The Acts 29 Podcast

In this episode, Adam Flynt sits down with Dr. Samuel Vitalino, lead pastor of Esperança Church in Orlando, Florida, and Vitor Belfort, Brazilian-American professional boxer and mixed martial artist, for a compelling conversation on calling, discipline, and the pursuit of true victory. Together, they explore what it means to be equipped for the work of ministry and how God gives gifts not for personal glory, but for the sake of the gospel.
Drawing from both pastoral leadership and the world of elite competition, they reflect on the desire for success and the reality that victory is not just a single moment, but a lifelong journey.
Whether in ministry or the arena, the call is to train, fight, and pursue excellence in what God has given you, only to discover that the greatest prize was never the platform, but Christ Himself.

Adam sits down with Todd Hickox for a Fireside Chat at Acts 29 Conference 2025

In this episode, Adam Flynt sits down with Joby Martin of The Church of Eleven22 to talk about the heart of ministry and the importance of leading from a place of spiritual health. Together, they emphasize that being ministered to must come before ministering to others.

They also reflect on the role church planters play in shaping the culture of their churches, modeling authenticity and setting the tone for how people live and lead. With a focus on disciple-making, the conversation highlights our responsibility to plant, water, and cultivate, while trusting God to do what only he can do.

This episode is a timely reminder that we don’t need more tips and tricks—we need an encounter with the living God. And as we step into the calling of the Great Commission, we’re not meant to do it alone. Acts 29 exists to come alongside church planters as partners in that mission because every player needs a coach, and it’s time to get in the game.