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
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The 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
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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
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Greg Koukl joins us by the fire for an unfiltered, no-smoke-and-mirrors conversation on truth, doubt, and why moral relativism collapses under its own weight. From his days marching against the Vietnam War to becoming one of Christianity’s leading voices in apologetics, Greg opens up about faith, fatherhood, culture, and carrying the fire in a world losing its grip on truth.If you’ve ever wrestled with doubt, questioned the culture, or watched a loved one drift from faith, this conversation will challenge and inspire you. Grab your coffee and lean in. This is the story you didn’t know you needed.👉 Learn more at https://mensalliancetribe.com💥 SUBSCRIBE & Join the MissionFollow 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
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Have you been hurt by fellow church members? Most Christians have. Don’t miss this incredible discussion w/ Stephen Mansfield about the snare of resentment and other big issues affecting men! Learn More: https://stephenmansfield.tv/ - website Men on Fire - Book Building Your Band of Brothers - Book Mansfield's Book of Manly Men - Book The Search for God and Guinness - Book Healing Your Church Hurt - Book Register for Start the Fire: https://www.mensalliancetribe.com/experiences/start-the-fire Sponsor: Tom 'Doc' Love CFP®, CRPC®, CRPS® [email protected] Craig Heah. [email protected] https://www.themainstreetgroup.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mensalliancetribe/support
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