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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