This week's guest Nick Freitas talks about the identity crisis and obstacles facing Men in America today, including various topics such as masculinity, leadership, protecting and providing, along with consulting and rooting yourself in Christ. Nick is an influencer, former green beret, and Virginia state delegate. More about Nick: Making the Argument - Podcast The Why Minutes - Videos Recommended Books: The Warrior Poet Way - John Lovell The Law - Frederic Bastiat Thomas Sowell Books Sponsor: To...
Sep 14, 2023•1 hr 17 min•Season 1Ep. 148
Author and speaker, Greg Koukl, explains how we can share our faith by asking questions. Listen as Greg demonstrates how to talk about your beliefs and how to share the gospel without getting stressed. Learn more about Greg: Stand to Reason - website Books Mentioned: Street Smarts - Greg Koukl New Book Tactics - Greg Koukl Book The Story of Reality - Greg Koukl Book A Manual for Creating Atheists - Peter Boghossian Cold Case Christianity - J Warner Wallace Keeping Your Kids on God'...
Sep 07, 2023•1 hr 8 min•Season 1Ep. 147
This week David Eubank from the Free Burma Rangers (FBR) joins the podcast to talk about his missionary calling. David talks about doing justice, but we need to avoid revenge. While not easy, we need to instead correct the injustice with love. FBR respond by getting the news out in war torn areas (Burma, Sudan, Kurdistan, Iraq, and Ukraine) and supplying first aid treatment, while sharing and showing the love of Jesus. There are three rules in FBR: You have to do if for love, You can't run if ot...
Aug 31, 2023•52 min•Season 1Ep. 146
This week Glen Sturtevant joins the show to discuss how men can make an impact in their communities. Glen is a former Virginia state senator who is up for reelection. Glen has also been a part of the Richmond city school board, his day job as a lawyer focuses on military members and the service they have received with the Veterans Affairs department. We need to ignore the headlines of the national politics and focus on our communities, the same way the apostles spread the word of Jesus. This sta...
Aug 24, 2023•54 min•Season 1Ep. 145
Mike Flynn is back on the podcast ( Ep 119 Relationship Advice ) Listen in as Mike talks about the need to be on a team and the importance of talking about mental health. Close friends get to know the real you over time and can identify when you are not being your true self. While Jesus had a tribe, he still took time alone for himself. This may require identifying when we are busy and saying no to things in order to free up our time. Talk to Someone: American association of Christian counselors...
Aug 17, 2023•56 min•Season 1Ep. 144
This week Sunshine, Chewie, and Ranger join the podcast to talk about their stories relating to mental health. Men are putting too many things on their plate, too much of a good thing can still lead to exhaustion. Goose shares the results of the MA mental health survey. Isolation is terminal connect with a tribe! Book Ruthless Elimination of Hurry – John Mark Comer...
Aug 10, 2023•1 hr 14 min•Season 1Ep. 143
This week Goose talks with Mark Hancock the CEO of Trail Life USA. Mark has been with Trail Life helping to create and shape the organization from the very beginning. Listen and see how much Men’s Alliance and Trail Life USA have in common! Links: Trail Life USA Raising Godly Boys ebook and videos Let Boys be Boys articles Sponsor: Tom Love CFP®, CRPC®, CRPS® tlove@themainstreetgroup.com Craig Heah. craig.heah@themainstreetgroup.com The Main Street Group - website...
Aug 03, 2023•43 min•Season 1Ep. 142
Aaron "Brick" Hill discusses the death of his wife and the difference a Tribe makes. Death is an uncomfortable topic, and we’d all prefer to “do life together,” but the time to build your life boat is before the storm hits.
Jul 27, 2023•1 hr 8 min
This week Isaac "Chef" Wiafe joins the podcast to share his journey, and how he found MA. From growing up in Ghana to finding God, and working his way up in America. Chef shares what he has learned and what he wants his children to understand. Mentioned in the podcast: Men's Alliance Start the Fire event Nov 10-11th 2023 Sponsor: Tom Love CFP®, CRPC®, CRPS® tlove@themainstreetgroup.com Craig Heah. craig.heah@themainstreetgroup.com The Main Street Group - website
Jul 20, 2023•57 min•Season 1Ep. 141
There is a narrative about you right now telling you that you need to be silent. That you need to conform. They're trying to cancel Christian Men. Romans 12:2 tells us that we are not to conform to this world - we're supposed to be different. Take a stand today and pray for boldness in your life to reject the narrative and be a Barbarian Ambassador for Christ! Launching a Tribe Support: Men's Alliance website MA Start the Fire weekend November 10,11 2023 Sponsors: Tom Love CFP®, CRPC®, CRPS® tlo...
Jul 13, 2023•21 min•Season 1Ep. 140
This week Tom "Doc" Love joins the podcast to talk about what God says about Money. Tom reminds that 1 Timothy 6:10 does not say money is the root of all evil, but The love of money is the root of all evil. Goose and Tom discuss some of the consequences of not learning how to handle money, and how having control over your finances can lead to helping others. Sponsor: Tom Love CFP®, CRPC®, CRPS® tlove@themainstreetgroup.com Craig Heah. craig.heah@themainstreetgroup.com The Main Street Group - web...
Jul 06, 2023•58 min•Season 1Ep. 139
This week Goose talks shares his vision for Men's Alliance and discusses an article about manhood. Mentioned in the Podcast this week: MA Start the Fire weekend November 10,11 2023 MA Patch Class video Ambassador t-Shirt link Manhood: The Masculine Virtues that America Needs by Josh Hawley...
Jun 29, 2023•24 min•Season 1Ep. 138
Pops returns to the podcast, to share an experience he had on a London subway with a Muslim. Pops talks about the discussion, how it impacted him, and the actions he has taken since that day. Also, in this episode, Pops discusses how the process has gone regarding sharing the gospel with his brother. Goose reiterates that our job as ambassadors is to say one thing, just respond to someone. We all do not have to be the harvester, but we all need to plant seeds into others lives. Resources mention...
Jun 22, 2023•1 hr 7 min•Season 1Ep. 137
This week Goose and Shadow welcome back Connor "Chief" Dillingham to discuss making hard decisions. Chief led this devotion at the Virginia All Tribe and it sparked great conversation. When it comes to your family and your wife you want to be in alignment, and be on the same page. However sometimes you need to stand up and make the right decision, even if it is not the most popular. All families and wives want and need strong men of faith that take charge when it is needed. That requires us to m...
Jun 15, 2023•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 136
This week Mark Earley joins the podcast talking about foundations and grounding in our society, and why he is running for office. Mark discusses how we have to be grounded, and have a strong foundation as a community including: faith, family, hard work, and core values that are objective and standard.
Jun 08, 2023•52 min•Season 1Ep. 135
This week features fathers who are spiritual leaders in their household: Aaron "Brick" Hill, Josh "Ranger" Davis, and David "Sunshine" Noel. Listen as they get Real and discuss what works for their families, admitting their faults, prayer in the house, and how to challenge their children to grow. Book Recommendations: Mere Christianity - C.S. Lewis 21 Toughest Questions Your Kids will Ask about Christianity - Alex Mcfarland The Jesus Storybook Bible Dad Tired and Loving it - Jerrad Lopes...
May 25, 2023•1 hr 10 min•Season 1Ep. 133
Ryan "Quack" Baker and Matt "Angus" Hybarger are on the podcast to talk about all things North Carolina MA. From how MA got started in North Carolina to the 1st all tribe event. Quack and Angus share real life stories about the effect MA has had on NC men and their families in just one year.
May 18, 2023•56 min•Season 1Ep. 132
This week Steve "Big Panda" Radabaugh gets on the show talking about the great commission and how Men's Alliance creates that environment around the fire. The truth is we do not have to go far from home to make disciples, we should start with leading our family and children to become disciples. We need to educate and train our children or as C.S. Lewis said "We make men without chests and expect of them virtue and enterprise." Panda drops knowledge about men who throughout time have stood up and...
May 11, 2023•51 min•Season 1Ep. 131
This week's guest is Alex McFarland who is a Christian author, speaker, and radio show host. Alex discusses some of the common questions that Christians need to have an answer for in today's society. Also how faith is a reasoned response to available knowledge, and the Lord tasks us with stewarding not only money, time, influence, but also learning, and our thought life. As men hear how to step up and lead your family spiritually even if you are not perfect, and the importance of making time for...
May 04, 2023•51 min•Season 1Ep. 130
Stephen Mansfield, acclaimed author and speaker, discusses what men need more than anything right now. Goose and Stephen discuss some of his books such as Men on Fire, Mansfield's Book of Manly Men, and how Building Your Band of Brothers had an impact on MA. Stephen discusses why isolation is terminal, and why you need to surround yourself with strong brothers in Christ. On the topic of servant leadership, that we need to have a calm presence and confidence in who we are created to be by God, an...
Apr 27, 2023•47 min•Season 1Ep. 129
You might outsource having your oil changed or your lawn mulched, but as a father you cannot outsource the spiritual growth of your children. If you're dropping your kids off at church and thinking that it's the youth pastors job to instill a Christian worldview in your kids then you're messing up and it's time for you to step up this week and lead a family devotion. But don't worry, this episode will walk you through how to do it. Dads, you can do this! Don't outsource your most important job! ...
Apr 20, 2023•21 min•Season 1Ep. 128
This week's War Story features Todd 'Baller' Johnson and his journey. From leaving the church at a young age and finding family with the Grateful Dead, to chasing the next good feeling... and winding up in jail. Listen to Baller's transformation through reading the bible, and finding Men's Alliance. This lead him to take his stories, bumps, and scars to become a stronger leader and man of God. We are not perfect people walking in a straight line, but God takes our stories and turns them into way...
Apr 13, 2023•1 hr 2 min
This week Chris "Knuckles" Luck rejoins the show to discuss confusing bible verses. Listen to Knuckles previous podcast episode War Stories 2: Hells Angels . Greg Koukl says "Never read a bible verse. Instead always read a paragraph at least". The Bible contains many different styles of writing such as: biography, poetry, letters, and history. We have to avoid taking verses out of context from the Bible and applying verses to our life if they were written for others. Always continue to learn mor...
Apr 06, 2023•57 min•Season 1Ep. 127
This week join us with our guest, Ryan Harter, who discusses real issues that our children are facing today in school. This message will convey the importance of how as men we need to wake up, get off the sidelines, and get re-involved in our children's school and religious lives. Ryan's resume includes: Air force veteran, teacher, entrepreneur, and school board member for the Matoaca District of Chesterfield County. In addition, Ryan is now actively running for the Virginia House of Delegates. ...
Mar 30, 2023•1 hr 11 min•Season 1Ep. 126
Dr. Tim Clinton, author of Take It Back , explains the cultural attack on biblical masculinity, and what we as Christian men need to do in order to reclaim our role.
Mar 23, 2023•40 min•Season 1Ep. 125
After an incredible weekend at the Ignite Conference it's easy to slip back into our old routine. That's why we need to be challenged by the question, "What next?" My challenge to you is that you'll lead more and pray boldly. Ask God to disturb you, and don't be afraid to lose sight of the shore.
Mar 16, 2023•19 min•Season 1Ep. 124
Just as Peter made the choice to S.O.O.T.B. (step out of the boat) and walk on water toward Jesus. We all have to make the decision to S.O.O.T.B. and get out of our comfort zone, to deal with hard physical and spiritual choices.
Mar 09, 2023•46 min•Season 1Ep. 123
As our November monthly memory verse says: "I have told you these things so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world" - John 16:33. This week Joseph 'Iron' Willis is back on the podcast, talking about adversity that he has experienced in his life. Iron discusses how he has faced adversity before and how his recent situation compares.
Mar 02, 2023•44 min•Season 1Ep. 122
Men's ministry needs to create bonds, if your version of a men's ministry is only a monthly breakfast, that just doesn't cut it. Churches need to step up their game when it comes to connecting with men, and that is where Men's Alliance makes a huge impact. Books Mentioned: Take it Back by Tim Clinton The Feminization of American Culture by Anne Douglas Endurance: Shackelton's Incredible Voyage by Alfred Lansing...
Feb 23, 2023•59 min•Season 1Ep. 121
Retired Vice Admiral William "Dean" Lee is back on the podcast this week discussing the good, bad, ugly, and hard parts of leadership. Discussing his personal mission statement of: serve first, lead second, and stay humble. The differences between a manager and leader, the importance of timing in leadership and sharing the faith, and how to recover when you make a leadership mistake. Recommended Books: What Got You Here, Won't Get You There by Marshall Goldsmith Hope Quotient by Ray Johnston Poe...
Feb 16, 2023•1 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 120
