not only to our own well-being, but to that of those around us, too. Join us as we explore politics, disagreement, and how to navigate & resolve conflict.
2024-03-1742 minCounterculture ChurchA Quiet Place | Jesse LuskoIn many ways, our world is more full today than it ever has been. Full of activity. Full of noise. Full of things to accomplish. Full of opportunities to prove that we matter. Amongst this fullness, though, is a frantic and dehumanizing hurry and anxiety that robs us of what we need the most: rest. Join us for the final message in our "Modern Issues, Ancient Answers" series where we'll look at how the Gospel sees the idea of rest.
2024-03-1139 minCounterculture ChurchInterview with Jessica Greenwell | Jesse LuskoThroughout "Modern Issues, Ancient Answers" we've talked a lot about various complex and personal issues many of us deal with. To tie everything together, we thought it may be helpful to bring in a licensed professional counselor & therapist. Join us as our friend Jessica Greenwell shares her story, answers questions, and offers thoughtful & compelling wisdom when it comes or our mental health.
2024-03-0441 minCounterculture ChurchSecret Garden | Jesse LuskoFor this week's installment of "Modern Issues, Ancient Answers" we explore the concepts of justice, rest, and how the two intersect. Why and how should we pursue justice? And what does any of this have to do with rest? Join us as we explore how the good news of the gospel makes justice possible and how we can rest as a result.
2024-02-2655 minCounterculture ChurchOff The Chain | Jesse LuskoAddiction of all varieties are common and prevalent in our lives today. Sometimes these seem small and manageable and under the surface. More often than not, though, these tend to be destructive forces that tear our lives apart. For this week's installment of "Modern Issues, Ancient Answers" we'll look at the problem of addiction and the hope and good news within the Gospel for those struggling with it.
2024-02-1939 minCounterculture ChurchTumbleweeds or Redwood Trees | Jesse LuskoFor this week's installment of "Modern Issues, Ancient Answers" we look at what the Bible has to say about loneliness. Loneliness is so pervasive not only in our lives but in our world at large, each of us dealing with it in some capacity. How do we navigate it? How can we find community? What does good news look like for the lonely? Join us as we explore thoughtful, ancient, and life-giving solutions to our loneliness.
2024-02-1137 minCounterculture ChurchStaring Into The Abyss | Jesse LuskoJoin us for this week's installment of "Modern Issues, Ancient Answers" where we take a good look at the topic of depression. Through a compelling story from the life of Elijah, the scriptures show us how to effectively navigate despair, depression, and intrusive thoughts.
2024-02-0543 minCounterculture ChurchAge of Anxiety | Jesse LuskoAnxiety. You & I know it, maybe a little too well. We live now in one of the most anxious eras in recorded history. How do we process & live with anxiety? And how can we follow Jesus in the midst of this? Join us on this week's installment of our "Modern Issues, Ancient Answers" as we thoughtfully approach anxiety.
2024-01-2941 minCounterculture ChurchAge of Anxiety | Jesse LuskoAnxiety. You & I know it, maybe a little too well. We live now in one of the most anxious eras in recorded history. How do we process & live with anxiety? And how can we follow Jesus in the midst of this? Join us on this week's installment of our "Modern Issues, Ancient Answers" as we thoughtfully approach anxiety.
2024-01-2942 minCounterculture ChurchNew World Crisis | Jesse LuskoWe now have access to more innovative technology than ever before. In many ways, this has made our lives much easier. In other ways, though, this has made things infinitely more complex and overwhelming. Join us as we begin a new teaching series where we explore the ancient answers that Christianity offers for many of our modern issues.
2024-01-2140 minCounterculture ChurchWhy Church in Portland? | Jesse LuskoWhy does Counterculture exist? Why start a church in Portland? The answer is tied to the purpose of life itself. This is a special snow day online service, from our homes to yours. Stay safe and stay warm!
2024-01-1429 minCounterculture ChurchWhy is the Modern World so Lonely?Identity Crisis: Individual vs Communal - There has never been a greater emphasis on self-expression and individual identity than there is today. Jesse Lusko explains that this obsession with self-fulfillment has made our world deeply lonely. Looking at 1 John 4:7-13 we see a different source of identity that transforms us into people of profound love.
2023-10-0232 minCounterculture ChurchHow to Handle SufferingIdentity Crisis: Fragile vs Indestructible. How do we become the kind of people who can handle difficulty? Jesse Lusko explains that when we build an identity on career, romance or money it leaves us completely vulnerable to circumstance and devastated by suffering. In Romans 8:28-39 we see that when we build our lives on Jesus we have an identity that is indestructible.
2023-09-2546 minCounterculture ChurchHow to Build a Secure IdentityIdentity Crisis: Available vs. Unattainable - In this series we are comparing and contrasting an identity that is achieved through career, experiences, romantic relationships and other secular pursuits to an identity that is received through God's love and grace. Jesse Lusko looks at Isaiah 57:10-21 and explains how an "authentic identity" became a fixation of our society and how it can lead to an unattainable need for recognition and affirmation.
2023-09-1842 minCounterculture ChurchCounterculture Church | Launch SundayIn the founding message at Counterculture Church in Portland, Oregon, Jesse Lusko looks at the story of "the Pharisee and the Tax Collector" and explains that we may be surprised by who Jesus most often criticized. It is possible to have all the right beliefs and the right behavior but be doing it for all the wrong reasons. We will become a counterculture when we admit our own bad motives, come to Jesus for mercy, and then extend that mercy to the city around us.
2023-09-1234 min
New City Church - NashvilleJesse Lusko on Dealing with Mental Health as a Christian & Pastor | Season 2 Episode 4In this episode of our faith and mental health podcast, we have a very special guest.
Jesse Lusko is a pastor and church planter in Portland, Oregon. This interview is honest, beautiful, and filled with hope.
Jesse has struggled with bipolar depression, and in this candid interview, Jesse shares openly about that journey and what he has discovered about God in the process.
We hope that Jesse's story will bring you hope in the midst of your journey.
*Please note, this episode does touch on some sensitive topics pertaining to mental health.
2023-05-2255 min