Counterculture Church | Jesse Lusko
152 episodes - English - Latest episode: 5 days ago - ★★★★ - 21 ratingsMessages from Counterculture Church in Portland, Oregon with Jesse Lusko and other speakers. To love Portland as Jesus loves us.
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Poison or Potion | Jesse Lusko
April 22, 2024 01:00 - 46 minutes - 32.3 MBWhen 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. While it may be a far cry from what God intended for our world, how do we participate in our grief and suffering alongside our creator? 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 pra...
From Poison to Potion | Jesse Lusko
April 22, 2024 01:00 - 46 minutes - 32.3 MBWhen 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. " Fro...
The Story Of Once Upon A Time | Michelle Jones
April 15, 2024 01:00 - 36 minutes - 25.3 MBJoin us as our friend Michelle Jones invites us into the whimsy & beauty of the Jesus story. Teaching out of Mark 1:4-11, she weaves deep insights with a beautiful story, arriving somewhere profound.
Who Do You Say That I Am? | Alex Maksimov
April 08, 2024 04:00 - 34 minutes - 23.9 MBGrowing up in a dogmatic religious background, our friend Alex Maksimov walks us through his faith journey. Navigating doubt & atheism, his is a story worth listening to. By hearing about the road he's walked, we hope that it might help navigating yours, too.
Memento | Jesse Lusko
March 31, 2024 21:00 - 34 minutes - 24.5 MBJoin 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
Calling Shots | Jesse Lusko
March 24, 2024 22:00 - 38 minutes - 26.3 MBJesus 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.
Scalpel Or Chainsaw | Jesse Lusko
March 17, 2024 22:00 - 42 minutes - 29 MBThese 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.
A Quiet Place | Jesse Lusko
March 11, 2024 00:00 - 39 minutes - 27.5 MBIn 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.
Interview with Jessica Greenwell | Jesse Lusko
March 03, 2024 23:00 - 41 minutes - 28.2 MBThroughout "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.
Secret Garden | Jesse Lusko
February 25, 2024 23:00 - 55 minutes - 37.9 MBFor 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.
Off The Chain | Jesse Lusko
February 19, 2024 01:00 - 39 minutes - 27.1 MBAddiction 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.
Tumbleweeds or Redwood Trees | Jesse Lusko
February 11, 2024 22:00 - 37 minutes - 26.1 MBFor 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.
Staring Into The Abyss | Jesse Lusko
February 04, 2024 23:00 - 43 minutes - 30 MBJoin 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.
Age of Anxiety | Jesse Lusko
January 29, 2024 22:00 - 41 minutes - 28.9 MBAnxiety. 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.
New World Crisis | Jesse Lusko
January 21, 2024 22:00 - 40 minutes - 27.6 MBWe 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.
Why Church in Portland? | Jesse Lusko
January 14, 2024 19:00 - 29 minutes - 20.5 MBWhy 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!
For Love or From Love | Erik Morales
January 08, 2024 01:00 - 30 minutes - 20.9 MBWe want to follow Jesus not because we want to be loved, but because we already are. This simple shift in our thinking has the potential to change not only our lives, but our whole world. Join us as our friend and guest Erik Morales shares from Colossians 3.
Under The Tree | New Years Eve
January 01, 2024 05:00 - 39 minutes - 27.1 MBFor many of us, the idea of following Jesus and becoming like Jesus can seem unrealistic and daunting. How does it happen? What if I try and fail? How can this happen in a healthy way? Join us for the final message of 2023 as we look at what the Bible says about the spiritual life and how we can have a sustainable vision and approach to our life and walk with God.
Christmas Eve | A Light In The Dark
December 25, 2023 04:00 - 33 minutes - 22.8 MBWhen God became human, everything changed. Join us as we celebrate the birth of Jesus, what it means, and how we’re invited to respond.
A Light In The Dark | Christmas Eve
December 25, 2023 04:00 - 33 minutes - 22.8 MBWhen God became human, everything changed. Join us as we celebrate the birth of Jesus, what it means, and how we’re invited to respond.
War of the Worlds | Spellbound
December 18, 2023 04:00 - 40 minutes - 27.6 MBIn our day and age, it feels like there constantly is something to fight over. Whether it’s politics, religion, or opinions, the fighting can be unending. In the final installment of our Spellbound series, we break down the war that wages within, in our spiritual lives.
Walk This Way | Spellbound
December 11, 2023 18:00 - 41 minutes - 28.6 MBWhat are the fruit of the Spirit? Following Jesus produces tangible fruit in our lives. In this week’s installment of our Spellbound series through Galatians, guest speaker Michelle Jones digs into chapter 5, verses 15-26, exploring the fruit of the spirit.
Walk This Way | Michelle Jones
December 11, 2023 18:00 - 41 minutes - 28.6 MBWhat are the fruit of the Spirit? Following Jesus produces tangible fruit in our lives. In this week’s installment of our Spellbound series through Galatians, guest speaker Michelle Jones digs into chapter 5, verses 15-26, exploring the fruit of the spirit.
A Different Revolution | Spellbound
December 04, 2023 03:00 - 41 minutes - 28.7 MBWhat does it mean for God to "set us free"? Our culture's widespread obsession is with a freedom from restrictions but even influential secular thinkers have noted there is another deeper freedom. Join us as we dig into Galatians 5:1-14 and examine exactly what freedom looks like according to the Bible.
The Breakup | Spellbound
November 27, 2023 04:00 - 42 minutes - 28.9 MBWhat does it mean to have a relationship with God? Spoiler: it might not be like how you think. Join us for this week's installment of our Spellbound series. We are covering Galatians 4:8-31 and talking about relationship with God. What it is, what it means, and how Jesus subverts our assumptions.
Chain Reaction | Spellbound
November 19, 2023 23:00 - 33 minutes - 23.1 MBHuman rights can be a buzzword in today’s world. Where did this concept originate in history? Jesus and the writers of the New Testament have more to say about this than you may think. In fact, this was their idea before it was adopted into our wider culture. Come with us as we unpack the landmark passage of Galatians 3:19 - Galatians 4:7 and the effects of which we are still witnessing. Human dignity has always been God’s idea.
The Pursuing God | Joshua Butler
November 13, 2023 22:00 - 38 minutes - 26.3 MBSpecial Guest Joshua Butler explains that we sometimes think we have to pursue God with our religious devotion and that after we have given him our best effort he will give us his acceptance and blessing. Jesus actually says it is the exact other way around, God is the one pursuing us in his grace. He is seeking to find us and lost means loved.
First Edition | Spellbound
November 06, 2023 21:00 - 43 minutes - 30 MBReligion can be used to oppress, manipulate, and push people to the margins. Paul was fiercely resolved to stop that from happening in Galatia. He takes them back to the beginning of the Jewish story to show that God had always planned to include all nations. Galatians 3:1-18
Amnesiac | Spellbound
October 31, 2023 00:00 - 36 minutes - 25.1 MBIs Christianity racist? Paul has a showdown with Peter over his racist behavior but we see the reason behind the racism was that Peter had forgotten the message of grace. We are all prone to forget the gospel but continually remembering our acceptance in Jesus will lead us to love and accept others. Galatians 2:11-21
Game of Spies | Spellbound
October 24, 2023 02:00 - 41 minutes - 28.9 MBThe ancient world was full of hierarchy dividing people by both class and race. False teachers crept into the church to "spy on their freedom in Christ and make them slaves" attempting to bring in that same class system. Jesus shatters hierarchy and when we are really moved by his grace it will change the game. Galatians 2:1-10
Straight From The Source | Spellbound
October 16, 2023 20:00 - 41 minutes - 28.6 MBOur screens have again been bombarded with horrific images of religious violence tearing lives apart. What causes this? Is a belief that you have the truth what divides our world and drives us to war? In Galatians 1:11-24 Paul explains how he was once a brutal religious zealot but an encounter with Jesus led him to serve the very people he used to exclude.
Days of Future Past | Spellbound
October 09, 2023 19:00 - 42 minutes - 29.3 MBIn our series "Spellbound" we look at Paul's letter to the Galatians and see that religion can be used as a tool for oppression where fear and anxiety is used to control others. Only the message of grace can break the spell. Galatians 1:1-10
Why is the modern world so lonely?
October 02, 2023 17:00 - 32 minutes - 22.6 MBIdentity 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.
Why is the Modern World so Lonely?
October 02, 2023 17:00 - 32 minutes - 22.6 MBIdentity 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.
How to Handle Suffering
September 25, 2023 20:00 - 46 minutes - 31.8 MBIdentity 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.
How to Build a Secure Identity
September 18, 2023 19:00 - 42 minutes - 29.5 MBIdentity 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.
Counterculture Church | Launch Sunday
September 11, 2023 23:00 - 34 minutes - 23.9 MBIn 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.
Counterculture Church - Launch Sunday
September 11, 2023 23:00 - 34 minutes - 23.9 MBIn 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.
A Different Kind of Witness
April 17, 2023 18:00 - 38 minutes - 26.6 MBJesus said his followers were to go to the ends of the earth as witnesses, but for many today the whole idea of evangelism is problematic. Are all conversion efforts imperialistic and wrong? If you are going to be carry the message of Jesus to world in 2023 you need the Holy Spirit to make you a different kind of witness.
Hide & Seek
January 08, 2023 16:00 - 42 minutes - 29.2 MBWhat are you seeking in 2023? You are going to seek something. Jesse Lusko teaches from Colossians 3:1-17 explaining that if you give your heart and mind to anything other than Jesus it will bring drivenness, anxiety, and anger. But if you seek Jesus above all else you will become a person of peace. Given at Imago Dei Community in Portland, OR.
The Scalpel or The Chainsaw
September 05, 2022 17:00 - 40 minutes - 27.6 MBKnowing the right thing is often easy, knowing the the right time and the right way to say it is hard. If we are on social media or in person using our thumbs and tongues like chainsaws we will kill the patients that we are meant to heal. Paul commands us, "to be gentle to all" and "to have nothing to do with stupid arguments," so that we can become like skillful surgeons. Then people will actually listen to the things we have to say. This message was given at a Men's event at Calvary Ch...
The Scalpel or The Chainsaw
September 05, 2022 17:00 - 40 minutes - 27.6 MBKnowing the right thing is often easy, knowing the the right time and the right way to say it is hard. If we are on social media or in person using our thumbs and tongues like chainsaws we will kill the patients that we are meant to heal. Paul commands us, "to be gentle to all" and "to have nothing to do with stupid arguments," so that we can become like skillful surgeons. Then people will actually listen to the things we have to say. This message was given at a Men's event at Calvary Ch...
Low Power Mode
August 30, 2021 16:00 - 44 minutes - 30.9 MBSome of us live our lives constantly in the yellow or the red, never in the green. We go for so long on empty that we barely remember what it feels like to be full. This constant hurry and worry can have a devastating effect on our mental, physical and spiritual well-being. Jesus came not to condemn and burden us, but to offer us deep rest for our souls.
Solomon Says
August 20, 2021 15:00 - 40 minutes - 27.7 MBWhen the news headlines are full of Christian leaders who say one thing but do another, our disappointment can easily become total disillusionment. Fortunately, the Bible addresses these inconsistencies head on depicting failure in vivid reality. No one ever rose as high or fell as far as King Solomon. By examining his life we can find out how such a contradiction can exist in someone so wise and learn how to avoid his fate.
Atheism and building steel men
December 01, 2020 17:00 - 53 minutes - 36.7 MBMany times both the believing and the non-believing are guilty of drawing caricatures of each other, constructing straw men arguments that are easy to ridicule and defeat. Biblical Christianity calls us to something higher where we engage opponents with both love and logic. The more we take objections seriously, the more our answers will be taken seriously.
Victims, Villains, and Sexual Abuse
September 24, 2020 18:00 - 52 minutes - 36.1 MBSomeone that you will see today has been the victim of rape, molestation or assault. It could be the person you see in the mirror everyday or the stranger you buy groceries from. More than 1 in 4 girls and 1 in 6 boys have been traumatized in this way and the consequences are profound and devastating. Jim Williams of ABQ Connect interviews Jesse Lusko about how he was raped as a small child and how Jesus came to heal the brokenhearted and to bind up their wounds.
Victims, Villains, and Sexual Abuse
September 24, 2020 18:00 - 52 minutes - 36.1 MBSomeone that you will see today has been the victim of rape, molestation or assault. It could be the person you see in the mirror everyday or the stranger you buy groceries from. More than 1 in 4 girls and 1 in 6 boys have been traumatized in this way and the consequences are profound and devastating. Jim Williams of ABQ Connect interviews Jesse Lusko about how he was raped as a small child and how Jesus came to heal the brokenhearted and to bind up their wounds.
Out of Sight | Matthew 20:29-34
September 13, 2020 11:00 - 42 minutes - 29.1 MBMatthew 20:29-34 - There are people in our world who are pushed to the side and kept out of sight, out of mind. When the invisible God became visible these were the people he put front and center. Preached at Cross and Anchor Conference in downtown Detroit.
Out of Sight
September 13, 2020 11:00 - 42 minutes - 29.1 MBMatthew 20:29-34 - There are people in our world who are pushed to the side and kept out of sight, out of mind. When the invisible God became visible these were the people he put front and center. Preached at Cross and Anchor Conference in downtown Detroit.
Out of Sight
September 13, 2020 11:00 - 42 minutes - 29.1 MBMatthew 20:29-34 - There are people in our world who are pushed to the side and kept out of sight, out of mind. When the invisible God became visible these were the people he put front and center. Preached at Cross and Anchor Conference in downtown Detroit.