The boys are back.We kick things off recapping the biggest episode yet and giving Katie her flowers after holding it down last week. From Florida trips to sports weekends, NFL Draft thoughts, and some big updates around new staff and hiring, there’s a lot to catch up on.In Sunday Rewind, we look back at the message and the theme of space—what it means to slow down, be still, and actually make room for God to speak. That carries into our Monday Morning Takeaway as we wrestle with a simple but challenging question: why is it so hard for us to sit in stillness?We wrap things up with what’s coming next, including upcoming events, and of course some lighter moments with a weekend activity draft.A mix of leadership, faith, and just enough chaos to keep it interesting.

Brandon is out this week (he says he’s working… we’ll see), so Katie joins the podcast—and things get a little more real than usual.We kick things off talking Masters weekend, Rory, and a bit of life lately before jumping into Sunday Rewind and the start of a new series. From the message to the response in the room, we process what stood out—including a moment that caught us off guard.We also revisit a few thoughts that didn’t make it into the sermon, looking at passages like Hebrews 4:12 and Ephesians 6:17, and what they mean for how we live and respond to God’s Word.Then we shift into the hot seat with Katie—talking through our story, marriage, ministry, and what life actually looks like behind the scenes. From how we met to the challenges we’ve walked through, expectations in church life, and how we stay connected in the middle of everything—it’s honest, practical, and a little vulnerable.We wrap things up looking ahead to what’s coming next and, of course, a lighter moment with a draft that gets more competitive than expected.

This week it’s just Brandon and Ian… which means things go off the rails pretty quickly.We celebrate Easter, talk through the chaos of the weekend, and try to figure out why Ed demanded this podcast and then didn’t show up. We also shout out Anthony—the postal worker who listens every week—and get into some very important conversations about Easter candy.Then we flip the script and put Producer Ian in the hot seat.From his life story and how he ended up in Pittsburgh, to marriage, house projects, and his passion for disc golf—we cover it all. We also get into behind-the-scenes church life, production fails, youth group stories, and what it’s actually like handling criticism while working in ministry.There are some strong opinions (including a debate about acoustic guitar), a few near-breaking points, and plenty of moments that probably shouldn’t have made it into the episode.We wrap it all up with a very serious draft… favorite potato forms.

We kick things off with some April Fools chaos, a recap of Faith the donkey, hockey highlights, and the now-infamous homeschool reel. From there, we rewind Sunday and celebrate Palm Sunday with over 1,000 people in the building, and talk through what stood out most from the service.We also take a minute to reflect on what’s sticking with us heading into the week, along with a few thoughts that didn’t make it into the message.In our Unedited Take, we get into some bigger conversations around Holy Week, the origin of Easter, and communion—what it means and how people understand it.We wrap things up by looking ahead to Good Friday and Easter, and of course, some lighter moments with a candy draft and a very important KitKat-related news story.

We’re back in the studio this week after being out of the country, and there’s a lot to catch up on.We talk through the return from Uganda, some reflections from the trip, and what stood out most coming back. Along the way, we hit everything from MLB Opening Day to Palm Sunday, plus a few moments from church life—including Brandon getting bumped from preaching.In our Sunday Rewind, we look back at the heart behind this past weekend, especially the compassion focus and what it means to respond. We also revisit some of the thoughts that didn’t make it into the message and process what’s still sticking with us heading into the week.We wrap things up by looking ahead to Good Friday and Easter, and of course, some lighter moments with a debate on ballpark food.A little bit of everything in this one—meaningful, reflective, and just enough chaos to keep it interesting.

This week we’re joined by Pastor Leah!

She shares her story, how she ended up in ministry, and what life actually looks like behind the scenes — from the most meaningful parts to the challenges people don’t always see. We also get into how she and Pastor Rob met, what ministry has really taught her.

We also rewind Sunday, talk through the heart behind the message, and reflect on how easy it is to miss everyday opportunities to actually live out the love of Christ right in front of us.And then… things take a turn.

We wrap it up with a draft of the best talkback phrases during preaching — the ones you hear every Sunday and maybe say without even thinking.

This week we put Mike in the hot seat.Mike is our Creative Leader at Amplify, and if you’ve ever wondered what actually happens behind the scenes on a Sunday morning — this episode is for you.We talk about Mike’s story of faith, how he ended up on staff, what a typical week in church production looks like, and the creative process behind planning services.We also get into some church production confessions:How loud is too loud on a Sunday?Why do churches use fog machines?What are the most common complaints production teams hear?Plus we ask Mike if he ever actually gets mad (spoiler: he might be the calmest man alive).

This week on the podcast, things are moving fast—literally! Brandon’s packing up for a weekend getaway back to DC, the team is gearing up to head out for Love is Red, and we’re even giving you a sneak peek at the Uganda trip where preaching is on the itinerary

Plus, some lighter fare: our favorite TV shows and the hilarious nicknames people are calling us on Sundays.

This week we’re talking congregational psychology… and the art of surviving when you forget someone’s name.We recap a freezing trip to Washington DC — memorial walks, the Museum of the Bible, the Dead Sea Scrolls, NASA HQ (yes, we saw a piece of the moon… and yes, we asked the question).Sunday Rewind gets real with Brandon’s message, a slightly confusing ending flow, band cue moments, and the psychology of how a congregation actually responds in the room. Also: Brandon vs. squirrels? ...Plus — Easter is coming. Grab a sign this Sunday!Insightful. Practical. Mildly unhinged.

We discuss an upcoming global leadership event we’re hosting as a site this August, reflect on a visit to Washington DC and the Museum of the Bible, and honor Jeff Leake’s leadership legacy.

We also unpack topical vs. verse-by-verse preaching, referencing Isaiah 30 and Jonah, talk Easter promotion, and wrap it up with a fun “Favorite Preacher Draft.”