Made to Advance with Brian Aulick

Made to Advance with Brian Aulick

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  • 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
    • 74: Josh Haltom: God Isn’t Done

      Josh Haltom is Discipleship Pastor at Engedi Church in Holland, Michigan. In this conversation Josh talks about his journey to faith, reconciling with his parents, and the power of the Holy Spirit. He and (fellow Hoosier) Brian also bond over their shared love for Indiana University.

      Links & Episode Notes

      • Indiana University
        • 2026 Football Spring Game - Indiana University Athletics
        • Night With the Son at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall | Indiana University Auditorium
        • Joby Martin
        • The Prodigal God by Tim Keller
          Scripture References
          • 2 Corinthians 12:7-9
          • John 14:12
          • 1 hr 2 min
          • 73: Aaron Nelson: Finding God on Tour with The Lion King

            Aaron Nelson is a professional performer and veteran cast member of Disney’s The Lion King. He’s been touring with The Lion King for over 10 years, performing eight shows each week in roles like Simba, Scar, and Mufasa. Aaron shares about achieving his dream, the emptiness he experienced when he reached those heights, and how God met him there.

            Links & Episode Notes

            • Aaron Joseph Nelson (@theactlete)
            • Disney’s THE LION KING
            • Columbia College Chicago
            • Disney College Program
              • Festival of the Lion King
            • Dangerous Calling by Paul David Tripp
            • Engedi Music
            • Scripture References
              • Hebrews 12
              1 hr 7 min
            • 72: Ryan Maher: Running the Largest Broadcast Channel on Instagram

              Ryan Maher is a pastor and co-leader of digital ministries like Trust God Bro, Her True Worth, and The Prayer Channel, and he’s also the author of The God Worth Trusting. He and Brian talk about the book and how it explores God’s goodness and the truth of human suffering. Ryan also reflects on the early days of Instagram and reaching people with the good news of the gospel in the digital age.

              Links & Episode Notes

              • Ryan Maher
                • Trust God Bro
                • Her True Worth
                • Prayer Channel
                • The God Worth Trusting: Restoring Faith in a Good God
                • Moving Mountains by John Eldredge
                • Bible App
                • Scripture References
                  • John 16:33
                  • 1 John 5:19
                  • Ephesians 5:1
                  • Hebrews 6:10
                  • 2 Corinthians 10:5
                  • “Never believe anything bad about God.”
                    —Dallas Willard
                    1 hr
                  • 71: John Burke: Near Death Experiences That Will Blow Your Mind

                    What will we see when we die? John Burke is the founder and former lead pastor of Gateway Church in Austin, Texas. He’s also an author who has researched over 1,000 near-death experiences. He and Brian talk about the reality of heaven and what it looks like to live with a true vision of eternity in mind.

                    Links & Episode Notes

                    • John Burke (Instagram)
                      • Imagine Heaven
                        • Imagine Heaven
                        • Imagine the God of Heaven
                        • Gateway Church
                        • Heaven: A Comprehensive Guide to Everything the Bible Says About Our Eternal Home by Randy Alcorn
                        • Near-death experience - Wikipedia
                        • Scripture References
                          • Hebrews 11
                          • Acts 14
                          • 2 Corinthians 12
                          • 1 Corinthians 15
                          • Revelation 21
                          • Matthew 7
                          • John 10
                          • 1 Corinthians 13
                          • “Joy is the serious business of heaven.” —C.S. Lewis

                            Made to Advance is a production of Engedi Church and is hosted by Brian Aulick.

                            1 hr 7 min
                          • 70: John Barce: Discernment, Drifting, and Discipleship

                            John Barce is a lawyer in Fort Wayne, Indiana, and co-founder of NeighborLink.org, a platform that has connected volunteers with homeowners in need since 1998. John shares about the journey to faith during his college years, what it means to truly disciple one another, and how NeighborLink came to be.

                            Links & Episode Notes

                            • John Barce
                              • Indiana University
                              • Purdue University
                              • Cru
                              • Topical Memory System (TMS) | Scripture Memorization Tool
                              • InterVarsity Christian Fellowship
                              • Blackhawk Ministries
                              • Grace to You
                              • Tim Keller
                              • NeighborLink.org
                              • Vineyard Cincinnati
                              • Steve Sjogren
                              • Scripture References
                                • Galatians 2:20
                                • 2 Corinthians 5:17
                                • John 10:10
                                • John 7:37
                                • The Great Commission (Matthew 28)
                                • 1 hr 5 min
                                • 69: Five Principles for Marriage Health with Christina Aulick

                                  Brian is joined by Engedi Global Missions Pastor (and wife!) Christina for another conversation, this time about the foundational practices that make marriages thrive. They round out the discussion with some Q&A from a recent marriage event at the church.

                                  Links & Episode Notes

                                  • MTA 67: Christina Aulick: When Your Pit Becomes Your Platform
                                  • The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work by John Gottman
                                  • Married Sex by Gary Thomas
                                    Scripture References
                                    • Matthew 6:33
                                    • John 15:2
                                    • Matthew 6:21
                                    • Song of Songs 5:16
                                    • 1 Peter 3:7
                                    • John 5:6
                                    • Luke 24:38
                                    • John 20:15
                                    • Matthew 17:25
                                    • 1 Corinthians 7:5
                                    • Ephesians 5:21–33
                                    • 1 hr 10 min
                                    • 68: Carrying Only What’s Yours to Carry with Josh Blom

                                      Brian is joined by Engedi Church Executive Pastor Josh Blom to talk about discernment when it comes to shouldering others’ burdens and lightening their loads, as well as knowing the difference between the two.

                                      Links & Episode Notes

                                      • Josh Blom
                                        • Spartan Races
                                        • Hyrox
                                        • MTA 47: Even Navy SEALs need community with Kevin Rodrigo
                                        • Extreme Ownership: How U.S. Navy SEALs Lead and Win by Jocko Willink and Leif Babin
                                          Scripture References
                                          • Galatians 6:2–5
                                          • Exodus 18:13–27
                                          • Genesis 3
                                          • 50 min
                                          • 67: Christina Aulick: When Your Pit Becomes Your Platform

                                            Christina Aulick is the Global Missions Pastor at Engedi Church in Holland, Michigan. At 34 years old, Christina was diagnosed with breast cancer and thrust quickly into a season of suffering, healing, and survival. She and Brian reflect on the nearness of God amidst this acutely challenging chapter of their lives and marriage.

                                            Links & Episode Notes

                                            • MTA 64: Mike Luepke Returns: On Managing a Megachurch
                                            • Asajj Ventress | Wookieepedia
                                            • CaringBridge
                                            • Rick Warren
                                            • Scripture References
                                              • James 1:4
                                              1 hr 3 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…