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Spiritual Warfare

Wed, 16 Jul 2025 06:39:00 -0400

Bill Dempsey has 45 years of expereince in Naval Special Warfare and Special Operations. On this episode he and Mike talk about the Spiritual Warfare Belivers face everyday and how they need to prepare themselves. So many of our men do not understand about spiritual warfare and how God's Word helps to prepare, train, and guide us through the battles we encounter.

Contact Bill Dempsey at cdrdempsey@hotmail.com

Mike.Sandlin@CapeFearMen.net

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Jesus Loves the Little Children

Thu, 10 Jul 2025 23:00:32 -0400

On this episode of Shoulder Tap Podcast we are deviating a little from the premise of a Men's Ministry Leader interviewing Leaders in Men's Ministry to have Tara Hackney as our special guest. Tara is the author of the book Jesus Loves the Little Children , all the Children of the World to discus how dads can use her book to speak into their young child's life.

www.JesusLoves.org

Tara@JesusLoves.org

www.CapeFearMen.org

Working Through Pain

Wed, 18 Jun 2025 13:33:21 -0400

Jay Cookingham, Founder of Strategic Fathering, is our guest on this episode. Jay speaks at men's events throughout the nation encouraging men especially in the area of working through pain. He will discuss some of that in this episode along with other areas of being a father as we will look a little at father wounds.

jcdude@gmail.com

www.StrategicFathering.net

https://bftwealth.com/financial-university/

Men's Alliance: A ministry to connect all the men of your church

Mon, 19 May 2025 15:24:17 -0400

Are you looking for a ministry to get all the men in your church connected regardless of their age from 13 - 113? This is the ministry for you. David "Goose" Mills the Director and Founder of Men's Alliance is my guest on this episode to talk about how Men's Alliance is revolutionizing ministries to men across the country.

A Ministering to Men Conversation

Mon, 05 May 2025 15:49:13 -0400

My good friend Michael Rivera is the guest on this episode. Michael is on regularly and we talk about ministering to men as God leads us. We had no set agenda and we just flow as God leads. Let us know your thoughts on this episode and is there anything particular you would like for us to cover.

Michael Rivera: mikejoce30@gmail.com

Find him on Facebook at Buildling Brothers

Mike Sandlin: mike.sandlin@capefearmen.net

www.CapeFearMen.com

Let's Talk Finances

Tue, 15 Apr 2025 14:24:06 -0400

Rick Barnettt, Founder and CEO of Barnett Financial and Tax, is the guest on this episode. Rick discusses the importance of how Believers need to approach finances from a Biblical perspective giving us some insight and tips as we prepare for our family's future.

MyTeam@bftwealth.com

Mike.Sandlin@CapeFearMen.net

Speak Into The Lives

Wed, 09 Apr 2025 15:59:00 -0400

This is the closing message at the Iron Shaprens Iron National Men's Equipping Conference at Monroe, NC on April 5, 2025. Mike Sandlin, Director of Cape Fear Men was the speaker. He shared three points that every man should consider as he intentionally develop relationships to forge bounds to Speak Into the Lives; 1. Speak into the LIves of Your Family, 2. Speak into the Lives of Other Men, and 3. Speak into the Lives of the Next Generation.

Marriage - What is Going On in Marriages in Today's Culture?

Mon, 31 Mar 2025 06:15:00 -0400

Willie Batson, a coach and counseling pastor for couples share what he sees in today's culture as he and Mike discuss the condition of marriages in the United States. Willie also shares about ministering to couples dealing with disabilities of a spouse or child.

www.williebatson.com

willie@williebatson.com

www.joniandfriends.org

kevingregory@maninthemirro.org

Spiritual Fathering

Tue, 25 Mar 2025 15:57:27 -0400

Kevin Gregory of Man in the Mirror will share about what it means to be a spiritual father and the importance for churches to have an effective and effficient ministry to men. So many churches struggle with ministering to their men that only 5-8% of churches in the United States have an effective and efficient ministry to men.

www.maninthemirror.org

www.capefearmen.org

rex.Tignor@ironsharpensiron.net

How Serious Are You About Ministering to Men

Wed, 19 Feb 2025 06:08:00 -0500

Rex Tignor of Iron Sharpens Iron joins Mike on this episode to discusss what he see happening n the churches with men in today's culture. He will also discuss opportunities to be trained as a Certified Men's Ministry Leader and how you can use some of the videos Iron Sharpens Iron is developing for you to use for your men gathering in your local church.

www.IronSharpensIron.net

As a Dad are You Listening to the Enemy's Lies

Wed, 12 Feb 2025 06:06:00 -0500

Sometimes us dads listen to the lies the enemy tries to tell us about about being a Father. Kent Evans on this episode will talk about some of those lies and what we need to do to overcome the enemy's attack. What are the rememdies to battle these lies. We will also talk about his new book, Don't Bench Yourself: How to stay in the Game Even hen You Want to Quit.

www.ManhoodJourney.org

info@manhoodhourney.org

www.guardrailsministries.com

Have You Put Guard Rails Up

Wed, 05 Feb 2025 06:16:00 -0500

Thomas McMIllan of Guardrail Ministries is Mike's guest on this episode. Thomas shares why men need to depend on other men in their day-to-day lives. As he says, "Women need an excuse to meet while men need a reason." We will talk about some of those reasons and how you can engage your men more effectively. Check out his new book, The 4 Tests of a Godly Man.

thomthmcs@aol.com

Chris@EveryManAWarrior.com

Disciple-Making - An Essential Element of the Christian Life

Wed, 29 Jan 2025 07:03:00 -0500

Disciple-making is one of the most essential elements of the Christian life. On this episode Chris Ackerson of Every Man a Warrior speak about the generational disciple-making and how it leads to success in all areas of life. Disciple-Making will help every man understand how to be successful in their personal walk with God.

www.EveryManAWarrior.com

mike.sandlin@CapeFearMen.net

There's Still Hope

Wed, 22 Jan 2025 16:46:09 -0500

Mark Denison Founder of There's Still Hope is the guest on this episode of The Shoulder Tap Podcast. Mark ministers to those who are struggling with porn addicition helping them to recovery. Are churches beginning to recognize the seriousness of this addicition within the church and what can churches do to help those who are trapped by this addiction?

mark@theresstillhope.org

www.TheresStillHope.org

www.SportsLifeLeadership.com

Wisdom For Men

Wed, 15 Jan 2025 06:02:00 -0500

Dan Britton of Sports Life Leadership on this episode of The Shoulder Tap Podcast talks about his new book Daily Wisdom for Men among other interesting subjects to encourage and mentor men. Listen as Dan shares how men need to get their face in the book and fill themselves up each day with God's Word.

DanBritton21@gmail.com

www.CharacterThatCounts.org

Men and Mental Health

Wed, 08 Jan 2025 06:03:00 -0500

Have you ever notice somene who may seem to be having trouble in life? Have you ever wondered if there was something you could have done? Dennis Gillan of Half A Sorrow Foundation is the guest on this episode to talk about mental health and suicide prevention. It is a subject men tend to shy away from but one we need to be aware.

How is Your Character?

Wed, 30 Oct 2024 06:04:00 -0400

Why is our character so important? I mean, isn't character just who I am? What is the biggest issue men face when dealing with their character? Rod Handley the Founder and President of Character That Counts and MIke's will address these questions and much more on this program. Character that Counts provides many resources to engage men to help identify their identity and to develop a Godly character.

Interview with a Local Church Men's Leader

Wed, 23 Oct 2024 06:03:00 -0400

Michael Figgens is a Men's Ministry Leader at his local church in Jacksonville, NC and is Mike's guest on The Shoulder Tap Podcast. Michael (Fig) shares how his church engages the men of the church and community and the ministries he is envolved with. One ministry they use as a tool to disciple men is Betterman. Michael shares how this is changing lives for the Glory of God.

Mike Sandlin - mike.sandlin@capefearmen.net

2024 State of Manhood Booklet

The State of Manhood

Wed, 16 Oct 2024 06:02:00 -0400

Mike and Chris Harper of Betterman discuss The state of manhood. They will discuss why we need to be speaking into the next generation, the issues men are facing, why churches are not engaged in reaching their men, and what do we need to do to be better at connecting with men and helping them to understand what is a real man.

Chris Harper, CEO 0f Betterman

www.Betterman.com

Mike Sandlin, Director of Cape Fear Men

The Changing Face of Addiction

Wed, 25 Sep 2024 06:05:00 -0400

The face of addiction is changing with the onset of on-line gambling. Statistics are indicating that gambling addiction is overtaking pronography addiction as the number 1 concern with men in the church. Jack Alan Levine, an addiction expert, joins Mike on this episode to discuss the issues gambling addiction has and what one can do to overcome and recover not just from a gambling addiction but any addictions. This is a good episode for one to learn how you may be able to help someone who is struggling with addicition.

Jack Alan Levine: Jack@JackAlanLevine.com

www.JackAlanLevine.com

For free E-Books: www.JackAlanLevine.com/ebooks

Mike Sandlin: mike.sandlin@capefearmen.net

The Iron Sharpens Iron National Men's Equipping Conferences

Wed, 18 Sep 2024 06:04:00 -0400

Brian Doyle, Founder and President of Iron Sharpens Iron joins Mike on this episode to discuss the National Iron Sharpens Iron National Men's Equipping Conferences. We will review the history of the conferences and how these conferences differ from the large stadium and coliseum conferences and how these conferences can be used by the local church to encourage and equip their men. We will also talk about the gap between church leaders and what the men of the church are looking for to help them in their day to day walk wwith God.

Brian Doyle: Brian.Doyle@IronSharpensIron.net

www.IronSharpensIron.net

Mike Sandlin: Mike Sandlin@CapeFearMen.net

The Grand Strand Men's Conference

Wed, 04 Sep 2024 06:06:00 -0400

On this episode we will discuss the founding and contining ministry of the Grand Strand Men's Conference in North Mrytle Beach, SC. Conference Founder Dusty Dodd will share what he sees hat men need in their lives, and the gap that is between church leaders and what men actually needs. Dusty will also share about the conference and how you can find out more information and be a part of the Grand Strand Men's Conference.

Dusty Dood; dustrygolf44@gmail.com

Mike Sandlin: mike.sandlin@capefearmen.net

Developing a Deverse Relational Ministry

Wed, 28 Aug 2024 06:04:00 -0400

How do you build stronger deverse relationships? How can men work through various diverse issues? On this episode of The Shoulder Tap Podcast we have Elmo Winters, Founder and Executive Director of Kingdom Group. Elmo will help us work through these questions and share about the Unity Breakfasts Kingdom Group hosts.

Elmo Winters: elmo@KingdomGroup.co

www.KingdomGroup.co

Please note the extension is .co and not ,com.

Mike Sandlin: mike.sandlin@CapeFearMen.net

A Ministry for the Outdoorsman

Thu, 22 Aug 2024 13:22:36 -0400

Do you like to fish? Do you like to hunt? As a leader, are you using all the tools available to connect with the men in your church and community? Patrick Tyndell, Executive Director of Ironman Outdoors, on this episode shares about a ministry that will egage with many of the men in your local church and community.

Patrick Tyndell: patrick@ironmanoutdoors.org

www.IronmanOutdoors.org

Mike Sandlin: mike.sandlin@capefearmen.net

An Organization to Help the Local Church in Ministering to Men

Wed, 14 Aug 2024 06:19:00 -0400

Scott Haima the Excutive Director of the National Coalition of Ministering to Men (NCMM) is the guest on this episode. Some of the topics discussed are; Who is the NCMM and how can this oroganization help the local church men's ministry? We will also discuss the question is there a gap between church leaders and what men are loking for in a church's men's mministry? Scott will also give his thoughts on what a man should be looking for when looking for a new church home.

Some specific quotes:

"If we don't minister to the next generation the world will"

"The hope of the world is the local church and the hope of the local church is it's men." Kenny Luck

Scott Haima email: Scott@ncmms.org

www.ncmm.org

Mike Sandlin Email: mike.sandlin@capefearmen.net

What Are Men Looking for in Men's Minisries?

Wed, 07 Aug 2024 06:45:00 -0400

Is there a gap between church leaders and the men of their respective churches? What are men looking for in regards to ministry to men? Do we need to connect with the next generation and speak into their lives? These are the questions Rex Tignor of ManUp Ministries as our guest will discuss and answer on this episode of The Shoulder Tap Podcast.

Rex Tignor: greateryes@gmail.com

www.ManUpMinistries.net

Mike Sandlin: mike.sandlin@capefearment.net

Spiritual Growth Struggles

Wed, 31 Jul 2024 16:51:12 -0400

On this episode we will discuss why there is such a lack of Bible knowledge in the church today and how can we address this. We will talk about the lifestyle known as cultural christianity and the difference it has with Biblical Christainity and we will answer the question, "What should a man be looking for in a church when praying and searching for a church home?" Clarence Hardison, a Bible Teacher and Retired Pastor from North Carolina is Mike's guest on this episode as the two of them address these topics.

Clarence Hardison email: chardisonjr@gmail.com

Mike Sandlin Email: mike.sandlin@capefearmen.net

What is Going on With Men?

Thu, 13 Jun 2024 12:28:32 -0400

Michael Rivera of Building Brothers discuss with Mike what is happening with men and what we as men leaders need to do. The answer is to get men engaged in growing in Christ and understanding who they are in Christ.

Michael Rivera's Email: mikejoce30@gmail.com

Find Building Brothers on Facebook

https://www.spiritualfathers.com/

Mike Sandlin's Email: mike.sandlin@capefearment.net

Spiritual Fathers: Boys Need Fathers, Men Need Spirituel Fathers

Wed, 15 May 2024 15:24:32 -0400

Do you ache for the next generation? Have you become the older man you wished you had in your life when you were the younger man. Paul wrote in 2 Timothy 2:2, "What you have heard from me in the presence of many witnesses entrust to faithful men who will be able to teach others also." Kevin Gregory and Chris Rondeau from Man in the Mirror joins me to discuss being a Spiritual Father to other men. To disciple men whose father did not disciple them and to speak into the next generation.

Chris Rondeau: chrisrondeau@maninthemirror.org

Kevin Gregory: kevingregory@maninthemirror.org

Mike Sandlin: mike.sandllin@capefearmen.net

https://capefearmen.net/

Discussing Identity and Loneliness with Jeff Kemp

Wed, 20 Dec 2023 06:03:00 -0500

Jeff Kemp of the NFL fame is Mike's guest on this episode. The dicussion is centered around Jeff's new book Recieve: The Way of Jesus for Men. We discussed what shapes a man's identity and why are men feeling lonely. One of the solutions is developing Level 5 Friends. We will share what a Level 5 friend is and how we establish those relationships. Jeff also shares some resources men can access from his website that can help is these areas.

www.JeffKempTeam.com/recieve

Jeff@jeffkempteam.com

Dave Brown, Washington Area Coalition of Men’s Ministry (WACMM)

Tue, 07 Nov 2023 16:24:32 -0500

Dave Brown is the Director and Pastor-at-Large of the Washington Area Coalition of Men's Ministry. Dave and Mike discuss what it takes to engage the men in our community and the importance to speak into future generations. Dave worked in the Federal Government system for 25 years before he was called into full-time ministry to reach the men in the Washington, DC area. He now heads the oldest and largest coalition of local men's ministry in the nation.

www.wacmm.org

dave@wacmm.org

mike.sandlin@capefearmen.net

A Local Church Men’s Leader: Brian Battle

Tue, 03 Oct 2023 06:02:00 -0400

Brian Battle is a Men's Ministry Leader in his local church. He doesn't have a ministry outside his church nor has written a book, but he has a heart to help men grow in their relationship with Christ. He is like many men in the local church seeking to make an impact. He is Mike's guest on this episode sharing his story of coming to Christ and how he was led into ministering to men. His story is one of encouragment for men in the local church to take that first step in leading men in a respective church to grow in Christ.

Suicide Prevention Month

Mon, 18 Sep 2023 06:06:00 -0400

Dennis Gillan of Half a Sorrow Foundation is on a mission to reverse the stigma of getting help for one's mental health. Being deeply touched by suicide he helps us to undersatnd why we need to be checking on our family and friends when they do not act normal. The statistics of who is more at risk of a completed suicide may surprise you. Mike and Dennis will discuss what we can do to reverse the trend.

Suicide & Crisis Hotline: 988

www.HalfASorrow.org

dennis@halfasorrow.org

The Titus Ten

Mon, 04 Sep 2023 06:19:00 -0400

Josh Smith, the author of The Titus Ten is our guest on this episode. Josh discussed the foundations for Godly manhood and how everything in a man's life hinges on the kind of man he is.

The Titus Ten: Foundations for Godly Manhood

Josh's email: pastor@pabc.org

Website: www.pabc.org

Michael Rivera Story

Mon, 28 Aug 2023 06:04:00 -0400

Michael Rivera of Building Brothers joins us again to share his story. Michael will share his favorite verse and his story about his journey into a relationship with Jesus Christ.

Find Building Brothers on Facebook

mike.sandlin@capefearment.net

Pray-NC August Update

Wed, 23 Aug 2023 06:02:00 -0400

Tonya Skelly, the Pray-NC Event Coordinator and Elaine Funderburk join Mike to provide an update on the Pray-NC Event happening in Raliegh, NC on the capitol grounds on Saturday, October 14, 2023.

www.Pary-NC.com

info@prayecclesia.com

mike.sandlin@CapeFearMen.net

mike.sandlin@capefearmen.net

Soul Impact

Sat, 15 Jul 2023 16:28:20 -0400

Phil Routly, the President and Head Coach of Soul Impact is MIke's guest on this episode. Soul Impact is a coaching, training, teaching, speaking stratigic planning, and leadership development ministry. It is where Phil has the opportunity to serve individuals, businesses, ministries, teams and executives so they can increase their value to their comunities by serving our Lord as leaders.

phil@SoulImpact.ca

www.SoulImpact.ca

Pray-NC July Update

Mon, 03 Jul 2023 14:29:40 -0400

Tonya Skelly and Pastor Julius Knooce joins Mike to update us on what is happening with Pray-NC as we move toward the monumental event on October 14, 2023 on the Capital Grounds in Raliegh, NC.

www.Pray-NC.com

info@prayecclecia.com

mike.sandlin@CapeFearMen.net

Men in Crisis

Wed, 31 May 2023 16:07:16 -0400

Senator Josh Hawley of Missouri recently wrote, "All is not well with men in this country. The numbers tell the tale. Men are lonelier than ever before. They're dropping out of the labor force .... They're struggling more with drug abuse and alcohol. They increasingly forego a college education, even as they delay getting married and having kids." Mike Rivera of Building Brothers, one of Mike's frequent guest, and Mike are going to talk about this statement and others that Sen. Hawley wrote in his article "Ameica's Men are in Crisis and it's Rooted in One Big Lie."

Mike.Sandlin@capefearmen.net

mike.sandlin@CapeFearMen.net

Ameica's Men are in Crisis and it's Rooted in One Big Lie by Sen. Joh Hawley - MO

Pray North Carolina Event

Mon, 08 May 2023 06:01:00 -0400

On Saturday, October 14, 2023, men, women, and children in Christ will be gathering at the North Carolina State Capitol to pray for the state of North Carolina and our nation. Mike has as his guest on this episode, Tonya Skelly, Event Coordinator for Pray NC, and Pastor Mike Shoaf, an advisor for the Pray-NC organization to discuss the event and how you can help make this an event to honor and glorfy God.

www.Pray-NC.com

info@prayecclesia.com

www.CapeFearMen.net

A Men’s Ministry Discussion

Wed, 12 Apr 2023 06:02:00 -0400

Mike and his guest Mike Rivera of Building Brothers talk about some of the difficulties of ministering to men. The difficulties churches have in developing a mininstry to men and some of the rewards from working in men's ministry. Men's Ministry is one of the hardest mininstries a church can undertake but yet when you watch men begin to "Get It," if is one of the most rewarding. This is because of the number of people that will be affected when I man begins to walk with God. One man can affect a dozen or more people.

Do You Want to be Better Man?

Wed, 15 Mar 2023 06:02:00 -0400

Do you want to know the definition of a Real Man as the Bible defines a real man? Chris Harper of Betterman is MIke's guest on this episode and they will discuss a discipling ministry that will help you and the men in your sphere of influence to help men discover what a Real Biblical Man is as God design. This episode may change your thought on how to speak into another man's life.

www.Betterman.com

charper@betterman.com

FENGMensMinistry@gmail.com

mike.sandlin@capefearmen.net

FENG Men’s Ministry

Wed, 08 Mar 2023 06:02:00 -0500

Dennis Merritt, Founder of FENG Men's Ministry is Mike's guest on this episode. FENG is a national ministry with chapters in several cities of the nation with one international chapter. Dennis will help us understand the mission of FENG, how the ministry came about, and their goals in the coming months.

www.FENGMensMinistry.com

www.MensDivorceRecovery.org

Carolina Men’s Group - a Network of Men Ministry Groups

Wed, 01 Mar 2023 06:02:00 -0500

Mike Sexton of Carolina Men is Mike's guest on this episode. Carolina Men is a ministry that connects various men's ministry opportunities and men's groups throughout the Carolinas. Starting in Charlotte, NC, Carolina Men has begun to spread. This episode will explain the mission of Carolina Men and its leaders and may imspire you to creat a similar group or become part of Carolina Men.

Facebook: Carolina Men Group
GodsCarolinaMen@yahoo.com

www.CapeFearMen.net
mike.sandlin@CapeFearMen.net

Recovering From Divorce

Wed, 22 Feb 2023 06:06:00 -0500

Mike's guest this week went through a disastrous divorce several years ago. As he worked his way through this event in his life, God led him to begin a ministry called Men's Divorce Recovery to encourage men going through and picking up the pieces from a divorce. Dale Brown, Founder of Divorce Recovery explains how the ministry began and how it helps many men in today's culture recover from divorce.

DaleBrown@MensDivorceRecovery.org

The Barn Ministry

Wed, 15 Feb 2023 06:03:00 -0500

Haines Maxwell, one of the Founders of The Barn Ministry in Indian Lands, SC is Mike's guest on this episode. They will discuss the Barn Ministry, how it started and how it is reaching and encouraging men. This is a ministry that you could start in your community.

www.BarnBrothers.org

hainesmaxwell2@gmail.com

Thomas.Mcmillan@ironsharpensiron.net

Are Your Men Connecting

Wed, 08 Feb 2023 06:01:00 -0500

Thomas McMillan with Iron Shaprens Iron is the guest on this episode. Thomas is a frequent speaker at Iron Sharpens Iron Conferences. Thomas and Mike discusses the importance of connecting with men at different levels within the confines of ministering to men in the church.

www.IronSharpensIron>net

Mike.Sandlin@capefearmen.net

chrisrondeau@maninthemirror.com

Three Common Mistakes Churches Make

Wed, 01 Feb 2023 06:32:00 -0500

Chris Rondeau of Man in the Mirror is Mike's guest on this episode. They will discuss the common mistakes most churches make when ministering to men. Is your church making these mistakes? Listen and compare how your church is connecting with men and see if yours is one of those churches.

www.ManInTheMirror.com

Do You Have Someone’s Back

Wed, 25 Jan 2023 14:01:31 -0500

Michael Rivera of Building Brothers is Mike's guest on this episode. They are discussing being there for each other and having each other's back. Training is another key area seasoned men need to be doing to help the younger men be what God has called them to be. Leave a comment about the episode to help us bring you topics that you want to hear.

Kevingregory@maninthemirror.org

Men in Isolation and What to Do About It

Fri, 20 Jan 2023 08:01:00 -0500

Kevin Gregory of Man in the Mirror is Mike's guest in this episode. There is an epidemic of men who live in isolation. Not necessarily men who are physically alone but men who only deal with life at a superficial level. Mike and Kevin talks about this and how can we get men to understand this is not how God intended for us to live.

www.maninthemirror.org

Mike Sandlin@capefearmen.net

Conversation with Jay Penton, Stand Up Men

Wed, 11 Jan 2023 06:02:00 -0500

MIke's guest on this episode is the Founder of Stand Up Men, Jay Penton. Mike and Jay has a coffee shop type conversation about ministering to men and some of the insights they have learned over the years. Speaking about what to expect when you become a men's leader in your church, to speaking into men's lives, and how we need to let go and let God lead us as we do His work in ministering to men.

www.StandUpMen.org

jay@standupmen.org

https://manupministries.net/

2023 Outlook in Ministering to Men

Wed, 04 Jan 2023 06:13:00 -0500

Rex Tignor of Man-Up Ministries is my guest today. He and I will be discussing ministering to men opportunities for 2023. In addition to some insights to engage your men in this new year.

https://capefearmen.net/

Keep the Fire Burning

Thu, 10 Nov 2022 13:30:16 -0500

Mike Rivera joins Mike Sandlin again as they talk about the importance of keeping the fire burning in our lives. When we start the fire in the fire pit on a cool night we have to periodically put fuel on the fire to keep it burning. To keep the spiritual fire burning in our lives we have to do the same thing, continue to add fuel. Listen as they speak from their own personal expereinces and how to keep putting fuel on the spiritual fire of your life.

Reflections from a Men’s Ministry Leader

Thu, 03 Nov 2022 12:45:14 -0400

Jeremy Marshburn is our guest on this program. Jeremy serves on the Men's Ministry Leadership Team at Scotts HIll Baptist Church in Wilmington, NC. Jeremy facilitates The 33 Series at Scotts HIll and is actively envolved in pouring his life into other men. Mike discusses with Jeremy about how he came to Christ and his envolvment in leading The 33 Series and the results he is seeing as they move through the study.

Please leave a comment about the program. We would love to hear from you.

Email Jeremy at: jmarshburn78@yahoo.com

www.ScottsHill.org

Scripture Memorization

Wed, 19 Oct 2022 06:04:00 -0400

Do you memorize scripture? I don't mean a few verses here, a few verses there. Do you intentionallly and methodically memorize sccripture? In this Men's Ministry Moment of Intentional Conversations, Mike shares what he has learned over the years about the importance of scripture memorization. Be sure to leave a comment about this episode.

Email - It’s a Wonderful Thing

Thu, 13 Oct 2022 12:46:52 -0400

Have you ever thought about how email can compromise our integrity? Ever thought about the information you may be sharing, especially information you may be forwarding from email sources you have received. In this Men's Ministry Moment of Intentional Conversations Mike shares his thoughts on email and how it is sometimes used. Do we need to be careful? Do we need to check our sources? Do we need to do a little due diligence? Leave a comment about this subject.

www.capefearment.net

The Battle For Men Souls

Thu, 06 Oct 2022 14:45:29 -0400

There is a battle raging all around us. It is a battle we do not see but it is real. It is a battle that will affect our children, our families, and our churches. It is a battle that sets the culture and character of our communities. The battle? It is the Battle for Men’s Souls. Listen to this eleven minute talk as Mike shares his thoughts on how we can be on the offensive in this battle.

Hiding From God

Thu, 29 Sep 2022 16:00:29 -0400

When Adam and Eve disobeyed God in the Garden, the Bible tells us that when they heard God walking in the garden, they hid themselves among the trees of the garden. The question Mike and Mike pose to you in this episode is, "Are you hiding from God?" Do you even realize that you are hiding from God? We will explore this subject.

mikejoce30@gmail.com

One Man’s Expereince with Discipling

Wed, 07 Sep 2022 06:17:00 -0400

Mike is privilege to have one of his friends that he has known for quite some time on the program. Similiar to Mike, Will Knetch has a passion to speak into men's lives. Will shares some of his trails and expereinces of ministering to men and how others have spoken into his life while he and Mike have a conversation about discipleship.

wknetch4@gmail.com

The Definition of a Disciple How to Disciple

Wed, 31 Aug 2022 06:03:00 -0400

Mike Rivera joins Mike as they continue their discussion they started several weeks ago on what it means to be a disciple and to disciple others. Mike and Mike will talk about their own expereinces, some of the areas you need to be careful about, how to start a discipling relationship, and other topic that can help you as you begin to disciple others.

Building Brothers of BAG

Being Missionally Minded to the Next Generation

Tue, 23 Aug 2022 14:19:04 -0400

Are you interested to be a part of a church that is joining other churches to be a movement of churches on mission? Are you interested in preparing and speaking into the next generation, especially the generation that is guaduating and seeking God on what He is calling them to do. In this episode Todd Unzinker shares his vision on how we can engage our churches on mission and prepare future generations to undersatnd God's call on their life.

www.ncbaptist.org/

www.BaptistOnMission.org

todd@ncbaptist.org

Five Points to Better Physical Health

Wed, 17 Aug 2022 06:06:00 -0400

Have you ever thought about how your physical health will affect your ministry? Will neglecting the care of your physucal health affect the ministry God has called you to do? Elmo Winters of Kingdom Group shares five insights men need to consider to maintain their physical health as they minister to those in their sphere of influence. Then Mike and Elmo will discuss how the two are connected.

www.KingdomGroup.co

Building Brothers

Wed, 03 Aug 2022 06:16:00 -0400

Do you have a mentor in your life? Mike discusses with Mike Rivera of Building Brothers on the importance for every man to have someone that mentors you and that you are mentoring. God didn't create us to be alone. We need men in our lives that can encourage and support us as we deal with the issues of life.

Building Brothers of BAG

A Leader and The Call

Wed, 20 Jul 2022 12:26:35 -0400

What does it mean to be called by God? What does it mean to be a leader of men? In this episode, Mike discusses with his guest, Jay Penton of Stand Up Men, these questions and more. Jay who served over 20 years as an MP in the Army, on active duty, and National Guard and recently retired from the Alabama State Highway Patrol understands what it means to be called while working in the secular world.

www.StandUpMen.org

jay@standupmen.org

The Magnolia Tree

Wed, 06 Jul 2022 07:12:00 -0400

In this 5-minute Men's Ministry Moment, Mike shares a childhood memory and equates it to trusting in the strength, grace, and mercy of God. How many of you have similar childhood memories. This is an example of the kinds of life-giving accounts men can share with their children and grandchildren. Wonder what life stories you have you can use to share your relationships with Christ.

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Decision Making

Thu, 30 Jun 2022 16:52:03 -0400

All of us make decisions. Occasionally we make decisions that will affect more than just ourselves. In this 8-minute Men's Ministry Moment, Mike shares an account from the Bible of someone who seems to take the right action to help make a decision. However, he ended up making a disastrous decision because he did not consult the one person he should have. Are you making the same mistake?

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Compromise

Thu, 23 Jun 2022 10:06:34 -0400

Have you ever thought about how much you compromise when it comes to your spiritual walk? Have you ever thought about how it may affect your family and your future generations? This episode is a short look at King Solomon and how his compromise affected his family for many generations.

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Flip Father’s Day

Fri, 17 Jun 2022 16:40:00 -0400

Dad, are you speaking into your children's lives regularly. Listen to these simple words you can use to speak to your children that God the Father demonstrated with His own son, Jesus. These words of affirmation can have a dramatic effect on your children. I encourage you to speak them often to your children and grandchildren.

Read the Blog Here.

What Fruit Do You Produce?

Wed, 15 Jun 2022 14:18:37 -0400

Have you ever seen a Tree Shaker? As the machine grabs the tree trunk, it shakes the tree, and the fruit of the tree falls for harvesting. Have you been grabbed and shaken? What fruit fell from you when you were shaken? In this episode I want us to think about that. What fruit do you produce when you are shaken?

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Discipleship-Making: What is it?

Wed, 25 May 2022 06:03:00 -0400

Disciple-making is paramount if the church truly wants to change the world. In this episode, John Tolson helps us understand what true disciple-making is and what it is not and then gives us some practical ideas through real-life experiences. When we completely understand what it means to disciple it will revolutionize our lives and the local church. This episode will change the way you think about disciple-making.

www.TheTolsonGroup.com

john@thetolsongroup.com

Keep The Fire Burning

Thu, 19 May 2022 11:49:37 -0400

In the episode, Mike uses the anatomy of fire to discuss the disciplines we need in our lives to Keep the Fire Burning. If you are struggling to maintain your passion for growing in your faith or following Christ, it could be that one of these disciplines is missing from your life.

Leviticus 6:9-13

Be Strong! Do Not Be Afraid.

Thu, 12 May 2022 13:41:49 -0400

I recently read in Nehemiah when I was struck with a scripture I have read many times and have even written and spoken from this text in the past. But for some reason, I had forgotten until I recently read the text. The text comes from Nehemiah 4:14, and it impacted me many years ago when I attended a men’s conference. It helped me understand my responsibility as a man of God and especially to my family.

To read the blog post click here.

Panel Discussion on Devotions

Wed, 04 May 2022 06:02:00 -0400

When asked the question to Mem's Leaders on what is the one thing you would like for your men to understand in their spiritual growth, one of the biggest responses is for men to understand the importance of having devotions. In this episode, Gary Davis, Ron Bullard, and Dennis Merrit join Mike for a round table discussion on having devotions. Why is having a devotion each day so important in their lives, how did they get started, and what do they do when they are not in their normal environment are some of the topics they will discuss.

www.fengmensministry.com

Lasting Affects of the Pandemic on Men in the Church

Wed, 27 Apr 2022 16:33:40 -0400

David Murrow, the author of Why Men Hate Going to Church, is Mike's guest as they discuss his new book Drowning in Screen Time and the lasting effects of the pandemic on men in the church. This is a repeat episode and was one of the most downloaded episodes in 2021.

www.DavidMurrow.com

Don't Forfeit Father's Day Blog article

Don’t Forfeit Father’s Day

Tue, 12 Apr 2022 16:08:03 -0400

Every year churches all across America forfeit Father's Day. What a great opportunity to target not just our Fathers but all men connected with our local body of Believers. In this yearly talk about not forfeiting Father's Day, I share some thoughts on how a church can target and engage the men of the church. It is a time that men would expect a church to do so - so why not do it. If your church has not been using this day as a day to engage your men, I pray this Father's Day you will and NOT FORFEIT FATHER'S DAY.

FatherhoodCoMission.com

Discipleship and Rescue

Wed, 06 Apr 2022 06:41:29 -0400

Discipleship often begins with meeting an individual's needs. Having compassion for someone requires an action of some sort. Mark Perkins, the Program Manager of the Southern New Hampshire Rescue Mission is Mike's guest on this episode. The discussion will center around the importance of discipleship, spiritual multiplication, and meeting individuals where they are in life. Helping them to get their life back on track and in the process discipling them into an intentional loving relationship with Jesus.

www.Hope4Nashua.org

Ukraine Relief Effort

Thu, 24 Mar 2022 20:21:26 -0400

This is a special episode of Intentional Conversations with Mike Sandlin discussing the refugee crisis resulting from the Ukrainian War with Russia. Tom Beam, NC Baptist on Mission Disaster Relief Coordinator, and Ruslan, a Pastor in Ukraine are Mike's guests. Tom recently returned from the Poland/Ukraine border and shares what he saw and how we can help the millions that are moving into the bordering countries of Ukraine and Ruslan will discuss what is happening within Ukraine. If you sense compassion for the situation I encourage you to take action through one of the sites listed or through another organization that is dedicated to helping the Ukrainian situation.

www.BaptistOnMission.org

www.MissionToUkraine.org

Noble Warriors

Thu, 24 Mar 2022 10:02:17 -0400

When Mike first felt the call to minister to men, He didn't have a clue what to do. Slowly God began to put men in his life that mentored and disciples him in the process of ministering to men. One of those men that you can tap into is Mike Young, Founder of Nobile Warriors. He is Mike's guest on this episode. They will discuss how MIke Young accepted the call to minister to men and how Noble Warriors can help you.

www.noblewarriors.org

mike.young@noblewarriors.org

Changing the Paradigm of Men’s Ministry - Part 2

Thu, 10 Mar 2022 13:50:35 -0500

This is Part 2 of what does a vibrant, effective, and engaging men's ministry in the local church looks like? In this episode, Mike and Kevin Gregory, Area Director - Man in the MIrror, continues their discussion on the concerns we see in the churches today, the culture we have created over the decades, and how we need to shift the paradigm of our men's ministry philosophy to intentionally target men to help them grow in their spiritual walk.

www.ManInTheMirror.org

www.ChristCenteredSolutions.org

Need a Christ Centered Solution

Wed, 02 Mar 2022 06:02:00 -0500

The past two years have been tough on people as the world dealt with the Coronavirus pandemic. Regardless of what you may think about how the world reacted to the virus, the pandemic has resulted in people experiencing anxiety and depression being at an all-time high. I know that I have seen an increase in my personal sphere of friends and relatives. This has probably triggered a number of other issues individuals may be dealing with and even bringing back suppressed pains they have not resolved. On this program, I have Rod West, the Founder and Director of Christ-Centered Solutions, with me, and we will be talking about issues people face every day and what can be done through Biblical Counseling.

rwest@ChristCenteredSolutions.org

NC Phoneline: 910.399.6714

SC Phoneline: 843.829.0970

A Church’s Example of Targeting The Men

Tue, 01 Mar 2022 13:02:47 -0500

If you have listened to me for any time, you will know I often talk about targeting men in the local church. Well, recently, I was invited to attend a one-night men's conference, and I want to give a shout-out to Temple Baptist Church in New Bern, NC, for being about targeting their men. From the time I walked in the door to the time I left, Temple was targeting me as a man. Everywhere I looked, I saw indications they believe men are important in the church's life.

Click Here to read the blog.

Men’s Ministry - What Is It?

Wed, 23 Feb 2022 06:08:00 -0500

When you hear the term Men's Ministry - what comes to mind? Pancake Breakfasts? Building wheelchair ramps? Attending conferences? What is men's ministry and what does it look like in your church? What should it look like? On this episode, Chris Van Brocklin of No Regrets Men's Ministry will be our guest and we will be talking about men's ministry and what it should look like in your church.

www.MenWithNoRegrets.org

www.NoRegretsConference.org

chris.vanbrocklin@noregretsmen.or or kcvb@aol.com

Dude, What Happen to You?

Wed, 16 Feb 2022 06:09:00 -0500

As I talk with men and men's leaders, I often hear about the number of men struggling with issues. Rarely do men talk about these issues with each other. But we need to. We need to be there to lift each other up. To encourage. To pray with. And just support each other. In this episode, we will talk with Dennis Gillan, Executive Director of Half A Sorrow Foundation on the topic of Suicide Prevention and Mental Health. Dennis has been deeply touched by suicide after the losses of two of his brothers to suicide 11 years apart. Dennis has gotten involved with several non-profits that take on mental health issues allowing him to lobby lawmakers and raise awareness by sharing his story. The episode will help you better understand the issue that is plaguing many men in our churches today.

www.DennisGillan.com

www.HalfaSorrow.org

Suicide Hotline: 1.800.273.8255 (TALK)

Or Text 'HELP' to 741741

On July 16, 2022, every state in the United States will activate the number 988 as a hotline phone number.

Changing the Paradigm of Men’s Ministry - Part 1

Wed, 09 Feb 2022 15:56:42 -0500

What does a vibrant, effective, and engaging men's ministry in the local church look like? In this first of a two-part episode, Mike discusses with his guest Kevin Gregory, Area Director - Man in the MIrror, the concerns we see in the churches today, the culture we have created over the decades, and how we need to break the changes to intentional target the men to help them grow in their spiritual walk.

www.ManInTheMirror.org

www.FearlessTradingCompany.com

Is Your Spiritual and Physical Life Balance?

Thu, 03 Feb 2022 07:07:39 -0500

Are you balanced in both your physical and spiritual life? On this program, our guest is Jerry Hancock, Executive Director of Men in Balance. Our discussion will be on having a balanced life spiritually along with your physical life that will change lives, save marriages, deepen spiritual roots and reconnect men to themselves and their families. Jerry and MIke will discuss things churches need to do to connect with their men and examples of how men have become better servants of God when they physically recognize their need for God for many of their answers.

www.MenInBalance.org

jerry@meninbalance.org

God’s FingerprintsThrough Yours

Wed, 26 Jan 2022 13:54:54 -0500

Have you ever thought about how God's fingerprints are left through yours? Have you ever wondered why you are still here after you have been saved? On this program, Mike's guest is Matt Ham, one of the Founders of Youprint.life, The Portable Faith Community. Matt shares about his spiritual journey and how God moved him and his ministry partner into this unique ministry to speak into people's lives to encourage them to grow in their spiritual walk from just drinking the spiritual milk to eating the spiritual meat.

www.youprint.life

Mentoring to Young Men

Wed, 19 Jan 2022 06:01:00 -0500

In today's culture, it is important for grown men to pour their lives into young boys and young men. In this episode, Scott Haima of the Christian Service Brigade talks about how this is done through CSB.

www.csbministries.org

www.mentoringoutofthebox.com

How God Used a Marine to Reach Men

Wed, 12 Jan 2022 06:01:00 -0500

In this program, you will hear from Dennis Merritt, Founder of F.E.N.G. Men's Ministry. The ministry is only two years old and is going nationally and even reaching into the African continent. Listen to the story of how God used a Marine to begin a movement to reach men.

www.FENGMensMinstry.com

fengmensministry@gmail.com

Effective Leadership in Ministering to Men

Wed, 05 Jan 2022 06:01:00 -0500

Reaching men in our churches today can be a difficult task and many churches struggle with developing an effective and engaging ministry to men. We will discuss this with Steve Sonderman, Founder of No Regrets Men's Ministry.

www.menwithnoregrets.org

www.menwithnoregrets.org/leadership-cohorts

Are You Targeting Your Men?

Wed, 22 Dec 2021 15:50:41 -0500

For a man to get it, he must be ministered to. And not by just sitting in the pews on Sunday morning listening to the pastor speak. Or in a Sunday school class listening. But being around other men who has his back. Mike takes a look at some comments he has heard and how he analyzed why Men's Ministry is essential in the life of a church

To Read the Blog Click Here.

What Are You Conformed To?

Mon, 13 Dec 2021 11:23:18 -0500

In this episode, I challenge men in what they are being conformed to. Are they continuing to be conformed to this world or are they allowing the Holy Spirit to transform their minds. Maybe you need to evaluate your life and see where your relationship with God stands.

Check out the writing of this subject in the Blog.