Ep. 197: Men's Struggle with Isolation & the Need for Brotherhood with Kevin 'Banzai' Nentwich

Banzai reflects on pivotal decisions that significantly impacted both his business and personal life. He shares how starting his own business and niching down were crucial for his career, while moving from New York to California and homeschooling his children gave him valuable time back. He also discusses the influence of Men's Alliance on his life, which helped him strengthen his faith, create friendships, and find a sense of community. He now focuses on giving back to this network as he steps away from the financial world. Banzai also shares his journey from joining a men's group three and a half years ago to starting his own tribe, Coastal Tribe, in Virginia. He emphasizes the importance of connecting with others who have faced similar challenges and encourages those feeling stressed, especially those in their 30s, to seek out such connections. The hosts discuss the importance of connection and how many people feel isolated in their struggles. They also reflect on their personal journeys of deepening their Christian faith and understanding the Bible. 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://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mensalliancetribe/support

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Berek ‘Next’ Dostie shares about his warfare with intrusive thoughts and his decision to share this struggle openly with his tribe. When we are doing kingdom work we will be attacked, but in Men’s Alliance we do not struggle alone. Learn More: National Suicide Hotline: 988 Use the ACE method: Ask - Ask questions to determine how they are doing Care - Demonstrate that you care about their situation Escort - Stay with the person until they get help Sponsor: Hawkins Health and Fitness Nick 'Coach' Hawkins Find out more: 804-638-1386 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mensalliancetribe/support

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Depression Tells Men to Stay Quiet. We Won't.

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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

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How God Built a Metal Band | The Powerful Story of Saved By Skarlet

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Ep 137: Return to Sender

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