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How to Start Small Groups

No Regrets Leadership Podcast

Release Date: 05/14/2024

Capturing Momentum: Preparing Your Men’s Ministry for a Strong Fall show art Capturing Momentum: Preparing Your Men’s Ministry for a Strong Fall

No Regrets Leadership Podcast

Today on the No Regrets Podcast, Nate Gruber is joined by Jeff Dionne, Regional Director for Maine and the Northeast with Man in the Mirror. Jeff shares his powerful story of how simply signing up for a church softball team led him into men’s ministry leadership—and gave him a passion for helping churches disciple men with greater intention. In this episode, Nate and Jeff explore what it takes to create, capture, and sustain momentum in men’s ministry, especially heading into the fall. They offer practical insights on: Moving from random books and studies to a strategic discipleship...

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From the Sidelines to the Frontlines: Reengaging the Boomer Generation show art From the Sidelines to the Frontlines: Reengaging the Boomer Generation

No Regrets Leadership Podcast

This week on the No Regrets Podcast, Steve Sonderman sits down with Jim Stolberg for a powerful conversation about the untapped potential of the Boomer generation. Jim shares his personal journey of discovering his God-given calling in the “second season” of life—after years of gaining work, life, and spiritual wisdom. Through that process, he found clarity on what God was truly calling him to do. Together, Jim and Steve explore how leaders can help Boomers recognize that their time, talents, and wisdom are not meant to be buried—they’re meant to be invested in the next...

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Healing the Past, Discipling the Future with Pat Morley show art Healing the Past, Discipling the Future with Pat Morley

No Regrets Leadership Podcast

On this episode of The No Regrets Podcast, Steve Sonderman sits down with Pat Morley—one of the pioneers of men’s ministry since the early ’90s and founder of Man in the Mirror Ministries. Pat shares his powerful and deeply personal journey: growing up in the church without truly knowing Jesus, and the life-changing moment when a group of men welcomed him in and pointed him toward authentic faith. He opens up about the hidden wounds from his family and past, and how those unaddressed hurts shaped his life until he began to truly heal. Together, Pat and Steve dive into why so many men are...

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Why Every Leader Needs a Coach with Gary Rohrmayer show art Why Every Leader Needs a Coach with Gary Rohrmayer

No Regrets Leadership Podcast

In this episode of the No Regrets Leadership Podcast, Gary Rohrmayer—church planter, missionary, and author of Ten Marks of a Coachable Leader—joins the conversation to unpack the power of coaching in the life of a leader. Gary shares from his own leadership journey and offers insight into what coaching really is, what it looks like to work with a coach, and how a coach can bring perspective, encouragement, and clarity to your calling. He explains how coaching differs from mentoring, what makes for a strong coaching relationship, and why setting clear expectations and building trust is...

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Engaging Boomers for Kingdom Impact with Scott Papador show art Engaging Boomers for Kingdom Impact with Scott Papador

No Regrets Leadership Podcast

In this episode, Steve Sonderman sits down with Scott Papador to discuss The Grand Plan—a powerful 6-week curriculum designed to engage the often-overlooked force in our churches: Boomers. With 76 million Boomers in the U.S. and an estimated 35% of church attendees coming from this generation, Scott challenges us to consider: Are we fully utilizing their gifts, talents, and wisdom? Scott shares his personal journey to faith and what led him to help develop The Grand Plan, a tool designed to activate men and women aged 52–73 for meaningful kingdom impact. Drawing on insights from Wisdom at...

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Reaching the Next Generation: A Conversation on Discipleship with Troy Thomas show art Reaching the Next Generation: A Conversation on Discipleship with Troy Thomas

No Regrets Leadership Podcast

This week on the No Regrets Leadership Podcast, Nate is joined by Troy Thomas from Crossway Church teaching team for a meaningful conversation on discipleship and connecting with the next generation. Together, they explore the challenges and opportunities of reaching young men in today’s church and how spiritual formation is about more than just teaching—it's about doing. Troy shares how his journey has been centered around making disciples who make disciples, influenced by the writings of Greg Ogden, Dallas Willard, Eugene Peterson, and John Mark Comer. He unpacks the deeper dynamics of...

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Shaping Future Leaders: The Power of Mentorship with Josh Lindblom show art Shaping Future Leaders: The Power of Mentorship with Josh Lindblom

No Regrets Leadership Podcast

In this episode, Josh Lindblom joins Steve Sonderman to discuss the power of mentorship and investing in the next generation of men. What does it truly mean to mentor a young man? How do you choose someone to invest in? Josh shares his personal journey of being intentionally mentored and how it shaped his leadership, helping him navigate transitions and learn to walk alongside others. Leadership is a lifelong process of discovering how God has uniquely shaped each of us for influence in His kingdom. Josh dives into the importance of relational depth, why true mentorship isn’t scalable but...

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The Power of Apprenticeship with Matt Millar - Part 2 show art The Power of Apprenticeship with Matt Millar - Part 2

No Regrets Leadership Podcast

Join us for Part 2 of our conversation with Steve Sonderman and Matt Millar as we dive deeper into the importance of apprentices in ministry. Jesus intentionally chose His disciples, He set clear expectations, and prepared them for their mission—so how can we follow His model today? In this episode, we continue to explore:  -  Preparation – Teaching apprentices what they need to know before sending them out.  -  Empowerment – Encouraging leaders and helping men overcome fear of failure.  -  Giving Away Responsibility – Developing leaders by...

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The Power of Apprenticeship with Matt Millar - Part 1 show art The Power of Apprenticeship with Matt Millar - Part 1

No Regrets Leadership Podcast

Join Steve Sonderman and Matt Millar as they explore the vital role of apprentices in ministry. Discover how developing, deploying, and equipping apprentices can expand your impact and help you reach more men for Jesus. In this episode, Matt shares his personal journey and why apprenticing is a biblical mandate. Jesus calls us to make disciples, and that starts with intentional training and investment in others to create a lasting legacy for His kingdom. Learn the four key steps Jesus modeled in apprenticeship: 1 - Selection – Jesus specifically chose His 12 disciples. 2 -...

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Sharing Your Faith with Greg Stier - No Regrets Conference show art Sharing Your Faith with Greg Stier - No Regrets Conference

No Regrets Leadership Podcast

Join us for today’s episode from the No Regrets Men's Conference as we hear from speaker Greg Stier, founder of Dare to Share Ministry, who shares the nuts and bolts of witnessing in a natural and comfortable way. Greg shares his journey—from witnessing to his own family to inspiring others to boldly spread the powerful message of the gospel. He reminds us that the gospel is like a grenade—no matter who pulls the pin, it has the power to transform lives. In this conversation, we’ll explore: ✅ How to make evangelism a natural part of everyday conversations ✅ The importance of...

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We believe that the small group is the optimal place for a man to grow in his faith. This week we have a fellow staff member Dan Wetzel on the pod and he sits down with Steve Sonderman and they speak about the importance of small groups in a mans life and to a ministry to men. Remember to share and leave a review and we will see you next week!