In this final episode, our guest host, John Simons, interviews Pastor Jeff, as we celebrate and draw to a close the MLN podcast. Pastor Jeff discusses all that he's learned through the 6+ years of recording the podcast, the importance of building relationships with many of the guests, and how to keep growing as a leader. As a senior pastor, there i…

In this month's episode, Pastor Jeff sits down with Patrick Holcombe to expand on his section of the Versus 'Lead' curriculum, Where Are You Called to Lead? As a successful business owner, Patrick has had the opportunity to lead in his workplace, but he also speaks to being a spiritual leader in all facets of life!…

In this month's episode, Pastor Jeff sits down with 'Captain Canada' Ryan Smyth to discuss last nights Versus Conference and his amazing story. From growing up in Canada, to his time in the NHL and his families recent relocation to the Nashville area, Ryan is the epitome of giving your success over to the Lord. Growing up, Ryan was always a talente…

As men, our tendency is to walk through life in isolation. Work, busyness, and home responsibilities can get in the way and cause us to neglect one of our most important needs: each other. At Versus, our goal is for all men to do life together. That's why our motto is Don't Go Alone!By Rolling Hills Community Church

In this month’s episode, Pastor Jeff sits down with Nic Allen, Rolling Hills’ Nashville Campus Pastor. They dive into the topic of tragedy, and how we, as Christians, should respond to it. In lieu of last week's events at Covenant School in Nashville, Pastor Jeff felt the need to address such an important topic. Today, Good Friday, is a day Christi…

In this month's episode, Pastor Jeff sits down with Bob Ravener, successful businessman and author of his new book, Up! The Difference in Today and Tomorrow is You. Bob has worked in some of the worlds most notable and successful businesses: Starbucks, Home Depot, Pepsi Co., and Dollar General, and he has so much wisdom on life, struggles and facin…

In this month's episode, Pastor Jeff sits down with three amazing women from our staff: Women's Director Miranda Kokes, Digital Engagement Director Chloe Haddad, and Kathy Koon, our awesome Staff Counselor. With Valentine's Day coming up, the ladies share with us "what women want" in a man. Each of these women have different years of marriage exper…

In this months episode, Pastor Jeff sits down with longtime friend and mentor Larry Atema. Larry is full of wisdom and has been serving Rolling Hills behind the scenes since its creation. Larry is the CEO of Commonwealth Development Group, the company that headed construction of the Music City Center, Ascend Amphitheater, and many other special pro…

Today’s episode features an awesome conversation with actor Jesse Hutch! Jesse has been in a ton of movies and television shows and he's an awesome man of God. He is super passionate about his faith, and he loves sharing Jesus with everyone he comes across. Often, Jesse works on set with the lost, and he feels like God uses him to reach people in H…

Today’s episode features a wonderful conversation with John Simons, the new Men's & Sports Pastor at Rolling Hills! John comes to us from Saddleback Church in Lake Forest, CA where he previously oversaw Men's and Community groups. John is passionate about helping men grow in spiritual maturity/leadership and excited to work hands on with the Versus…

Today’s episode features a wonderful conversation with Mike Minter, founder of Reston Bible Church and Associate Teaching Pastor at Rolling Hills. Mike founded RBC in 1975, and it has grown into a congregation of 2,300 people today. He is married to his wife Kay, and they have four children. Mike has worked hands on with men for many years, and he …

To start, Chase shares his powerful testimony with the listeners. He was invited to a fellowship event in his hometown of Fountain, Colorado and he immediately felt God pulling on his heart. The message that night was on salvation, and it couldn’t have been more relevant for him. At the center of his story was the simple act of invitation, and it w…

To begin, Jason shares the story of his upbringing and how he came to faith and eventually caught fire for the Lord. At the center of this faith journey is the story of a miraculous conversation with a stranger at church. Jason then unpacks the feeling that many men have about their personal faith journey because they don’t have a dramatic story of…

Diego is a husband and a father of three children, and he knows that those are the roles that come first in his life. But, for a week this summer, Diego did the unthinkable: he stepped up from serving his three to the church’s 300. The biggest focus of his conversation with Jeff is on that decision to consistently serve, whether it’s on a busy sunn…

The Bible is chock-full of examples of other men gathering together and calling on each other to do the things that they do as they imitate Christ. So, we, too, have opportunities each day to surround ourselves with Godly men who set the kind of example in their walk that we need. Men came from all over to attend Versus, and God put them there for …

The Versus 22 Men’s Conference was an awesome time! In today’s episode, Jeff sits down with Grammy-Award Winning artist, Shay Mooney, to recap the evening. Plus, Shay shares his story of small-town beginnings and a lifelong walk with Christ. Shay’s insights on fatherhood, the challenges of being a man, and the insufficiency of money and status are …

For today’s interview, we’ve brought in Jacob Scrimpshire, the Discipleship Pastor, and Chase Baker, the Family Pastor, from Rolling Hills to hear their thoughts on Easter and understanding the magnitude of this event. Well, we can start with recognizing what this event, this holiday, really means. Jesus, the perfect, sinless Son of God, died a sin…

This month, we've flipped the mic around and have Rolling Hills Senior Pastor Jeff Simmons be our guest on the podcast! Jeff is a father of three girls, one middle schooler and two high schoolers. He knows how complicated and challenging parenthood can be, especially with all the other demands on our time and energy. Today, he’s sharing strategies …

Announcement: Our Versus Men's Conference is returning May 5 and we're excited to have Tim Tebow joining us as our keynote speaker! The event will be held at the Williamson County Ag EXPO Center arena in Franklin, TN. You can find more details and get your tickets when they go on sale Feb. 9 at VersusConference.com. Show Notes: Now celebrating thei…

As we turn the page on 2021 and enter 2022, it’s important to focus on what matters. Brett James, a Hall of Fame Songwriter, summed it up best when he described what he wanted his legacy be: love! “Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind. This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is …

The Christmas season can be a time of great joy, but for some it can shine a light on struggles, loss, and stress. Maybe your problems are financial, relational, or even spiritual. In this month’s podcast, Rolling Hills-own Scott and Kathy Koon talk through navigating the holidays whether you are feeling joy, grief, or just plain lost. They talk ab…

In this podcast, Greg describes poignantly that temptations of the flesh often take place because of unexamined and unchecked triggers. Maybe it’s stress, anxiety, depression, or even boredom. Those are all things that we men think we need to hide away from others because a “real” man wouldn’t let his emotions be known. But if we take the time to e…

Today we have a special podcast for you, as we wanted to share with you a live portion of the Versus Conference that happened on Thursday at Rolling Hills Community Church. So, you’ll be hearing from Pastor Jeff Simmons, as he dives into the story of Elijah found in 1 Kings 18-19. From fighting the urge to follow what culture says to staying faithf…

Today it seems like there's a lot of confusion around what it means to be a man. Most of the time big beards, axes, and bulging muscles are what come to mind. We're supposed to be tough and iron-clad. All day, everyday. And somewhere along the way, this has mutated into us being stoic figures in our lives. Men don't cry, we don't show when we're in…

No matter what you do in life, whether you're a businessman, a teacher, a dad, a CEO, or another role, God has called us to work in all things to the very best of our ability. That's what Will Butler, our guest on today's podcast, learned from a young age and what he takes into life each and every day. Though he began his career in the corporate wo…

In this month's brand-new episode, you will hear from Ron Carr, a husband, father, and Kids & Students Ministry small group leader. Ron shares his story that ultimately led him to a life of service and investing in the next generation. Ron gives stories and key principles that will encourage, inspire, and motivate you to take your next steps in ser…

If you’ve ever felt a stirring in your heart to do something that on the surface seems a bit crazy, but that you know down deep is something you’ve been called to do, you’re going to love today’s conversation with Ken Thomas, President of Connect Ministries. Ken will share his story of how he stepped away from a successful career to step into a God…

Welcome to the month of May, Men's Leadership Network! This month, we've got a special interview with Chris Hardy, the Director of Programs and Church Partnerships for Justice and Mercy International. Pastor Jeff sits down with Chris for an inspirational conversation about being a part of something bigger than yourself, what it looks like to live i…

Spring is in full swing, and Easter is here! And a new month means a new podcast interview for our Men’s Leadership Network! This month on the Men’s Leadership Network Podcast, Pastor Jeff Simmons sits down with Teddy Matosich for a conversation about how as men we can have a life-transforming impact on the individuals God has placed in our lives b…

We’re kicking off this month on the Men’s Leadership Network Podcast with a candid and honest conversation with Former Major League Baseball All-Star Tim Burke and Pastor Jeff Simmons. In this conversation, Tim openly shares about his childhood journey where he experienced much painful loss. However, it was on the pitcher’s mound that he found his …

This month, Pastor Jeff Simmons has a timely and challenging conversation with Pastor Wayne McCullough from Limestone Baptist Church in Franklin, TN, about race, racism, reconciliation, and the Gospel. Pastor Wayne was born and raised in Franklin. His mother was a believer and raised him to love and trust the Lord. Pastor Wayne grew up in Franklin …

Kicking off 2021, Pastor Jeff Simmons sits down with Austin Casselman for a challenging and encouraging conversation about the essentials for starting something new, as well as the importance of finishing things we have started in 2021. Austin is a husband and a father of three kids. He is an entrepreneur, CEO, and founder of “Implement Now,” an or…

This month, we have a special treat as Rolling Hills’ very own Nashville Campus Pastor Nic Allen, Nolensville Campus Pastor Jason Hale, and Family Pastor Chase Baker join Pastor Jeff for a fun and incredibly helpful conversation about how we can prepare for and lead through a Christmas like no other. In the podcast, we discuss how during this Chris…

Former professional golfer Danny Briggs joins Pastor Jeff to discuss leading in faith and marriage in the midst of an ever-changing work schedule. In today’s podcast interview, Danny talks about his time on the PGA tour, his legacy as a husband and father, and using his passion to give back to others. Ever since he was ten years old, Danny has love…

Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and businessman Charles Overby joins Pastor Jeff to discuss the upcoming presidential election and the role Christians have to play in the country’s political discourse. In this conversation, Charles analyzes recent political trends, defines personal factors that matter most when voting, and provides a historical p…

LifeWay Christian Resources President and CEO, Dr. Ben Mandrell, joins Pastor Jeff to discuss how to lead as men in a culture that is constantly changing. In today’s new podcast interview, Ben explains how to handle change, how to stay spiritually grounded when making decisions, and why the idea of change is such a difficult subject for men to tack…

The Practices of a Godly Leader A MLN Interview with Jacob Scrimpshire, Rolling Hills Community Church Discipleship Pastor What does it truly mean to be a godly leader and how are you growing to become a stronger leader? Jacob Scrimpshire, our Discipleship Pastor, joins Pastor Jeff to tackle the answer to this very question in today’s new podcast i…

Former NHL player, Mike Fisher, joins Jeff to talk about how his life has looked different since the last time he was on our Men’s Leadership Network four years ago. As the former captain of the Nashville Predators, Mike Fisher learned what it meant to lead others who were looking up to him, whether that was on or off the ice. When facing adversity…

Our guest this month for the Men’s Leadership Network podcast is an incredible man. Darrell Nelson is married to Connia, and they live in Franklin, TN. They have one daughter and two grandsons. Together, they light up every room that they enter, but when Darrell enters the room, he brings much more than just joy. He also brings a great deal of life…

Dr. Brad Dennis, Interim Chief, Division of Trauma and Surgical Critical Care at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, talks about leading wisely through Covid-19. As cities and municipalities begin to reopen, Dr. Dennis shares ways you can protect yourself, your family and others, dispels myths about the virus, and gives us a glimpse …

This week on our COVID-19 Sessions, we will be discussing the question, “Is getting back to normal really our goal?” or should our goal be “How do we go forward?”By Men's Leadership Network

This week on our COVID-19 Sessions, we will be talking about leading yourself well during a pandemic.By Rolling Hills Community Church

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Our special guest for today’s Men’s Leadership Podcast comes all the way from Israel. On a recent Biblical Studies Tour, Pastor Jeff sat down with Yoni Gerrish, one of the countries leading guides and an expert in Biblical archaeology. Jeff met Yoni on his first Holy Land tour in 1999 and he's been leading our tour groups ever since. In this interv…

It's Valentine's Day. A day when we're reminded to go the extra mile to show love to the most important people in our lives. In today's interview with Jeff & Lora Helton, Founders of Wellspring Coaching and Training, we discover that going the extra mile one day a year doesn't do nearly as much for your relationship as going an inch every day. They…

"What would you do if you won the lottery?" It's a common question asked around water coolers and meal tables across the country. For Adam Gray, his answer was simple: open up his own CrossFit Gym. But of course, that would mean leaving a steady and comfortable job as an actuary, a profession he had spent over 3,000 hours of undergraduate, graduate…

In this week's MLN Spotlight we are joined by special guest, Pike Williams. Pike is a licensed Marriage and Family therapist with the Refuge Center in Franklin, TN, and his clinical passion is to work with couples and with men. He is certified in trauma-focused cognitive behavior therapy and is trained in EMDR, a proven approach for helping clients…

Steven Wright was on top of the world in the summer of 2016. The knuckleballer from California had been picked up in the second round of the 2016 MLB draft and was now standing on the pitcher’s mound for the Boston Red Sox as he pitched his first complete MLB game for a decisive 5-1 victory over the Yankees. He was also selected for the All-Star ga…

Leadership Truths from an Anchorman "Life is not a spectator's sport. Get in the Game!"These were the words that Chris Miller heard from his mother as a child and they shaped him into the man, husband, father, anchorman, and Christ-follower he is today. Chris grew up in Colorado and has always loved being outdoors, skiing, hiking, fishing and soaki…

Raising the Next Generation In our Men's Leadership Network interview this week we spoke with Jason Loudon. Jason has been an educator his entire career and currently serves as a middle school principal. As we hear almost weekly reports about the rise in anxiety and depression in the U.S., especially in children age 10-18, we all want to know as da…