Ep 161: Finding Miracles In Every Day Life

Sit down with Levi and Jennie Lusko as they sit down with a visionary leader and two-time author known for his transformative work at Sandals Church, Matthew Stephen Brown. Brown shares his insights on overcoming personal challenges, the power of faith, and the stories behind his inspiring books, "Everyday Miracle" and "A Book Called You." From navigating the complexities of adulthood and faith to witnessing tangible miracles, this conversation is an exploration of how to find hope and healing in the most unexpected places. Connect with us on social!Levi: @leviluskoJennie: @jennieluskoFresh Life Church: @freshlifeMatthew Stephen Brown: matthewstephenbrownSandals Church: @sandalschurchThe Debrief Podcast: @thedebrief_podcast The Debrief podcast: https://sandalschurch.com/thedebriefA Book Called You:Every Day A Miracle: https://amzn.to/3IX8pAbIncomparable Cruise: inspirationtravel.com/event/lisa-harper-2024 Get the 5 Gallon Bucket: https://bit.ly/sdl4sHYGet the Lusketeer Sticker: https://bit.ly/sdl4sHY Want to be on the next Q&A episode? Send us your questions! Timestamps: 00:00 - Kicking things off01:52 - Dive into Matthew Stephen Brown’s book “Everyday Miracle” and why it’s a game changer.03:31 - Matthew’s struggle with his voice and how he ended up getting tips from Madonna’s voice guru.05:27 - Get into the nitty gritty of Matthew losing his voice, the surgery drama and the unbelievable turnaround.07:13 - Sticking to the same church for nearly 28 years and the rollercoaster that’s been.07:56 - The why and how Sandals Church came to be.11:57 - Matthew gets personal, sharing his own journey to faith.16:42 - Uncovering the reason behind the church's name "Sandals."19:49 - How keeping a daring and adventurous spirit in ministry has been key over the years.25:13 - The tricky business of talking faith with family and all the dynamics that come with it.29:34 - Matthew shares stories of praying for the impossible and seeing God's hand at work.40:47 - Matthew’s new book “A Book Called You”45:13 - How the Enneagram is revolutionizing pastoral leadership and teamwork in church.1:10:30 - wrapping up with thoughts on miracles and the enigma of God's will when it comes to answering prayers.