This week we put Mike in the hot seat.Mike is our Creative Leader at Amplify, and if you’ve ever wondered what actually happens behind the scenes on a Sunday morning — this episode is for you.We talk about Mike’s story of faith, how he ended up on staff, what a typical week in church production looks like, and the creative process behind planning services.We also get into some church production confessions:How loud is too loud on a Sunday?Why do churches use fog machines?What are the most common complaints production teams hear?Plus we ask Mike if he ever actually gets mad (spoiler: he might be the calmest man alive).

This week on the podcast, things are moving fast—literally! Brandon’s packing up for a weekend getaway back to DC, the team is gearing up to head out for Love is Red, and we’re even giving you a sneak peek at the Uganda trip where preaching is on the itinerary

Plus, some lighter fare: our favorite TV shows and the hilarious nicknames people are calling us on Sundays.

This week we’re talking congregational psychology… and the art of surviving when you forget someone’s name.We recap a freezing trip to Washington DC — memorial walks, the Museum of the Bible, the Dead Sea Scrolls, NASA HQ (yes, we saw a piece of the moon… and yes, we asked the question).Sunday Rewind gets real with Brandon’s message, a slightly confusing ending flow, band cue moments, and the psychology of how a congregation actually responds in the room. Also: Brandon vs. squirrels? ...Plus — Easter is coming. Grab a sign this Sunday!Insightful. Practical. Mildly unhinged.

We discuss an upcoming global leadership event we’re hosting as a site this August, reflect on a visit to Washington DC and the Museum of the Bible, and honor Jeff Leake’s leadership legacy.

We also unpack topical vs. verse-by-verse preaching, referencing Isaiah 30 and Jonah, talk Easter promotion, and wrap it up with a fun “Favorite Preacher Draft.”

This week, we dive into a very real case of producer voter fraud (were the polls rigged?, Did Ian Influence Votes??!), breakfast refusals, and what it all teaches us about leadership, influence, and integrity. Along the way we honor Pastor Jeff Leake, recap the Super Bowl, and revisit the Olympics.We also unpack key church conversations including our recent financial town hall, what it looks like when kids take over service, and how to address issues like ICE and racism with truth and grace. There’s a little theology with Jonah, a whole lot of laughs with “Brandon vs. the wheel,” and a pastor favorite: the Favorite Preacher Draft.

Pastor Brandon is joined by Pastor Rob for an episode full of banter, debates, and real ministry conversations. They kick things off with winter Olympics fallout (curling vs hockey still hurts), a social media vote experiment that went completely off the rails, and the shocking revelation that the people love Producer Ian… even when he didn’t participate

This week, Pastors Ed & Brandon rewind a snowy weekend that forced Sunday services to be cancelled and moved church to Friday night. They recap Brandon’s message, “Your Focus Is Your Future,” diving into what it means to seek God first, guard your focus, and live with an eternal perspective.

We talk through moments from Sunday that sparked follow-up conversations, jokes that probably shouldn’t have landed as well as they did, and the kind of behind-the-scenes leadership thoughts you don’t always hear from the stage. Along the way, we hit sports talk, fast food, leadership insights, honest church conversations, and the moments you only hear when the mic is still on.