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Made to Advance with Brian Aulick

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.

Latest Episodes:

53: WZZM 13 news anchor Emily Scarlett on the sacrifices of storytelling Jul 23, 2025

Show notes

Emily Scarlett is an anchor on WZZM 13 On Your Side’s morning news telecast. She tells the story of her path in journalism from Great Falls, Montana to the Quad Cities of Iowa & Illinois to Columbia, South Carolina and most recently Grand Rapids, Michigan. Emily and Brian talk about the importance of storytelling, working with a dynamic team, and how faith shapes our worldview.
Links & Episode Notes

Emily Scarlett (Instagram | LinkedIn)
WZZM 13 On Your Side
Capitol Records signs Holland church worship team | wzzm13.com
Let Your Life Speak by Parker Palmer
The Air I Breathe by Louie Giglio

Made to Advance is a production of Engedi Church and is hosted by Brian Aulick. Send us your feedback at mta@engedichurch.com.

52: Strong pillars in a windy culture with Engedi Church pastors Jordan Humbarger and Roger Cruz Jul 09, 2025

Show notes

Jordan Humbarger and Roger Cruz are teaching pastors at Engedi Church in Holland, Michigan. They are back for another episode where they join Brian to talk about how Christians should engage with culture and politics while maintaining biblical truth, and why sharing truth with courage is the most loving thing we can do.
Links & Episode Notes

MTA Episode 49: Fighting our spiritual battles with pastors Roger Cruz and Jordan Humbarger
Teaching: Pillars That Don’t Fall

Scripture References

Made to Advance is a production of Engedi Church and is hosted by Brian Aulick. Send us your feedback at mta@engedichurch.com.

51: Why NFL means “not for long” with pastor and former pro Dr. Derwin Gray Jun 25, 2025

Show notes

Dr. Derwin Gray is a former NFL defensive back, having played with both the Indianapolis Colts and the Carolina Panthers for a total of six seasons. He is also the lead pastor of Transformation Church in South Carolina, which he co-founded with his wife Vicki in 2010. Derwin and Brian talk about the importance of multi-ethnic church communities and how we can share our faith naturally with a world that so desperately needs it.
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Scripture References

Made to Advance is a production of Engedi Church and is hosted by Brian Aulick. Send us your feedback at mta@engedichurch.com.

50: When God provides $2M in 72 hours with former Skillet guitarist and filmmaker Ben Kasica Jun 11, 2025

Show notes

Ben Kasica is the former lead guitarist for the Christian rock group Skillet. In 2011 he left the band, following a path that led him to form Skies Fall, an entertainment-based agency and production company operating out of Los Angeles, Chicago, and Nashville. He and Brian talk about pursuing your passions with boldness, faith, and courage.
Links & Episode Notes

Scripture References

Made to Advance is a production of Engedi Church and is hosted by Brian Aulick. Send us your feedback at mta@engedichurch.com.

49: Fighting our spiritual battles with pastors Roger Cruz and Jordan Humbarger May 28, 2025

Show notes

Roger Cruz and Jordan Humbarger are teaching pastors at Engedi Church in Holland, Michigan. The three of them talk about the spiritual battles we face, and how disciplines like Bible reading, prayer, and maintaining a good conscience are the protection we all need.
Links & Episode Notes

Jordan Humbarger (Instagram)
- Engedi Young Adults
Roger Cruz
- Engedi Español
Tulip Time in Holland, Michigan
Built for Battle series
The Screwtape Letters by C.S. Lewis
Joby Martin
300
Warfare

Scripture References

Made to Advance is a production of Engedi Church and is hosted by Brian Aulick. Send us your feedback at mta@engedichurch.com.

48: Leadership lessons from Tina Fey with music industry veteran and coach Stephen Brewster May 14, 2025

Show notes

Stephen Brewster is the founder of The Harmony Group, a Nashville-based consultancy that helps manage and coach worship teams around the world. Stephen shares about his journey from working in the music industry, moving on to church leadership, and now putting it all together with THG.
Links & Episode Notes

Scripture Reference

Romans 8:28

Made to Advance is a production of Engedi Church and is hosted by Brian Aulick. Send us your feedback at mta@engedichurch.com.

47: Even Navy SEALs need community with Kevin Rodrigo Apr 30, 2025

Show notes

Kevin Rodrigo is a former Navy SEAL and founding partner of Starfield Front, an investment firm focused on great American businesses. Kevin and Brian talk about the challenges of leaving military service and returning to civilian life, and how crucial it is to maintain relationships and find community. Kevin also shares about his experience volunteering with LifeCampUSA, an outdoor adventure program for young men who’ve lost their fathers to military service.
Links & Episode Notes

Kevin Rodrigo (LinkedIn)
- Starfield Front
U.S. Navy SEALs
- BUD/S
LifeCampUSA

Made to Advance is a production of Engedi Church and is hosted by Brian Aulick. Send us your feedback at mta@engedichurch.com.

46: Super Bowl champion Fred Stokes on empowering men to live emotionally free Apr 16, 2025

Show notes

Fred Stokes is a former NFL defensive end and Super Bowl XXVI champion with the then Washington Redskins (now Commanders). Fred is also founder and CEO of LINT Brother, a ministry focused on seeing men become emotionally free. He and Brian talk about the challenges of professional sports and God’s plan and provision for every setback.
Links & Episode Notes

Scripture References

Made to Advance is a production of Engedi Church and is hosted by Brian Aulick. Send us your feedback at mta@engedichurch.com.

45: When a cop goes on a one-day crime spree with author and addiction counselor Norm Wielsch Apr 02, 2025

Show notes

Norm Wielsch served as a police officer in the San Francisco Bay Area for 26 years until a neuromuscular disease led him down a path of addiction, crime, and eventually prison. While incarcerated, Norm found his faith, earned several degrees, and even wrote books on recovery and healing. He and Brian discuss his unlikely path to brokenness and redemption.
Links & Episode Notes

Made to Advance is a production of Engedi Church and is hosted by Brian Aulick. Send us your feedback at mta@engedichurch.com.

44: The beauty of committing to a messy life with non-profit founder Jess Ronne Mar 19, 2025

Show notes

Jess Ronne is a mother of eight, author, and founder & executive director of the Lucas Project, a non-profit organization supporting special needs families. She shares her family’s incredible story of courage, tragedy, faith, and endurance.
Links & Episode Notes

Jess Ronne
- The Lucas Project
- Coffee with Caregivers
UNSEEN documentary
The Spirit of the Disciplines by Dallas Willard
Celebration of Discipline by Richard Foster
Caregiving with Grit and Grace by Jessica Ronne
ReTreat - A Day of Rest, Renewal, & Rejuvenation for Caregivers & Those Who Care | The Lucas Project
Uncertain documentary

Made to Advance is a production of Engedi Church and is hosted by Brian Aulick. Send us your feedback at mta@engedichurch.com.

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