
The Grand Finale
After over 200 episodes, the Church Advance podcast is ending. We're reflecting on five years of necessary conversations that helped a generation of leaders find their voice. Connect with Bryan at https://pulpitadvance.c

Hosted by Bryan Samms and Luke Clayton · 🇺🇸 US · EN-US · 230 episodes
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Advancing a reformation of fellowship, partnership, and Gospel hope amongst Bible-believing pastors. Hosted by Bryan Samms and Luke ClaytonProduced in IncreaseCreative.Co
Bryan Samms and Luke Clayton hosts Church Advance, a religion show with 230 episodes published.

After over 200 episodes, the Church Advance podcast is ending. We're reflecting on five years of necessary conversations that helped a generation of leaders find their voice. Connect with Bryan at https://pulpitadvance.c

As the Church Advance podcast comes to a close, Luke talks about the future of Increase Creative and the role of AI in church communication. Connect with Bryan at https://pulpitadvance.com Connect with Luke at https://jl

As the Church Advance podcast comes to a close, Bryan talks about what's next. Pulpit Advance is a new ministry dedicated to one thing: helping pastors and young men preach better. Connect with Bryan at https://pulpitadv

Bryan breaks down what makes a sermon a "great" sermon. Connect with Bryan at https://pulpitadvance.com Connect with Luke at https://jlukeclayton.com This episode is sponsored by https://ServeHQ.Church

Adoption is the centerpiece of our family. I’m sharing our journey and what it taught us about aligning our finances with our faith. With Nate Skelly. Connect with Bryan at https://BryanSamms.com Connect with Luke at htt

Are you relying on the grace of God? Just like Hannah, we all need a "Shiloh" moment. Let's explore how to access God’s presence and receive answered prayer in the midst of our modern struggles. Connect with Bryan at htt

From the Worldview podcast with Mike Lester. We have been blessed with a family built through four adoptions. Our Christian adoption story is one of faith and miracles, teaching us that adoption and the gospel are inextr

Preaching means speaking and thinking at the same time. To master preaching without notes, you need an internalized "mental map" to guide your sermon delivery strategy and manage the energy flow.Connect with Scott at htt

Your Sermon Introduction must grab attention and connect to the text. I share my 4-part formula and show you where to source the best Sermon Illustrations from news, sports, and personal experience.Connect with Scott at

If you're looking to develop a consistent preaching style, you need a disciplined sermon preparation flow. Connect with Scott at https://substack.com/@blksheepshepherd Connect with Bryan at https://BryanSamms.com Connect

Jono Long is the founder of Faithworks Marketing, which helps churches reach more people with the power of digital marketing. Connect with Jono at https://www.jonolong.com/ Connect with Luke at https://jlukeclayton.comS

A conversation with Brent Armstrong, pastor of Temple Baptist Church in Tucson, Arizona A seismic shift is underway in global missions. We're rethinking how we fulfill the Great Commission, moving from a costly deputatio

A conversation with Bryan Samms, Mike Lester, Nate Skelly, and Luke Clayton for a crossover episode of the Church Advance, Worldview, and Financial Pathway podcasts. In a world filled with digital distractions, how do we

A pastor’s calling and their compensation. What does the Bible say about money in ministry? We explore the new normal for pastoral compensation and the importance of financial stewardship. Connect with Bryan at https://B

What does the Bible say about money in ministry? We’re diving deep into pastoral compensation, the myths of poverty theology, and the difference between a calling and a job. Connect with Bryan at https://BryanSamms.com C

When I saw a post that said, “take the money out of preaching and we will see who was called,” it sparked a firestorm of commentary. People have so many questions about this topic, from what the Bible says about pastoral

Bryan and Dan discuss fitness, family, church, and more. Connect with Bryan at https://BryanSamms.com Connect with Luke at https://jlukeclayton.com This episode is sponsored by https://ServeHQ.Church

Bryan and Luke discuss why church attendance isn't the most important metric.Order your copy at https://BryanSamms.com/RescuedConnect with Bryan at https://BryanSamms.comConnect with Luke at https://jlukeclayton.comThis

Bryan shares the opening pages of his new memoir of his family's adoption journey, filled with faith and miraculous moments. Order your copy at https://BryanSamms.com/RescuedConnect with Bryan at https://BryanSamms.comTh

A replay of Luke's conversation with Keith Erwin, originally released on April 7, 2025 Connect with Bryan at https://BryanSamms.com Connect with Luke at https://jlukeclayton.com This episode is sponsored by https://Ser
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