Made to Advance with Brian Aulick Engedi Church

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.