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I forgot my coin on a ruck with MA guys—and that meant burpees in the street of a small town diner… in the rain… with people watching.A year ago, my pride would've stopped me. I would've made excuses. I would've lied. I would've protected my image.Instead, I went outside and did the burpees.This moment showed me something deeper:Men's Alliance + following Jesus is training me to stop caring what the world thinks.My identity isn't in how I look.It's not in approval.It's not in reputation.My identity is in Christ—and that changes how I handle embarrassment, pride, and accountability.This is a story about brotherhood, integrity, freedom from people's opinions, and learning to live fully in who Jesus says you are.Follow Men's AllianceInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/mensalliancetribe/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/mensalliancetribeTiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@mensalliancetribeWebsite - https://www.mensalliancetribe.com/Explore Battlefield Coaching today and find yourself a Coach with experience overcoming a battle you are currently facing - https://battlefieldcoaching.comOrder the Book - Answer With Truth: The Ambassador's Field Manual for Leading Your Family Spiritually - https://amzn.to/3BmnuKV

What is Messianic Judaism, and why do some Jewish believers prefer terms like “Follower of Yeshua” instead of “Christian”? In this episode, we sit down with Rabbi David Wein (Tikvat Israel, Richmond VA) for a full Messianic Judaism 101 conversation.We cover: • The meaning of Messiah / Yeshua / “Body of Messiah” • Torah vs Tanakh vs Talmud (and what those actually mean) • Why language matters when talking to Jewish people about faith • The best and worst ways Christians try to share Jesus with Jews • A thoughtful response to the objection: “The God of the Old Testament is a moral monster” • And yes—Isaiah 53: what it says, what it means, and why it becomes a flashpointThis is a respectful, practical conversation designed to help you understand the Jewish context of the Bible and communicate the gospel with humility, clarity, and wisdom.Follow Men's AllianceInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/mensalliancetribe/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/mensalliancetribeTiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@mensalliancetribeWebsite - https://www.mensalliancetribe.com/Explore Battlefield Coaching today and find yourself a Coach with experience overcoming a battle you are currently facing - https://battlefieldcoaching.comOrder the Book - Answer With Truth: The Ambassador's Field Manual for Leading Your Family Spiritually - https://amzn.to/3BmnuKV

“Christian nationalism” is a label that gets thrown around constantly—but what does it actually mean? In this episode, we unpack where the term came from, how it's being used in culture right now, and why many Christians who simply believe in law, order, and moral boundaries are being branded with it.We talk about the difference between forced government compassion and voluntary Christian charity, why Christians believe morality isn't decided by popular vote, and how our faith shapes our political views—not the other way around.This is not about creating a theocracy. It's about asking the deeper question: where do your morals come from, and who gets to decide what's right and wrong? If you've ever been called a “Christian nationalist” or wondered how to respond, this episode will help you think clearly, speak wisely, and stand firm with conviction and grace.Follow Men's AllianceInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/mensalliancetribe/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/mensalliancetribeTiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@mensalliancetribeWebsite - https://www.mensalliancetribe.com/Explore Battlefield Coaching today and find yourself a Coach with experience overcoming a battle you are currently facing - https://battlefieldcoaching.comOrder the Book - Answer With Truth: The Ambassador's Field Manual for Leading Your Family Spiritually - https://amzn.to/3BmnuKV

Conquer shares his story from York, PA—how Men's Alliance pulled him into brotherhood, and how decades of hidden childhood trauma impacted relationships, anxiety, and identity. We talk therapy vs coaching, why men compartmentalize pain, how healing actually happens, and why you should never “dump the box” on your spouse. If you've got something buried under the laundry in the closet, this episode will challenge you—and give you hope.Order a Coin Holder here and let them know the MA Podcast sent you! - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeno9Uwb6_bkIdUGzlY5zerFXSJhh6CPQwDUpDPriHX-bNGbA/viewformFollow Men's AllianceInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/mensalliancetribe/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/mensalliancetribeTiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@mensalliancetribeWebsite - https://www.mensalliancetribe.com/Explore Battlefield Coaching today and find yourself a Coach with experience overcoming a battle you are currently facing - https://battlefieldcoaching.comOrder the Book - Answer With Truth: The Ambassador's Field Manual for Leading Your Family Spiritually - https://amzn.to/3BmnuKV

Show SummaryOn this episode, we have a conversation Today we're having a conversation with Jesse Gould, founder of the Heroic Hearts Project and a former Army Ranger, about what it means for veterans to heal when traditional systems don't have all the answers. Heroic Hearts works with leading medical researchers to improve veterans access to psychedelic programs for the treatment of PTSD.Provide FeedbackAs a dedicated member of the audience, we would like to hear from you. If you PsychArmor has helped you learn, grow, and support those who've served and those who care for them, we would appreciate hearing your story. Please follow this link to share how PsychArmor has helped you in your service journey Share PsychArmor StoriesAbout Today's GuestJesse Gould is Founder and President of the Heroic Hearts Project, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit pioneering psychedelic therapies for military veterans. After being deployed as an Army Ranger in Afghanistan three times, he founded the Heroic Hearts Project in 2017 to spearhead the acceptance and use of ayahuasca therapy as a means of addressing the current mental health crisis among veterans. The Heroic Hearts Project has raised over $350,000 in scholarships from donors including Dr. Bronner's and partnered with the world's leading ayahuasca treatment centers, as well as sponsoring psychiatric applications with the University of Colorado Boulder and the University of Georgia.  Jesse helps shape treatment programs and spreads awareness of plant medicine as a therapeutic method. He has spoken globally about psychedelics and mental health, and received accolades including being recognized as one of the Social Entrepreneurs To Watch For In 2020 by Cause Artist. Driven by a mission to help military veterans struggling with mental trauma, he is best known for his own inspiring battle with PTSD and his recovery through ayahuasca therapy. Jesse's work can be seen and heard at NY Times, Breaking Convention, San Francisco Psychedelic Liberty Summit, People of Purchase, The Freq, Psychedelics Today Podcast, Kyle Kingsbury Podcast, Cause Artist, and The GrowthOp. Links Mentioned During the EpisodeHeroic Hearts Project WebsiteThe Veterans Guide to Psychedelics on AmazonThe Veteran's Field Manual for Psychedelics on Amazon PsychArmor Resource of the WeekThis week's PsychArmor Resource of the Week the PsychArmor Veteran Ready program. This program offers a short, self-paced online training experience that builds foundational understanding of military culture and practical skills for supporting Veterans, service members, and their families with respect and confidence. Large organizations like the Coast Guard Chief Petty Officers Association can partner with PsychArmor to provide this military-cultural education to their members, helping teams, departments, and entire workforces become more Veteran Ready and better connected to the military-connected community.. You can find the resource here: https://learn.psycharmor.org/pages/veteran-ready Episode Partner: Are you an organization that engages with or supports the military affiliated community? Would you like to partner with an engaged and dynamic audience of like-minded professionals? Reach out to Inquire about Partnership Opportunities Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media Email PsychArmorPsychArmor on XPsychArmor on FacebookPsychArmor on YouTubePsychArmor on LinkedInPsychArmor on InstagramTheme MusicOur theme music Don't Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

With ICE deportations back in the news, many Christians feel torn between compassion and obedience to the law. Are we supposed to resist law enforcement? Is interfering with arrests loving our neighbor? In this episode, we walk through Romans 13 and biblical examples of civil disobedience to clarify when Christians are called to obey authorities—and when they are called to resist unjust laws. This is a grounded, biblical response to the emotional chaos surrounding immigration, deportations, and law enforcement.Follow Men's AllianceInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/mensalliancetribe/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/mensalliancetribeTiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@mensalliancetribeWebsite - https://www.mensalliancetribe.com/Explore Battlefield Coaching today and find yourself a Coach with experience overcoming a battle you are currently facing - https://battlefieldcoaching.comOrder the Book - Answer With Truth: The Ambassador's Field Manual for Leading Your Family Spiritually - https://amzn.to/3BmnuKV

Support Dr. Shayesteh & Exodus From Darkness: https://www.exodusfromdarkness.org/A former Iranian Muslim and political fugitive Dr. Daniel Shayesteh shares how a revolution reshaped his country—and why ideologies that centralize power can erode freedom fast - and now it's happening in the US. He explains what surprised him most about Christians, what changed his worldview through academic study, and the moments that led him to Jesus. This episode focuses on truth, discernment, and how Christians can respond with clarity, courage, and compassion.Follow Men's AllianceInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/mensalliancetribe/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/mensalliancetribeTiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@mensalliancetribeWebsite - https://www.mensalliancetribe.com/Explore Battlefield Coaching today and find yourself a Coach with experience overcoming a battle you are currently facing - https://battlefieldcoaching.comOrder the Book - Answer With Truth: The Ambassador's Field Manual for Leading Your Family Spiritually - https://amzn.to/3BmnuKV

Carry the Fire Basic is leadership and discipleship training for Christian men who refuse to conform.No tribe required. No conference fluff. No celebrity speakers.This includes:• Start the Fire (10 online lessons)• A 2-day Field Training Exercise (Oct 9–10, Richmond VA)• Real-world gospel conversations• Leadership under pressure• Direct feedback and debriefsThis is training — not theory.Register now at https://carrythefiretraining.comFollow Men's AllianceInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/mensalliancetribe/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/mensalliancetribeTiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@mensalliancetribeWebsite - https://www.mensalliancetribe.com/Explore Battlefield Coaching today and find yourself a Coach with experience overcoming a battle you are currently facing - https://battlefieldcoaching.comOrder the Book - Answer With Truth: The Ambassador's Field Manual for Leading Your Family Spiritually - https://amzn.to/3BmnuKV

Warrior from Grindstone Tribe shares his full journey—growing up Catholic, walking away, realizing “being a good guy isn't enough,” and getting saved at a Greg Laurie Harvest Crusade in Angel Stadium.Then life gets wild:✅ Six years serving in Thailand (Chiang Mai + Bangkok)✅ Culture shock, language barriers, and ministry in a Buddhist context✅ Returning to America and seeing the nation differently✅ Leading in Christian education (now at Richmond Christian School)✅ Joining Men's Alliance because his adult son invited him✅ Going through Carry the Fire and getting challenged to communicate the gospel clearly✅ Getting patched together in the same classIf you've ever wondered if your story “counts,” this one will hit you.Sign up for Start the Fire training NOW: https://carrythefiretraining.comFollow Men's AllianceInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/mensalliancetribe/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/mensalliancetribeTiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@mensalliancetribeWebsite - https://www.mensalliancetribe.com/Explore Battlefield Coaching today and find yourself a Coach with experience overcoming a battle you are currently facing - https://battlefieldcoaching.comOrder the Book - Answer With Truth: The Ambassador's Field Manual for Leading Your Family Spiritually - https://amzn.to/3BmnuKV

Order The Forever Strong PLAYBOOK: https://drgabriellelyon.com/playbook/Want ad-free episodes? Subscribe to Forever Strong Insider: https://foreverstrong.supercast.comIn this solo episode, Dr. Gabrielle Lyon shares the deeper mission behind The Forever Strong PLAYBOOK and the philosophy that has guided her work for decades.This conversation is not about trends, quick fixes, or aesthetics. It is about building strength as a lifelong responsibility and understanding why skeletal muscle is the foundation of health, resilience, and independence across the lifespan.Dr. Lyon introduces the Forever Strong ethos and walks through the four foundational pillars that support a strong life: how to think, how to eat, how to move, and how to recover. She explains why information alone does not change behavior and why clarity, discernment, and disciplined action are the true drivers of lasting health.Throughout the episode, Dr. Lyon challenges conventional narratives around aging, nutrition, exercise, and recovery. She reframes longevity through the lens of muscle span, the length of time a person lives with healthy, functional skeletal muscle, and explains how physical strength supports metabolic health, emotional regulation, and cognitive resilience.This episode is an invitation to step out of confusion and into a clear framework for living with intention. Strength is not something we inherit. It is something we build, choice by choice, day by day.Thank you to our sponsors: Timeline - Get 35% off a Mitopure subscription at https://www.timeline.com/drlyonFour Sigmatic - Go to http://foursigmatic.com/gabrielle for a free bag of their dark roast ground coffee (just pay for shipping & handling).Find Dr. Gabrielle Lyon at: Instagram:@drgabriellelyonTikTok: @drgabriellelyonFacebook: facebook.com/doctorgabriellelyonYouTube: youtube.com/@DrGabrielleLyonX (Twitter): x.com/drgabriellelyonTimestamps: 00:00 – The Forever Strong Mission01:15 – The Forever Strong Ethos06:00 – Muscle as the Organ of Longevity09:40 – How to Think10:24 – Using the Body to Train the Mind19:41 – Discernment and Mental Strength28:43 – How to Eat38:10 – Protein, Carbohydrates, and Metabolic Health48:04 – Food Quality and Nutrient Density51:30 – How to Move57:59 – Training for Strength and Sustainability1:06:39 – How to Recover1:12:00 – Forever StrongDisclaimers: This episode includes paid sponsorships.The Dr. Gabrielle Lyon Podcast and YouTube are for general information purposes only and do not constitute the practice of medicine, nursing, or other professional health care services, including the giving of medical advice, and no doctor/patient relationship is formed. The use of information on this podcast, YouTube, or materials linked

Carry the Fire is the most important thing we do in Men's Alliance—because it trains men to become better ambassadors for Christ.But in 2026, we're bringing that training out of the “back corner”… and making it accessible to more people.✅ Start the Fire is our new 100% online apologetics training: • 10 self-paced lessons • short videos + notes + quick quizzes • can be completed in about 3 hours total • built for everyone (women, teens, church groups, families) • based on the book Answer with Truth • and it's only $39 (priced to train, not to profit)This training equips you to:Explain the gospel. Answer tough questions. Represent Christ.It's also now the prerequisite for Carry the Fire—so if you're aiming for your Men's Alliance patch, this is your first step.➡️ Get it at https://carrythefiretraining.com (or Men's Alliance website → Training)Follow Men's AllianceInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/mensalliancetribe/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/mensalliancetribeTiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@mensalliancetribeWebsite - https://www.mensalliancetribe.com/Explore Battlefield Coaching today and find yourself a Coach with experience overcoming a battle you are currently facing - https://battlefieldcoaching.comOrder the Book - Answer With Truth: The Ambassador's Field Manual for Leading Your Family Spiritually - https://amzn.to/3BmnuKV

Disinformation is no longer a background hazard of modern journalism — it is a coordinated, weaponized assault on truth itself. In a world where lies travel faster than facts and chaos is deliberately engineered to exhaust the public, national security correspondent JJ Green says journalists are now fighting a real war for credibility. Drawing on decades of coverage of intelligence, conflict zones and information warfare, Green frames today's media crisis as an existential battle for democratic survival. His new book, "The Noise War," is not a warning shot — it's a field manual for journalists on the front lines of disinformation. Access more at this episode's landing page, at: https://www.editorandpublisher.com/stories/inside-the-noise-war-a-field-manual-for-journalists-fighting-disinformation,259836  

Men's Alliance families — we're rolling to Washington, DC.On Saturday, February 28, we're doing a Men's Alliance family field trip to the Museum of the Bible and we're packing the house for Logos Theater's biblical epic: God Meant It for Good (The Joseph Story).In this episode, you'll hear: • Why the arts are a massive discipleship battleground • How to help your kids pursue creativity without losing the mission • Why this Joseph production is gritty, intense, and NOT a “cute Bible play” • How Logos Theater and the Academy of Arts are working to reclaim the arts for Christ • Practical ways families can cultivate God-honoring storytelling, performance, and communication

Are you a good person?That sounds like an easy “yes”… until you take Jesus seriously.In Mark 10:18, Jesus responds: “No one is good except God alone.” That one line exposes something massive: our worldview, our theology, and what we believe about human nature. Are people basically good… or basically fallen?In this episode, we unpack: • What Jesus meant (and didn't mean) in Mark 10 • Why this verse doesn't “disprove” Jesus — it challenges the listener • How Romans 3 (and even Psalm 14) doubles down: none righteous, not even one • Why a biblical worldview can't coexist with the “I'm basically good” narrative • And why the bad news is actually what makes the Gospel good newsThis is also perfectly tied to Men's Alliance January memory verse: Romans 3:23.Follow Men's AllianceInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/mensalliancetribe/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/mensalliancetribeTiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@mensalliancetribeWebsite - https://www.mensalliancetribe.com/Explore Battlefield Coaching today and find yourself a Coach with experience overcoming a battle you are currently facing - https://battlefieldcoaching.comOrder the Book - Answer With Truth: The Ambassador's Field Manual for Leading Your Family Spiritually - https://amzn.to/3BmnuKV

In this episode, we sit down with Mohamad Faridi, an Iranian believer who grew up inside the Islamic Republic of Iran and later came to faith in Jesus Christ.He shares a powerful story of: • Growing up in a family marked by Islamic martyr honor • Training that shaped his fear of death • The moment he heard the gospel—and everything changed • The cost of conversion: rejection, danger, and running for his life • The miracle of finding family inside Iran's underground church • Why conviction matters when sharing your faith with Muslim neighbors • His ministry work distributing New Testaments and discipling new believers

This mission brief continues the conversation from last week's episode: No Head Higher.The point is simple: don't put any human on a pedestal — not your lead pastor, not your counselor, not your tribe leader, not me. Your authority is God, and Scripture is the standard.But what about “church authority”? That's where the conversation gets deeper. In the New Testament, leadership is consistently described as plural — elders, leaders, overseers — not a single man running everything. We unpack key passages like: • Hebrews 13:17 (leaders — plural) • 1 Timothy 5:17 (elders — plural) • 1 Peter 5:5 (elders — plural) • 1 Timothy 2:5 (one mediator — Jesus Christ)If your church is built on the biblical blueprint, you should see elder leadership, accountability, and authority rooted in Scripture — not personality, celebrity, or “one guy's voice.”Follow Men's AllianceInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/mensalliancetribe/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/mensalliancetribeTiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@mensalliancetribeWebsite - https://www.mensalliancetribe.com/Explore Battlefield Coaching today and find yourself a Coach with experience overcoming a battle you are currently facing - https://battlefieldcoaching.comOrder the Book - Answer With Truth: The Ambassador's Field Manual for Leading Your Family Spiritually - https://amzn.to/3BmnuKV

Tyson breaks down what's happening across K–12 schools, college campuses, and even workplaces — where speech, faith, and basic reality are being pressured, chilled, or outright censored. We talk about how these conflicts actually start (often not “top-down”), why the loud minority can steer policy, and how dads can lead with wisdom, courage, and truth.You'll also hear practical ways to engage without rage, how to train yourself to speak with clarity (1 Peter 3:15), and why showing up matters: “Uniformity of thought breeds intolerance of disagreement.”If you're a father, a teacher, a student, or a man trying to stay faithful in a shifting culture — this one's for you.Follow Men's AllianceInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/mensalliancetribe/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/mensalliancetribeTiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@mensalliancetribeWebsite - https://www.mensalliancetribe.com/Explore Battlefield Coaching today and find yourself a Coach with experience overcoming a battle you are currently facing - https://battlefieldcoaching.comOrder the Book - Answer With Truth: The Ambassador's Field Manual for Leading Your Family Spiritually - https://amzn.to/3BmnuKV

In this Mission Brief, we walk through how Scripture actually lays out authority, why pastors are not meant to sit above other believers, and why placing any human on a pedestal is spiritually dangerous. This isn't about disrespecting leaders — it's about putting authority in the right place.Men will disappoint you. Pastors will fail. Influencers will fall.That shouldn't shake your faith — unless your faith was misplaced.This episode connects biblical hierarchy, leadership, mental health, and spiritual maturity into one clear message every Christian man needs to hear.Follow Men's AllianceInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/mensalliancetribe/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/mensalliancetribeTiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@mensalliancetribeWebsite - https://www.mensalliancetribe.com/Explore Battlefield Coaching today and find yourself a Coach with experience overcoming a battle you are currently facing - https://battlefieldcoaching.comOrder the Book - Answer With Truth: The Ambassador's Field Manual for Leading Your Family Spiritually - https://amzn.to/3BmnuKV

Most dads can get by managing how to lead when kids are little… but teenagers are a different battlefield. In this episode, Tom Pfanner from Dads Who Lead breaks down how fathers can rebuild connection with teens, lead through the eye-roll stage, and create a real rite of passage that prepares young men for responsibility.Tom shares his personal story, how he rewrote his leadership when his son pulled away, and why the shift is simple but hard: stop parenting, start leading.Plus: how these principles apply to dads raising daughters, and why challenges (not constant celebration) build confidence in a young man's soul.Connect with Tom & Dads Who Lead - https://dadswholead.com/homeFollow Men's AllianceInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/mensalliancetribe/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/mensalliancetribeTiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@mensalliancetribeWebsite - https://www.mensalliancetribe.com/Explore Battlefield Coaching today and find yourself a Coach with experience overcoming a battle you are currently facing - https://battlefieldcoaching.comOrder the Book - Answer With Truth: The Ambassador's Field Manual for Leading Your Family Spiritually - https://amzn.to/3BmnuKV

Most people think prepping is about water, food, medical gear, or a bug-out plan. But if you prep alone, you're setting yourself up to lose everything the moment you need to sleep, get sick, or get injured.The #1 prep is brotherhood—a tribe. Ecclesiastes says a cord of three strands is not easily broken. In a crisis, that's not just spiritual… it's practical.Men's Alliance doesn't just build strong men. It builds tribes—and that's the best prep you can have.Follow Men's AllianceInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/mensalliancetribe/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/mensalliancetribeTiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@mensalliancetribeWebsite - https://www.mensalliancetribe.com/Explore Battlefield Coaching today and find yourself a Coach with experience overcoming a battle you are currently facing - https://battlefieldcoaching.comOrder the Book - Answer With Truth: The Ambassador's Field Manual for Leading Your Family Spiritually - https://amzn.to/3BmnuKV

It's always nice to have a few days off during this time of year. While a lot of folks are busy with family, or having cozy times at home, I can wander through the snowy woods looking for the signs and tracks of all the other animals who we share the land with. For today's show I am just telling some stories of some of the trails I have been on over the past week, detailing some of what I have been observing and learning. Fondling icy Coyote tracks, to learning about a new species of Poison Ivy (new to me), to finding a flayed Cottontail carcass, it's been a ton of fun this past week. Hope you enjoy!To learn more : Peterson Field Guide to North American Bird Nests by Casey McFarland, Matt Monjello, and David Moskowitz. Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, 2021.Minnesota Wildflowers entry on Western Poison Ivy (Toxicodendron rydbergii)Minnesota Wildflowers entry on Eastern Poison Ivy (Toxicodendron radicans)Field Manual of Michigan Flora by Edward G. Voss & Anton A. Reznicek. University of Michigan Press, 2012.The Nature of Oaks by Douglas W. Tallamy. Timber Press, 2021.American Wildlife Plants: A Guide to Wildlife Food Habits by Arthur C. Martin, et al. Dover, 1951.The Deer of North America by Leonard Lee Rue III. Lyons Press, 1997.Acorns and Deer Management article by Dr. Craig Harper and Jarred Brooke (pdf)

Alex McFarland reveals powerful stories of revival breaking out among teens, a former Muslim dramatically renouncing Islam for Christ over the phone, and why America must wake up to the growing threat of radical Islam while standing boldly for biblical truth on Israel, manhood, and the Gospel.We dive deep into the cost of following Jesus (no prosperity gospel here), the danger of watered-down evangelism, replacement theology myths, and how God is sparking a massive youth awakening – with lots of teens coming to faith this year alone. If you're a man ready to take a stand for Christ in a collapsing culture, this is a must-watch. Join a Men's Alliance tribe today and start leading like never before.Follow Men's AllianceInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/mensalliancetribe/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/mensalliancetribeTiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@mensalliancetribeWebsite - https://www.mensalliancetribe.com/Explore Battlefield Coaching today and find yourself a Coach with experience overcoming a battle you are currently facing - https://battlefieldcoaching.comOrder the Book - Answer With Truth: The Ambassador's Field Manual for Leading Your Family Spiritually - https://amzn.to/3BmnuKV

Rob Spera is a film and television director, educator, and the author of Film/TV Director's Field Manual: 70 Maxims to Change Your Filmmaking. With decades of experience directing features, episodic television, and theatre, Rob brings a deeply practical, human-centred approach to directing and leadership. In this conversation, we discuss:Why Rob describes his book as an “anti-textbook”The idea that the camera's job is to photograph subtextBuilding non-redundant frames that invite the audience to participateWhy kindness and psychological safety are essential creative toolsLetting go of control and empowering collaboratorsWhat “write what you know” really meansHow directors can practise their craft between jobsFilm/TV Director's Field Manual – available via Amazon and Rob's websiteHAPPY HOLIDAYS!This podcast is completely independent and made possible by listener support. If you'd like to help me keep making these episodes, you can join my Patreon community here: https://patreon.com/jamiebenning Watch more on YouTube:Check out the Filmumentaries YouTube channel for behind-the-scenes clips and extra content: https://youtube.com/filmumentariesAll my links

Why do we celebrate Christmas every year—especially if you're not even sure what it's about?Most famous people are remembered for what they did. Jesus is different. He's remembered for who He was: God in human form—the Creator stepping into His creation to rescue us. The birth of Jesus wasn't random tradition. It was the beginning of a rescue mission that leads to the cross… and the resurrection.In this Mission Brief, we unpack why Christmas exists, why the resurrection changed everything, and why the Gospel is the real reason the season matters.Merry Christmas.Follow Men's AllianceInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/mensalliancetribe/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/mensalliancetribeTiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@mensalliancetribeWebsite - https://www.mensalliancetribe.com/Explore Battlefield Coaching today and find yourself a Coach with experience overcoming a battle you are currently facing - https://battlefieldcoaching.comOrder the Book - Answer With Truth: The Ambassador's Field Manual for Leading Your Family Spiritually - https://amzn.to/3BmnuKV

2025 was a defining year for Men's Alliance — new states, new countries, national events, rallies, FTXs, hundreds of new tribes, and thousands of men stepping into leadership. But the real story isn't the numbers. It's the lives changed around campfires, at kitchen tables, on rucks, and in quiet conversations no one ever planned.In this episode, Goose and Shadow talk honestly about what God did for this ministry when we simply just said yes. The wins, the doubts, the moments that couldn't have been orchestrated by people — only by Him. If you've ever wondered what happens when faith meets obedience, this conversation is for you.Follow Men's AllianceInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/mensalliancetribe/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/mensalliancetribeTiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@mensalliancetribeWebsite - https://www.mensalliancetribe.com/Explore Battlefield Coaching today and find yourself a Coach with experience overcoming a battle you are currently facing - https://battlefieldcoaching.comOrder the Book - Answer With Truth: The Ambassador's Field Manual for Leading Your Family Spiritually - https://amzn.to/3BmnuKV

A lot of churches look healthy on the outside: great coffee, great music, great signage, and a message that feels uplifting. But what if the very thing that makes a church “easy to attend” is the same thing keeping Christian men from growing?In this episode, we expose the seeker sensitive church model—how it became popular, what it does well, and why it becomes spiritually dangerous for mature believers. If a Sunday message is built so that an atheist, a Buddhist, and a Christian can all nod along… that's not the Gospel. That's self-help.We talk about why church is meant to be the gathering of the saints, why “Christianity light” creates shallow disciples, why outsourcing growth to small groups fails, and why the Gospel should create holy friction in the room. If you've felt stuck, stalled, or spiritually underfed… this might be the reason.The Gospel Coalition - https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/Follow Men's AllianceInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/mensalliancetribe/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/mensalliancetribeTiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@mensalliancetribeWebsite - https://www.mensalliancetribe.com/Explore Battlefield Coaching today and find yourself a Coach with experience overcoming a battle you are currently facing - https://battlefieldcoaching.comOrder the Book - Answer With Truth: The Ambassador's Field Manual for Leading Your Family Spiritually - https://amzn.to/3BmnuKV

Tim Moza — Northeast Senior Strategic Manager for TPUSA Faith — sits down with us to unpack the shockwaves happening inside the American church in the wake of Charlie Kirk's martyrdom. From over 200,000 people stepping forward to get involved, to pastors finding their courage again, to the seeds of a genuine revival, Tim shares what God is stirring across the nation.We talk about wokeism infiltrating churches, the difference between pastors who stand firm and those who tremble, and why apologetics is becoming essential for the next generation of believers. Tim also reveals how TPUSA Faith partners with churches, equips pastors, and helps Christians unite around primary doctrine while boldly confronting culture.This episode is a call to courage. A call to clarity. A call to men to lead their homes, their churches, and their communities with unapologetic biblical conviction. And it's a glimpse into what God is doing in America right now — something that could become the next Great Awakening if we steward it well.If you're a pastor, a men's ministry leader, or someone who feels the cultural pressure to stay silent… this conversation will light a fire in you.Follow Men's AllianceInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/mensalliancetribe/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/mensalliancetribeTiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@mensalliancetribeWebsite - https://www.mensalliancetribe.com/Explore Battlefield Coaching today and find yourself a Coach with experience overcoming a battle you are currently facing - https://battlefieldcoaching.comOrder the Book - Answer With Truth: The Ambassador's Field Manual for Leading Your Family Spiritually - https://amzn.to/3BmnuKV

We all make mistakes—sometimes big ones—and too often we fail to learn from them. But every now and then, God teaches us a lesson with far more gentleness than we deserve.In this story, Sheepdog shares a moment with his 10-year-old son that could have ended in a hospital visit or a totaled car. Instead, it became a powerful reminder of how God disciplines us with grace, protects us even when we mess up, and uses near-miss moments to grow us.Whether it's a near accident, a close call, or a mistake that should have had bigger consequences, God often teaches us through mercy, not punishment.This is a story about fatherhood, humility, discipleship, and recognizing God's hand even in the smallest moments.If you're a dad, a mentor, or just someone who's ever messed up (all of us), this one will resonate deeply.Follow Men's AllianceInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/mensalliancetribe/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/mensalliancetribeTiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@mensalliancetribeWebsite - https://www.mensalliancetribe.com/Explore Battlefield Coaching today and find yourself a Coach with experience overcoming a battle you are currently facing - https://battlefieldcoaching.comOrder the Book - Answer With Truth: The Ambassador's Field Manual for Leading Your Family Spiritually - https://amzn.to/3BmnuKV

What happens when a simple idea—men working out around a fire and following Christ—jumps across the ocean into post-Soviet Europe?In this episode, we sit down with Pro from Braveheart Tribe in Budapest, Hungary to talk about how Men's Alliance has taken root in Europe and why Hungary might become a hub for Christian men's ministry.Pro shares his story of growing up in the Netherlands, moving to Central Europe after the Iron Curtain fell, meeting his wife in Hungary, and slowly moving from career-first to ministry-first. We dig into: • The difference between Western Europe and Central Europe when it comes to faith • Why Hungary is still largely Christian while other European nations are turning secular • The rise of Islam in Europe and why we must train ambassadors for Christ • How Braveheart Tribe launched in Budapest and what MA looks like in an urban European context • Why hard workouts, cold weather, and real discomfort are essential for discipling men • How Carry the Fire apologetics training is preparing men to share and defend their faithYou'll hear how God used a doctor who had been in a Men's Alliance tribe in Alaska… moved him to Budapest… and then used that connection to help launch multiple tribes in Hungary—including Braveheart and a neighboring tribe led by “Blade Runner.”If you've ever wondered what God is doing among men outside the U.S., or how to reach a culture that's forgotten its Christian roots, this conversation will fire you up and give you a bigger vision for Men's Alliance.Follow Men's AllianceInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/mensalliancetribe/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/mensalliancetribeTiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@mensalliancetribeWebsite - https://www.mensalliancetribe.com/Explore Battlefield Coaching today and find yourself a Coach with experience overcoming a battle you are currently facing - https://battlefieldcoaching.comOrder the Book - Answer With Truth: The Ambassador's Field Manual for Leading Your Family Spiritually - https://amzn.to/3BmnuKV

Most Christians have heard arguments about denominations…But almost no one stops long enough to ask:Are these essentials — or are we pushing people off a bridge over non-essentials?In this mission brief, we talk about the tragic tendency inside Christianity to divide over topics the Bible never calls essential. Whether it's baptism methods, alcohol, Bible translations, end-times theories, speaking in tongues, or worship styles — too many believers treat these as salvation-level issues.We dig into what the actual essentials are — the things the Bible clearly teaches — and what issues Christians should stop fighting over. You'll hear about real disagreements, real conversations, and real churches that disconnected over issues the Bible doesn't even address.We will not divide over non-essentials.We will stand firm in the essentials — and give liberty everywhere else.If you're tired of denominational turf wars… and ready to link arms around what truly matters… this is the episode for you.Follow Men's AllianceInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/mensalliancetribe/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/mensalliancetribeTiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@mensalliancetribeWebsite - https://www.mensalliancetribe.com/Explore Battlefield Coaching today and find yourself a Coach with experience overcoming a battle you are currently facing - https://battlefieldcoaching.comOrder the Book - Answer With Truth: The Ambassador's Field Manual for Leading Your Family Spiritually - https://amzn.to/3BmnuKV

Goose sits down with Jason “Eagle” Dickinson, a pastor from Albuquerque, New Mexico, whose world was flipped upside down in one moment of Holy Spirit conviction. After witnessing broken families and men drifting spiritually, Eagle cried out to God for a strategy—something REAL that would ignite the hearts of men in his church.Six months later, in a packed conference lobby in Dallas, he saw a booth he'd never heard of: Men's Alliance. A pull-up bar. A creed on the wall. A few guys with call signs like Goose and Thor slinging coffee and brotherhood. And in that moment, Eagle sensed God whisper: “This is what you've been looking for.”He walked straight out of the conference, found Goose in the lobby, and said the words that changed New Mexico:“I'm going home to start a tribe next Saturday.”What happened next is nothing short of supernatural.In this conversation, Goose and Eagle dive into why Men's Alliance works where other men's ministries fail—how physical struggle, outdoor fire, authenticity, call signs, and weekly leadership opportunities awaken something inside a man that sitting in a church pew never will.They talk about men breaking free from addictions, pastors finally having a place to “just be a dude,” tribes multiplying, churches becoming healthier, families changing, and why men were designed by God to do hard things—in workouts, in marriage, and in fatherhood.If you've ever wondered:How do you actually reach the men in your church? How do you disciple men who don't open up? How do you build a culture where men step up instead of shrink back?—you are about to hear the answer.This is the New Mexico story.It's raw. It's powerful.And it might be the spark your church—or your state—needs next.Follow Men's AllianceInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/mensalliancetribe/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/mensalliancetribeTiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@mensalliancetribeWebsite - https://www.mensalliancetribe.com/Explore Battlefield Coaching today and find yourself a Coach with experience overcoming a battle you are currently facing - https://battlefieldcoaching.comOrder the Book - Answer With Truth: The Ambassador's Field Manual for Leading Your Family Spiritually - https://amzn.to/3BmnuKV

“Science disproves God.”You've heard it. Your kids hear it at school. Atheists repeat it like it's settled fact.But here's the truth: science only exists because early scientists believed in an intelligent Creator.Newton, Galileo, Kepler, Bacon — the fathers of modern science — all believed the universe was rational, ordered, and discoverable because a rational God created it.In this episode, we break down:✅ Why science actually depends on a Creator✅ Why the Big Bang points to God, not away from Him✅ Why something must be eternal — and it can't be the universe✅ Micro vs macro evolution (and why Christians should know the difference)✅ Why the Bible never states the age of the earth✅ Multiple Christian interpretations of Genesis — without panic✅ Why “everything came from nothing” is a bigger miracle than the Resurrection✅ How to explain this confidently as an ambassador for ChristIf you're a Christian dad, you MUST be able to answer these questions for your kids: • “Does evolution disprove the Bible?” • “Did Jesus and science ever conflict?” • “If there was a Big Bang, who caused it?” • “Does Christianity contradict astronomy or physics?” • “Where did everything come from?”This video equips you with clear, simple, powerful answers rooted in logic, Scripture, and science.Stop being intimidated by the science vs religion debate.There is no conflict — only clarity.Follow Men's AllianceInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/mensalliancetribe/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/mensalliancetribeTiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@mensalliancetribeWebsite - https://www.mensalliancetribe.com/Explore Battlefield Coaching today and find yourself a Coach with experience overcoming a battle you are currently facing - https://battlefieldcoaching.comOrder the Book - Answer With Truth: The Ambassador's Field Manual for Leading Your Family Spiritually - https://amzn.to/3BmnuKV

Men in children's ministry… is that weird??Most churches act like kids' and youth ministry is “for the ladies.” But what happens when godly men step into kids' and student ministry on purpose?In this episode, Goose sits down with Warrior, Coach, and Joe McAndrew from LCBC to talk about: • Why it feels weird for men to serve with kids • How the feminization of the church left a gap that men must fill • The power of a present, steady man in a middle school or high school small group • Why you don't have to teach — you just have to show up and listen • How your past struggles are exactly what some kid needs to hear • What kids today are actually facing: social media, anxiety, school shootings, isolation • How serving with your wife models a godly marriage for both boys and girls • Why deployment after PATCH should include your church's kids & studentsIf you've ever thought:“I'm not a teacher.”“My past is too messy.”“I don't know what kids are into these days.”…this episode will blow up those excuses.Kids don't need you to be cool.They don't need you to know what “skibidi toilet” means.They need you to care, to listen, and to be a solid man of God in the room.

Seeker (John Roach) grew up without a steady mom, battled weed and alcohol, endured a brutal breakup, and stood on a balcony edge—until God met him and brotherhood rallied. In this raw conversation we unpack the difference between drinking buddies and true brothers, how Scripture and community break isolation, and why “you're never too far gone.” Hear how Seeker is now planting seeds, serving, and baptizing friends he once worked beside.Follow Men's AllianceInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/mensalliancetribe/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/mensalliancetribeTiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@mensalliancetribeWebsite - https://www.mensalliancetribe.com/Explore Battlefield Coaching today and find yourself a Coach with experience overcoming a battle you are currently facing - https://battlefieldcoaching.comOrder the Book - Answer With Truth: The Ambassador's Field Manual for Leading Your Family Spiritually - https://amzn.to/3BmnuKV

Christians often say, “God told me…” or “God gave me a word.” Is that the Holy Spirit's guidance—or are we in danger of adding to Scripture? In this Mission Brief we unpack why a closed canon matters, how to honor the Spirit's leading without elevating private impressions to God's authoritative Word, and why Revelation 22:18–19 is a serious warning.Bottom line: God already spoke clearly in the Bible. If you want to hear God—read His Word out loud.Follow Men's AllianceInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/mensalliancetribe/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/mensalliancetribeTiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@mensalliancetribeWebsite - https://www.mensalliancetribe.com/Explore Battlefield Coaching today and find yourself a Coach with experience overcoming a battle you are currently facing - https://battlefieldcoaching.comOrder the Book - Answer With Truth: The Ambassador's Field Manual for Leading Your Family Spiritually - https://amzn.to/3BmnuKV

“God doesn't want to take the savage out of you — He wants to direct it.”In this episode, Goose sits down with Joel Hughes, founder of Tri-Hope, to unpack what it really means to be a savage for God.They dive deep into: • How God wired men to be warriors, not choir boys • Why your aggression isn't sinful — it's sacred when directed • How one challenge from a kid in juvenile detention led Joel to complete an Ironman • The birth of Tri-Hope — helping men and women rebuild their lives after incarceration • The power of obedience, challenge, and calling • How Men's Alliance and Tri-Hope are changing lives in jails across VirginiaConnect with Tri-Hope: https://tri-hope.org/This episode will remind you:You're not broken. You're built for battle.You just need to fight for the right Kingdom.Follow Men's AllianceInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/mensalliancetribe/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/mensalliancetribeTiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@mensalliancetribeWebsite - https://www.mensalliancetribe.com/Explore Battlefield Coaching today and find yourself a Coach with experience overcoming a battle you are currently facing - https://battlefieldcoaching.comOrder the Book - Answer With Truth: The Ambassador's Field Manual for Leading Your Family Spiritually - https://amzn.to/3BmnuKV

Nonprofits are being yanked into culture wars they never asked for. In this Nonprofit Power Week conversation, Jill Crumbacher, Senior VP of Marketing and Development at the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption, lays out how to keep your message steady when the public square gets noisy.  This episode is a field manual for keeping your purpose intact—and your voice effective—when the temperature rises!Jill's team spans both marketing and fundraising—by design. As she puts it, the Foundation treats the whole enterprise “as one big communication strategy,” where audience segmentation, message discipline, and timing live in the same room.Are foster care and adoption political? Jill's answer: yes—and no. The Foundation operates at the back end of the process, after courts determine a child cannot safely return home. That's where “finding forever families” becomes the mission—while the front end (why a child enters care) is where debates about poverty, racism, and systems flare. That nuance matters, and Jill's team crafts language for each audience: “adoption” for the public; “permanency” for child-welfare professionals who also consider guardianship and reunification.Jill's playbook mixes discipline with restraint. She says it plainly: “Just because a reporter calls you doesn't mean you have to reply.” Years before headlines heat up, her team works with crisis-comms experts to pre-write long and short answers for likely “arrows”—from Dobbs to immigration—paired with a decision tree about whether to engage at all. The goal is to protect mission focus when others try to conscript your voice for their fight.Inside the house, rigor rules. The comms calendar is “beautifully organized chaos,” mapping channels, suppressions, and variants for donors (new, returning, Wendy's-affiliated, etc.), followers, and child-welfare audiences. Message control isn't censorship; it's service to clarity. The team maintains a “say this, not that” lexicon and sends materials to outside reviewers to catch phrasing that could be misunderstood in other contexts.There are also non-negotiables. “We will celebrate all children and we'll advocate for all children in the system, regardless of how they identify,” Jill says. The Foundation's images and words stay consistent year-round—they don't “poke,” they persist. And when criticism pops up, they've seen the community often step in first, defending the work organically on social media.If you steward a mission in a volatile moment, borrow these moves: define your lane, choose words precisely, prepare answers in peacetime, monitor hot-button issues for possible linkages, and decide in advance what you will never trade away. #TheNonprofitShow #FosterCare #CrisisCommunicationsFind us Live daily on YouTube!Find us Live daily on LinkedIn!Find us Live daily on X: @Nonprofit_ShowOur national co-hosts and amazing guests discuss management, money and missions of nonprofits! 12:30pm ET 11:30am CT 10:30am MT 9:30am PTSend us your ideas for Show Guests or Topics: HelpDesk@AmericanNonprofitAcademy.comVisit us on the web:The Nonprofit Show

“Politics matters because policy matters because people matter.”Sheepdog challenges Christian men to stop sitting on the sidelines and start leading — especially when it comes to voting.Too many Christians avoid political discussions, claiming “God is in control.” But Scripture shows that God's sovereignty doesn't erase our responsibility to act, protect, and lead.In this episode: • Why Christian men should be healthily engaged in politics • What's at stake for families, faith, and freedom in Virginia's elections • How to teach your kids what civic leadership looks like • The biblical balance between God's sovereignty and our responsibility

As Christians, we don't follow blindly — we follow evidence.In this Mission Brief, Goose challenges believers to push back against false narratives with truth and reason. Following the death of Charlie Kirk, many have smeared his name with unproven accusations of racism — but the Bible calls us to seek evidence, not echo mobs.In this message you'll hear: • Why “the one who makes the claim must provide the evidence” • What it means to have reasonable faith, not blind faith • How to apply Christian apologetics to real-world accusations • What Charlie Kirk actually said — in context • Why Christians must be united against false labels and divisionIf you're tired of shallow accusations and want to think biblically about truth, justice, and evidence — watch this all the way through.Follow Men's AllianceInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/mensalliancetribe/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/mensalliancetribeTiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@mensalliancetribeWebsite - https://www.mensalliancetribe.com/Explore Battlefield Coaching today and find yourself a Coach with experience overcoming a battle you are currently facing - https://battlefieldcoaching.comOrder the Book - Answer With Truth: The Ambassador's Field Manual for Leading Your Family Spiritually - https://amzn.to/3BmnuKV

Dr. Gary Habermas—the foremost living expert on the Resurrection of Jesus, architect of the Minimal Facts argument, and longtime professor at Liberty—opens up like never before.In this conversation, we go far beyond standard apologetics: • His 20-year battle with doubt (and how it finally stopped) • Personal tragedy and grief after his wife's death—and how faith held • Near-Death Experiences (NDEs): what the data shows about the afterlife • Why the Resurrection still stands even if you grant “errors” in Scripture • How to talk to friends who aren't moved by evidence aloneIf you've wrestled with doubt, evil, or loss—and want a firm footing for your family—this is for you.Books mentioned (highly recommended): • The Case for the Resurrection of Jesus - https://amzn.to/4oN7029 • The Historical Jesus - https://amzn.to/4qtyfAxFollow Men's AllianceInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/mensalliancetribe/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/mensalliancetribeTiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@mensalliancetribeWebsite - https://www.mensalliancetribe.com/Explore Battlefield Coaching today and find yourself a Coach with experience overcoming a battle you are currently facing - https://battlefieldcoaching.comOrder the Book - Answer With Truth: The Ambassador's Field Manual for Leading Your Family Spiritually - https://amzn.to/3BmnuKV

Men — if your kid came home tomorrow and said, “I don't believe in God anymore,” would you know what to say?This Mission Brief hits hard. It's for every dad, husband, and leader who wants to raise confident, truth-anchored believers in a world full of doubt.Goose breaks down how to respond when your kids (or anyone) hit you with tough questions: • “The Bible's full of contradictions.” • “Jesus never claimed to be God.” • “Science has disproven faith.” • “How can a loving God allow evil?” • “Aren't all religions basically the same?”If you can't answer these, you're not ready for battle.This is your wake-up call to lead spiritually — to train like a soldier for your family's eternity.Sign Up for Carry the Fire training and you'll learn: • How to prepare your kids for college-level attacks on faith • Why evidence and reason support the resurrection • How to explain why Christianity is different • How to use the book “Answer With Truth” as your field manual for apologetics and discipleshipOrder the Book - Answer With Truth: The Ambassador's Field Manual for Leading Your Family Spiritually - https://amzn.to/3BmnuKV⚔️ Join a Tribe | Carry the Fire | Lead the Charge

Former Marine Eric “America” Sandoval (4 combat tours) opens up about a cascade of traumas—Dear John on deployment, performing CPR on a Marine who died by suicide, a motorcycle crash where he flat-lined four times, divorce, job loss, PTSD—and how Jesus met him in the ditch, the hospital, and at rock bottom. This is a raw story about sin, repentance, sanctification, brotherhood, and why men need tribe. If you're in the dark, listen: there is life after any tragedy.Check out Merica's podcast - https://www.youtube.com/@UCIw6BNY8AYg7dxzzdVTFnNQ Follow Men's AllianceInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/mensalliancetribe/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/mensalliancetribeTiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@mensalliancetribeWebsite - https://www.mensalliancetribe.com/Explore Battlefield Coaching today and find yourself a Coach with experience overcoming a battle you are currently facing - https://battlefieldcoaching.comOrder the Book - Answer With Truth: The Ambassador's Field Manual for Leading Your Family Spiritually - https://amzn.to/3BmnuKV

A breakfast convo with a pastor flipped a switch for me: if everything about God is perfect, then His wrath is just as good and necessary as His love. We open John 3:36 and Romans 1 to see why judgment, justice, and righteous anger aren't opposites of grace—but part of the same holy character. Hard words, huge hope: no sin goes unpunished, and in Christ no sinner is left without mercy. Let's read the text and wrestle honestly.Follow Men's AllianceInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/mensalliancetribe/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/mensalliancetribeTiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@mensalliancetribeWebsite - https://www.mensalliancetribe.com/Explore Battlefield Coaching today and find yourself a Coach with experience overcoming a battle you are currently facing - https://battlefieldcoaching.comOrder the Book - Answer With Truth: The Ambassador's Field Manual for Leading Your Family Spiritually - https://amzn.to/3BmnuKV

When headlines turn 10-second clips into national firestorms, what actually happened before the camera started rolling? In this unfiltered conversation with Joe Imperatrice, NYPD officer and founder of Blue Lives Matter NYC, we dive into policing on the ground, viral narratives, and what's being left out of the story—plus the human side you never see: helping families of fallen officers and swearing in terminally ill kids as “officers for a day.”What you'll learn • How media framing vs. full body-cam context changes everything • 2020 on the street: what cops actually saw during riots & looting • “Blue vs. Black”? Why that framing fails communities and officers • Recruiting crisis: why entire departments are walking off the job • What BLM and Blue Lives Matter actually do with donations • Real stories: raising millions for families and giving kids one unforgettable day in NYCConnect with Blue Lives Matter NYC: https://bluelivesmatternyc.org/Guest: Joe Imperatrice — 20-year NYPD officer; founder, Blue Lives Matter NYC (501c3). His team has raised $4M+ for line-of-duty families and critically ill children connected to law enforcement.Follow Men's AllianceInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/mensalliancetribe/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/mensalliancetribeTiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@mensalliancetribeWebsite - https://www.mensalliancetribe.com/Explore Battlefield Coaching today and find yourself a Coach with experience overcoming a battle you are currently facing - https://battlefieldcoaching.comOrder the Book - Answer With Truth: The Ambassador's Field Manual for Leading Your Family Spiritually - https://amzn.to/3BmnuKV

Not everyone in your life is safe — and most men learn that the hard way.In this episode, we're talking about “safe people” — a concept from Dr. Henry Cloud that'll completely change how you see relationships, friendships, and even leadership.You'll learn: • How to recognize unsafe people before they hurt you. • Why you can't fix broken or toxic people. • The “boxing ring” analogy that'll stick with you forever. • How to protect your emotional, spiritual, and mental space as a man of God.Stop walking into the punches.Start recognizing red flags before they wreck your peace.

This week on the Men's Alliance Podcast, we're diving into one of the most honest conversations men need to hear — singleness.What does it mean to follow Christ while single in a world that glorifies hookups, loneliness, and instant gratification?Rambo and Bunker share raw stories of heartbreak, waiting, online dating disasters, lessons from isolation, and how God forged them into stronger men through their single years.We unpack: • Why God sometimes keeps you single. • How to stop seeing singleness as punishment. • What modern dating gets wrong. • How to prepare now for the wife you're praying for. • Why brotherhood matters more than ever.

Last week, we lost a warrior of the faith — Voddie Baucham.His preaching, books, and fearless defense of biblical truth changed the course of modern Christianity. From Expository Apologetics to Fault Lines, Voddie didn't just talk about defending the gospel — he lived it.In this Mission Brief, Goose shares how his work shaped his walk with Christ, why his teachings matter more than ever today, and the two quotes that forever changed how he view apologetics and evangelism.

C.S. Lewis once said we make two mistakes about the demonic: pretend it doesn't exist or become obsessed with it. In this episode, we walk the line in the middle—acknowledging the reality of spiritual warfare without being consumed by it.You'll hear first-hand stories of the supernatural: • A mysterious glowing spot that terrified a family for years • Nightmares and encounters that could not be explained away • The power of prayer, anointing, and the name of Jesus to drive out evil • Why dabbling in “innocent” spiritual practices can invite real darkness • How scripture explains the reality of demons, deception, and discernment • The hope Christians have in Christ, who holds authority over every spiritual powerWe're not here to sensationalize. We're here to tell the truth: spiritual warfare is real, it's dangerous, and you need to be equipped.

Men are breaking under the weight of life—but nobody wants to talk about it.In this Mission Brief, we're talking straight about mental health, stress, anxiety, depression, and addiction among men. If you've ever felt like you're having a heart attack—chest tight, can't breathe, feel like you're dying—it might not be your heart. It might be a panic attack.We use the paper plate analogy: when you pile too much on (job, family, bills, volunteering, pressure), eventually the plate collapses. That's when men crash. But there's a better way forward.What you'll learn:- Why men ignore stress until their “plate” folds- The two steps to protect your mental health- Why isolation makes anxiety and depression worse- The role of brotherhood & accountability in resilience- Why self-medicating (alcohol, porn, gambling, overworking) destroys you faster- Practical, simple actions that make men stronger for their families

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