Rick "Rudy" Ezell talks about his faith journey and following the evidence as he moved from the Mormon church, to becoming a Jehovah's witnesses, stepping away, and finding what he was searching for. The past is never a waste, it becomes a way God uses to connect with others. Book Recommendations: Irresistible by Andy Stanley Podcast Episodes Referenced: Men's Alliance Podcast Ambassador Training 2: What do Christian's Believe? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mensalliancetribe/support
In this episode, Goose and Gladiator sit down with apologist and black belt jiu-jitsu expert Ben Shaw to dive into faith, fighting, and the core truths of Christianity. They break down the “barbarian ambassador” mindset, why discipleship is like Jiu-Jitsu, and how historical evidence for the resurrection can transform your faith.Ben also shares his journey from law enforcement dreams to leading Core Apologetics, and the importance of equipping everyday believers with practical, battle-tested apologetics. Plus, we get into the Gospel of Thomas, biblical reliability, the power of Christian creeds, and why more men need to get off the sidelines and start leading.🔥 Key Topics Covered:✅ Jiu-Jitsu & Christianity: Why the fight for faith is real✅ The Power of the Minimal Facts Argument for the Resurrection✅ Biblical Creeds: The earliest Christian confessions✅ Why men need to step up and lead – no seminary degree required!⚔️ Join us at the Men’s Alliance National Rally (May 2-4) for an unforgettable weekend & some jiu-jitsu with Ben Shaw! Get your tickets here 👉 https://www.mensalliancetribe.com/experiences/national-rally📖 Get Ben’s Book – Trustworthy: 13 Arguments for the Reliability of the New Testament 👉 https://a.co/d/hsDDR2lSign up for a course at Core Apologetics - https://www.coreapologetics.com/Follow Men's AllianceInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/mensalliancetribe/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/mensalliancetribeTiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@mensalliancetribeWebsite - https://www.mensalliancetribe.com/Order the Book - Answer With Truth: The Ambassador’s Field Manual for Leading Your Family Spiritually - https://amzn.to/3BmnuKV
Listen to full episodeThe moment you decide to be real is the moment your life begins. It’s the moment you make real friends. It’s the moment you feel lighter. You breathe easier. You find hope. Nothing will fix your problems if you’re pretending you don’t have any. Get real with Men's Alliance. If you'd like to support our Men's Alliance podcast please click here. Even $1 a month helps! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mensalliancetribe/support
Listen to full episodeDo you feel overwhelmed, but continue to say yes to everything and everyone? As we get back to life as "Normal" there are going to be alot more opportunities to say Yes to the wrong things. How and when do we say No? And when do we say Yes? We have to have a mission, goals, or creed we follow to know when to say No and when to say Yes. No is a decision but yes is a responsibility --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mensalliancetribe/support
Listen to full episodeCan you hold it all together for the rest of your life? Can you resist temptation for 40 more years? Honesty, I'm not sure if I can and that's a scary thought. But here's the secret, we don't have to. And the only question that matters is what will we choose to do today. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mensalliancetribe/support
Listen to full episodeDr. 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. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mensalliancetribe/support
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