Tailgate Pod

In this episode of the Tailgate Pod, Riley and Mike discuss covenant brotherhood with their brothers Dan and Jason from the very special Open Gate Guinness Brewery in Baltimore Maryland. The group discusses how covenant relationships have shaped them and helped them grow more Christ-like. 

In this episode of the Tailgate Pod Mike and Riley complete their conversation on what is biblical masculinity, through out the episode they discuss the insights from the stories of King David and how these insights have influenced how they lead. Mike and Riley also discuss the last two themes of biblical masculinity. 

In this episode of the Tailgate pod we explorer Biblical Masculinity through 5 themes. In this first of two part episode Mike and Riley dive into the first 3 themes of Biblical Masculinity, fleshing out the importance in every mans life to explorer what the Bible says about being men and what the lack of biblical masculinity is doing in our world today. Part 2 of this episode will air next month. 

In episode 7 Riley and Mike discuss the Importance of trust In leadership. As leaders we must learn to develop several tools, of these the most Important one Is trust. Why should leaders build trust? What does trusting leadership look like and what are the results of neglecting this deep biological and psychological need every follower has. Riley and Mike discuss how they have seen trust play a factor In producing results and taking your team to the next level. This Is one of those episodes you do not want to miss!

In this powerful episode Mike and Riley discuss the current pandemic through the lens of the church. Understanding that we all have a part to play In the church is vital in times like  where social Interaction Is limited and so many all over the world are being affected by the Coronavirus pandemic. Mike and Riley also share tips on passing the time while being quarantined, a recent trip to the Pacific Northwest.

In this special episode of the Tailgate Pod, Riley and Mike chat with Learon and Staci Tomlinson leaders of the new Church Plant Manna Church Fort Leonard Wood. We discuss how to step into a calling that is in over your head, how God's faithfulness works in us and through each of us. This episode will move you to step into the next season you are being called to. Learon and Staci moved from Fayetteville to Fort Leonard Wood in 2019 to start a Mann Church micro-site (a smirch site that meats in homes), this micro-site has grown into a plant. Check out what God has been doing in these young and inspiring leaders lives. 

In this episode of Riley and Mike share from the heart on the importance of a devotional life and how through a personal relationship with God, our created purpose is revealed, this is the only place we can be whole. Mike and Riley also discuss the upcoming Super Bowl 54, 21 days of prayer and fasting and their experience in talking to local college students about Christ. 

In this episode Mike and Riley discuss surviving the holidays, the most impactful book of 2019, New Years resolutions as they look onto 2020. As the main topic Mike and Riley discuss how the Bible truly is the handbook of life. Mike and Riley both share personal stories on how the Bible has shed light in various seasons of their lives, from marriage and finances to parenting and more. As they unpack what it looks like to see the Bible as the ultimate authority in life they share experiences where the Bible has revealed answers to tough situations. 

In this episode of the Tailgate pod Mike and Riley discuss how being a disciple of Christ is not a spectator sport. God is calling us to get in the game and to reach out and disciple others and serve our community.  Mike and Riley also share a remarkable Halloween story, and talk about the upcoming holidays as well as the start of the NBA season. 

In the pilot episode Mike and Riley listen to Tailgate Small Group Gathering Session leader Jason Canady. In this conversation we unpack how we walk out "suffering as a leader", through the mindset that there is purpose even in our suffering especially as leaders. Mike and Riley discuss the heart behind the Tailgate Pod of reaching others through conversations that empower and equip others in a casual setting. Content drops the first Tuesday of every month.