We’re back in the studio this week after being out of the country, and there’s a lot to catch up on.We talk through the return from Uganda, some reflections from the trip, and what stood out most coming back. Along the way, we hit everything from MLB Opening Day to Palm Sunday, plus a few moments from church life—including Brandon getting bumped from preaching.In our Sunday Rewind, we look back at the heart behind this past weekend, especially the compassion focus and what it means to respond. We also revisit some of the thoughts that didn’t make it into the message and process what’s still sticking with us heading into the week.We wrap things up by looking ahead to Good Friday and Easter, and of course, some lighter moments with a debate on ballpark food.A little bit of everything in this one—meaningful, reflective, and just enough chaos to keep it interesting.

This week we’re joined by Pastor Leah!

She shares her story, how she ended up in ministry, and what life actually looks like behind the scenes — from the most meaningful parts to the challenges people don’t always see. We also get into how she and Pastor Rob met, what ministry has really taught her.

We also rewind Sunday, talk through the heart behind the message, and reflect on how easy it is to miss everyday opportunities to actually live out the love of Christ right in front of us.And then… things take a turn.

We wrap it up with a draft of the best talkback phrases during preaching — the ones you hear every Sunday and maybe say without even thinking.

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).