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Culture doesn’t drift in the right direction—it gets defined.

In this episode of Speak On Purpose, we move to Step Two of The Great Church Culture Blueprint: Write It. Because if your culture only exists in your head, your team will create their own version—and it won’t be the one you intended.

Using a simple (and slightly painful) family fudge recipe story, we talk about why culture has to be written down before it can be repeated. Hope isn’t a strategy, and clarity isn’t optional. When values stay vague, behaviors get inconsistent.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Why culture that isn’t written gets rewritten
• How to turn values into clear, repeatable behaviors
• What “Culture Commandments” look like in real life
• How clarity creates confidence for your team

If you want a culture that lasts beyond you, it has to be defined—clearly, simply, and intentionally.

Because culture isn’t mystical.
It’s a recipe.
And recipes only work when they’re written down.

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In this episode, Bryan discusses the significance of church culture and its impact on community engagement and growth. Through personal anecdotes and practical steps, Bryan emphasizes the need for awareness and intentionality in creating a welcoming environment that fosters connection and belonging.

takeaways

• Culture shapes every interaction and experience.
• Awareness of culture is crucial for improvement.
• People's first impressions are formed before the sermon starts.
• Small moments contribute significantly to culture.
• Intentionality is key in creating a positive culture.
• Reading the room can enhance the church experience.
• Community engagement is vital for church growth.
• Understanding cultural dynamics can prevent poor experiences.
• Every member's experience matters in shaping culture.
• A welcoming atmosphere can transform perceptions.

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We explore how mindset and emotion shape action and why the most effective sermons start by answering one question: why do they need to know this. Brian shares a practical WHY acrostic, a powerful story from Christmas services, and a framework to turn truth into transformation.

• mindset plus emotion equals action
• positive and negative mindsets as motivators
• speak to the heart to drive memory and decisions
• the game changer question: why do they need to know this
• Michael Jr. illustration of purpose powering delivery
• the WHY acrostic: What truth, High stakes, Your burden
• stakes for you, community, and world to anchor urgency
• crafting burden-driven applications that prompt action

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Being a pastor is rewarding—but it’s also really hard.
In this podcast, I share 15 hard truths about pastoring that most people don’t talk about. From the hurt that comes from people leaving your church. Fighting depression, and doubt about your calling as a pastor.

💬 What’s one hard truth you’ve learned in ministry? Share it in the comments—I’d love to hear your story.

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Have you ever wondered what separates good sermons from truly transformative ones? The answer isn't found in seminary textbooks or public speaking courses.

A simple yet profound quote revolutionized my entire approach to preaching: "You can preach a good sermon without loving your people, but you will never preach a great sermon without loving them." This insight was like putting on glasses I didn't know I needed, bringing everything into sharp focus. While technical skills matter—proper interpretation, effective delivery, perfect timing—they're merely beautiful wrapping on an empty box when love is absent.

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Ever caught yourself slipping into someone else's preaching style? That moment when you realize you're channeling T.D. Jakes or Andy Stanley instead of being yourself can be both embarrassing and eye-opening.

As musician John Mayer wisely observed, "You find your voice when you try to be like other people and fail." This podcast explores that journey toward authentic preaching—the liberating realization that God doesn't need you to be a carbon copy of your ministry heroes. He needs your unique voice.

I share my own humiliating experience of trying to imitate a passionate televangelist while teaching a college Sunday school class, watching terror spread across students' faces as I performed someone else's style. That painful lesson taught me something profound: God doesn't anoint impersonation; He anoints authenticity.

Ready to break free from imitation and find your authentic voice? Download our free preaching resources at speakonpurposepodcast.com and join our community of pastors committed to delivering better sermons.

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Jesus and the Power of Silence

In John 8, the religious leaders brought a woman caught in adultery to Jesus. They pressed Him for an answer. He famously said, “Let the one who is without sin cast the first stone.”

And then what? Silence.

No explanation. No follow-up. Just stillness. And in that stillness, something shifted. One by one, they dropped their stones and walked away.

That moment wasn’t filler — it was the sermon.

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Ever delivered a sermon that felt powerful in the moment but seemed to evaporate by Monday morning? The missing ingredient might be simpler than you think.

From my back porch, surrounded by nature and birdsong, I'm sharing a game-changing insight that transformed my own preaching: the art of ending sermons with purpose. Drawing from a personal experience where I preached what I thought was a compelling message about being "the light of the world," I reveal the critical mistake that left my congregation inspired but directionless.

Whether you're a seasoned pastor or just beginning your preaching journey, this simple shift in approach will help your messages stick, creating "Monday moments" that lead to genuine life change. Ready to take your sermons from informative to transformative? Listen now, and don't forget to share this episode with a pastor friend who might benefit from these practical preaching tips.

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