Made to Advance with Brian Aulick

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  • 84: Christina Aulick & Josh Haltom: Pruning Isn’t Punishment

    Engedi pastors Josh Haltom and Christina Aulick join Brian to settle the great gourd-versus-pumpkin debate, then dig deeper into Brian’s recent teaching on John 15 — what it really means to abide, why pruning isn’t punishment, and how staying close to Jesus produces fruit in worship, character, service, generosity, and evangelism.

    Links & Episode Notes

    • Engedi Church
      • Josh Haltom, Engedi Pastor of Community Life
      • Christina Aulick, Engedi Global Missions Pastor
        • Engedi Global
      • Teaching: How to Know if You Are Healthy
      • Johnson University
        Daniel Overdorf, university president
        Scripture References
        • John 15:1–8
        • Mark 16:15
        • John 15:10
        • Psalm 119
        • Hebrews 12
        • Hebrews 13:15
        • Galatians 5
        • Colossians 1:9–10
        • Galatians 6:10
        • Philippians 4
        • Romans 1
        • Matthew 7:21–23
        • John 5
        • Made to Advance is a production of Engedi Church and is hosted by Brian Aulick. Send us your feedback at [email protected].
          1 hr
        • 83: Josh Haltom & Bre Wierenga: The Joy of Dying to Self

          Brian sits down with Engedi pastors Josh Haltom (Community Life) and Bre Wierenga (Engedi Grand Rapids) to unpack Lungz Makaula’s September 20 message “Life on the Other Side.” They talk about what it means to take up your cross daily, why dying to self leads to real life, and how motive matters as much as action.

          Links & Episode Notes

          • Engedi Grand Rapids
          • Life on the Other Side | Lungz Makaula
          • Lungz Makaula
            • Sozo City Church
          • Fellowship of Christian Athletes
          • Family Ties
          • Josh Shockey
            • Motor City Church
          • John Piper (theologian)
          • Scripture References
            • Luke 9:22–25
            • Hebrews 12:5–11
            • John 15
            • Matthew 3:13–17
            • Made to Advance is a production of Engedi Church and is hosted by Brian Aulick. Send us your feedback at [email protected].
              56 min
            • 82: Nirup Alphonse: Live Like a Christian
              Nirup Alphonse is the founder and lead pastor of LIFEGATE Church, a multi‑ethnic, multi‑cultural church in Denver, Colorado. He and his wife, Hannah, have four sons, and Nirup's first book, Defiant Lights, releases later this month. Nirup and Brian talk about joy, contentment, and what it means to discover God’s great purpose for this world.

              Links & Episode Notes
              • Nirup Alphonse
                • LIFEGATE Denver
                • Follow Nirup on Instagram
                • Sign up for Nirup's weekly encouragement email
                • Nike Jordan and Nike Huarache shoes & sneakers
                • Contra (video game)
                • Defiant Lights: How Following Jesus's Call to Live Differently Remakes Us and Restores Our World by Nirup Alphonse
                • John Wesley
                • C.T. Studd
                • John Stott
                • Randy Alcorn
                • E. Stanley Jones
                • Wall Street
                • C.S. Lewis
                • Scripture References
                  • Matthew 5:14-16
                  • Genesis 3
                  • Philippians 4:11-13
                  • Made to Advance is a production of Engedi Church and is hosted by Brian Aulick. Send us your feedback at [email protected].
                    1 hr
                  • 81: Tyana Armijo & Josh Haltom: Everyday Ways to Recognize the Holy Spirit’s Voice

                    Brian sits down with Tyana Armijo, Engedi Kids team member and Engedi Music leader & songwriter, and Josh Haltom, Engedi’s Community Life pastor, for an honest, story-filled conversation about what it actually looks like to walk with the Holy Spirit day to day — how to discern His voice, what to do when you miss it, and how to keep growing in dependence on Him.

                    Links & Episode Notes

                    • Engedi Church
                    Scripture References
                    • John 10
                    • Matthew 25:1–13
                    • Matthew 28
                    • Mark 10:46–52
                    • Luke 2
                    • Acts 2
                    • Romans 8:5–8
                    • Galatians 5
                    • Ephesians 5:18
                    • 1 Thessalonians 5:19
                    • Made to Advance is a production of Engedi Church and is hosted by Brian Aulick. Send us your feedback at [email protected].
                      57 min
                    • 80: Chet Pete: Your Team Needs to Know You Bleed

                      Chet Pete is the Campus Pastor of Elevation Church’s University City campus in Charlotte, NC, where he also serves on the executive leadership team. After a decade in the marketplace running stores for Finish Line, Chet has spent the last ten years in ministry — eight of them as a campus pastor. In this conversation he opens up about second-chair leadership, why your team needs to know that you bleed, and a revelation about the two times God speaks to Jesus in Scripture.

                      Links & Episode Notes

                      • Chet Pete
                        • Instagram: @chet.pete
                        • Elevation Church
                        • Elevation Church — University City
                        • Chet's sermons at Elevation
                        • Pastor Steven Furtick
                        • Pastor Larry Brey
                        • Sacred Pathways by Gary Thomas
                          Scripture References
                          • Proverbs 27:23
                          • Matthew 6:33
                          • Luke 15:31
                          • Matthew 3:17
                          • Matthew 17:5
                          • Matthew 28:19-20
                          • Ephesians 4:11-12
                          • Made to Advance is a production of Engedi Church and is hosted by Brian Aulick. Send us your feedback at [email protected].
                            1 hr 5 min
                          • 79: [Best of MTA] Live with Top Gun: Maverick Stunt Pilot Frank Weisser

                            From the Engedi Church Men’s Conference in February 2024: U.S. Navy Blue Angel and Top Gun: Maverick stunt pilot Frank Weisser joins Brian to share his story. From perilous flights over Afghanistan to flying with Tom Cruise, Frank shares his wisdom on faith, failure, and fighting through adversity.

                            Links & Episode Notes

                            • U.S. Navy CDR Frank Weisser
                            • U.S. Navy Blue Angels
                            • Top Gun: Maverick (2022)
                              Made to Advance is a production of Engedi Church and is hosted by Brian Aulick.
                              48 min
                            • 78: [Best of MTA] Tommee Profitt: Blockbuster Movies, Hit TV Shows and Letting God Drive

                              Tommee Profitt is a prolific music producer and songwriter who has collaborated with major artists like NF and Josh Groban, composes TV and movie music that’s been streamed billions of times, and even wrote a Christmas album with an epic live performance that has become an annual tradition at the Grand Ole Opry. Tommee and Brian talk about his creative process and how his faith informs all that he does.

                              Links & Episode Notes

                              • Tommee Profitt
                                • Tommee Profitt (@tommeeprofitt)
                                • Seal Team
                                • Cybertruck | Tesla
                                • Engedi Music
                                  • Engedi Music | Capitol Christian Music Group
                                • NF
                                • Sam Tinnesz
                                • Fleurie (@fleuriemusic) • Instagram
                                  Concussion trailer
                                • Creed III trailer
                                • Yamaha DX7
                                • Concept album - Wikipedia
                                • The Birth Of A King | The Birth Of A King: Live In Concert
                                • The Opry - Tommee Profitt - The Birth of a King LIVE IN CONCERT
                                • Daniel St. Black
                                • Made to Advance is a production of Engedi Church and is hosted by Brian Aulick.
                                  1 hr 6 min
                                • 77: Brenno Aquino: How to Be Ready When Forrest Frank Calls

                                  Christian hip-hop artist and pastor Brenno Aquino opens up about his journey from a Brazilian immigrant upbringing to viral moments with Forrest Frank and Sway in the Morning, and the humbling seasons that shaped his faith along the way.

                                  Links & Episode Notes

                                  • Brenno Aquino
                                    • Brenno - Lace Up Your Boots (Rap Remix) Official Music Visual
                                  • Lecrae
                                  • Andy Mineo
                                  • KB
                                  • FL Studio (Fruity Loops)
                                  • Bob Sorge
                                  • Sway in the Morning
                                  • Forrest Frank
                                    • JESUS IS ALIVE (VOL. 1)
                                  • VIDA (DELUXE)
                                  • WAR / LACE UP YOUR BOOTS (feat. Charles Weems) | Engedi Music
                                  • Scripture References
                                    • Hebrews 12
                                    1 hr
                                  • 76: [Best of MTA] Gladys Cruz: Llamas, Balloon Art, and the Journey to Wholeness

                                    Gladys Cruz immigrated from Mexico to Michigan as a young girl, leaving behind a challenging present for an equally challenging future. In this episode Gladys shared about starting her own luxury balloon art business, her struggle with depression & anxiety, the importance of seeking help, and her hopes and dreams for the future.

                                    Links & Episode Notes

                                    • Llamazing Events (Instagram)
                                    • Engedi Español
                                    • Coyote (person) - Wikipedia
                                    • Advance Parole | U.S. Customs and Border Protection
                                    • Limited Liability Company (LLC) | Internal Revenue Service
                                    • What is CRM? | HubSpot
                                    • Postpartum depression - Mayo Clinic
                                    • Made to Advance is a production of Engedi Church and is hosted by Brian Aulick.
                                      1 hr 3 min
                                    • 75: [Best of MTA] Steven Malcolm: Perseverance, Creativity and Finding Faith

                                      Hip-hop artist Steven Malcolm shares his journey from challenging upbringing to a successful recording career. Amidst the chaos, he found encouragement in basketball, music, and ultimately, his faith in Christ.

                                      Links & Episode Notes 

                                      • Steven Malcolm (Spotify | Apple Music)
                                      • The Edge Urban Fellowship
                                      • Reach Records
                                      • 116
                                      • Lecrae
                                      • “Christ My Swagg” cover art
                                      • Andy Mineo
                                      • Canon
                                      • Json / Lamp Mode
                                      • Steven’s TikTok / Instagram
                                      • “Summertime” ft. Snoop Dogg (Spotify | Apple Music)
                                      • “Believe In Me” (Spotify | Apple Music)
                                      • The Edge Urban Fellowship 2011 Cypher (YouTube)
                                      • “40” (Spotify | Apple Music)
                                      • BOATS (Apple Music)
                                      • Made to Advance is a production of Engedi Church and is hosted by Brian Aulick.
                                        1 hr 19 min

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                                      The Made to Advance podcast inspires and equips you for your best future. Host Brian Aulick interviews guests from a wide range of backgrounds to better understand their personal stories and the steps…