Preaching Under Pressure: The COST Every Pastor Must Face | Ed Young & Levi Lusko

About this sermon

In this episode of the C3 Leadership Podcast, Ed Young sits down with Pastor @LeviandJennieLusko lead pastor of @freshlifechurch, for a candid conversation about calling, courage, and conviction in ministry. They discuss the weight of self-leadership, the discipline of preaching fresh messages week after week, and the urgency of standing boldly for truth in a culture that resists it. Levi and Ed also reflect on the recent martyrdom of Charlie Kirk, the historic role of persecution in sparking revival, and the rising hunger for Jesus among the next generation. With personal stories, leadership insights, and even a few fishing tales, this episode is equal parts challenging and refreshing. Episode Highlights: 0:00 - Intro A Conversation with Levi Lusko 5:29 - Ministry as a calling, not a career 8:05 -The challenge of self-leadership 9:42 - Preaching fresh sermons connected to culture and the cross 18:00 - Speaking to cultural tragedies without letting the news dictate the pulpit 22:53 - Remembering Charlie Kirk as a modern martyr 24:46 - Persecution, revival, and the next generation 38:20 - Closing prayer for pastors and leaders ------ Pastor Ed Young is the senior pastor of Fellowship Church based in the DFW Metroplex, he is also an author, and conference speaker noted for his creative communication style. Make sure to subscribe to the channel for more inspirational content from Pastor Ed Young. Hit the Notification Bell so that you never miss Ed's most recent video. Follow #EdYoung​ on social Ed Young Facebook: http://bit.ly/EdYoungFB Ed Young Instagram: http://bit.ly/EdYoungIG Ed Young Twitter: http://bit.ly/EdYoungTW

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