Exploring More

Sign up for the December 10 Allies Roundtable: Zoweh.org/allies Start With Story: Vision, Brotherhood & Guardrails in Men's Ministry In this episode of the Exploring More podcast, Michael Thompson, SJ Jennings, and Josh Overton close out the Men's Ministry series with a conversation rooted in one of the most important elements of group life: story. They unpack how storytelling builds trust, catalyzes connection, and anchors the culture of a men's group far more than curriculum ever could. The team shares about the necessity of starting with a clear vision—three simple words like adventure, growth, or journey—and how this clarity helps shape expectations, engagement, and outcomes. They talk through the importance of creating group "guardrails," those unspoken (or even better, written) agreements that establish safety, rhythm, and mutual care within the group. The episode also includes guidance on how to communicate expectations clearly, how to introduce new members to your group's heartbeat, and how facili