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UPCOMING SHOWS

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Opening for Andy Squyres

(EDT, UTC-04) (EDT, UTC-04)

Broadway Christian Church, 910 Broadway , Fort Wayne

I get to open for one of my favorite songwriters, Andy Squyres!!

Singer-songwriter Andy Squyres returns to Ft Wayne for an up close evening of acoustic songs, stories, laughter and hope.

All Oxford commas intended, Andy Squyres has a way with words, and I absolutely endorse him as a trickster and a fool, in the most perfect and technical sense. He is deeply introspective with an unorthodox sincerity and an unrelenting devotion. He has no Sunday School answers.

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Jul15

Mt. Carmel Family Camp Evening Preacher/Guest Musician

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Mount Carmel Ministries, 800 Mount Carmel Drive NE, Alexandria, MN

I’ll be the evening preacher for a week of family camp at Mount Carmel Ministries in Alexandria, MN. My good friend Gabe Kasper will be the main speaker and my old musical partner Todd Miller will be leading music. There may or may not be a Todd and Brian musical reunion at different points throughout the week. For more information and to register visit https://www.mountcarmelministries.com/family-camp-2023/

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Mar11

I'll be sharing songs and stories and prayers reflecting on the kind of raw, honest prayers we pray when we are weighed down by grief. This event is sponsored by Lord of Life Lutheran Church in West Chester, OH, and is being held at The Fringe Coffeehouse in Hamilton, OH. Suggested donation $10-$20.

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Longest Night Gathering

(EST, UTC-05) (EST, UTC-05)

Messiah Lutheran Church, 7211 Stellhorn Road, Fort Wayne, IN

7:00 PM at Messiah Lutheran Church 7211 Stellhorn Road Fort Wayne, IN 46815 I’ll be leading this gathering along with my friends Rev. Daniel Bellinger (Parkview Chaplain) and Cody Hardley (Licensed Spiritual Director). Longest Night is a simple, reflective gathering to remember our loved ones no longer with us. The Christmas season is often marked by expressions of joy, excitement, and happiness. It’s a time for family to gather and for churches to worship pointing to the hope that is found in the coming of the Christ child. However, this time of joy and expectation can often overshadow the pain and hurt many people experience during this season. Join us for this simple, reflective worship gathering to remember our loved ones no longer with us during this holiday season.

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Dec13

12/13/22 Preaching at Parkview Health Interdenominational Memorial Service. 7:00 PM. Hosted by Parkview Health and its Chaplaincy Services staff at the Parkview Mirro Center for Research and Innovation 10622 Parkview Plaza Drive Fort Wayne, IN 46845. For more information and for online options visit https://www.parkview.com/home/interdenominational-memorial-service

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Nov20

Preaching, Sharing Special Music, Leading Adult Class I'll be preaching and sharing special music during worship at 9 AM at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Independence, IA. I'll also be sharing from my book during the adult Sunday School Class. For more info visit their website at https://www.immanuelindee.com

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Nov6

Don’t You Care That We Are Drowning? Gathering

(EST, UTC-05) (EST, UTC-05)

The Paul Wolfe Mission House, 602 E Wayne Street, Fort Wayne, IN

6:00 PM at The Paul Wolfe Mission House at Associated Churches of Fort Wayne 602 E Wayne St., Fort Wayne, IN 46802. Join us for an evening of songs and stories and prayers reflecting on the kind of raw, honest prayers we pray when we are weighed down by grief. All participants will receive a free copy of Brian’s book “Don’t You Care That We Are Drowning? (and other unexpected prayers).

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Download the New EP (OR GET A COPY ON CD)

You can download "Welcome to Struggleville Junction for free (or pay what you want). If you want a CD, just pay $5 for shipping and I'll send one your way.

Welcome to Struggleville Junction

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