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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Ep 23: Planning for Failure w/ Jeff Van Atta

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Men’s Alliance

Are you holding back in your life, living small, planning for failure? Here are two stories that show how I was planning for failure without noticing, then taking ownership. Are you holding back in your life, living small, planning for failure? What about your walk with Christ? What are the ways you can plan and take action on for strength? Find your tribe at mensalliancetribe.com  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mensalliancetribe/support

Mar 05
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Ep 102: Full interview w/ Vice Admiral William "Dean" Lee

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Men’s Alliance

The full story of a Coast Guard 3-star who chose to be bold for God instead of living in fear for his job. "When a brave man takes a stand, the spines of others are often stiffened." - Billy Graham --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mensalliancetribe/support

Oct 04
53 min
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Ep 65: Conquering Hate w/ Berek Dostie

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Men’s Alliance

We were made to join God in his kingdom.  In order to do that we cannot search for retribution, but need to forgive and love others.  We need to promote God's grace by showing love to others even though it is hard. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mensalliancetribe/support

Dec 24
06 min
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He Thought He Didn’t Have a Testimony…Then God Reminded Him - ft. Warrior

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Men’s Alliance

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

Jan 29
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Start The Fire: Every Christian Needs This

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Men’s Alliance

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

Jan 26
08 min
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