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Counterculture Church
Messages from Counterculture Church in Portland, Oregon. Experience thriving faith in a sometimes skeptical world.
Episodes
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Serving a Serving God | Luke 12:35-38 | Carolyn Lu
In this episode, our guest Carolyn Lu takes us into Luke 12:38, where Jesus paints a picture of servants waiting for their master to return. But this story…
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How to Crash and Burn | Luke 22:31-34, 50-61 | Jesse Lusko
Peter 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…
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Peak Experience | Luke 9:27-26 | Jesse Lusko
In 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…
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The Happiness Paradox | Matthew 16:13-26 | Jesse Lusko
In 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…
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Riders On The Storm | Matthew 14:22-33 | Jesse Lusko
When life blindsides you, when the diagnosis comes, the relationship ends, or the ground beneath your feet starts to shake: what then? Storms sometimes come…
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Into the Deep | Luke 5: 1-11 | Jesse Lusko
What 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…
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Becoming a Villager | Acts 2:42-47 | Sammiera Emmarson
Everyone wants a village but not everyone is willing to be a villager. In this message, learn about God's true intention for community and how you can help…
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Between the Soldiers and the Sea | Exodus 14:5-22 | Bekah Lusko
When 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…
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God Our Provider | Matthew 6:19-34 | Jesse Lusko
When 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…
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On Borrowed Time | Revelation 18:9-16 | Jesse Lusko
What 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…
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A Total Revolution | Mark 10:32-45 | Jesse Lusko
Have 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…
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March of the Beasts | Daniel 7:1-14 | Jesse Lusko
In Daniel’s apocalyptic vision, empires rise like monsters from the deep—violent, boastful, inhuman. This episode explores what happens when we trade God's…
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Under Pressure | Daniel 1 | Jesse Lusko
We 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…
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A World Gone Mad | Jeremiah 29:4-14 | Jesse Lusko
In 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…
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Fool's Gold | 1 Kings 11:1-8 | Jesse Lusko
Solomon started with wisdom but ended in ruin. This episode unpacks how small compromises lead to collapse—and why only Jesus offers true treasure.
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Two Women and a Tyrant | Exodus 1: 8-22 | Jesse Lusko
When 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…
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Survivor and Activist | Esther Garrett
Modern day slavery is still taking place right here in Oregon and throughout the world. Listen to Esther Garrett share her own story as a survivor and her work…
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Your Name In Lights | Genesis 11:1-9 | Jesse Lusko
In 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…
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Egg Hunt | Jesse Lusko
The 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…
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If Walls Could Talk | Jesse Lusko
Palm Sunday marks the beginning of Jesus’s final, defiant entry into Jerusalem—a peaceful protest against corruption and injustice, symbolized by his choice to…
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Hypocrisy Kills Community | Jesse Lusko
Sometimes 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…
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Interview with Therapist | Yemi Fashola
Many 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…
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Words Like Fire | Bekah Lusko
The 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…
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You Just Had To Be There | Jesse Lusko
In 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…
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Building a Ramp | Jesse Lusko
Some 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…
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A Moment You Won't Forget | Jesse Lusko
When 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…
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Eating Eternity | Jesse Lusko
Why 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…
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Songs That Make Us New | Jesse Lusko
Ever 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…
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Team Lift | Jesse Lusko
Some 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…
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God's Love in Us | Josh Butler
God's love lives in us and is often described as a mighty lion. Josh describes all the ways we can be impacted when we decide to let the lion out of the cage…
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Amplified for Impact | Jesse Lusko
With 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…
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Assembly Required | Jesse Lusko
What 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…
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Word Behind The World | Jesse Lusko
In 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…
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Authentic Trust in God | Mike Dean
We got to hear a fresh word from Pastor Mike Dean on the power of saying YES to God, no matter what role you're in or what odds you're up against. Scripture: 1…
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Power to Make a Difference | Jesse Lusko
We 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…
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Peace For All People | Jesse Lusko
One 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
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Shadow Psalms | Jesse Lusko
For 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
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How Worship Changes Us | Jesse Lusko
Join us for a short message about praise & worship and how the Psalms invite us into a different way of being. Psalm 98
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Evergreen | Jesse Lusko
For this addition to our Songs For Anxious Souls series, we take a fresh look at what it means to be rooted. Psalm 112
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The Practice of Praise | Bekah Lusko
In 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…
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Getting Back To Gratitude | Jesse Lusko
In 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…
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Answering Anxiety | Jesse Lusko
We 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…
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Who Are You Truly Following? | Jesse Lusko
As 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…
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Your Life Among The Stars | Jesse Lusko
Continuing 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.
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How To Truly Flourish | Jesse Lusko
Continuing 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…
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When The Pain Won't Stop | Jesse Lusko
Join 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?…
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Fullness Is Our Future | Spencer Bassett
For this week's message, we're hearing from Counterculture's operations director, Spencer Bassett. We'll look at the biblical concept of fullness. What is it…
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So Angry I Could Die | Jesse Lusko
To 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…
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God of Second-Chances | Jesse Lusko
This 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…
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Rock Bottom and Beyond | Jesse Lusko
In 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…
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Someone Else's Storm | Jesse Lusko
For 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…
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Dodging God's Calls | Jesse Lusko
This 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…
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From Beauty to Eternity | Jesse Lusko
This 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…
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Pull Out the Plumb Line | Jesse Lusko
Join 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…
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Wonder Working God | Gabe Garcia
This week we have a standalone message from a special guest. Our friend Gabe Garcia brings a message out of John 2:1-12 about God, miracles, and what it all…
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Why Worship? | Jesse Lusko
In 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…
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The Power of We | Josh Bowers
This week we have special guest Josh Bowers bringing a timely message from Acts 2:1-13 about the Holy Spirit and its special power to unite and bring…
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Blackberries at Sunset | Jesse Lusko
Join 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.
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Jesus and a Skeptic | Jesse Lusko
For 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…
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Jesus and a Criminal | Jesse Lusko
Join 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…