Episodes

  • Ep 12 Police Accuracy and Safety Ministry Training
    Jun 15 2026

    A recent study of officer involved shootings reveals shockingly low accuracy amongst officers. In this episode Mike discusses how this study applies to church safety ministries and how they train for handling an active attacker.


    Please support this podcast by becoming a paid subscriber to the Zero 5 Safety Training Substack:

    https://substack.com/@zero5safetytraining


    If you'd like to support our GiveSendGo campaign to raise money for force on force training equipment please go to:

    https://www.givesendgo.com/help-church-safety-teams-protect-congreg?utm_source=share


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    27 mins
  • Ep. 11 First Steps for Safety Ministry
    Jun 9 2026

    In this episode Mike discusses the first steps your church needs to take in starting a safety ministry from scratch, or to move from a safety team to a safety ministry.


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    https://substack.com/@zero5safetytraining


    To support our GiveSendGo fundraiser to make force on force training available and affordable for church safety ministries go to:

    https://www.givesendgo.com/help-church-safety-teams-protect-congreg?utm_source=share

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    25 mins
  • Ep. 10 View From the Top
    May 19 2026

    In this episode Mike sits down with Chris Chalman, Executive Pastor for Central Baptist Church Round Rock in Round Rock, Texas to discuss church safety ministry from the view point of church leadership. Chris outlines the initial push for the ministry, how it grew, and the Kingdom impact the ministry has had on its members and the congregation as a whole.


    If you're a safety team leader or member who has been getting resistance to support by your church's leadership this is a good one to share with them.


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    33 mins
  • Ep. 9 The 80/20 Rule in Safety Ministry
    May 2 2026

    In this episode Mike breaks down what the 80/20 rule means for church safety ministry and how church safety leaders can manage participation issues on their team.

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    25 mins
  • Ep. 8 Discipline Over Motivation
    Apr 24 2026

    Mike talks about why discipline is more valuable than motivation in so many aspects of our lives; especially in our walk with God and our service in our safety ministries.


    Zero 5 Podcast is made possible through paid subscriptions and subscription-free donations to the Zero 5 Safety Training Substack. If our content has helped you or our church safety ministry please consider supporting us by becoming a paid subscriber or at the very least sharing our content.

    https://zero5safetytraining.substack.com/

    PROTECT HIS PEOPLE. GIVE HIM THE GLORY

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    17 mins
  • What, Why, and How of Medical Response
    Apr 9 2026

    In this episode Mike discusses the importance of a well trained, well equipped safety ministry.


    If you're in Texas and interested in medical training, or getting advice on how to build, train, or equip your church safety ministry check us out at:

    https://zero5safetytraining.com

    https://zero5safetytraining.substack.com

    or email us at zero5safetytraining@gmail.com

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    26 mins
  • Ep. 6: Part 3 Underrated Skills in Safety Ministry (Pulling the Trigger)
    Apr 2 2026

    Paid subscriptions or subscription free donations on Substack are what allow us to continue this content. Please help support our ministry by going to https://zero5safetytraining.substack.com and making a donation or creating a paid subscription.


    Thank you, and remember PROTECT HIS PEOPLE. GIVE HIM THE GLORY.

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    16 mins
  • Ep. 5: Part 2 Underrated Skills in Safety Ministry (Remaining Calm)
    Mar 29 2026

    In this episode Mike discusses the importance of developing the skill of remaining calm during a high stress situation, how it benefits your safety ministry, and how you can foster in in your team.

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    19 mins