No Regrets Leadership Podcast

Nate Gruber sits down with No Regrets Regional Champion Brennen Sullivan for a conversation about the No Regrets Leadership Pathway and the work of releasing men into ministry and reproducing leaders who make disciples. Brennen is a pastor, disciple multiplier, and men's ministry leader living in the Lehigh Valley of Pennsylvania. In this episode, he shares practical wisdom from his own disciplesh...

Nate Gruber sits down with No Regrets Regional Champion Glenn Herschberger for a conversation about the No Regrets Leadership Pathway and the early work of discipling men by reaching them and rooting them in Christ. Glenn is a second-career pastor and church planter who currently pastors City's Cop Church in the Twin Cities area of Minnesota. As a longtime follower of Christ and leader of men, Gle...

In this episode of the No Regrets Leadership Podcast, Jim Braniff shares encouragement and insight for men, pastors, and church leaders who want to grow in discipleship, leadership, and faithfulness to Christ. At No Regrets, our mission is to equip leaders in the local church to develop an intentional plan for discipling the men in their church and community. This conversation is designed to help...

Pastor Mike, Missions Pastor at Elmbrook Church, joins Albo to talk about what it really looks like to reach men who are close to us—but far from God. This conversation gets practical. Pastor Mike shares stories, but more importantly, he challenges leaders to rethink how they live on mission. It's not about programs—it's about proximity, authenticity, and obedience. They also tackle the hard side...

Matt Erickson , pastor at Eastbrook Church with over three decades of ministry experience, joins Nate Gruber to explore what it really means to lead faithfully in a complex and changing world. Drawing from his new book The Pastor as Gardener , Matt unpacks how the metaphors we live by shape the way we lead, pastor, and follow Jesus. In a culture that often pushes for results and performance, he of...

Today on the No Regrets Podcast , Albo Esilaba is joined by Dr. Gary Gregg to continue the series on mental health and leadership, focusing on how to understand and manage leadership anxiety. Dr. Gregg explains that anxiety isn't something we can—or should—eliminate. At a healthy level, it shows we care and are invested. But when it grows too strong, it can rob us of joy and impact our leadership....

Today on the No Regrets Podcast, Nate Gruber is joined by Dr. Dan Green, Clinical Director of New Life Resources and a long-time partner of No Regrets, for an important conversation on the mental health of the men we lead—and the men we are becoming. Dr. Green brings practical insight for leaders who feel stuck or are facing roadblocks in their own lives or on their teams. As mental health becomes...

Today on the No Regrets Podcast , host Albo Esilaba is joined by David Delk for a thoughtful conversation about navigating leadership transitions and finding success through inevitable change. David spent 22 years leading Man in the Mirror and now coaches faith and business leaders through seasons of transition through Delk Consulting. In this conversation, David shares his own journey—from servin...

Today on the No Regrets Podcast, Albo Esilaba is joined again by Steve Sonderman for Part Two of the series: 10 Lessons in Ministering to Men. Drawing from nearly four decades of experience leading men's ministry, Steve shares practical wisdom that will encourage and strengthen anyone investing in men. In this episode, Steve continues unpacking five more lessons that have shaped his ministry: Foll...

Today on the No Regrets Podcast , Albo Esilaba is joined by No Regrets Founder, Steve Sonderman for Part One of a powerful two-part series: Lessons in Ministering to Men . Drawing from 37 years of ministry experience, Steve shares wisdom, encouragement, and practical insight for anyone leading or investing in men. The conversation begins by celebrating the incredible momentum from this year's No R...

Today on the No Regrets Podcast , host Albo Esilaba is joined by Brett Clemmer, CEO and President of Man in the Mirror, for a powerful and thought-provoking conversation about community, loneliness, and the urgent need for men to thrive together. Brett brings both deep research and personal experience to the discussion, offering insight into how different generations of men have been shaped—and wh...

Today on the No Regrets Podcast , Nate Gruber is joined by Mike Young, founder of Noble Warriors and a leader with decades of experience in men's ministry. Mike shares his powerful journey of faith—how the pull of the Holy Spirit and encouragement from his wife led him into full-time ministry, and how discipleship transformed his life and calling. Mike reflects on the reality that he wasn't truly...

Today on the No Regrets Podcast , Albo Esilaba is joined by Kenny Luck, Lead Pastor of Mariners Church in Trabuco Canyon and Founder and CEO of Every Man Ministries. Kenny shares powerful leadership insights and reflects on the moments that shaped his calling and faith. Kenny talks about how hearing a message from Billy Graham changed the trajectory of his life, leading him to take bold risks to b...

Today on the No Regrets Podcast, Steve Carter is joined by host Nate Gruber for a powerful conversation about leading through drastic change and remaining faithful in the middle of life's storms. Steve shares how Jesus radically transformed his life and the lives of his family—beginning with his early coming to Christ when a group of friends took him under their wing and taught him what it meant t...

In this episode of the No Regrets Podcast , host Albo Esilaba is joined by one of our 2026 No Regrets speakers, Simon Mbevi , founder and Executive Director of Transform Nations —an organization committed to community transformation through transformative leadership, healthy families, and lasting community change. Pastor Simon shares his powerful story of surrender—how God invited him to lay down...

In this episode of the No Regrets Podcast , Steve Sonderman and Albo Esilaba share practical, encouraging advice for churches and individuals hosting the No Regrets Conference on February 7, 2026 . With world-class speakers and a growing global audience, the conference will cover topics including parenting, spiritual growth, mental health, work, men's ministry, marriage, and more. Steve and Albo o...

This week on the No Regrets Podcast , Nate Gruber welcomes Jonathan Misirian , pastor of Southbrook Church in Franklin, Wisconsin. Jonathan reflects on growing up in church, his struggle with Sunday-only faith, and how God drew him into a life of authentic, surrendered leadership. Jonathan tells the story of how Southbrook Church began intentionally building relationships with their city—reaching...

Today on the No Regrets Podcast , Nate Gruber talks with Pastor A. R. Bernard , Founder and Pastor of Christian Cultural Center, one of the largest and most influential churches in the United States. Pastor Bernard shares his remarkable story—from being raised by a single mother who immigrated to the U.S., to finding Christ while working in the world of finance, and eventually stepping out of a su...

Today on the No Regrets Podcast , host Albo Esilaba is joined by Bob Merritt , retired pastor of Eagle Brook Church in Minnesota. Under Bob's leadership, Eagle Brook grew to more than 28,000 people across 10 locations. In this honest and meaningful conversation, Bob and Albo talk about pride, humility, friendship, and trusting God through every season of leadership. Bob shares one of the lowest mo...

Today on the No Regrets Podcast , Thaddeus Williams is joined by host Nate Gruber. Thaddeus is a professor of theology at Biola University, an author, and a trusted voice helping believers navigate culture with biblical wisdom. He shares part of his story—growing up in a religious home, wrestling through honest questions, and discovering faith for himself. Those early questions pushed him deeper i...

Today on the No Regrets Podcast , host Albo Esilaba is joined by Chris Brown , speaker, leader, and Senior Pastor and Teaching Pastor at North Coast Church. Chris shares how his gift for storytelling—once something he lacked confidence in—became one of the most important tools in his ministry and leadership. Chris opens up about the freedom that comes from being fully yourself in leadership. If Go...

Today on the No Regrets Podcast , host Albo Esilaba is joined by Robby Emery, the Director of Character Development for Michigan Football. Robby shares how his leadership journey has been shaped by grace, intentional investment, and a renewed understanding of the gospel's power to transform lives. In this conversation, Robby and Albo talk about developing young athletes for success beyond the fiel...

Today on the No Regrets Podcast , Nate Gruber is joined by Russ Ewell, pastor and leader in the Bay Area, who is doing incredible work engaging and empowering Gen Z and millennials. Russ shares his story of growing up in a church-filled community but never feeling connected—until a friend invited him to a Young Life event that changed everything. It was there he first saw what authentic Christian...

Today on the No Regrets Podcast , Albo Esilaba is joined by Dr. Chap Clark to talk about the power of intentionality in leadership. Chap shares how his life was shaped through Young Life, when someone remembered his name and invited him into authentic community. That early encounter taught him the lasting impact of seeing others with intentionality—and it continues to shape how he leads today. Tog...

This is the second episode in our two-part series on biblical manhood. In this conversation, Albo Esilaba is joined again by Joby Martin , pastor of The Church of Eleven22 and author of Stand Firm and Act Like a Man . Together, they go deeper into practical ways of living out godly manhood in everyday life—whether you're a dad, a leader, or a man of influence in any setting. Joby and Albo challeng...