64: Mike Luepke Returns: On Managing a Megachurch

64: Mike Luepke Returns: On Managing a Megachurch

January 7, 2026 · 1h 6m · Episode 64

About this episode

Mike Luepke takes over hosting duties to discuss church leadership and growth with Brian Aulick.

Mike Luepke returns to the podcast, and this time he’s got the hosting duties. Mike turns the tables on Brian, asking about his early life and call to ministry. They also talk about Engedi Church’s growth, leadership & working with your spouse, and the future of the church in the United States. “Boiler Up?” Links & Episode Notes Mike Luekpe Valeo / Training MTA #28: Personal trainer and entrepreneur Mike Luepke on thriving despite visual impairment Brian Aulick Trinity Evangelical Divinity School Central Wesleyan Engedi Church Beyond Megachurch Myths by Scott Thumma and Dave Travis BLACKBOX Sam Harris Dominion by Tom Holland Tim Keller on the Christian Life: The Transforming Power of the Gospel by Matt Smethurst The Beechers: America's Most Influential Family by Obbie Tyler Todd Kingdom Builders at Engedi Church

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Host: Brian Aulick

Guest: Mike Luepke

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Organizations: Engedi Church, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School

Books & works: Beyond Megachurch Myths, Dominion, Tim Keller on the Christian Life: The Transforming Power of the Gospel, The Beechers: America's Most Influential Family

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