Shoulder Tap Podcast

Mary Gray, Founder of Operation Bandanas

This episode will be different in that Mike's guest will be Mary Gray, Founder of Operation Bandanas. Operation Bandanas provide bandanas to servicemen and women with Psalm 91 printed on them. The stories coming from the men and women who have received these bandanas are encouraging and inspiring. You will be inspired and will want to support this ministry once you hear what God is doing through Operation Bandanas.

Damion Cooper, Collektive Company

You do not want to pass up the opportunity to hear this young man talk about reaching the young people and youth. This young man's excitement and zeal will excite you and get you thinking about what can I do to affect those I contact each day for the Kingdom of God.  Listen to his passion and the calling God has placed on his life. And yes, Collektive is spelled correctly as the name of his ministry. Listen to the podcast to understand why.

Chris Ackerson, Southeast Area Director for Every Man a Warrior

Chris Ackerson, with Every Man a Warrior (EMAW), will be Mike's guest. EMAW is a discipleship Bible study that helps men succeed in life. It helps men win the battles they fight every day. Since 2011, 50,000 men in 40 countries and in 18 languages have been impacted by the EMAW curriculum. Mike and Chris will discuss how using EMAW will help develop a vibrant and effective ministry to men in the local church.

Men's Ministry Moment: Being Intentional

My mentor Jeff Kisiah (Coach K) use to speak about the need for men's ministry leaders to be intentional. In this episode, I share my thoughts on this and how it revolutionized my life when I experienced it as the one being "tapped on the shoulder" and the one tapping others on the shoulder. Pray you are practicing the art of being intentional, just like Jesus.

Dr. Joe Martin, Founder of Real Men Connect.

Dr. Joe Martin is Mike's guest on this episode. Dr. Martin is an award-winning international speaker, author, educator, & certified “man builder.” He’s authored or co-authored nine books, and has spoken at more than 750 businesses, organizations, churches, colleges & universities, and K-12 schools/districts, and he was voted “National Speaker of the Year” by the Association for the Promotion of Campus Activities. He’s also the host of “Real Men Connect,” the #1 top-rated radio podcast on iTunes for Christian Men.

Men's Ministry Moment: Father's Day 2021

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.

Carlen Charleston, Founder of Erase Races

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.

Ronn Read, Man in the Mirror Field Staff Chaplain

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.

Men's Ministry Moment: Who is Your Mentor?

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.  

Patrick Morley, Founder of Man in the Mirror

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.