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 opinion." Sources: https://coldcasechristianity.com/writings/are-young-people-really-leaving-christianity/ McGrath, Alister. (2012). Mere Apologetics: How to help seekers & skeptic find faith. Grand Rapids, Michigan:  Baker Publishing Group. Lewis, C.S. (2001). Mere Christianity. New York, New York: HarperCollins Publishers. Moreland, J.P. (2018). Scientism and Secularism: Learning how to respond to a dangerous ideology. Wheaton, Illinois: Crossway. Geisler, Norman & Turek, Frank. (2004). I Don’t Have Enough Faith to Be an Atheist. Wheaton, Illinois:  Crossway. Koukl, Gregory. (2019). Tactics: 10th Anniversary Edition. Grand Rapids, Michigan: Zondervan. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mensalliancetribe/support

Mar 16
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Ep 77: Peter Was a Failure w/ Mark McGrath

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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 McFarland on March 25th. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mensalliancetribe/support

Mar 18
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Ep 130: Objective Truth w/ Alex McFarland

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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 devotions as a family. Visit Alex McFarland to learn more about Alex Books by Alex: The 21 Toughest Questions your kids will ask about Christianity 100 Bible Questions and Answers Recommended Books from the Episode: Morning and Evening Devotion by Charles Spurgeon Family Devotions by Josh McDowell Our Daily Bread --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mensalliancetribe/support

May 04
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Ep 127: Confusing Bible Verses

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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 more about the context of the verses, we do this by talking with other trusted Christians and reading commentaries such as the ones listed below. Suggested Bible Commentaries: Warren Wiersbe Matthew Henry John MacArthur Wayne Grudem --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mensalliancetribe/support

Apr 06
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Ep 114: Real Recognizes Real w/ Chief of Police A.J. Starke

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Listen as Hopewell Chief of Police A.J. Starke talks about his journey, and the path that God has set out for him.  The impact of encouragement from other men to his career and life.  How we need to be humble, ask others, and put ourselves in uncomfortable situations to learn and get to know others.  Lastly, that you can always just go back and strengthen relationships. Book Recommendation: Good to Great by Jim Collins  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mensalliancetribe/support

Jan 05
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Ep. 205: Why Does the Church Serve Junk? How We Should Serve God with Good Health and Food Habits

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One of the first instructions in Genesis God gave us as humans was what we should eat — so WHY are our churches one of the worst places you can be for a healthy and nutrition-filled meal? There is a pandemic of sugar addiction and obesity in our culture and in our churches, and our guest Matthew Gay, author of “Fit Church: Destroying the Division between Following Christ and Living a Healthy Life”, is here to spread his ministry of helping Christians get closer to God by separating themselves from an unhealthy lifestyle. Check out Fit Church - https://amzn.to/40YTcZP Matt Gay on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fitchurchunited/ Register for the National Rally! https://www.mensalliancetribe.com/experiences/national-rally#register Follow Men's Alliance Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mensalliancetribe/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/mensalliancetribe Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@mensalliancetribe Website - https://www.mensalliancetribe.com/ Order the Book - Answer With Truth: The Ambassador’s Field Manual for Leading Your Family Spiritually - https://amzn.to/3BmnuKV --- Support this podcast: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/mensalliancetribe/support

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