27: Former NFL tight end Jay Riemersma on his path from football to helping others find freedom
Jay Riemersma is a former NFL tight end, having played for both the Buffalo Bills and the Pittsburgh Steelers. He now serves as the Executive Director of Gateway Mission, a non-profit which serves the homeless and hurting in Holland, Michigan. Jay and Brian talk about his path from college & professional football to a second career in ministry.
59m Nov 06, 2024
59m
26: Empowering young women with entrepreneur Kirsten Field
Kirstin Field is an entrepreneur and founder of Kids Crafts, an online retailer of craft kits themed around the stories of mighty women. Kirsten and Brian talk about the path to relaunching her business amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, and how faith often means taking a step forward even when the outcome is uncertain.
56m Oct 30, 2024
56m
25: What you see when you die with pastor and author John Burke
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.
1hr 5m Oct 16, 2024
1hr 5m
24: “Take it a step at a time and good things will happen” with former Blue Bell Creameries President & CEO Ricky Dickson
Ricky Dickson is the former president and CEO of Blue Bell Creameries and author of the new book “One Scoop at a Time.” Ricky shares many lessons from his time in leadership, as well as how we can listen to God’s voice to better understand his dreams and plans for our lives.
59m Oct 02, 2024
59m
23: Operating from head to toe with plastic surgeon Dr. Jeremy Williams
Dr. Jeremy Williams is a plastic surgeon from Lone Tree, Colorado, who has a passion for medical missions work and the outdoors. He and Brian talk about using our talents and gifts to serve a higher purpose, and how his own path has led him around the world — literally.
1hr 10m Sep 18, 2024
1hr 10m
22: “I'm on Borrowed Time” with pastor and hip hop artist Jerome Vierling
Jerome Vierling is lead pastor and founder of City Life Church in Lansing, Michigan. Also a hip hop artist, Jerome shares how he’s integrated his creative passions with faithful leadership. He emphasizes the importance of staying true to yourself and being close to God and others.
1hr 6m Sep 04, 2024
1hr 6m
21: Pastor Naeem Fazal on his radical turn from Islam to Jesus
Naeem Fazal is the founding and lead pastor of Mosaic Church in Charlotte, North Carolina. In this conversation he shares about a supernatural encounter with Jesus at 18 years old that led him to leave his Muslim faith behind, become a Christian, and eventually start Mosaic Church.
1hr 5m Aug 21, 2024
1hr 5m
20: “You have to move!” with pastor Lungz Makaula
Lungz Makaula is the Founder and Lead Pastor of SOZO City Church in Chicago, Illinois. He shares his global journey from growing up in South Africa to Hillsong Australia and then on to the United States, emphasizing that each of life’s decisions is a step, not the final destination.
1hr 2m Aug 07, 2024
1hr 2m
19: From nineteen years in prison to new life in Christ with Dennis Neckel
Dennis Neckel, production manager at the Gateway Center of the Holland Rescue Mission, shares his journey from prison to leadership, highlighting all the people who took a risk on him and his transformation from brokenness to new life.
1hr 17m Jul 24, 2024
1hr 17m
18: Disrupting the myth of the pain-free life with stroke survivor Katherine Wolf
Katherine Wolf survived a massive stroke at age 26, and in this episode she shares her inspiring story of suffering, faith, and hope. Katherine tells the story of Hope Heals, the non-profit organization she started with husband Jay in the aftermath of her health scare, and she also dispels the myth that joy can only be found in a pain-free life.
34m Jul 10, 2024
34m
17: Walking away from toxic people with bestselling author Gary Thomas
Gary Thomas is a renowned author with a passion for helping people grow closer to Jesus and others, having written over 20 books. In this episode, he and Brian discuss books like “Sacred Marriage” and “When to Walk Away,“ which emphasizes the importance of recognizing toxic relationships and the biblical basis for simply walking away.
59m Jun 26, 2024
59m
16: Leaving the corporate world behind with online entrepreneur & fitness expert Lindsey Bomgren
Online entrepreneur and group fitness expert Lindsey Bomgren joins to talk about Nourish Move Love, her website offering free workouts for busy women. She and Brian talk about the importance of approaching work from a place of rest and faith, aiming to inspire others, and building a strong Nourish Move Love community. Lindsey also shares her team’s approach to content creation and optimizing fo...
53m Jun 12, 2024
53m
15: Freakonomics and the great imbalance with social entrepreneur Justin Mack
Justin 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.
59m May 27, 2024
59m
In the studio with Top Gun: Maverick stunt pilot Frank “Walleye” Weisser
Frank 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.
53m May 20, 2024
53m
14: Live with Top Gun: Maverick stunt pilot and U.S. Navy Blue Angel Frank “Walleye” Weisser
From 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.
47m May 13, 2024
47m
13: The special (Chick-fil-A) sauce with owner-operator Shaun Page
Shaun 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.
1hr 4m Apr 29, 2024
1hr 4m
12: “Don’t tell me what’s not possible” with pastor and author Troy Evans
Church 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.
1hr 11m Apr 15, 2024
1hr 11m
11: Family dysfunction and healing with Winning at Home founder Dan Seaborn
Pastor 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.
1hr 12m Apr 01, 2024
1hr 12m
10: Preston Sprinkle on engaging controversial topics with grace
Biblical 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?
1hr 3m Mar 18, 2024
1hr 3m
9: Stevie Wonder, Dolly Parton, and the sweet life with Chuck Surack
Chuck 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.
58m Mar 04, 2024
58m
8: “Major on the majors, minor on the minors” with Dr. Bill Mounce
Dr. 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.
1hr 10m Feb 19, 2024
1hr 10m
7: Llamas, balloon art, and the journey to wholeness with Gladys Cruz
Gladys 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.
1hr 2m Feb 08, 2024
1hr 2m
6: Giving up hoops for hope in the Motor City with Pastor Josh Shockey
Josh Shockey is the founding pastor of Motor City Church in Detroit, Michigan. He and Brian discuss Josh’s background, including his Texas roots and God’s call to leave everything, move to Detroit, and plant a church. They also talk about the challenges and faith-stretching moments Josh faced along the way.
1hr 4m Jan 25, 2024
1hr 4m
5: Leaning into your calling with New Testament scholar Dr. Nijay Gupta
Dr. Nijay Gupta is a New Testament scholar and author of twenty-five books, including Tell Her Story: How Women Led, Taught, and Ministered in the Early Church. On this episode Nijay shares his path to vocational scholarship, navigating imposter syndrome, battles with health issues, and the benefits of working with a spiritual director.
1hr 11m Jan 11, 2024
1hr 11m
4: Crazy faith to fix the impossible with Hope College President Matt Scogin
Matt Scogin’s path to the presidency at Hope College was anything but conventional, having spent time in both Washington, D.C. and on Wall Street before arriving back on campus in Holland, Michigan in 2019. Possibly even more unconventional is how he’s leaning on the power of the Gospel to face higher education’s biggest challenges head on. In this episode, Matt shares his story and how he seek...
1hr 7m Jan 11, 2024
1hr 7m
3: “You’d lose weight for another woman?” with Pastor Rob Ketterling
Rob Ketterling is a founding pastor of River Valley Church, a large church with multiple campuses in Minneapolis, Minnesota. He and Brian talk about River Valley’s origins and deep heart for the nations. Rob also shares his thoughts on leading well, living with abundance, and leaving a legacy.
1hr 7m Jan 11, 2024
1hr 7m
2: From clubfoot to the C-suite: leadership, faith, and courage with Kris Bahner
Kellanova Senior Vice President Kris Bahner shares her personal journey and experiences, including reaching her full potential despite significant childhood limitations and needing to escape an abusive first marriage. Kris also offers a wealth of advice for young leaders.
1hr 4m Jan 11, 2024
1hr 4m
1: Perseverance, creativity and finding faith with hip-hop artist Steven Malcolm
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.
1hr 18m Jan 11, 2024
1hr 18m
Launching the Made to Advance podcast with Brian Aulick and Shawna Beyer
Made to Advance host Brian Aulick is joined by special guest (and podcaster in her own right) Shawna Beyer to talk about how you’ll be inspired and equipped by this new podcast, launching January 11, 2024. Links & Episode Notes Shawna and Perry Mornings - Moody Radio (https://www.moodyradio.org/programs/morning-shows/perry-and-shawna/) Real Sisters, Real Talk (https://www.jodyandshawna.com/po...
17m Dec 29, 2023
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