Fresh Life Church Podcast

Episode: See Something, Say Something
Host: Pastor Levi Lusko
Date: February 2, 2026

Episode Overview

In this episode, Pastor Levi Lusko delivers an impassioned message on the essential Christian call to evangelism, drawing from personal stories, scripture, and practical guidance. The main theme centers on the urgency and responsibility of sharing the gospel—moving from a sense of obligation to an overflow of love for Christ. Inspired by Mark’s and Matthew’s gospel accounts and poignant real-life moments, Pastor Levi challenges listeners to "See Something, Say Something," emphasizing that evangelism is for every Christian, not just the so-called “pros.”

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. The Urgency of Evangelism

• Poolside Story Analogy (00:00–03:08):
  Pastor Levi opens with a powerful story about a near-drowning at a pool party. A friend, Janae, responded immediately upon seeing a child in danger, saving his life. This becomes a metaphor for those "drowning" in life and our call to act when we see spiritual need.

  • Quote:

    "She saw something and said something. And praise God, she leapt into action." (02:08)

• The Mistake of Procrastination (03:09–04:10):
  Drawing inspiration from a Nike commercial—"Yesterday you said tomorrow"—Levi warns against putting off what God has called us to do.

  • Quote:

    "It is always a mistake to put off till tomorrow what God has called you to do today." (03:35)

2. Biblical Foundations for Evangelism

• Jesus’ Urgency (Mark 1) (04:15–05:20):
  Levi unpacks Jesus’ words about the fulfillment of time and the need for immediate belief and action—"It's about time. Believe in the gospel."
  He connects this with Esther 4:14, emphasizing providence and timing:

  • Quote:

    "Who knows whether you have come into the kingdom for such a time as this." (05:15)

• Evangelism Is Every Christian's Call (06:42–07:40):
  While some are specifically gifted as evangelists, all Christians have a responsibility to share their faith.

  • Quote:

    "But listen to me, it is the call of every Christian to evangelize... every single one of us, every Christian, if you have the Holy Spirit, are called to share your faith." (07:20)

3. From Obligation to Overflow

• Worship Starts with Seeing, Not Singing (09:01–11:00):
  Drawing on Matt Redman's insight, Levi suggests that true worship and evangelism flow naturally from seeing Jesus as he truly is.

  • Quote:

    "Worship doesn't start with singing. It starts with seeing. When you see Jesus... worship just sort of takes care of itself." (10:05)

  • Evangelism, likewise, becomes an “overflow” rather than a mechanical task.

• The Resurrection Example (Matthew 28) (12:45–15:20):
  The women at the tomb see the risen Christ, leading instantly to worship and proclamation.

  • Quote:

    "When you've seen what they've saw, you can't keep it to yourself. You gotta tell." (14:57)

4. Shifting Perspective: Seeing Clearly

• Three Ways to See (15:30–17:55):

  • God: The King, not a life coach or therapist; we’re his ambassadors.
  • Ourselves: “Fishers of men,” responsible for soul-winning.
  • Others: Created in God’s image, immortal souls needing the gospel.
  • Quote:

    "It is foolish and selfish for you to have the gospel and not share." (17:04)

• People’s Hidden Needs (18:00–20:40):

  • Everyone deals with guilt, emptiness, and fear, regardless of outward appearances.
  • Quote:

    "Every person you encounter is immortal. Everyone lives forever. The only question is where." (17:47)

5. Practical Tips for Sharing Faith

• 1) Ask God to Open Your Eyes (20:45–21:30):

  • Pray for awareness of real-time opportunities.

• 2) Look for Cues (21:31–26:40):

  • People's comments often signal openness. Be attentive.
  • Personal Example:
    Pastor Levi recounts leading a man to Christ on a plane, sparked by the man’s question, “What are you reading?” (23:10)

• 3) Embrace the Awkward (26:41–31:00):

  • Not every attempt is successful; awkwardness and rejection are part of the journey.
  • Quote:

    "What if you don't, and deep down, they were begging, 'please, God, show yourself to me'?" (29:35)

• 4) Be Bold (31:01–32:20):

  • Pray for courage and clarity, as Paul did in Ephesians 6.

• 5) Do What You Can (32:21–34:25):

  • Sometimes you only have seconds—use them. God is responsible for the harvest.
  • Quote:

    "If you only have 30 seconds, it would be crazy to try and, you know, ram the whole book of Leviticus down." (33:24)

• 6) Be Ready (34:26–36:48):

  • Live on your toes; prepare your testimony and gospel explanation.

• 7) Back It Up (36:49–38:25):

  • Let your life match your message. Hypocrisy hinders the gospel.

• 8) Rely on the Holy Spirit (38:26–41:14):

  • Trust God for the outcome; your role is obedience, not results.
  • Quote:

    "We're trusting in Him... to sow a seed, to water that seed, to be some sunlight... to God be all the glory." (40:15)

6. Releasing Results to God

• Only God Saves (41:15–43:30):
  • Reference to John 6:44—no one comes to Christ unless drawn by the Father.
  • The call is to do your part, not fixate on outcomes.
  • Quote:

    "You can't control that. What if you were a background actor? ...But you sowed seeds your entire life." (42:22)

7. The State of Evangelism and a Final Challenge

• Sobering Statistics (43:31–44:18):

  • Only 31% of American Christians strongly agree they have a personal responsibility to share their faith (Barna, 2025).
  • Quote:

    "And that’s a problem, because to end where we began… when those women finally got to the disciples... Jesus spoke over them before he ascended to heaven..." (44:05)

• The Great Commission (44:19–46:24):

  • Jesus’ closing words: Go and make disciples—this is a universal call for all believers (Matthew 28:18–20).
  • Personal Reflection/Nightmare:
    Levi shares a recurring dream of friends heading to hell, asking, "If you knew, why didn’t you say something?" (45:00)
  • Quote:

    "If we’ve seen him, let’s speak up for him." (45:30)

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• "It is always a mistake to put off till tomorrow what God has called you to do today." (03:35)
• "But listen to me, it is the call of every Christian to evangelize... every single one of us, every Christian, if you have the Holy Spirit, are called to share your faith." (07:20)
• "Worship doesn't start with singing. It starts with seeing. When you see Jesus... worship just sort of takes care of itself." (10:05)
• "When you've seen what they've saw, you can't keep it to yourself. You gotta tell." (14:57)
• "It is foolish and selfish for you to have the gospel and not share." (17:04)
• "Every person you encounter is immortal. Everyone lives forever. The only question is where." (17:47)
• "What if you don't, and deep down, they were begging, 'please, God, show yourself to me'?" (29:35)
• "If you only have 30 seconds, it would be crazy to try and, you know, ram the whole book of Leviticus down." (33:24)
• "We're trusting in Him... to sow a seed, to water that seed, to be some sunlight... to God be all the glory." (40:15)
• "If we've seen him, let's speak up for him." (45:30)

Timestamps for Key Segments

• 00:00–03:08: Pool party story as metaphor for evangelism
• 03:09–04:10: Challenge to not procrastinate on God’s call
• 04:11–07:40: The biblical call for all Christians to evangelize
• 09:01–11:00: "Worship starts with seeing, not singing"
• 12:45–15:20: Resurrection account and instant evangelism
• 15:30–20:40: Adjusting how we see God, ourselves, others
• 20:45–21:30: Pray for your eyes to be open to opportunities
• 21:31–26:40: Practical cues and real-life evangelism stories
• 26:41–31:00: Awkward moments and embracing risk
• 31:01–32:20: The need for boldness, through prayer
• 32:21–36:48: Doing what you can with what you have
• 36:49–38:25: Living a life that matches the message
• 38:26–41:14: Relying on the Holy Spirit for results
• 41:15–43:30: God is the one who saves—relieving outcome anxiety
• 43:31–44:18: Barna statistics and American evangelism
• 44:19–46:24: The Great Commission and a personal, lasting challenge

Final Reflections and Challenge

Pastor Levi concludes by calling listeners to take action—commit to sharing their faith with at least one person in the coming week, to be “alert and awake and ready” as Janae was at the pool.

• Quote:

  "Those who are wise shall shine like the brightness of the firmament, and those who turn many to righteousness like the stars, forever and ever." (Daniel 12 paraphrase, 46:10)

Action Step

Who is one person in your life to whom you can talk about Jesus, invite to church, or share your story this week? Will you commit before God to be alert and ready to see something and say something?