Shoulder Tap Podcast

Mike shares the importance of not forfeiting Father's Day in your local church. He also reminiscences about his own Dad and what his Dad means to him.

Carlin Charleston will be Mike's guest to discuss The American Unity Movement. Carlin spent many years in the Marine Corps working in and out of the Pentagon and around the world. He states that from elementary school to the college degree and two Master's degrees I've earned, I now know we are in fact all a part of one race. Join us as we discuss how through our relationship with God we will bring about Unity, through Service and Love for all mankind.

Remember when you were growing up, and someone was teaching you how to do something. Or maybe you were being trained to do a particular task at work, and you were having a difficult time. The person who was teaching you may get a little frustrated, and in an annoying voice, they would say, “This is not rocket science!” Well, the authors of the book, No Man Left Behind confirmed that ministering to men is “Rocket Science.”  Well, in this episode, Ron Read joins Mike to discuss if ministering to men is "rocket science" and how we can understand how to produce a vibrant and effective ministry to men.

Have you ever thought about the mentors in your life? Do you currently have a mentor speaking to you? Who is your mentor? Listen to Mike as this short message shares the importance of having mentors in your life. At the end, he asks important questions that you need to answer.  

Have you ever sat back and listen to the voices in your head? Patrick Morley has just published a book, Four Voices: Taking Control of the Conversation in Your Head.  Tune in to listen to Patrick and Mike discuss these voices and how we can begin to take control. Listen to how you can use this book to reach the men of your church and community.

Listen as Mike talks about the three types of men every man needs in their life. Who are the men in your life?

Mark Lubbock, CEO of Gulf South Men is Mike's guest on this program.  Gulf South Men is a ministry that facilitates disciple-making ministries with churches and men’s organizations across the nation.  Gulf South Men offers “Best Practice” resources, training, equipping events & provides Keynote Speakers. Mark formerly served as senior pastor for 15-years with the United Methodist Church and serves as “Deployed Staff” with the General Commission on United Methodist Men. He is a Regional Field Director with Promise Keepers and a Regional Director with Iron Sharpens Iron.

Mike shares his thoughts on churches suspending their ministries to men during the summer months. He encourages churches to continue on with the ministry straight through the summer.