Made to Advance with Brian Aulick

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72: Ryan Maher: Running the Largest Broadcast Channel on Instagram Apr 29, 2026

Show notes

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
The God Worth Trusting: Restoring Faith in a Good God
Moving Mountains by John Eldredge
Bible App

Scripture References

“Never believe anything bad about God.”
—Dallas Willard

71: John Burke: Near Death Experiences That Will Blow Your Mind Apr 15, 2026

Show notes

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

“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.

70: John Barce: Discernment, Drifting, and Discipleship Apr 01, 2026

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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.

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Scripture References

69: Five Principles for Marriage Health with Christina Aulick Mar 18, 2026

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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

68: Carrying Only What’s Yours to Carry with Josh Blom Mar 04, 2026

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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

67: Christina Aulick: When Your Pit Becomes Your Platform Feb 18, 2026

Show notes

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.

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Scripture References

James 1:4

66: A Pastor Panel Discusses Biblical Manhood Feb 04, 2026

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Scripture References

65: Arlyn Lanting: Making Business Decisions from Heaven’s Perspective Jan 21, 2026

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Arlyn Lanting is a retired businessman who, in addition to a number of other successful roles, co-founded the Gentex Corporation in Zeeland, Michigan. Arlyn shares with Brian about his professional journey, mid-life growth in his faith, and what it means to finish well this side of heaven.

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64: Mike Luepke Returns: On Managing a Megachurch Jan 07, 2026

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Mike Luepke returns to the podcast, and this time he’s got the hosting duties. Mike turns the tables on Brian, asking about his early life and call to ministry. They also talk about Engedi Church’s growth, leadership & working with your spouse, and the future of the church in the United States. “Boiler Up?”

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