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Unlock the power of AI to supercharge your ministry efficiency and content creation, exploring both its incredible potential and ethical considerations. Book a free AI coaching call with Luke at https://jlukeclayton.com and learn how to maximize AI tools for ministry, content preparation, and more. Connect with Bryan at https://BryanSamms.com This episode is sponsored by ⁠⁠https://ServeHQ.Church⁠

Bryan's session from the 2025 Church Advance Conference. Connect with Bryan at https://BryanSamms.com Start your first design from Luke's team for FREE at ⁠⁠https://IncreaseCreative. Co⁠⁠ This episode is sponsored by ⁠⁠https://ServeHQ.Church⁠

Nate is a financial planner, speaker, and host of the Financial Pathway podcast. Connect with Nate at ⁠https://NateSkelly.com Connect with Luke at ⁠https://jlukeclayton.com Start your first design from Luke's team for FREE at ⁠⁠https://IncreaseCreative. Co⁠⁠ This episode is sponsored by ⁠⁠https://ServeHQ.Church

A message from the 2025 Church Advance Conference by Pastor H.B. Charles Jr. of the Shiloh Metropolitan Baptist Church in Jacksonville, Florida Start your first design from Luke's team for FREE at ⁠⁠https://IncreaseCreative. Co⁠⁠/Design This episode is sponsored by ⁠⁠https://ServeHQ.Church⁠

Bryan and Luke check in on their latest reads and make recommendations for your reading list. Access the reading list and connect with Bryan at https://BryanSamms.com/Notes Start your first design from Luke's team for FREE at ⁠⁠https://IncreaseCreative. Co⁠⁠ This episode is sponsored by ⁠⁠https://ServeHQ.Church⁠

Matt is the director of Grand View Camp in Eagar, Arizona. Connect with Matt at https://www.grandviewcamp.org Connect with Bryan at https://BryanSamms.com Start your first design from Luke's team for FREE at ⁠⁠https://IncreaseCreative. Co⁠⁠ This episode is sponsored by ⁠⁠https://ServeHQ.Church⁠

Bryan shares insights on balancing sequential expository preaching with the leading of the Holy Spirit and strategic interruptions for special days and calendar events Connect with Bryan at https://BryanSamms.com Start your first design from Luke's team for FREE at ⁠⁠https://IncreaseCreative. Co⁠⁠ This episode is sponsored by ⁠⁠https://ServeHQ.Church⁠

Bryan and Luke are joined by Nate and Josh Skelly as well as Larry Oxendine for a discussion on church planting, training leaders, and more. Connect with Josh, Larry, and the team at Redemption Church at https://RedemptionFlorida.org Connect with Nate at https://NateSkelly.com Connect with Bryan at https://BryanSamms.com Start your first design from Luke's team for FREE at ⁠⁠https://IncreaseCr...

Bryan and Luke expose the "OGs" of cancel culture and how this mindset can infiltrate in any church or movement if it's early warning signs aren't heeded. Start your first design from Luke's team for FREE at ⁠⁠https://IncreaseCreative. Co⁠⁠ This episode is sponsored by ⁠⁠https://ServeHQ.Church⁠

A message from the 2025 Church Advance Conference by Pastor Mike Stone of Emmanuel Baptist Church in Blackshear, Georgia Start your first design from Luke's team for FREE at ⁠⁠https://IncreaseCreative. Co⁠⁠ This episode is sponsored by ⁠⁠https://ServeHQ.Church⁠

Bryan reflects on his father's passing, sharing personal moments, lessons learned about faith and family in the face of death, and practical insights for navigating similar experiences. Tour Israel with Bryan and H.B. Charles Jr. – ⁠⁠https://BryanSamms.com/Israel⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Start your first design from Luke's team for FREE at ⁠⁠https://IncreaseCreative. Co⁠⁠ This episode is sponsored by ⁠⁠https:...

Keith is the lead singer of The Erwins and co-host of 4 Ks in a Pod. Connect with Keith at https://ErwinMinistries.com Connect with Luke at https://jlukeclayton.com Tour Israel with Bryan Samms and H.B. Charles Jr. – https://BryanSamms.com/Israel Start your first design from Luke's team for FREE at https://IncreaseCreative. Co This episode is sponsored by https://ServeHQ.Church

Rob shares his powerful story of church planting, heartbreak, and redemption. Start your first design from Luke's team for FREE at ⁠https://IncreaseCreative. Co⁠ Tour Israel with Bryan and H.B. Charles Jr. – ⁠https://BryanSamms.com/Israel⁠ ⁠⁠⁠This episode is sponsored by ⁠ https://ServeHQ.Church⁠

Ideas and strategies for the Easter outreach season. Get your Easter graphics and media from Luke's team at https://IncreaseCreative. Co Tour Israel with Bryan and H.B. Charles Jr. – ⁠https://BryanSamms.com/Israel⁠ ⁠ This episode is sponsored by ⁠https://ServeHQ.Church⁠

Bryan discusses his commitment to reading in 2025, shares his book selection method, and offers recommendations while noting some disappointments. See titles mentioned in the episode https://BryanSamms.com/Notes This episode is sponsored by https://ServeHQ.Church Tour Israel with Bryan and H.B. Charles Jr. – https://BryanSamms.com/Israel Connect with Luke at https://jlukeclayton.com

Kurt joins Bryan to discuss their upcoming trips to Israel. Learn more at https://BryanSamms.comConnect with Bryan at https://BryanSamms.comConnect with Luke at https://YouTube.com/MustIncrease

A conversation with Brandon Robbins. Brandon is a pastor, YouTube creator, and author of The Forgotten Teachings of Jesus Connect with Brandon at https://BrandonRobbinsMinistry.com Connect with Luke at https://MustIncrease.com/ Connect with Bryan at ⁠https://BryanSamms.com

Part of a Q&A from one of Bryan's college classes. Connect with Bryan at https://BryanSamms.comConnect with Luke at https://MustIncrease.com/

A conversation with Luke and Daniel Ostendorff. Daniel is the Lead Pastor of Cornerstone Community Bible Church in Rosenberg, Texas near Houston. Connect with Luke at https:/jlukeclayton.com Connect with Bryan at https://bryansamms.com

Pastoral succession is a critical yet often overlooked aspect of church leadership. Kurt Skelly joins Bryan to discuss what he's learning as he transitions to new leadership at the church he pastors. Connect with Bryan at https://BryanSamms.com Connect with Luke at https://YouTube.com/MustIncrease

Discussing Trump 2.0, college football playoff reflections, Super Bowl predictions, and more! The War on Warriors (Hegseth Book) – https://ncrs.cc/warriors Connect with Bryan at https://BryanSamms.com Connect with Luke at https://YouTube.com/MustIncrease

Bryan welcomes Wes Combs, worship pastor at River City as they discuss Wes's journey from Southern gospel music to leading worship, the challenges and joys of church leadership, and the importance of vulnerability in ministry. Contact Wes – wes@rivercitybaptist.church Connect with Bryan at https://BryanSamms.com Connect with Luke at https://YouTube.com/MustIncrease

Bryan reflects on his 22 years of preaching experience, discussing the evolution of his approach from evangelism to pastoring and the challenges of making biblical narratives relevant to contemporary audiences. He shares insights on his current sermon series through Genesis, emphasizing the importance of creativity and application in preaching. Connect with Bryan at https://BryanSamms.com Connect...

Part of a Q&A from one of Bryan's college classes. Connect with Bryan at https://BryanSamms.com Connect with Luke at https://MustIncrease.com/

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