No Regrets Leadership Podcast

Today on the No Regrets Podcast , Albo Esilaba is joined by pastor and author Joby Martin from The Church of Eleven22 for the first episode in a special two-part series. Joby shares from his new book, Stand Firm and Act Like a Man , a biblical guide to what Scripture says about who men are and how they are called to live. Instrumental in discipling men, Joby currently leads a church in Jacksonvill...

Today on the   No Regrets Podcast , Steve is joined by author and pastor John Ortberg for a powerful conversation about transformation—what it means to move beyond trying harder toward training our lives around the practices that truly change us into a more godly person. John unpacks the difference between behavior modification and genuine spiritual transformation, sharing how Jesus invites us not...

This week on the  No Regrets Podcast , we're joined by Josh Howard, a missionary who spent 16 years in India catalyzing disciple-making and church-planting movements in some of the most unreached regions of the world. Josh shares how God gave him a passion to see disciples multiply, leaders raise up leaders, and churches start new churches. In 2015, Josh helped launch Ignite, a movement that has b...

Today on the No Regrets Podcast, Steve is joined by Albo Esilaba, who will step into the role of Executive Director of No Regrets this September. Albo shares his powerful journey of faith—from growing up in a Christian home in Nairobi, Kenya, where his parents served in the church, to following God's call into ministry. As a child, he witnessed the power of prayer and the presence of Jesus as his...

This week on the No Regrets Podcast , Vince Miller joins us to share practical guidance for men's small group leaders. As an author, speaker, and daily devotional writer, Vince brings decades of experience and insight on how to lead groups that are meaningful, relational, and spiritually effective. Vince dives into four of the most common challenges small group leaders face: handling the talkative...

This week on the No Regrets Podcast , Bill Search, pastor at Crossings Community Church and author of several books on small group ministry, shares practical, hands-on ideas to help take your small group to the next level. Whether you've been in a group for decades or are just getting started, this episode offers valuable tools and fresh insights. Bill reflects on his own story—how early in marria...

This week on the No Regrets Podcast, Steve Sonderman is joined by pastor, author, and speaker Bobby Harrington for a practical and insightful conversation all about discipleship. Together, they unpack what true discipleship looks like, explore current trends shaping disciple-making today, and discuss the biggest challenges churches face in building a disciple-making culture. One key insight: men n...

In Part Two of this encouraging conversation, Steve Sonderman continues his talk with John Groth from Priority One Ministry—diving deeper into the heart of men's discipleship and authentic relationships. John shares more of his story, including a season of deep loneliness that led him to discover the power of friendship and community with other men. He reflects on how those relationships didn't ju...

This week on the No Regrets Podcast, Steve Sonderman is joined by John Groth, Area Director for the Mid-Atlantic with Priority One. In Part One of this powerful conversation, John shares his remarkable journey from growing up as an atheist to finding Christ—and the moment his father challenged him to live out what he claimed to believe. That turning point led John into ministry, serving as a chapl...

Today on the No Regrets Podcast , Steve Sonderman sits down with Craig Holmquist from Fort Wilderness to dive into what makes a great men's retreat—and why gathering men together in intentional spaces matters more than ever. They explore how retreats help men relax, reconnect, and wrestle with real-life issues like relationships, fatherhood, work, and faith. Fort's Men's Retreats are designed with...

This week on the  No Regrets Podcast , Steve Sonderman is joined by Jordan Harnum from Impactus Ministries for a timely and practical conversation on preparing for a strong fall launch of your men's ministry. Jordan, whose passion for equipping men started by simply showing up in young men's lives, reminds us that many guys are already doing ministry—they just may not know it yet. Together, he and...

Today on the No Regrets Podcast , Nate Gruber is joined by Jeff Dionne, Regional Director for Maine and the Northeast with Man in the Mirror . Jeff shares his powerful story of how simply signing up for a church softball team led him into men's ministry leadership—and gave him a passion for helping churches disciple men with greater intention. In this episode, Nate and Jeff explore what it takes t...

This week on the  No Regrets Podcast , Steve Sonderman sits down with Jim Stolberg for a powerful conversation about the untapped potential of the Boomer generation. Jim shares his personal journey of discovering his God-given calling in the "second season" of life—after years of gaining work, life, and spiritual wisdom. Through that process, he found clarity on what God was truly calling him to d...

On this episode of The No Regrets Podcast , Steve Sonderman sits down with Pat Morley—one of the pioneers of men's ministry since the early '90s and founder of Man in the Mirror Ministries. Pat shares his powerful and deeply personal journey: growing up in the church without truly knowing Jesus, and the life-changing moment when a group of men welcomed him in and pointed him toward authentic faith...

In this episode of the No Regrets Leadership Podcast , Gary Rohrmayer—church planter, missionary, and author of Ten Marks of a Coachable Leader —joins the conversation to unpack the power of coaching in the life of a leader. Gary shares from his own leadership journey and offers insight into what coaching really is, what it looks like to work with a coach, and how a coach can bring perspective, en...

In this episode, Steve Sonderman sits down with Scott Papador to discuss The Grand Plan —a powerful 6-week curriculum designed to engage the often-overlooked force in our churches: Boomers. With 76 million Boomers in the U.S. and an estimated 35% of church attendees coming from this generation, Scott challenges us to consider: Are we fully utilizing their gifts, talents, and wisdom? Scott shares h...

This week on the No Regrets Leadership Podcast, Nate is joined by Troy Thomas from Crossway Church teaching team for a meaningful conversation on discipleship and connecting with the next generation. Together, they explore the challenges and opportunities of reaching young men in today's church and how spiritual formation is about more than just teaching—it's about doing. Troy shares how his journ...

In this episode, Josh Lindblom joins Steve Sonderman to discuss the power of mentorship and investing in the next generation of men. What does it truly mean to mentor a young man? How do you choose someone to invest in? Josh shares his personal journey of being intentionally mentored and how it shaped his leadership, helping him navigate transitions and learn to walk alongside others. Leadership i...

Join us for Part 2 of our conversation with Steve Sonderman and Matt Millar as we dive deeper into the importance of apprentices in ministry. Jesus intentionally chose His disciples, He set clear expectations, and prepared them for their mission—so how can we follow His model today? In this episode, we continue to explore:  -  Preparation   – Teaching apprentices what they need to know before send...

Join Steve Sonderman and Matt Millar as they explore the vital role of apprentices in ministry. Discover how developing, deploying, and equipping apprentices can expand your impact and help you reach more men for Jesus. In this episode, Matt shares his personal journey and why apprenticing is a biblical mandate. Jesus calls us to make disciples, and that starts with intentional training and invest...

Join us for today's episode from the No Regrets Men's Conference as we hear from speaker Greg Stier, founder of Dare to Share Ministry, who shares the nuts and bolts of witnessing in a natural and comfortable way. Greg shares his journey—from witnessing to his own family to inspiring others to boldly spread the powerful message of the gospel. He reminds us that the gospel is like a grenade—no matt...

On today's episode, Steve Sonderman welcomes the newest member of the No Regrets team, Nate Gruber. Nate shares his powerful journey to Christ, his lifelong passion for telling others about Jesus, and how waking up each day to follow Him can transform everything. Nate's heart for discipleship fuels his mission to help churches build a disciple-making culture through the No Regrets Ministry. Steve...

Join Steve Sonderman for an inspiring conversation with Dr. Crawford Loritts as they discuss the profound impact of mentoring and why it's essential for every man. Dr. Loritts challenges men to remove boundaries and barriers, step into the role of hope-givers, and invest in the next generation of leaders. Mentorship isn't about having all the answers—it's about being available, accessible, and int...

Join Steve Sonderman as he sits down with Pastor Joby Martin, a dynamic leader from Eleven22 Church in Jacksonville, FL, and a featured speaker at this year's No Regrets Conference. Together, they tackle the challenges men face today—from isolation and complacency to the ongoing crisis of manhood. Pastor Joby shares profound biblical insights on how men can "Stand Firm and Act Like Men," highlight...

In this episode of the No Regrets Podcast, Steve Sonderman and Greg Stier dive into practical ways to introduce Jesus into everyday conversations. How can you take a casual chat about sports and turn it into a meaningful dialogue about faith? Greg shares tools, resources, and encouragement for having gospel-centered conversations that inspire and equip others to follow Christ. Greg emphasizes the...