Shoulder Tap Podcast

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 h...

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 the...

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 borde...

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 Warr...

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...

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 i...

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...

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. M...

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 Preventio...

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...

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...

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...

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  

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

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 www.capefearmen.net  

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 . www. CapeFearMen.net

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. www. CapeFearMen.net

One of the purposes of these podcasts is to help men’s leaders recognize the available resources as they engage the men of their church and community. In this episode, Mike has as his guest Tierce Green one of the hosts of 33 The Series. They will discuss not only this series but also the Authentic Manhood Initiative and a new App Essentials for Life.  www. TierceGreen.com                        ...

8But I will make you as unyielding and hardened as they are. 9I will make your forehead like the hardest stone, harder than flint. Do not be afraid of them or terrified by them, though they are a rebellious house." Ezekiel 3:8-9 (NIV). Mike talks about his time reflecting on this text and what it means for those of us who are Dads and how we should respond to those we encounter daily. Click here t...

"More than ever, boys need a uniquely masculine program where their assertive, audacious, and adventurous nature is celebrated," is a quote from Mark Hancock, CEO of Trail Life USA, and Mike's guest on this episode. Mark and Mike talk about how Trail Life provides an environment where boys thrive. Trail Life's mission is to guide generations of courageous young men to honor God, lead with integrit...

Have you ever thought that succumbing to temptation is a choice? Have you ever thought that you can walk away from temptation? In this Men's Ministry Moment, Mike shares a Quiet Time he had in regards to 1 Corinthians 10:13. "No temptation has overtaken you that is not common to man. God is faithful, and he will not let you be tempted beyond your ability, but with the temptation he will also provi...

It is great to see God raising up ministries to help with networking various ministries in a given region. One Christian Network led by Founder Emma Baltezore in Wilmington, NC is one such ministry. Throwing off the competitiveness, One Christian Network helps ministries connect to help each other to advance the kingdom of God. Emma joins Mike on this episode to share about One Christian Network a...

As we continue to look at four areas Mike feels most churches need to evaluate in regard to their Men's Ministry, Mike in this episode talks about finances and the importance of budgeting properly if you are truly targeting the men of your church and community. This can go a long way in helping men know that they are valued and appreciated. 

In this episode, Ken Paxton of Turn Around Ministries joins Mike to discuss how he uses everyday industrial analogies from his workplace as an Instrument Technician in the oil industry to help men understand their need to examine and grow in their spiritual walk with Christ. Leave us a review once you listen. We would enjoy hearing about your take-aways from this episode.

In this episode, the tables are turned. Dr. Joe Martin interviews Mike on Real Men Connect with Dr. Joe Martin Podcast.  This is an opportunity to hear Mike not from the interviewer but as the interviewee. Be sure to leave us a comment on the program. We enjoy hearing from you.