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- 15: Freakonomics and the great imbalance with social entrepreneur Justin MackJustin Mack is the missions pastor from River Valley Church in Minneapolis, Minnesota. He and Brian talk about the path to founding Project42, an organization dedicated to reaching people who’ve never heard the good news of Jesus. Justin shares about the faith and finances it took to start Project42, as well as practical ideas for managing big things as a family.
Links & Episode NotesJustin Mack- Global Teams - River Valley Church
- Kingdom Builders - River Valley Church
- MTA #3: “You’d lose weight for another woman?” with Pastor Rob Ketterling
Freakonomics: A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything by Steven D. Leavitt and Stephen J. DubnerProject42- Annual gathering
- Support
Made to Advance is a production of Engedi Church and is hosted by Brian Aulick.1 hr - In the studio with Top Gun: Maverick stunt pilot Frank “Walleye” WeisserFrank Weisser, former Blue Angel and Navy combat pilot who flew stunts for Top Gun Maverick, joins Brian in the studio for this bonus episode. They talk about focusing on what matters most, developing trust and valuing different perspectives on a team, and finding purpose and direction for each phase of life.
Links & Episode Notes- Made to Advance, Episode 14: Live with Top Gun: Maverick stunt pilot and U.S. Navy Blue Angel Frank “Walleye” Weisser
- For the Love of the Game (1999) - IMDB
Matthew 6:33 — “But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.”- Top Gun: Maverick (2022) - IMDB
- The Passion of the Christ (2004) - IMDB
“It’s Not About The Nail” - YouTube- Monica Barbaro - IMDB
The Checklist Manifesto by Atul Gawande- Rule of Life Builder — Practicing the Way
Quiet by Susan Cain1 Corinthians 12:12–14 — “Just as a body, though one, has many parts, but all its many parts form one body, so it is with Christ.”- Psalm 126
When Work and Family Collide: Keeping Your Job from Cheating Your Family by Andy StanleyMade to Advance is a production of Engedi Church and is hosted by Brian Aulick.53 min - 14: Live with Top Gun: Maverick stunt pilot and U.S. Navy Blue Angel Frank “Walleye” WeisserFrom 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 - 13: The special (Chick-fil-A) sauce with owner-operator Shaun PageShaun Page shares his journey from beating leukemia to becoming a Chick-fil-A owner-operator in Holland, Michigan. He talks about the entrepreneurial aspects of running a Chick-fil-A and what it’s like to partner with the Chick-fil-A corporate team. Shaun discusses the significance of building and leading a team, solving problems, and the secrets to Chick-fil-A’s strong company culture.
Links & Episode NotesShaun Page | LinkedInChick-fil-A- Sauces
- Spring Arbor University
- Franchise Information and Opportunities | Chick-fil-A
- Enneagram Type Descriptions
Made to Advance is a production of Engedi Church and is hosted by Brian Aulick.1 hr 5 min - 12: “Don’t tell me what’s not possible” with pastor and author Troy EvansChurch planter, lead pastor, author, and entrepreneur Troy Evans joins to discuss his background, including his childhood in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and his journey in ministry. Troy emphasizes the importance of church multiplication and encourages young leaders to take steps towards planting churches in urban contexts.
Links & Episode NotesTroy Evans- The Edge of Redemption
- Hustle Pray Eat
The Edge Urban Fellowship- Why We Exist
Steven Malcolm (MTA episode)- Beacon Light
Made to Advance is a production of Engedi Church and is hosted by Brian Aulick.1 hr 12 min - 11: Family dysfunction and healing with Winning at Home founder Dan SeabornPastor and Winning at Home founder Dan Seaborn joins to share about his long history of ministry, his growth in faithfulness, and his emphasis on finding value and identity in Jesus rather than performance. Dan also encourages us about the importance of slowing down, listening, and making Jesus the central focus in life for true contentment and satisfaction.
Links & Episode NotesDan Seaborn- Dan’s books
- Dr. Gary Oliver | LinkedIn
- Central Wesleyan Church
- Winning at Home
God Guides by Mary Geegh- History - Request Foods
- Ravines Golf Club
- Tim Keller
- Living on Purpose with Rick Warren—The Purpose Driven Life | The Aggressive Life with Brian Tome
This is what the Lord says: “When seventy years are completed for Babylon, I will come to you and fulfill my good promise to bring you back to this place. For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Then you will call on me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you. (Jeremiah 29:10–12)
Made to Advance is a production of Engedi Church and is hosted by Brian Aulick.1 hr 13 min - 10: Preston Sprinkle on engaging controversial topics with graceBiblical scholar, author, and podcaster Preston Sprinkle joins to discuss how to engage in difficult conversations with charity and grace, especially in the context of challenging issues like faith, sexuality, and gender. Did we mention it’s an election year?
Links & Episode NotesPreston SprinkleTheology in the Raw podcast- The Center for Faith, Sexuality & Gender
- Path to Biblical scholarship
- University of Aberdeen
- People to Be Loved
- Clare De Graaf
- Leadership journey
- Challenges & criticism running The Center
- Preston’s new book: Does the Bible Support Same-Sex Marriage?
The Righteous Mind: Why Good People Are Divided by Politics and Religion by Jonathan Haidt- The future of this conversation
What Is Marriage?: Man and Woman: A Defense (various)Truth Overruled: The Future of Marriage and Religious Freedom by Ryan T. AndersonMade to Advance is a production of Engedi Church and is hosted by Brian Aulick.1 hr 4 min - 9: Stevie Wonder, Dolly Parton, and the sweet life with Chuck SurackChuck Surack, founder of Sweetwater Sound, shares his journey of music, entrepreneurship, and leadership, emphasizing the importance of serving people well and persevering through challenges. From a VW bus to one million square feet, God has used Chuck and his family to impact so many in Fort Wayne and beyond.
Links & Episode NotesChuck Surack- Sweetwater
- Surack Family Foundation
- SweetCars
- Growing up in southern Ohio
Boy Scouts of America- Scout Law
- Beginnings of Sweetwater
- Mobile recording studio
- Volkswagen Bus
NAMM (National Association of Music Merchants)- Kurzweil K250
- Macintosh 512K
- What’s in the water?
- Sweetwater training process
- Effect of the pandemic
- Growing as a leader amidst success
- Approach to hiring
- Looking for servant leaders
- Beyond Sweetwater
- Surack Enterprises
- Longe Optical
- Big decisions
- Choosing not to participate in the ’08 recession
- Rising to the occasion of leading during the pandemic
- Selling Sweetwater in August 2021
- CEO Mike Clem
- Lessons that come with success
- The Sweet Life
- Love Fort Wayne
Made to Advance is a production of Engedi Church and is hosted by Brian Aulick.59 min - 8: “Major on the majors, minor on the minors” with Dr. Bill MounceDr. Bill Mounce is a professor and best-selling author of the book Basics of Biblical Greek. He shares his journey as both scholar and entrepreneur, including the genesis of BiblicalTraining.org. Bill and Brian discuss Biblical foundations, interpreting Scripture, and how we can go deeper in the Bible to advance our faith.
Links & Episode NotesBill Mounce- Basics of Biblical Greek Grammar
- Biblical Training
- “For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them.” (Ephesians 2:10)
Basics of Biblical Hebrew by Gary Pratico and Miles Van PeltWhy I Trust the Bible- Darrell Bock
- Craig Blomberg
- Interpreting the Bible
- John Calvin
- John Wesley
Essentials of Apologetics with Sean McDowellGod in the Dark by Os Guinness- Going deeper with the Bible
Essentials of Church History with Dr. Gordon Isaac- New Bible Commentary
- NIV Study Bible
- ESV Study Bible
Evangelical Commentary on the Bible by Walter ElwellEvangelical Dictionary of Theology by Daniel Treier and Walter ElwellThe Expositor’s Bible Commentary by Tremper Longman III and David GarlandA Theology of the New Testament by George LaddSystematic Theology by Wayne Grudem- Biblical Training
- Getting Started
- Daniel Block
- John Oswalt
- Okanagan Bible College
Made to Advance is a production of Engedi Church and is hosted by Brian Aulick.1 hr 11 min - 7: Llamas, balloon art, and the journey to wholeness with Gladys CruzGladys 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- Gladys Cruz
Llamazing Events (Instagram)- Engedi Español
- Immigrating to the United States
- Coyote (person) - Wikipedia
- Advance Parole | U.S. Customs and Border Protection
- Starting her own business
- Limited Liability Company (LLC) | Internal Revenue Service
- What is CRM? | HubSpot
- Mental health journey
- Postpartum depression - Mayo Clinic
Made to Advance is a production of Engedi Church and is hosted by Brian Aulick.1 hr 3 min - Gladys Cruz
About Made to Advance with Brian Aulick
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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…
they took to move forward.