Speak On Purpose

Speak On Purpose

Hello, I'm Bryan Cox, and welcome to the Speak On Purpose Podcast. On Speak on Purpose, you’ll find practical tips, biblical insights, and proven strategies that I’ve learned through years of ministry and study. Whether you’re preaching from the pulpit, teaching in a classroom, or leading a small group, my goal is simple: help you speak with confidence, connect with your audience, and communicate in a way that moves people closer to God.. JOIN THE COMMUNITY 🌎 Website: https://www.speakonpurposepodcast.com ====================

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December 31, 2025 7 mins

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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 f...
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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 dec...

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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...

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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 ...

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August 14, 2025 4 mins

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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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August 4, 2025 4 mins

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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 mess...

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Have you ever been on stage teaching or preaching and suddenly you forget where you are or what you’re talking about? You just go blank for a few seconds. I’ve been there, I’ve been in your shoes, and it can be terrifying to the point that you doubt your calling or purpose. 

But get this! 

What if I told you that every time you get up to speak, whether it’...

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We’ve all heard sermons, talks, or speeches that were solid — well-organized, scripturally accurate, and even inspiring. But every now and then, someone speaks… and something shifts in the room. You feel it. You see it. People lean in.That’s not just effective communication. That’s transformational communication.

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Episode 1
October 1st 2024
Words that shape history:

In this episode, we'll uncover the secrets of making your words resonate like never before. Journey with us as we listen to legendary speeches from FDR, JFK, and Martin Luther King, and discover how their words moved nations.
 
We also take a sobering look at the destructive side of rhetoric through the infamous speeches of Adolf Hitler,...

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September 17, 2024 1 min

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Coming October 1st
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Why is it important to speak with purpose?

Whether leading a meeting at work, teaching a class, or preaching a sermon, how you present is just as important as what you present. 

Episode 1 coming October 1st 2024
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