Men's Leadership Network
April 5, 2018
Leading From the Locker Room to the Spotlight | Brett Kern
What we heard: Brett Kern, punter for the Tennessee Titans, grew up in upstate New York in a family with strong Christian values. He became a Christian at an early age, but never really understood what a relationship with Jesus ... Read More »
April 05, 2018
March 20, 2018
Preparing for Easter | Chase Baker & Nic Allen
It happens every holiday. Months and months in advance, the retail shelves steer our attention to what’s coming next. Christmas decor is available before Halloween even hits the shelves. January 1 hits and Valentine’s Day is all the rage until ... Read More »
March 20, 2018
February 22, 2018
Leaving a Legacy of Leadership | Jeff Hooper
What We Heard: In 1997 Jeff Hooper, Executive Operations Director, Chick-fil-A, Cool Springs; dealt with a lot of tragedy, from the death of his father, divorce and bankruptcy. That prompted him to return to following Christ and committing to living ... Read More »
February 22, 2018
February 15, 2018
The Opioid Crisis and Our Response | Stan Jones
What We Heard: A salvation experience as a child and the subsequent call led Stan to pursue what he thought would be a career in ministry, but after a chance encounter with a Metro Police ride-along led he found his ... Read More »
February 15, 2018
February 8, 2018
Spiritual Leadership Essentials | Eric Rojas
What We Heard: Eric’s journey in life was full of a few more downs than ups. Although an absent father certainly left a hole in his family, Eric was blessed with a mom who knew Jesus and pointed him to ... Read More »
February 08, 2018
January 3, 2018
Being Committed in 2018 | Alex Brown
What We Heard & What It Means: Alex, like any of us, is a man with a past and a story: tragic occurrences, painful addiction, and even a childhood diagnosis. All this could have drawn Alex far from God, but ... Read More »
January 03, 2018
November 16, 2017
Sharing Christ with a Family Member | Matt Burhart
What We Heard: A waypoint is a stop along a journey. There are so many moments that, over the course of life, become waypoints. In real estate, buying and selling homes, relocating, expanding, downsizing, and others are all considerable waypoints ... Read More »
November 16, 2017
November 10, 2017
Men in Movies | Jason Ellerbrook
What We Heard: Men love movies. While working at Lifeway leading men’s ministries, Jason began partnering with the director of Lifeway film. Branching out and launching Engage was an opportunity to connect with churches, tell stories, and support faith-based films. ... Read More »
November 10, 2017
November 2, 2017
Leveraging Your Influence | Dan Alexander
What We Heard: Today at MLN, our special guest was Dan Alexander. Dan is a former Tennessee Titan fullback and linebacker. He was drafted by the Tennessee Titans in the sixth round of the 2001 NFL Draft. Before that, he ... Read More »
November 02, 2017
October 26, 2017
Why Leadership Matters in the Sports World | Coach Rick Byrd
Coach Rick Byrd has spent the past 33 seasons as Head Coach for the Belmont University Men’s Basketball team. We recently sat down with Coach Byrd to gain some insight on leadership lessons he’s learned over the course of his career. ... Read More »
October 26, 2017