No Regrets Leadership Podcast

Christian leadership isn't about being the hero or having all the answers. It begins with following Jesus faithfully and helping others follow Him alongside you. In this episode, Albo Esilaba talks with Vince Miller, founder and president of Resolute Ministries and a featured speaker at the 2027 No Regrets Men's Conference. Vince shares how his struggle to become the perfect husband and father transformed his understanding of leadership. He and Albo explore overcoming shame and repetitive sin, replacing false humility with authentic vulnerability, and using prayer and Scripture to deepen intimacy with God. They also discuss why experienced Christian leaders can lose their wonder for God's Word, how ministry ambition can become discontentment, and why men must silence the voice of self-disqualification that keeps them on the sidelines. In this episode: • Following Jesus instead of trying to be the hero • Overcoming shame, fear, and defeatist thinking • Practicing authentic vulnerability • Building intimacy with God through Scripture and prayer • Recovering joy in God's Word • Pursuing contentment and finishing well • Stepping into Christian leadership with courage Join Vince Miller at the No Regrets Men's Conference on February 6, 2027: https://www.noregretsconference.org/ Vince Miller and Resolute Ministries: https://beresolute.org/ No Regrets Men's Ministry: https://noregretsmen.org/

Moral failure does not have to be the end of a man's story. In this episode of the No Regrets Leadership Podcast, we explore how Christian leaders, churches, and fellow believers can respond when a man has experienced moral failure—particularly in the area of sexual sin. Genuine restoration does not minimize sin or avoid accountability. It brings truth and grace together, creating a path toward repentance, healing, and renewed faithfulness. This conversation considers what biblical restoration requires, how trusted men can walk alongside someone through the process, and why the church must become a place where men can bring their struggles into the light before failure occurs. This episode also connects with Forming Men in Christ a special event about sexual purity taking place at Elmbrook Church on September 26, 2026. Learn more about No Regrets Men's Ministry and find resources to help you disciple men intentionally: https://www.noregretsmen.org Subscribe to the No Regrets Leadership Podcast for more conversations that equip and encourage Christian leaders. #MensMinistry #ChristianLeadership #BiblicalRestoration Music attribution: Music licensed through Soundstripe. Code: KF6TXUSASTD0GGHC

Healthy leadership begins with a healthy soul. In this episode of the No Regrets Leadership Podcast, Executive Director Albo Esilaba welcomes founder Steve Sonderman back following his sabbatical. Together, they explore what it means to guard the soul of a leader and lead from a place of spiritual health. Albo and Steve discuss the rhythms that keep leaders grounded, the warning signs of soul neglect, the importance of humility, and lessons Steve learned during his time away. Their conversation offers practical encouragement for pastors, ministry leaders, workplace leaders, and anyone seeking to lead others while remaining deeply connected to Jesus. Learn more about No Regrets Men's Ministry and find resources to help you disciple men intentionally: https://www.noregretsmen.org Subscribe to the No Regrets Leadership Podcast for more conversations designed to equip and encourage Christian leaders. #ChristianLeadership #LeadershipPodcast #NoRegretsMen

What does effective disciple-making look like across different cultures—and what can leaders in the United States learn from what God is doing around the world? In this episode of the No Regrets Leadership Podcast, Albo Esilaba talks with Steven Steinhaus, Regional Director for New Generations in Southeast Asia. Drawing from more than 22 years of missionary service, Steven shares how his understanding of leadership changed from personally filling every leadership gap to identifying, encouraging, and coaching others to lead. Steven discusses: Why disciple making begins before someone comes to faith The difference between counting conversions and developing reproducing disciples Why people in many gospel-unreached cultures may be more spiritually open than Western leaders assume How Discovery Bible Study helps people encounter Scripture without importing unnecessary cultural assumptions Opportunities to engage immigrants and refugees with the gospel Why leaders must allow others to see them faithfully following Jesus Steven also shares stories from Southeast Asia, Chicago, and other parts of the world that demonstrate how simple conversations, visible faith, and an invitation to explore Scripture can open the door to life-changing relationships. His final challenge to leaders is direct: Do not merely tell others how to follow Jesus. Live in a way that allows them to follow your example as you follow Christ. Learn more about No Regrets Men's Ministry and access disciple-making resources: No Regrets Men's Ministry: https://noregretsmen.org Subscribe to the No Regrets Leadership Podcast for practical conversations designed to equip pastors, ministry leaders, and men who want to make disciples who make disciples.

Nate Gruber sits down with No Regrets Regional Champion Brennen Sullivan for a conversation about the No Regrets Leadership Pathway and the work of releasing men into ministry and reproducing leaders who make disciples. Brennen is a pastor, disciple multiplier, and men's ministry leader living in the Lehigh Valley of Pennsylvania. In this episode, he shares practical wisdom from his own discipleship journey and from years of helping churches build a culture of multiplication. This conversation explores why many men get rooted in faith but never move into mission, how fear and lack of equipping can keep men from leading, and why churches need an intentional pathway to help men become disciple-makers. This episode is for pastors, men's ministry leaders, small group leaders, and anyone who wants to help men grow as followers of Christ and leaders who reproduce other leaders. Watch or listen on YouTube: [Insert YouTube Link] Learn more about No Regrets Men's Ministry: https://noregretsmen.org

Nate Gruber sits down with No Regrets Regional Champion Glenn Herschberger for a conversation about the No Regrets Leadership Pathway and the early work of discipling men by reaching them and rooting them in Christ. Glenn is a second-career pastor and church planter who currently pastors City's Cop Church in the Twin Cities area of Minnesota. As a longtime follower of Christ and leader of men, Glenn shares practical wisdom and strategy for helping churches begin the process of discipling men in the ways of Jesus. This episode is for pastors, men's ministry leaders, small group leaders, and anyone who wants to help men grow as followers of Christ. Watch or listen on YouTube: https://youtu.be/pd9iEPSd2_4 Learn more about No Regrets Men's Ministry: https://noregretsmen.org

In this episode of the No Regrets Leadership Podcast, Jim Braniff shares encouragement and insight for men, pastors, and church leaders who want to grow in discipleship, leadership, and faithfulness to Christ. At No Regrets, our mission is to equip leaders in the local church to develop an intentional plan for discipling the men in their church and community. This conversation is designed to help men think more deeply about what it means to follow Jesus, lead with purpose, and invest in others through intentional discipleship. Whether you are a men's ministry leader, pastor, small-group leader, or a man who wants to grow in your walk with Christ, this episode offers practical encouragement to live out your faith and help others do the same. Learn more about No Regrets Men's Ministry: https://noregretsmen.org Subscribe for more conversations on men's discipleship, Christian leadership, church ministry, spiritual growth, and following Christ.

Pastor Mike, Missions Pastor at Elmbrook Church, joins Albo to talk about what it really looks like to reach men who are close to us—but far from God. This conversation gets practical. Pastor Mike shares stories, but more importantly, he challenges leaders to rethink how they live on mission. It's not about programs—it's about proximity, authenticity, and obedience. They also tackle the hard side of leadership: making difficult decisions when people don't align with your values, and why short-term discomfort often leads to long-term health. If you're leading a ministry, building relationships, or trying to live your faith out in the real world—this episode will push you to take action.

Matt Erickson, pastor at Eastbrook Church with over three decades of ministry experience, joins Nate Gruber to explore what it really means to lead faithfully in a complex and changing world. Drawing from his new book The Pastor as Gardener, Matt unpacks how the metaphors we live by shape the way we lead, pastor, and follow Jesus. In a culture that often pushes for results and performance, he offers a different vision—one rooted in presence, trust, and long-term growth. Matt reminds us that fruitful ministry doesn't come from striving—it flows from a deep, ongoing relationship with God. Like a gardener planting seeds, we are called to be faithful with what we've been given, trusting God to bring growth in His timing. If you're feeling the weight of expectations in leadership, this episode offers a grounded and hope-filled perspective: stay rooted, stay faithful, and let God do what only He can do. Get Matt's book: The Pastor as Gardener → https://www.eerdmans.com/9780802884145/the-pastor-as-gardener/ Learn more: https://mwerickson.com

Today on the No Regrets Podcast, Albo Esilaba is joined by Dr. Gary Gregg to continue the series on mental health and leadership, focusing on how to understand and manage leadership anxiety. Dr. Gregg explains that anxiety isn't something we can—or should—eliminate. At a healthy level, it shows we care and are invested. But when it grows too strong, it can rob us of joy and impact our leadership. Rather than ignoring it, anxiety can be a signal pointing to something that needs our attention. They discuss how many leaders carry hidden fears of not being enough, and how trying to suppress anxiety often makes it worse. Instead, leaders need to reflect, be honest, and invite trusted people into their lives. We are responsible to others, not for them—and we don't have to lead alone. Dr. Gregg also shares practical habits for staying healthy: do your own work, avoid shortcuts in growth, and build strong relationships that help you stay grounded. Resource Mentioned: Managing Leadership Anxiety: Yours and Theirs by Steve Cuss