Made to Advance with Brian Aulick

Engedi’s Josh Haltom, pastor of community life, and longtime executive pastor Josh Blom join to unpack “A Worthy Calling,” Brian’s recent teaching on the Great Commission. Together they swap stories of the people who discipled them, brainstorm practical ways to give others real ministry assignments, and make the case that if you’ve followed Jesus for ten minutes, you’re ready to start.

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• Matthew 28:16–20

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.

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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.

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• Sozo City Church

• Motor City Church

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.

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• Engedi Church

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.

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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.

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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.

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• Engedi Music | Capitol Christian Music Group

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.

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• Brenno - Lace Up Your Boots (Rap Remix) Official Music Visual

• JESUS IS ALIVE (VOL. 1)

• Hebrews 12

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.

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