Luke Lezon’s ministry path hasn’t followed a straight line. Fresh out of college, he received several unique preaching opportunities – only to watch them quickly disappear. Later, in the wake of a painful church split in Orlando, Luke was thrust into the lead pastor role at just twenty-nine years old. This week, he joins Nate Dewberry to talk candidly about seasons that tested his faith and leadership, and the lessons God used to shape him through it: learning humility, balancing work and family, and finding a renewed willingness to understand and forgive others.

Segments/chapters

0:00 Intro/Luke’s upbringing and call to ministry

7:57 Humbled by the Lord in a season of youthful arrogance

12:40 Luke’s unusual path to his current role in ministry

21:08 Leading a church in a big city/Mentors and role models

30:28 Raising a family while running a church

34:54 What’s on Luke’s current reading list

39:52 Regular practices for spiritual growth

44:56 A key message to listeners: “Don’t be Peter Pan”

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As we ring in a new year, The Redeemed looks back on some of the guests, themes, and stories that made a big impact on our ministry and its members in 2025.

It has been a remarkable season of witnessing God move—podcast downloads grew by 40%, small group participation surged by 125%, and our new Redeemed Community Network became a daily lifeline for connection and prayer.

Throughout the year, we explored redemption and faithful leadership with guests like Ben Fuller, Edward Graham, and Mike Zigarelli, reminding us that true success is found in service. Whether it was Ryan Wekenman discussing the strength found in being known by God or Shane Pruitt reminding us that it’s okay to admit when we can't carry the weight alone, these voices emphasized that no man has to walk alone.

Which stories made the biggest impression on you this year—and what stories will you share to energize and inspire others?

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As a teenager, Jack Kehoe was so consumed by drugs and alcohol that he once boarded a mission-trip bus drunk and stoned. But by the end of that trip, he’d encountered God in a way that rerouted his entire life. This week, Jack sits down with Nate Dewberry to share where that new path has taken him — from a loving marriage that inspired the “Called for More” podcast to an unforgettable year-long mission trip in South America. Along the way, Jack has collected hard-won insights that speak directly to men, whether you’re navigating marriage or learning to lead yourself well in singlehood.

Segments/chapters

0:00 Opening prayer/Intro

1:59 What’s holding men back from going all in for God?

8:53 Jack’s journey out of addiction and into faith

18:38 Important people who helped Jack grow on his faith journey

24:21 Reflections on singlehood and marriage

35:42 Spending a year as a traveling missionary couple in South America

41:29 Overcoming a porn addiction with the help of other men

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