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An ongoing discussion on Life, Leadership, and Ministry with Pastor Bryan Samms.

Bryan Samms


    • Jun 2, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • weekly NEW EPISODES
    • 31m AVG DURATION
    • 202 EPISODES

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    The Bryan Samms Podcast is a refreshing and insightful resource for anyone involved in ministry or interested in biblical topics. Bryan Samms, a former assistant pastor and current podcaster, provides honest and balanced discussions on a wide range of pastoral and ministry topics. His practical application of God's Word to personal ministry contexts is encouraging and enlightening.

    One of the best aspects of this podcast is Bryan's willingness to address important topics head-on. He doesn't hold back when it comes to tackling challenging issues or sharing his own experiences. The discussions are real, relatable, and often thought-provoking. Listeners will appreciate the depth of insight and practical advice offered by both Bryan and his guests.

    Another strong aspect of this podcast is the variety of topics covered. From mental health to preaching techniques, Bryan covers a wide spectrum of subjects that are relevant to those in ministry. Whether you're a pastor, assistant pastor, or involved in any form of ministry, you're sure to find valuable information and guidance within these episodes.

    While there are many positive aspects to this podcast, one potential downside is that not everyone may agree with everything that is said. As with any resource, personal preferences and theological beliefs may differ from those presented on the podcast. However, even if you don't agree with every viewpoint expressed, there's still value in listening to different perspectives and thinking outside your comfort zone.

    In conclusion, The Bryan Samms Podcast is an excellent resource for anyone involved in ministry or seeking biblical wisdom. Bryan Samms' honesty, practicality, and willingness to tackle tough subjects make this podcast stand out among others in its genre. Listeners can expect to be encouraged, challenged, and equipped with valuable insights for their personal journey in ministry.



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    Latest episodes from The Bryan Samms Podcast

    A Personal Prayer Request // H.B. Charles Jr.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2025 50:55


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

    More Good Reads

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2025 31:17


    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/NotesStart your first design from Luke's team for FREE at ⁠⁠https://IncreaseCreative.Co⁠⁠This episode is sponsored by ⁠⁠https://ServeHQ.Church⁠

    Camp // Matt Wilson

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2025 37:14


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

    Breaking from Consecutive Preaching

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2025 23:47


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

    Redemption Church Plant

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2025 48:30


    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.orgConnect with Nate at https://NateSkelly.comConnect with Bryan at https://BryanSamms.comStart your first design from Luke's team for FREE at ⁠⁠https://IncreaseCreative.Co⁠⁠This episode is sponsored by ⁠⁠https://ServeHQ.Church⁠

    The OG Cancel Culture

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2025 37:03


    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.Co⁠⁠This episode is sponsored by ⁠⁠https://ServeHQ.Church⁠

    Amazing Faith // Mike Stone

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2025 47:51


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

    Remembering Dad

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2025 31:34


    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/Israel⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Start your first design from Luke's team for FREE at ⁠⁠https://IncreaseCreative.Co⁠⁠This episode is sponsored by ⁠⁠https://ServeHQ.Church⁠

    Music // Keith Erwin

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2025 53:51


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

    Down, Not Out // Rob Badger

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2025 58:53


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

    Easter and Spring Outreach

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2025 30:26


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

    5-Star Reads + Books to Avoid

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2025 48:08


    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/NotesThis episode is sponsored by https://ServeHQ.ChurchTour Israel with Bryan and H.B. Charles Jr. – https://BryanSamms.com/IsraelConnect with Luke at https://jlukeclayton.com

    Israel // Kurt Skelly

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2025 28:55


    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

    The Chosen // Brandon Robbins

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2025 35:46


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

    Ministry and Public Speaking

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2025 15:40


    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/

    Intentionality // Daniel Ostendorff

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2025 56:52


    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

    Succession // Kurt Skelly

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2025 36:07


    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

    Talking Trump + Football

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2025 28:00


    Discussing Trump 2.0, college football playoff reflections, Super Bowl predictions, and more! Connect with Bryan at https://BryanSamms.com Connect with Luke at https://YouTube.com/MustIncrease

    Worship – Wes Combs

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2025 38:00


    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

    Preaching Through Genesis

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2025 32:54


    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 with Luke at https://YouTube.com/MustIncrease

    Recommended Reading for Pastors

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2025 18:01


    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/

    Hello 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 3, 2025 21:05


    Subscribe to Bryan's YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/@churchadvance Subscribe to Luke's YouTube channel at http://youtube.com/mustincrease Connect with Bryan at ⁠⁠https://BryanSamms.com/Connect⁠⁠ Connect with Luke at ⁠⁠https://MustIncrease.com/Connect

    Best Books of 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2024 22:35


    Bryan and Luke discuss their favorite books of the year. View their full list at https://BryanSamms.com/Notes Connect with Bryan at ⁠⁠https://BryanSamms.com/Connect⁠⁠ Connect with Luke at ⁠⁠https://MustIncrease.com/Connect

    Best Entertainment of 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2024 24:00


    Bryan and Luke discuss their favorite movies, TV series, and live events of the year. View their full list at https://BryanSamms.com/Notes Connect with Bryan at ⁠⁠https://BryanSamms.com/Connect⁠⁠ Connect with Luke at ⁠⁠https://MustIncrease.com/Connect

    Best Podcasts of 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2024 23:52


    Bryan and Luke discuss their favorite podcasts of the year. View their full list at https://BryanSamms.com/Notes Connect with Bryan at ⁠⁠https://BryanSamms.com/Connect⁠⁠ Connect with Luke at ⁠⁠https://MustIncrease.com/Connect

    Christmas Preaching

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2024 16:06


    Preparing seasonal sermons. Connect with Bryan at ⁠⁠⁠https://BryanSamms.com/Connect⁠⁠⁠ Connect with Luke at ⁠⁠⁠https://MustIncrease.com/Connect⁠

    Christmas Reaching

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2024 21:08


    Outreach ideas for the season. See photos at ⁠https://bryansamms.com/christmas-at-river-city/⁠ Connect with Bryan at ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://BryanSamms.com/Connect⁠⁠⁠⁠ Connect with Luke at ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://MustIncrease.com/Connect⁠

    10 Tips for Preaching

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2024 20:04


    Bryan shares 10 quick tips to improve your preaching. Connect with Bryan at https://BryanSamms.com Connect with Luke at https://MustIncrease.com/

    2025 Conference Update

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2024 14:33


    Register for Church Avance 2025 at http://bryansamms.com/church-advance-2025/ Learn about Pastor Mike Stone at https://pastormikestone.com Connect with Bryan at ⁠⁠https://BryanSamms.com/Connect⁠⁠ Connect with Luke at ⁠⁠https://MustIncrease.com/Connect

    Help! Seminary Didn't Teach Me This

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2024 36:42


    Bryan and Luke discuss how seminary and Bible college are only the beginning of equipping pastors for ministry. Connect with Bryan at ⁠⁠https://BryanSamms.com/Connect⁠⁠ Connect with Luke at ⁠⁠https://MustIncrease.com/Connect

    It's Biblical

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2024 36:40


    The government has hijacked Biblical values and perverted them into political issues. Connect with Bryan at ⁠⁠https://BryanSamms.com/Connect⁠⁠ Connect with Luke at ⁠⁠https://MustIncrease.com/Connect

    It's Not Political

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2024 38:25


    The government has hijacked Biblical values and perverted them into political issues. Connect with Bryan at ⁠⁠https://BryanSamms.com/Connect⁠⁠ Connect with Luke at ⁠⁠https://MustIncrease.com/Connect

    Hiring the Ideal Creatives

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2024 24:23


    A sample of Luke's Church Advance HQ course. Get access to the full course at https://ChurchAdvanceHQ.com Connect with Bryan at ⁠⁠https://BryanSamms.com/Connect⁠⁠ Connect with Luke at ⁠⁠https://MustIncrease.com/Connect

    A Panoramic Overview of the Bible

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2024 21:10


    A sample of Bryan's Church Advance HQ course. Get access to the full course at https://ChurchAdvanceHQ.com Connect with Bryan at ⁠⁠https://BryanSamms.com/Connect⁠⁠ Connect with Luke at ⁠⁠https://MustIncrease.com/Connect

    Sermon Prep with H.B. Charles Jr.

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2024 21:38


    The introduction of H.B. Charles Jr.'s course on preaching. Get access to the full 3.5-hour course at https://ChurchAdvanceHQ.com Connect with Bryan at ⁠⁠https://BryanSamms.com/Connect⁠⁠ Connect with Luke at ⁠⁠https://MustIncrease.com/Connect

    What I Love About the SBC

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2024 24:50


    IT'S CHURCH ADVANCE HQ LAUNCH DAY! Sign up at https://ChurchAdvanceHQ.com Connect with Bryan at ⁠⁠https://BryanSamms.com/Connect⁠⁠ Connect with Luke at ⁠⁠https://MustIncrease.com/Connect

    Transitioning to Modern Worship

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2024 33:20


    A conversation about worship music and philosophies. Get notified with Church Advance HQ launches at ⁠https://ChurchAdvanceHQ.com⁠ Get additional notes and resources at ⁠https://BryanSamms.com/Notes⁠ Connect with Bryan at ⁠⁠https://BryanSamms.com/Connect⁠⁠ Connect with Luke at ⁠⁠https://MustIncrease.com/Connect

    Defining Acceptable Worship

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2024 26:27


    A conversation about worship music and philosophies. Get notified with Church Advance HQ launches at https://ChurchAdvanceHQ.com Get additional notes and resources at ⁠https://BryanSamms.com/Notes⁠ Connect with Bryan at ⁠⁠https://BryanSamms.com/Connect⁠⁠ Connect with Luke at ⁠⁠https://MustIncrease.com/Connect

    Worship Music and Methods

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2024 23:49


    A conversation about worship music and philosophies. Get notified with Church Advance HQ launches at https://ChurchAdvanceHQ.com Get additional notes and resources at ⁠https://BryanSamms.com/Notes⁠ Connect with Bryan at ⁠⁠https://BryanSamms.com/Connect⁠⁠ Connect with Luke at ⁠⁠https://MustIncrease.com/Connect

    Concluding the Case for Consecutive Preaching (The Whetstone)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2024 32:09


    Continuing the Whetstone series. Get additional notes and resources at ⁠https://BryanSamms.com/Notes⁠ Connect with Bryan at ⁠⁠https://BryanSamms.com/Connect⁠⁠ Connect with Luke at ⁠⁠https://MustIncrease.com/Connect

    Advancing Cooperation and Gospel Integrity

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2024 24:06


    Bryan shares a refresher on the vision and purpose of Church Advance. Get additional notes and resources at ⁠⁠⁠https://BryanSamms.com/Notes⁠⁠⁠ Connect with Bryan at ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://BryanSamms.com/Connect⁠⁠⁠⁠ Connect with Luke at ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://MustIncrease.com/Connect

    Advancing Courage and Challenging Tradition,

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2024 25:18


    Bryan shares a refresher on the vision and purpose of Church Advance. Get additional notes and resources at ⁠⁠⁠https://BryanSamms.com/Notes⁠⁠⁠ Connect with Bryan at ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://BryanSamms.com/Connect⁠⁠⁠⁠ Connect with Luke at ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://MustIncrease.com/Connect

    Advancing Biblical Ministry and Healthy Dialogue

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2024 30:19


    Bryan shares a refresher on the vision and purpose of Church Advance. Get additional notes and resources at ⁠⁠https://BryanSamms.com/Notes⁠⁠ Connect with Bryan at ⁠⁠⁠https://BryanSamms.com/Connect⁠⁠⁠ Connect with Luke at ⁠⁠⁠https://MustIncrease.com/Connect

    Mastering Context and Deepening Sermon Preparation (The Whetstone)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2024 28:45


    Continuing the Whetstone series. Get additional notes and resources at ⁠https://BryanSamms.com/Notes⁠ Connect with Bryan at ⁠⁠https://BryanSamms.com/Connect⁠⁠ Connect with Luke at ⁠⁠https://MustIncrease.com/Connect

    How I Wish the IFB Would Change with Dave Mallinak

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2024 54:10


    A conversation with Dave Mallinak. Dave is an independent Baptist pastor serving at the Berean Baptist Church in Ogden, Utah. Connect with Dave at ⁠⁠https://DaveMallinak.com⁠ Access note and resources for this episode at ⁠https://BryanSamms.com/Notes⁠ Watch this episode at ⁠⁠⁠https://YouTube.com/@ChurchAdvance⁠⁠⁠ Connect with Bryan at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://BryanSamms.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Connect with Luke at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://MustIncrease.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

    Bryan Responds to Paul Chappell

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2024 50:58


    Bryan shares his thoughts on Paul Chappell's opposition to accepting funding from the Southern Baptist Convention. This episode was originally released on January 8, 2024 Access show notes at ⁠⁠https://BryansSamms.com/Notes⁠⁠ Connect with Bryan at ⁠⁠⁠https://BryanSamms.com⁠⁠⁠  Connect with Luke at ⁠⁠⁠https://MustIncrease.com

    The Co-Vocational Pastor with Brandon Nicely

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2024 34:15


    A replay of our conversation with Brandon Nicely on co-vocational ministry and the role of good business practice in the church. Access show notes at ⁠⁠https://BryansSamms.com/Notes⁠⁠ Connect with Bryan at ⁠⁠⁠https://BryanSamms.com⁠⁠⁠ Connect with Luke at ⁠⁠⁠https://MustIncrease.com/Connect

    Take the Slow Lane

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2024 41:51


    A message from Bryan preached at River City Baptist Church. Connect with Bryan at ⁠⁠https://BryanSamms.com/Connect⁠⁠ Connect with Luke at ⁠⁠https://MustIncrease.com/Connect

    Simple Salvation - Tom Farrell

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2024 38:27


    A message from Tom Farrell preached at Beacon Baptist Church in Raleigh, North Carolina Connect with Bryan at ⁠⁠https://BryanSamms.com/Connect⁠⁠ Connect with Luke at ⁠⁠https://MustIncrease.com/Connect

    Outreach Efforts and Events

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2024 31:28


    Bryan covers the importance of consistent gospel proclamation and public invitations as well as creative events and community engagement. Get additional notes and resources at ⁠https://BryanSamms.com/Notes⁠ Connect with Bryan at ⁠⁠https://BryanSamms.com/Connect⁠⁠ Connect with Luke at ⁠⁠https://MustIncrease.com/Connect

    Mobilizing Your Church to Reach Others

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2024 27:20


    Bryan discusses some key strategies for reaching and assimilating new members. Get additional notes and resources at ⁠https://BryanSamms.com/Notes⁠ Connect with Bryan at ⁠⁠https://BryanSamms.com/Connect⁠⁠ Connect with Luke at ⁠⁠https://MustIncrease.com/Connect

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