Shoulder Tap Podcast

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 though...

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. ManUpMinistri...

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 Teach...

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

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....

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 f...

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 l...

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 o...

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...

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

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. mikejoce30@gmail.com Find Building Brothers on Facebook www. CapeFearMen.net mike.sandlin@capefearment.net  

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

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@So...

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

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 fr...

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 glo...

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...

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....

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 FENGMensMinistry@gmail.com www. CapeFearMen.net mike.sandlin@capefear...

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:...

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 divorc...

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

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. Thomas. Mcmillan@ironsharpensiron.net www. IronSharpensIron>net Mike. Sandlin@capefearmen.net www. CapeFearMen.net

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 chrisrondeau@maninthemirror.com www. CapeFearMen.net mike.sandlin@capefearmen.net  

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. mikejoce30@gmail.com mike.sandlin@capefearmen.net...