Kris “Tanto” Paronto former Army Ranger and security contractor, describes his experience during the attacks of the American compound in Benghazi. Kris discusses the great acts of leadership he witnessed and where leaders didn’t perform. Kris shares how his faith in God allowed him to be prepared and push himself throughout the events that occurred. Learn more about Kris: https://kristantoparonto.com/ 13 Hours: The inside account of what really happened inside Benghazi - Book and Movie The Ranger Way - Book The Patriots Creed - Book Book mentioned: God’s Promises for you - Max Lucado Sponsor: Chris 'Coop' Norwood w/ Towne Bank Mortgage Phone: 804-439-3206 https://townebankmortgage.com/officers/chris-norwood/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mensalliancetribe/support
In this raw conversation - Goose and Sunshine talk frankly about men’s depression and anxiety—the “black dog,” the heavy-blanket days, the pride that fuels isolation—and the simple, proven actions that bring hope back: say it out loud, call a brother, pray the name of Jesus, lift heavy, get in the woods, show up anyway. We also cover medication without stigma (defibrillator, not forever), faith as a lifeline, and why isolation is terminal.If you’re battling today, this episode is your permission to speak, reach, and move.What you’ll learn • How to break isolation and ask for help without shame • Why talking out loud instantly reduces depression’s power • Practical “today” moves: text a friend, walk a trail, lift heavy, breathe • A faith lens: praying the name of Jesus when words are hard • Medication without stigma (and how/when to revisit it) • How brotherhood (tribe) keeps you from slipping backIf you’re in crisis, you are not alone. In the U.S., call or text 988 for the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (24/7). Outside the U.S., please reach out to your local emergency number or crisis service.Join the mission • Comment: what’s one move you’ll make today (text a brother, pray out loud, take a walk, book a counseling session)? • Share this with a man who needs to hear “you’re not alone.” • Subscribe for more straight talk on men’s mental, spiritual, and physical resilience.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
Listen to full episodeThis 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 pushed back on paganism and instead spread the good news. Book Mentioned: How the Irish Saved Civilization - Thomas Cahill --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mensalliancetribe/support
Listen to full episodeDo you struggle with forgiveness? Perhaps you believe one of the misconceptions around forgiveness such as waiting for reconciliation or trying to forget an offense. Is it harder for you to forgive yourself than it is for you to forgive others? In this episode, you'll learn why God commands us to forgive, the challenges we face in forgiving others and ourselves, and a few tips to help you forgive as God does. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mensalliancetribe/support
Listen to full episodeMore tribesman boldly step forward, to share their stories and help others to learn from their experience. Listen as they discuss signs that things were not working well, and what they have done to move forward. Podcast Mentioned: War Stories 11: Second Chances https://youtu.be/Lsovl6xGIjo Sponsor:Chris 'Coop' Norwood w/ Towne Bank MortgagePhone: 804-439-3206https://townebankmortgage.com/officers/chris-norwood/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mensalliancetribe/support
Listen to full episodeYou have already chosen right over wrong, now it's time to choose to carry more. As leaders, we should look for opportunities to shoulder more of the load, and to do it quietly, without needing any fanfare. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mensalliancetribe/support
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