Ep 96: Chief of Police Jeffrey Katz
Words of wisdom from Col Jeffrey Katz, Chief of Police for Chesterfield, VA, on what he has seen happening to manhood in our culture, and what he recommends needs to be done!
Aug 05, 2022•41 min•Season 1Ep. 96
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Ep 95: How to Launch a Tribe
Let's start with why. In this podcast, I'll give you 7 life-changing reasons why you should launch a Tribe in your area, and I'll also give you some practical and proven tips on how to do it. Don't overthink it; it's not rocket science. Get off the bench, fasten your chinstrap, and get into the game! Contact us at info@mensalliancetribe.com for more information on launching a Men's Alliance Tribe in your area.
Jul 29, 2022•13 min•Season 1Ep. 95
War Stories 1: The Funeral
Dusty "Shadow" Parker's personal story of life and death in the Marine Corps, the surprise lesson he learned at a funeral, and how that should make us all live differently.
Jul 22, 2022•38 min
Ambassador Training 8: Shellfish & Atrocities
Do Christians just cherry-pick the parts from the Bible that they like? Is religion responsible for most wars and atrocities? Let's look at how we, as Christian Ambassadors, should respond to these accusations.
Jul 19, 2022•26 min•Season 2Ep. 8
Ep 94: One More Day w/ Ryan Baker
This episode goes into a real life devotion from Ryan "Quack" Baker. God gives us the tools we need, but we need to be aware of situations and use those tools for his glory. We need to be proactive not reactive and realize the spirit moves in any situation we find ourselves in. This is what MA is about Sharpening men to become the husbands, fathers, and leaders God designed us to be and respond accordingly to situations we experience.
Jul 15, 2022•8 min•Season 1Ep. 94
Ep 93: Fear Uncertainty and Doubt w/ Berek Dostie
Fear, Uncertainty, and Doubt (FUD) – We all struggle with fear. Whether that’s fear of failure, fear of losing something we hold dear, fear of not starting something, or fear of the unknown. Most fear resides in our head when we doubt ourselves. That allows Satan to open the door wider and whisper more lies to us causing more FUD. FUD will come and go. It’s a combination of being stuck in our heads and lies from the enemy. Bring God into your struggles with FUD. Further your relationship by open...
Jul 08, 2022•8 min•Season 1Ep. 93
Ep 92: Brotherhood w/ Connor Dillingham
Brotherhood is much different than a casual buddy that you watch a football game with. Who are your real brothers? A brother is there for you in the tough times, and shares common purpose. You can rely on him and turn to him when you need him most. This makes the good times even better! We all need true brothers to share life with. As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another. King Solomon was on to something there!!
Jul 01, 2022•8 min•Season 1Ep. 92
Ep 91: Porn and the Church w/ Joshua Davis
Why aren’t churches even talking about the biggest problem facing men?! Porn is an epidemic that can lead to depression and anxiety. For a great resource visit https://www.conquerseries.com/
Jun 24, 2022•12 min•Season 1Ep. 91
Ep 90: Toxic Masculinity
We live in a world where people believe that masculinity is toxic. So, what are we to do? Be less masculine? Sit silently on the sidelines lest someone accuse us of being toxic. Or...should our lives demonstrate that real masculinity is both physically strong and emotionally caring? Jesus taught us to be both strong and loving, to face our fears, and to lay down our lives for others. That is real masculinity.
Jun 17, 2022•15 min•Season 1Ep. 90
Ambassador Training 7: Copycats & Fairytales
Ever heard someone say that Christianity is just a copy-cat religion? That there have been legends of dying and rising saviors for centuries... We're going to pick that accusation a part in this podcast and help you confidently respond to that charge, plus we'll cover the question, "You don't really believe those fairytales in the Bible, do you?" This episode will help you become a better representative of what Christians believe and why.
Jun 15, 2022•28 min•Season 2Ep. 7
Ep 89: Sheepdogs
Sheepdogs protect and lead, and as Christian men, we should be spiritual sheepdogs in our homes and communities. In this podcast I'm going to share three things I've learned from aviation that can make us better spiritual sheepdogs.
Jun 10, 2022•25 min•Season 1Ep. 89
Ep 88: Getting Your House in Order w/ Jeff VanAtta
We spend time cleaning our physical house, and making sure it is in order for our guests who visit. What about your spiritual house, have you done any cleaning there recently? Is your house ready for Jesus to come again? In Matthew 24:36, Jesus says "But concerning the day or hour no one knows, not even the angels of heaven, nor the son, but the father only." Using the Men's Alliance Monthly verses as a guide. You can go through the steps of getting your spiritual house ready, whenever the day o...
Jun 03, 2022•8 min•Season 1Ep. 88
Ep 87: The Bad News First
The good news of Jesus doesn't make any sense unless we first understand the depths of the bad news. We're all sinners who deserve separation from God for all eternity. That's some bad news right there. Sadly, many churches in America are afraid of giving the bad news. They want to be popular and preach feel-good messages that won't offend anyone. But a church that tries to please everyone ends up pleasing no one. Find a healthy church where the pastor isn't afraid to talk about sin and hell and...
May 27, 2022•17 min•Season 1Ep. 87
Ambassador Training 6: Evidence for Christianity
Even atheist scholars all agree on these minimal facts about Jesus and his disciples. So, the big question is: What is the best explanation for this evidence? If you don't think the answer is Christianity, then you must provide a better explanation for the evidence? Are you willing to follow the evidence wherever it may lead?
May 25, 2022•30 min•Season 2Ep. 6
Ep 86: Busy w/ Ray Wageman
Everyone is busy, and no one wants to hear how busy you are or think you are. You can find the time for what is really important. So what are some ways to get your priorities the time they need? Luke shares with us some words from Jesus about busyness. What takes priority in your life?
May 20, 2022•9 min
Ep 85: The Worst Thing You Can Do
Theodore Roosevelt said, "The worst thing you can do is nothing," and I completely agree. Whether it's working out, having a daily devotion, or leading your family spiritually, it's better to do SOMETHING than to sit on the sidelines doing nothing because you don't have time to create a five-star production. We don't have to be perfect in order to lead workouts and devotions at Men's Alliance. We just have to be willing to get off the sideline.
May 13, 2022•8 min•Season 1Ep. 85
Ambassador Training 5: Evil as Evidence for God
When people ask why a good God would allow evil, chances are they've never stopped to consider how they know the difference between good and evil. If there is an objective, universal standard of good and evil that every human knows in their heart, then where did that "moral law" come from? Answer: it came from a Moral Law Giver.
May 11, 2022•30 min•Season 2Ep. 5
Ep 84: What's in a Name? w/ Jeff VanAtta
Names are important and they have meaning. Looking at some of the names of God and where they come from, helps us to better understand our relationship with him. Do you have a favorite name for the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit? When you pray what name do you pray to? Is it always the same one for every prayer, and in every moment? God's multiple names shows us that he has a name for every season we are in, showing that he is always present, no matter what we are going through. Challenge What nam...
May 06, 2022•13 min•Season 1Ep. 84
Ep 82: Transgender & Truth
"The human heart is the most deceitful of all things, and desperately wicked. Who really knows how bad it is?" Jeremiah 17:9 We should NOT follow our hearts. We should not base our decisions on how we FEEL. Feelings change, hearts deceive us, but the objective Truth of the Gospel of Jesus is unchanging. Make no mistake, culture is attacking gender because "God created mankind in his own image, in the image of God he created them; male and female he created them." Culture is attacking Truth becau...
May 01, 2022•26 min•Season 1Ep. 82
Ep 83: Building Fences
You can’t be angry at someone for overrunning a line that doesn’t exist. Well-defined boundaries in any relationship are necessary. They protect us from the whims of others and prevent resentment and anger down the road. Improve your relationships by reading Boundaries by Dr.'s Cloud and Townsend. And for more great book recommendations, check out t he MA Bookshelf...
Apr 29, 2022•6 min•Season 1Ep. 83
Ambassador Training 4: DNA as Evidence for God
Bill Gates said, “DNA is like a computer program but far, far more advanced than any software ever created.” In each cell in your body there is a word that is 6.4 billion letters long. It's called your DNA, and it's more advanced than any computer software ever created. So, who wrote that DNA software that makes you uniquely you? If you believe that even a simple cave painting had a designer, then you must admit that the most advanced software ever created must certainly have a designer too....
Apr 27, 2022•33 min•Season 2Ep. 4
Ep 81: Isolation w/ Ray Wageman
When have you felt isolated? There are different ways we can feel isolated, such as emotional and physical isolation. When we are isolated we are at risk from the enemies attack. Whoever isolates himself seeks his own desire; he breaks out against all sound judgment. Proverbs 18:1 Isolation is Terminal. Find your tribe today at www.mensalliancetribe.com
Apr 15, 2022•11 min•Season 1Ep. 81
Ambassador Training 3: Who Made God?
Learn how to answer the common question "Who made God?" and learn one of the oldest and best arguments for the existence of God - the Kalam Cosmological Argument. Remember: Atheists believe that the entire universe came into existence from NOTHING. This takes more blind faith to believe than any miracle recorded in the Bible!
Apr 13, 2022•27 min•Season 2Ep. 3
Ep 80: State of the M.A. Union
Listen to how God is using and growing Men's Alliance and find out how you can help us continue to reach more men for Christ! Click here to support Men's Alliance.
Apr 08, 2022•23 min•Season 1Ep. 80
Ep 79: Confidence w/ Connor Dillingham
Men, are you confident? If not, do you ever ask yourself why not? Where do you find your source of confidence? God wants us to be confident and helps us with confidence. Confidence is important for every man! Proverbs 3:26 For the LORD will be your confidence and will keep your foot from being caught. Harry Truman said, “Not all readers are leaders, but all leaders are readers.” Here are some books for becoming better husbands, fathers, and spiritual leaders and build confidence: https://www.men...
Apr 01, 2022•8 min•Season 1Ep. 79
Ambassador Training 2: What Do Christians Believe?
Ever wonder what makes Christianity unique from other religions? Or what specifically you'd have to believe to become a Christian? In this episode we're going to unpack the simplest, purest definition of being a Christian, and I think it may just surprise you...
Mar 30, 2022•28 min•Season 2Ep. 2
Ep 78: Anxiety w/ Robert Braxton
Millions suffer from anxiety, yet people usually hide it. In this episode, Robert gets real and shares his journey. He includes what the Bible says about anxiety, to include the practical steps he took to cope with anxiety. The book You Are Not Your Brain by Jeffrey Schwartz and Rebecca Gladding shares the following 4 steps: 1) Relabel 2) Reframe 3) Refocus 4) Revalue Ending with some verses that help bring strength and peace with Philippians 4:4-9 Rejoice in the Lord always: and again I say, Re...
Mar 25, 2022•15 min•Season 1Ep. 78
Ep 77: Peter Was a Failure w/ Mark McGrath
Peter was brash and bold. Jesus rebuked him several times, yet he was listed first among the disciples in the gospel. The fact that Peter was a disciple should give us comfort knowing that we are not the only ones to fail. Even with all Peter's failures, Jesus told him "I say to you that you are Peter (which means 'rock'), and upon this rock I will build my church, and all the powers of hell will not conquer it.". What will Jesus do with you, even with all your failures? Register here for Alex M...
Mar 18, 2022•12 min•Season 1Ep. 77
Ambassador Training 1: Relativism, Pluralism & Scientism
We're called to be Ambassador's for Christ (2 Cor 5:20) but how can we do that well if we don't know how to respond to the most common objections that the world has? In Round #1 of Ambassador Training, we'll look at each of the following objections to Christianity: Relativism - "There is no such thing as absolute truth. You have yours and I have mine." Pluralism - "All paths lead to God, there is more than one correct way." Scientism - "Only science yields truth; religion is merely a matter of o...
Mar 16, 2022•28 min•Season 2Ep. 1
Ep 76: What Made You Quit?
Do you quit when you hit a snag? Do you walk away when there's a dispute? As Christian men, should we work out our problems or ghost those who offend us? When it comes to church, many men walk away because it isn't perfect when they should be rolling up their sleeves and working to make it better.
Mar 11, 2022•14 min•Season 1Ep. 76
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